News Digest: CBI probes Saradha payouts to Sudipta mentor

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, January 25, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		CBI probes Saradha payouts to Sudipta mentor Silicon group boss Shib Narayan Das was not on the Saradha Realty director's list, nor was a fulltime employee. But he was paid a hefty amount (Rs 42 lakh identified so far) by Saradha boss Sudipta Sen, say central agencies. Did Madan Mitra meet `Ponzi' chiefs at 5-star hotel? Did state transport minister Madan Mitra meet the bosses of two alleged Ponzi firms at a five-star hotel near the EM Bypass? Mitra, who is in judicial custody now, was interrogated by CBI officials who tried to find out the details of the meetings. Barack Obama India visit: Leaders' personal equation may balance relations As Barack Obama lands in New Delhi, much is being made of the personal "chemistry" between him and Narendra Modi. More India News»

		Business
		India-US trade deals: Framework on transfer pricing ready India and the US have agreed on a "broad framework" for resolving transfer pricing disputes involving America companies, paving the way for increasing business ties between the two countries. IPR and the great drug pricing dilemma The Obama visit could prove crucial for India's healthcare system. Intellectual property rights is listed as a priority area for discussion between the two nations, officials said. Maharashtra to be most attractive business destination in India: Fadnavis Looking to attract foreign investors to Maharashtra, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised them easier business environment and faster clearances as he works towards making his state the most preferred destination within India for investors. More Business News»

		Environment
		Panel to find ways to gauge pollution level The Central Pollution Control Board — country’s main pollution watchdog — has set up a panel to develop easy to understand "standard operating procedures" for evaluation of the impact of polluted air, water and land/soil on human health, flora and fauna in the "severely" polluted areas. Forest department plans to domesticate wild elephants in Kolhapur The territorial forest department of Kolhapur region has planned the domestication of wild elephants in Kolhapur and Sindhudurg districts. Australia orders waste dumping ban on Great Barrier Reef Australia has ordered a ban on dumping dredge waste on most of the Great Barrier Reef, the environment minister said on Saturday, as part of a push to stop the UN declaring the site in danger. More Environment News»

		World
		Fighter jets escort US airliners after bomb threat A pair of F-16 fighter jets escorted two US commercial airliners to their landing in Atlanta on Saturday following a bomb threat online, an aviation spokesman said. Greek voters consider a turn to the Left Katerina Georgiou, 64, who used to own a private school, says that she will probably act out of fear when she decides who to vote for in Sunday’s general election. Rocket fire kills 21 in Ukrainian city Indiscriminate rocket fire that hit a market, schools and homes on Saturday in Ukraine’s strategically important coastal city of Mariupol killed at least 21 people, authorities said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		KRK calls Malaika Khan an 'old lady' Kamaal R Khan calls the film, Dolly Ki Doli, a complete waste of time and money. Bollywood celebs kiss in public #ThisWorldCupPoonamPandeyWill trends on Twitter More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Mega study on ayurveda's healing powers Perhaps for the first time leading research and medical institutions in the US-Harvard University, Scripps Clinic, University of California San Diego, Mt Sinai University , University of California San Francisco and Duke University -are collaborating on a project to study ayurveda's healing powers. Final attempt to hunt for missing comet lander In its final attempt to find the missing comet lander, scientists at the European Space Agency (ESA) are deliberating to send Rosetta spacecraft, which is still orbiting the comet, to swoop down just six kilometres over the patch where the lander is thought to be. Soon, autonomous helicopter drone for Martian exploration NASA has revealed that it is working on a small helicopter that could fly ahead of future Mars rovers to improve surveillance and navigation abilities on the alien planet. More Science News»

		Sports
		Shock defeats for Chelsea and Manchester City in FA Cup Chelsea surrendered a two-goal lead to lose 4-2 at home to third tier Bradford City while Manchester City lost 2-0 to Middlesbrough on a day of FA Cup shocks. Oz player Daniel hit on head, survives after unconsciousness An Australian cricketer Daniel Hughes was left unconscious briefly after being hit by a bouncer on his neck during a first grade match but fortunately escaped unscathed. HIL: Middleton brace inspires Ranchi to 2-1 win over Mumbai Veteran English playmaker Barry Middleton's brace inspired Ranchi Rays to a 2-1 victory over Dabang Mumbai in Hockey India League match on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Uber drivers can earn at least Rs 90,000 per month Uber starts paying drivers Rs 3,000 per day -- that is Rs 90,000 per month -- for just logging on to app for 12 hours a day. Ex-Googler on where Android phones lose to iPhones "If you give an employee the option to have an iPhone or Android phone, the first-order problem is that most of them are going to select iPhones," says former Android employee Tom Moss. 5 things 'WhatsApp on desktop' can't do After a long wait, WhatsApp has finally introduced a way to access the service on a PC. However, there are several limitations attached to it as the interface is limited to a web browser. More Technology News»

