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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 11, 2015
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		Business
		India Inc outsources exit interviews Employee exits can be painful, but exit interviews can be even more agonizing. Promoter share pledging jumps 28% in 2014-15 India Inc has utilized the strong run-up in the markets last year to borrow more with shares pledged by promoters hitting a new high in 2014-15. Arvind may run Sephora's India business Textile tycoon Sanjay Lalbhai-led Arvind is likely to take over the Indian operations of cosmetics and beauty retailer Sephora, owned by French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, marking a new alignment in the country’s fast consolidating retail industry. More Business News»

		Environment
		States' comments on HLC views will be considered: Javadekar Many state governments have given their comments on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee that reviewed environmental laws and all such inputs will be considered together by the Centre, Union environment and forests minister Prakash Javadekar has said. Crop burning: Habits die hard in Punjab, Haryana They have been warned, threatened with prosecution and even offered inducements. But a number of farmers in Punjab and Haryana seem disinclined to stop their environment-unfriendly bi-annual exercise of burning crop residue, cited by environmentalists as one of the prinicipal causes of dust haze and air pollution in Delhi and northern India. Guess what they found at AIIMS flyover rainwater pit Engineering department officials from the Public Works Department, Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi Municipal Council, the Central Ground Water Board and the Delhi government’s environment department inspected the rainwater harvesting system at the AIIMS flyover on Saturday morning. More Environment News»

		World
		Cameron brings back two controversial Tory leaders British Prime Minister David Cameron has brought two controversial Tory leaders back from political exile. Snowfall, landslides hit rescue work in Nepal Snowfall, avalanches and landslides following the April 25 temblor have hit hard rescue and relief work in three remote districts of Nepal where officials fear over 100 people may still need to be rescued. Bilawal gets his Master's from Oxford Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, chairperson of the Pakistan Peoples Party, has obtained a Master’s degree from the Oxford University. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Exclusive: Salman clicked in his garden Bombay Times managed to capture a few images of Salman Khan in a relaxed mood at Galaxy, his home in Bandra. Ajay Devgn: National Award protocol drill special Ajay Devgn has won not just one, but two National Awards. Watch out for Jhanvi Kapoor and Aryan Khan! Sridevi and Boney Kapoor’s elder daughter, Jhanvi Kapoor, is definitely the hottest celeb kid in B-town. The stylish diva walks shoulder-to-shoulder with mom, Sridevi, on the red carpet and has even been rumoured to be gearing up for her film debut. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		'Alien' hidden in da Vinci's Mona Lisa? Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'Mona Lisa' may provide proof of the existence of extraterrestrial life, according to a website which claims to have spotted an 'alien' hidden in the famous artwork. Viagra may prevent malaria transmission The anti-impotence drug Viagra helps eliminate malaria from the blood circulation which may reduce transmission of the deadly parasite from humans to mosquitoes, a new study has found. Gaming, web porn giving rise to 'masculinity crisis' A leading psychologist has warned that young men are facing a crisis of masculinity due to excessive use of video games and pornography. More Science News»

		Sports
		Chennai Super Kings defeat Rajasthan Royals by 12 runs Ravindra Jadeja took four wickets as Chennai Super Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 12 runs in their Indian Premier League match at the Chepauk. Bopanna lifts Madrid Open trophy with Florin Mergea Rohan Bopanna won his third title of 2015 and first with Florin Mergea as they lifted Madrid Open trophy with win over Nenand Zimonjic and Martin Matkowski. Royal Challengers trounce Mumbai Indians by 39 runs Powered by AB de Villiers's 133 and a classy 82 from skipper Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore trounced Mumbai Indians by 39 runs at Wankhede. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 biggest tech myths debunked Ah, the world of tech myths! Despite countless efforts to kill them, a host of myths continue to persist. Myntra to shut website from May 15, to go app-only As we reported earlier, this will be the first such instance of an e-commerce player transforming into a mobile-only entity. Review: Sennheiser RS 175 headphones @ Rs 20K We try to find out if the RS 175 are the perfect wireless headphones for home use. More Technology News»