		Education
		Education middle path for middle-class President Obama's India visit highlights a paradigm shift in the new government's engagement with the US on issues relating to education. IIT-Gandhinagar eagerly awaits Uncle Sam's guidance Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, (IIT-Gn) the newbie among its fellow institutes in India, has got none other than Uncle Sam to hold its hand. No school for kids below 3 in Ahmedabad For parents seeking admission for a child younger than three years at pre-schools in the city, this may come as an eye opener. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		In south Mumbai churches, all hail `Yusuf, Mariam aur Yesu' The final Sunday of the month sees hundreds of people gather for a unique mass at St Stephen's Church on Malabar Hill. The Goan-born priest speaks his homily in textbook Hindi. HC asks 2 cops to face trial 23 years after torturing woman Police can’t torture an accused to extract information, the Bombay high court has ruled in a landmark judgment, and ordered two policemen to face trial for brutally assaulting a woman in custody 23 years ago. ACB gets transport dept papers for probe against Bhujbal While the water resources department led by senior BJP leader Girish Mahajan took more than a week to provide crucial documents to the anti-corruption bureau, the transport department handed over all relevant papers to the ACB the day the agency communicated with it. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Hotel near IGI 'sealed' for not treating waste After receiving a closure order last month, the hotel had appealed to NGT to revoke it. But on Friday, the green tribunal directed DPCC to go ahead with the closure. DU VC told to explain haste in announcing credit system Taking a serious view of Delhi University’s decision to announce choice-based credit system (CBCS), HRD ministry has sought an explanation from vice-chancellor Dinesh Singh asking him why it has been done without preparing the ground work. Rape survivor's family upset over Uber email The December 5 cab rape survivor and her family say they were disappointed and angry after they received an email from Uber announcing it has resumed its service in Delhi. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Accused gets bail in Rastogi murder case in Bengaluru The Karnataka high court has granted bail to Rasvin Chengappa, an accused in the murder of Saurabh Rastogi, a senior manager with an MNC. Digvijaya backs CM, pooh-poohs BJP in Bengaluru AICC general secretary in charge of Karnataka Digvijaya Singh on Saturday firmly backed the Siddaramaiah government, which is under fire from the opposition over the Arkavathy Layout denotification controversy, and accused the BJP of using the Raj Bhavan for "political gains". 100 people rescue baby kite in Bengaluru: BMRC staff, commuters go all out to rescue bird A 10-minute delay or power cut generally irks Metro users in the city, but that was not the case on Saturday morning. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		3 medicos among swine flu suspects Sources said the three medicos were given prophylactic anti-viral drugs. They have been told to stay in their hostel at Koti till a confirmation from the IMP. 'Translation opens window on literary horizon' A world without translations would be a world without Lorca, Victor Hugo, Tolstoy, Pushkin or the great Palestinian poet, Mahmoud Darwish. Tale of 'unpleasant' truths Telling uncomfortable stories isn’t often an easy task. Especially if it seeks to unravel “unpleasant” truths about one of India’s largest corporate conglomerates or dwell deep into “not-so-sexy” subjects, such as conflict. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Bureaucrats to slug it out for cricket honours today in Chennai With the World Cup round the corner, even bureaucrats are taking to cricket. Retired officials appointed on special duty cost TNEB 12crore per year It’s not just retired IAS and IPS officers who are being brought back in advisory capacities by the Tamil Nadu government. Madras HC's thumbs down to 'superman lawyer' We follow a particular order even in the matter of wearing costumes. The only exception to this is comics book hero Superman. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Labour reforms soon, laws to be simplified: CM Anandiben Patel In the wake of the central government’s emphasis on labour reforms to enhance skills of India’s labour force, Gujarat soon will announce labour reforms. No rituals performed, Urdu schools tell students about significance of festival in Ahmedabad While activists protested in minority areas, the AMC school board went ahead as per the scheduled programme of Saraswati Vandana. NIDians bag 5 prestigious awards A partition system made of reclaimed wood, a high stool and a chair were some of the designs made by students of the National Institute of Design (NID) which bagged top five awards in fields of furniture, accessories, lifestyle and design at two prestigious events held recently. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Robbers break into cash-less bank, return empty-handed Few unidentified persons entered UP Gramin Bank at Tharwai by cutting its window frame but returned bare handed as it had no money. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when bank manager came to open the bank. An FIR was lodged with the Tharwai police station. This is the second case of bank robbery in Tharwai in the last six months. 4 pantry car workers held for holding passenger captive Four workers of pantry car in Mumbai Mail were arrested near Bhirpur Station on Saturday for holding a passenger captive. The train, coming from Howrah, got stranded near the station as the passengers pulled the chain. Order food in trains through phone calls, SMSes Railway authorities have decided to provide e-catering facility through phone calls and SMSes in trains running without pantry cars. This facility has been introduced in seven trains passing through North Central Railway region. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Gurjinder ready to make up for CT misses Lancers' new drag-flicker wants to perform for his team in the third edition of HIL and cement his place in the national team Unitary varsity tag for GM College Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday announced to upgrade Gangadhar Meher (Autonomous) College in Sambalpur to a unitary university. ED chief talks tough on chit scam Director of enforcement directorate (ED) Rajan S Katoch on Friday said the central agency would not spare anyone involved in the chit fund scam. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Action to be taken for not completing power sector reform Energy and public relations minister Rajendra Shukla said power sector reforms and infrastructure works are top priorities of the state government. Abattoir: Green panel gives BMC a week to set house in order Taking a serious view of release of effluents and waste water from a slaughter house at Jinsi in city polluting Betwa River, National Green Tribunal (NGT) has given civic body a week’s time to make arrangement for its proper disposal. Girls break into male domain of vehicle designing 28 Teams Vie For Top Honours At National Go Kart Racing Competition More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Haryana may appeal against fetuses in septic tank case Director General Health Services (DGHS) Haryana, Narinder Arora, is planning to file an appeal in one of the most shocking female feticide cases in the state, almost four years after the doctor was discharged on technical grounds. Congress 'Lalkar' rally sets poll ball rolling Sounding a battle cry against drugs, Amritsar MP Amarinder promised to eradicate the drug menace if his party is voted to power. No more mining in Bangarh area from now The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to impose a complete ban on mining in Bangarh area of Una district with immediate effect. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Mining baron Reddy released on bail

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, January 24, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Mining baron Reddy released on bail Mining baron and former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in illegal mining cases on September 5, 2011, walked out of central prison here on bail on Friday. Time to be bitter about litter: Make it a crime The problem with littering, and the reason why it will continue unabated into the next century, is that it isn't considered to be a major offense. Muthalik's application on Goa visit to be heard today North Goa collector Nila Mohanan has sought a report from North Goa SP Priyanka Kashyap following an application filed by Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik seeking permission to visit Goa in February. More India News»

		Business
		Forex reserves at record high of $322 billion India’s foreign exchange reserves touched a record $322 billion, surpassing the previous high of almost $321 billion in September 2011 on the back of Reserve Bank of India’s conscious efforts to build a war chest. Emission standards for ethanol vehicles soon In its move to push more use of alternative fuel, India will soon notify the emission standards for vehicles that can ply on 85-95% ethanol blended fuel. Senvion deal will help open fresh line of credit for our business: Tulsi Tanti Suzlon sold off Senvion for a billion euros on Thursday to pare its Rs 16,500-crore debt, even though the group’s chairman Tulsi Tanti had bought it for 1.45 billion euros nearly eight years ago in May 2007. More Business News»

		Environment
		Obama visit: India trying to build climate for energy talks Much as the US would want India to deliver it a China-like climate deal during Barack Obama's visit, the Modi government may approach the issue through multiple agreements on clean energy. Misleading statistics can't cut Gurgaon's air pollution Going by government numbers, Gurgaon is not among India’s most polluted cities. But if numbers from private organizations are taken into account, the city is almost as bad as Delhi, whose air is notoriously polluted Forest staff to be increased to protect big cats in Karnataka A day after TOI highlighted the shortage of forest guards and other frontline staff in tiger reserves, forest minister B Ramanath Rai on Friday promised to speed up recruitment of staff More Environment News»