		Education
		Capture the moment Aditi Varma, candid photographer and founder, Photosynthesis Photography, Mumbai, on how to make a career in candid photography. Marks matter Education consultant GIRISH BALLOLLA reiterates the importance of a consistent academic performance. A special device A group of school students from Mumbai represented India at the First Lego League (FLL) World Championship in Johannesburg, South Africa, earlier this month. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Over 16,000 cessed buildings are death traps in south Mumbai Over 16,000 cessed buildings, which are in dilapidated condition, are on the verge of ‘death trap’ in South Mumbai. 2-yr-old Sanjay Gandhi National Park tigress dies of bladder ailment Tigress Beauty is the seventh big cat to have died at the national park since October last. Officials at the national park said that Beauty had been diagnosed of ‘cystitis’ of the urinary bladder. 26/11 heroes fall victim to building collapse Two senior fire officials of the Mumbai Fire Brigade, who have time and again managed to come out of the hands of death, were the ones who were found buried under the debris of the building collapse at Kalbadevi in South Mumbai. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Teen bludgeons bus driver to death over bike brush in Delhi Adding to the capital’s ignominious list of road rage crimes, a Class XII student bludgeoned a 42-year-old DTC driver to death after the bus brushed against his bike near Mundka on Sunday morning. His bedridden wife doesn't know yet It seemed like a double whammy for 21-year-old Ajay Kumar, DTC driver Ashok Kumar’s son, to receive the news about his father’s death while he was in the hospital getting his mother treated. Rash driving: Kin of victim to get Rs 9 lakh Family members of a man, who died after being hit by a rashly-driven truck, have been awarded around Rs 9 lakh compensation by a Motor Accident Claims Tribunal here. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rats, gutka, beedis found in Anna Bhagya wheat The government has, at every opportunity, tom-tommed its flagship Anna Bhagya scheme to provide rice and wheat to the poor at Re 1 per kg. 5 held for harassing 23-yr-old swimmer in Bengaluru Five boys allegedly harassed a 23-year-old international swimmer, who moved to Bengaluru about two years ago for training, around 1.30am on Sunday. Int'l cry to legalize marijuana reaches B'luru The movement for legalization of marijuana reached India on Sunday with speakers at the country's first Medical Cannabis Conference calling for open and honest study on its ability to cure cancer and other ailments. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		No breathalyzer test for this GHMC officer! Stopped by traffic police during the drunken driving check, a GHMC assistant municipal commissioner not only refused to undergo breathalyzer test but sped away from the spot in her car at a high speed at Jubilee Hills on Saturday night. Hussainsagar clean-up project may hit roadblock The Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board's ambitious plan to lay a 10-km long sewer main as part of the Hussainsagar clean up project may face hurdles as it has to cross railway lines and arterial roads. Gujarat biz lobby behind Kiran's book: VHR News of former chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy writing a book on the bifurcation muddle has evoked a strong reaction from former APCC president and Rajya Sabha member V Hanumantha Rao, who charged the former of working at the behest of a Gujarat corporate lobby. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Kudankulam trips, power cuts may hit TN After working continuously since January 18, unit 1 of Kudankulam nuclear power project has tripped due to problems in sea-water flow. Jayalalithaa case verdict today: 3 likely scenarios, what they mean for Amma One of the following three scenarios would unfold at 11am on Monday, when Justice C R Kumaraswamy reads out the verdict in the criminal appeals filed by ex-chief minister of Tamil Nadu J Jayalalithaa and her three associates. Chennai: Corpn warns public against putting up illegal banners The Corporation of Chennai has warned the public against erecting hoardings, placards and banners without appropriate permission— an offence which could lead to a maximum of a three-year jail term, or a fine of 10,000, or both. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Fundraising for start-ups still a challenge: EDI study The central government might have created a new ministry of entrepreneurship so as to have more number of entrepreneurs and businessmen, but fundraising for Indian start-ups remains one of the biggest challenges. 167 nabbed for land scam in past one year in Ahmedabad district Ahmedabad district saw the first joint special investigation team (SIT) in 2011 consisting of officials from police, district collectorate and state administration after police received over 230 applications claiming land scam. Missing minors with mental problems risk grave exploitation City cops, especially the city crime branch, have been warned of the “misuse” of missing minors who have learning difficulties. City police chief Shivananad Jha has directed the city crime branch to conduct a thorough investigation of cases concerning these minors. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Femme fatales lead gangs of auto thieves Femme fatales have taken charge of gangs in absence of men partners languishing in jail. An onion a day, keeps the doctor away An onion a day keeps the doctor away. True. Researchers at the Allahabad University have proved that switching over to onion (around Rs 10 per kg) from apple (Rs 120 per kg) will provide the same nutritional value without burning a whole in your pocket. Sultry condition add to heat wave woes After days of intense hot weather conditions, denizens on Friday reeled under sultry weather conditions with humidity level touching season’s highest of 80%. More Allahabad News»