		World
		US says chance of Iran deal '50/50' The White House admitted that the chances of reaching a deal to curb Iran's nuclear program were only 50 percent. Terrorists functioning with impunity in parts of Pak: US A number of terror groups are functioning with impunity in parts of Pakistan, the White House today said, as it stated that the US values counter- terrorism co-operation with India. Ukraine rebels reject talks, vow to seize more territory Pro-Russian rebels on Friday vowed to conquer more territory in eastern Ukraine and ruled out peace talks after Kiev retreated from a long-disputed airport, casting aside Europe’s latest push for a truce. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Akshara wants fashion police to be kinder Ahmedabad Times in a chat with newbie Akshara Haasan, who was in town to promote her film 'I would go to the washroom and cry' Rahat, 41, is emotional, sensitive and romantic. He is loyal with a clean heart, but he prefers to remain diplomatic as he doesn’t want to hurt anyone. He is always smiling and is extremely naughty and childlike. He is shy with a lot of self-respect and like his mother always told him, he has a lot of hausla. When celebs bumped into their exes More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Ebola biggest threat to gorillas, chimps The Ebola virus currently poses the greatest threat to the survival of great apes, conservationists have warned, after killing an estimated third of the world’s gorillas and chimpanzees since the 1990s. Nukes, warming pushing us closer to doomsday The end of the world has come a lot closer in the past three years, with every single person now in danger as climate change and nuclear weapons pose an escalating threat, according to the scientists behind the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic measure which counts down to armageddon. 'Green' food key even before pregnancy: Doctors It may make you grimace, but ‘green’ food rich in folic acid can help mothers avoid pre-term births and check disorders like autism in fetuses. More Science News»

		Sports
		Ballon d'Or only for Messi and Ronaldo, fumes Ribery France's Ribery says only Ronaldo and Messi seem capable of winning the Ballon d'Or and voiced his frustration after Bayern teammate Neuer missed out. Mumbai, Punjab play out exciting 3-3 draw in HIL Hosts Dabang Mumbai and last year's runners-up Punjab Warriors played out an exciting 3-3 draw in their opening game of the Hero Hockey India League. Nadal avoids Federer's fate with comfortable win Rafael Nadal advanced into the fourth round of Australian Open with a 6-1, 6-0, 7-5 win over Israel's Dudi Sela, avoiding the fate that befell Roger Federer. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Govt plans free Wi-Fi in 2,500 cities, towns The government will roll out free high-speed wi-fi in 2,500 cities and towns across the country over three years and the programme, involving an investment of up to Rs 7,000 crore, will be implemented by state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). What HCL, Infosys and others are doing to retain talent India Inc is rolling out the red carpet for best talent, from iPhones to holidays abroad being offered. 6 higest-paid executives at Apple Wonder who are the higest-paid executives at Apple? The list is out, courtesy Apple's recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). More Technology News»