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		Bhopal
		Harda girl tops MP board class 12 exam Harda girl Jyoti Vishnoi from Saraswati Vidya Mandir Higher Secondary School stood first in Class 12 state merit by bagging 488 marks out of 500 (97.6%) in the higher secondary school certificate examinations, organized by MP Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE). Results were announced on Sunday. Wind, thundershower brings down temperature in Bhopal High velocity wind accompanied with thundershower brought down mercury by a few notches in the state capital giving a much needed respite to residents from the scorching heat. Domestic help in MP to be called 'kaamwali didi' not 'bai': CM Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said domestic help in the state will henceforth be called as kaamwali didi and not 'bai', as they are popularly called. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		3 cops injured as speeding car knocks them down Three policemen were injured when a speeding Lancer bearing a Punjab registration number escaped after hitting them at a 'naka' in Sector 52 on Saturday night. Realty firm told to cough up Rs 8.75L The district consumer disputes redressal forum has directed a real estate company, UK Homes Private Limited, to pay Rs 8.75 lakh to a Patiala resident for advertising and selling a plot before securing approval from the government authorities. Youth held for bid to kidnap minor girl Sahnewal police have arrested a youth for trying to kidnap a minor girl from a village in city on Saturday. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: PM takes 'Make in India' battle cry to Maoist hotbed of Dantewada

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, May 10, 2015
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		India
		PM takes 'Make in India' battle cry to Maoist hotbed of Dantewada Taking his 'Make in India' battle cry to Maoist warzone Bastar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, initiated Rs 24,000-crore investment in the region and vowed to make Chhattisgarh insurgency free. '25% first-time moms quit jobs for their kids' A growing number of highly-educated women in urban India are giving up their jobs temporarily to become full-time mothers. 'Designer drugs continue to pop up in new avatars' Anti-drug crusader Dr Yusuf Merchant campaigned against Meow Meow, a potent new substance doing the drug circuit, leading to its ban in February. More India News»

		Business
		Buyers go for small houses in Chennai Chennai seem to have changed their preference from large and medium sized houses to smaller ones — a response to a sharp increase in realty prices. Gold edges up on seasonal offtake, global cues Gold prices gained at the domestic bullion market on modest buying support from jewellery traders and retailers amid higher global advices. Kansai Nerolac to set up manufacturing plant in Guj Industrial paints maker Kansai Nerolac has decided to set up a manufacturing unit in Gujarat at an estimated cost of Rs 350 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		Guess what they found at AIIMS flyover rainwater pit Engineering department officials from the Public Works Department, Delhi Jal Board, New Delhi Municipal Council, the Central Ground Water Board and the Delhi government’s environment department inspected the rainwater harvesting system at the AIIMS flyover on Saturday morning. Delhi kids learn to embrace trees The famous Chipko movement, initiated in 1970s as resistance to the destruction of trees in Uttarakhand, has now reached the capital, albeit in a more non-confrontational format. Only accredited agencies can do EIA: Javadekar Only accredited agencies will be allowed to do Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and there will be more such agencies which can do the EIA, Union Environment and Forests Minister Prakash Javadekar said here today. More Environment News»

		World
		Modi to inaugurate Gandhian centre in Shanghai Prime Minister Narendra Modi would inaugurate a Gandhian and Indian Studies Centre at Shanghai's prestigious Fudan University on May 16. WHO releases code for naming new diseases The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a code for naming new human infectious diseases. Cameron retains previous top 4 in new cabinet Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron has started forming his first all-Conservative cabinet. More World News»

		Entertainment
		PIC: Who is Ranbir Kapoor hugging We all know how Ranbir Kapoor is very fond of Karan Johar. What we don’t is how recently when they were in Goa to promote their film Bombay Velvet, in a candid moment, Ranbir went and hugged a tall cut-out of Karan. 'Madhur Bhandarkar was always my dream director' National award winning director Madhur Bhandarkar is known to bring out some of the best women-centric performances be it Tabu in Chandni Bar, Priyanka Chopra in Fashion or Kareena Kapoor Khan in Heroine. Salman refers to 'Jai Ho' to thank his fans A much-relieved Salman Khan responded to the cheering fans gathered outside his residence by waving to them with three fingers, instead of customary victory sign of two fingers, apparently alluding to his famous dialogue in the Hindi film Jai Ho. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Car middle seat key to later success A friend asked me recently about where we sit as a family at the dinner table. These stilettos are meant for walkin' A former US transport company executive wants to lift women up by several inches without causing lasting damage to their feet. Scientists use light to alter genes With a new gene editing method that uses light, scientists can modify functions of genes more precisely, a new study says. More Science News»

		Sports
		India thrash Japan 4-0, win hockey Test series 3-0 Akashdeep Singh struck twice as India completed a dominating 4-0 win over Japan in the fourth match to clinch the hockey Test series 3-0 on Saturday. Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Delhi Daredevils by 6 runs Kedar Jadhav's brilliant half-century went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Delhi Daredevils by six runs on Saturday. Russell, Chawla lead KKR to thrilling win over Punjab Andre Russell smashed the joint fastest fifty of the season as Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a heart-stopping one-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab. More Sports News»