		Education
		CS exams: Two Ahmedabad girls, Dahod boy in India's top 10 Three students, including two girls, from Ahmedabad are in the top 10 in the All India Company Secretary (Foundation) exam, results of which were declared here on Friday. Parents in a fix over age norm for nursery Days after the state set the minimum age requirement at three years old for admission to nursery, there is no end to the confusion. Even the defenders of FYUP are against choice-based credit system Delhi University’s Academic Council passed the committee for choice-based credit system (CBCS) – and its implementation by implication -- but with the highest number of dissents in a long time – 15. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Rajya Sabha committee to hear green brigade in Mumbai Environmentalists plan to raise issues such as the absence of the new Coastal Zone Management Plan, noise pollution and air degradation before the Rajya Sabha parliamentary standing committee next week. Law university on college campus opposed The state government’s decision to house Maharashtra’s first national law university on the premises of Ismail Yusuf College in Jogeshwari has caused resentment among leaders of the Muslim community and academicians. Air India building to again sport logo on top The Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has permitted Air India to reinstall the logo on top of its building at Nariman Point. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man held for kidnapping in Delhi A man has been arrested for kidnapping his friend’s two-month old son to force the mother to marry him. Private, government schools 'teamed' to share sports, culture facilities V P Gupta, head of Government Boys Senior Secondary School on Mata Sundri Road, is hoping Sardar Patel Vidyalaya can help him get his computer lab up and running again. Delhi cab rape: Survivor's fingerprints match A forensic expert on Friday told a trial court that fingerprints of the woman executive, who was raped allegedly by a cab driver in December last year, matched with the fingerprints lifted from the car in which she was allegedly sexually assaulted. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		MS Subbulakshmi''s unheard 1978 album out today in Bengaluru Carnatic vocalist MS Subbulakshmi's legendary recital Venkatesha Suprabhatam, that thousands of homes wake up to every morning, took one year to become an album. 'Panchayats acting like super governments' Observing that village panchayats across the state are acting like 'super governments', the high court on Friday said the government needs to rein them in before the situation goes out of control. Exploring relevance of Ramayana at Bengaluru What does the Ramayana have to do with the continental drift theory? Or, Botany with Rama's exile in the forest? What's the relevance of Rama katha in the modern world? More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Mining baron Reddy released on bail Mining baron and former BJP minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who was arrested in illegal mining cases on September 5, 2011, walked out of central prison here on bail on Friday.  2 medical students, doctor test positive for swine flu Three medicos were among 50 fresh swine flu cases reported on Friday, taking the overall positive cases confirmed by Institute of Preventive Medicine (IPM) this January to 299. 'Lit fests help put language on revival path' When it’s Javed Akhtar, some things can be easily assumed: an engaging monologue, bucketfull of wit, a dash of sarcasm and humour that’s subtle yet exquisitely striking. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		BJP names candidate for Srirangam in Chennai After protracted negotiations with ally DMDK, BJP on Friday announced its candidate to take on the ruling party in the Srirangam byelection. Another Cooum clean-up plan in Chennai, price tag: Rs 605 crore Plans to clean the Cooum have been made and re-made since the 1800s and the state government has decided, once again, to pour some more money into the project. Students stop 15-year-old's marriage in Chennai A group of Class 10 students displayed some quick thinking, informing police and stopping the marriage of their classmate, a 15-year-old girl, to a man more than twice her age in the city on Friday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Visa process for Pakistan minorities on fast track in Ahmedabad To fast track issuance of Long Term Visas (LTV) to about 357 families of Pakistani minorities, the special branch of city police and district collector will organize a camp at the Collector’s office on January 30. Four test positive in Ahmedabad Four more persons tested positive for swine flu in the city on Friday. Saraswati Puja circular unconstitutional: Experts A circular issued by Ahmedabad Municipal School Board asking its schools to organize Saraswati Puja on Saturday has stirred a hornets’ nest. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Six Katarniaghat tigers find home in Berdia park Camera trappings have revealed that six tigers of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary had crossed over to Nepal and made Royal Berdia National Park their home. Candle marches mark Netaji's birth anniv Candles and torch marches were organized as rich tributes were paid to great freedom fighter Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Friday. Saints arrive to perform Panchagni Dhuni Around 50 lakh pilgrims, especially from holy cities like Haridwar, Mathura, Chitrakoot, Varanasi, and Vrindavan, are expected to take a holy dip. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CBSE directive on tobacco sale goes up in smoke Despite a directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), most schools in the city have failed to stop sale of tobacco products in their vicinity. Shop till you drop at tribal fair Preparations are on in full swing on Adivasi Ground where the annual Adivasi Mela will begin from January 26. Centre invites govt proposal for textile park in state Union minister of state for textiles Santosh Gangwar on Thursday asked the Odisha government to submit its proposal to set up an Integrated Textile Park (ITP) in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		No relief likely from fog for Bhopal A blanket of dense fog engulfed the city, which experienced drizzle for second successive day, on Friday morning. Heist bid at financial institution in BHEL in Bhopal Robbers struck at a private financial institution in Indrapuri area of BHEL Township late on Thursday night, but had to flee empty-handed after failing to smash lockers in the strong room. Rail traffic to be affected due to third rail linking New Delhi Habibganj Shatabdi will be delayed by 25 minutes additionally for a fortnight due to the linking of third rail line between Sukhi Sewania and Bhadbhada. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		PU community radio's course in radio production for needy students Panjab University’s Radio Jyotirgamaya 91.2, in collaboration with Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, is introducing a free-of-cost certificate course in radio production. AAP volunteers use social media to connect with voters in Delhi Punjab volunteers of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are back on social media to help its Delhi unit in the assembly elections, especially on seats like Rajouri Garden where SAD (Badal) candidate is fighting. The "Chalo Dilli" campaign has online content like posters and videos being uploaded by a team of AAP activists. Revenue from liquor sale to be used for welfare schemes Excise revenue collected from sale of liquor in the state will now be used for welfare scheme through a Punjab Development Fund Board, which will be headed by excise and taxation minister. More Chandigarh News»

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Ancient Ayurvedic Formula Removes Tooth With No Blood or Pain

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Ancient Ayurvedic Formula Removes Tooth With No Blood or Pain

A family in the northern Indian city of Jammu has the recipe for a rare medicine that can painlessly remove a tooth without anaesthesia or surgery. As part of an ancient medical heritage, the family has been using this formula for centuries, passing down the recipe for generations. Rattan Singh, who works in a small clinic on a side street of the Gumat Bazaar in Jammu city, is one of the recipe holders.

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