		Technology
		9 biggest tech myths debunked Ah, the world of tech myths! Despite countless efforts to kill them, a host of myths continue to persist. Windows 10 is last version of Windows: Microsoft Microsoft says that Windows 10 will be its final release of the iconic operating system that's installed on over 90% of computers. One Plus, Micromax end dispute, OnePlus users to get Cyanogen OTA One Plus users in India will continue to get software updates of CyanogenOS, as the smartphone maker resolved a legal battle with Micromax. More Technology News»

		Education
		Has UGC run its course? As the fate of education’s apex body hangs in balance, TOI looks at the pros and cons. Over 1 in 6 students drop out of IIT race after JEE (Main) More than one in six students eligible to appear for JEE (Advanced) for admission to the coveted IITs has preferred to drop out of the race. Global companies lap up Nift students Three students of National Institute of Fashion Technology (Nift), Gandhinagar, have secured placement at the office of a Hong Kong-based firm in Dhaka. One of the students, Sonali Srivastawa, has been hired by Must Garments for an annual pay of Rs 8.8 lakh. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Clean chit for trio Sheetal accused of theft A metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai on Friday accepted the B summary (police closure) report against Sheetal Mafatlal in a 2012 case filed by her against three persons who she falsely accused of stealing her valuable paintings. Adivasi farmer suicides belie Maharashtra agriculture minister claim Twenty-one-year-old Vaishali Ghodam has less than a week to go for her wedding, but she has no wedding sari. All she has are freshly-printed wedding cards. 4-storey Kalbadevi buildings caves in after 6-hour blaze Two senior fire officers were trapped in the debris of a four-storey Kalbadevi building that collapsed six hours after a major fire broke out on Saturday afternoon and then spread to an adjoining building. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi man acquitted of rape charge A trial court has acquitted a man of the charges of raping his 12-year-old cousin, saying the girl had lodged a false complaint. Bawana gang north India's largest crime network In what makes them part of the strongest criminal gang in north India, 86 associates of arrested gangster Neeraj Bawana have been identified by the special cell of Delhi Police. Delhi nurses seek end to contract work Ahead of the International Nurses Day on Tuesday, hundreds of nurses from Delhi and NCR took out a candlelight march in the capital to demand equal opportunities and end to contractual employment. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bagalkot woman's brinjal preservation a national feat Bagalkot’s brinjal woman, Laxmibai Zulapi, 77, has drawn the attention of President Pranab Mukherjee for her work in conserving an indigenous breed of brinjal for four decades. Marriage not a comma, kids not a full stop for mompreneurs She had worn the shoes of entrepreneurship in 1987, much before she married and ran a successful HR consulting company based out of Bengaluru. Tamarind turns bitter for farmers as prices crash by 30% More Bangalore News»

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		Chennai
		Verdict may change political equation in TN, oppn upbeat he mood in the opposition camp is upbeat, fed by rumours and speculation about the possible outcome of the verdict on AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa’s appeal in the wealth case. Buyers go for small houses in city Chennai seem to have changed their preference from large and medium sized houses to smaller ones — a response to a sharp increase in realty prices. Music, puppetry to kindle street kids' interest in books From a very young age, 19-year-old Sikander S and his 18-year-old brother Selvam S have been helping their mother make plastic flowers, garlands and bead necklaces that could be sold on railway platforms or on the roadside. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Supply crunch sours mangoes Prices of the king of fruits increase by 30% over last year's. The blessing of single motherhood Morbi deputy collector defies convention to create `Abhigna'. Special moms' food for thought Home-maker Taral Acharya (39) leads a challenging life, caring for her 16-year-old autistic son Ashutosh, who has multiple disabilities. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		An onion a day, keeps the doctor away An onion a day keeps the doctor away. True. Researchers at the Allahabad University have proved that switching over to onion (around Rs 10 per kg) from apple (Rs 120 per kg) will provide the same nutritional value without burning a whole in your pocket. Sultry condition add to heat wave woes After days of intense hot weather conditions, denizens on Friday reeled under sultry weather conditions with humidity level touching season’s highest of 80%. Paper leak: HC tells PSC to take preventive steps Terming the recent paper leakage in PCS (Pre) Exam-2015 as serious lapse, the Allahabad High Court has said that Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) must ensure that in discharge of its constitutional duty it takes serious note of the lapse, and must adopt preventive measures so that such incidents do not recur in future examinations. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Key executive of ponzi firm held in Odisha CBI on Friday arrested a key functionary of Zodiac Foundation, a chit fund company, on charges of operating illegal money circulation business in Odisha. Respiratory diseases, fever strike Bondas Fever and respiratory ailments have struck Bondas, a particularly vulnerable tribal group in the state. BSE plans action against examiners for faulty marking The Board of Secondary Education (BSE) has decided to take stern action against examiners found guilty of faulty evaluation and dereliction of duty. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Man with Pak connection caught tuning into Army, cop frequency A person running a security agency in the state capital was arrested on Friday night with wireless sets tuned to the frequency of police and Indian Army. Madhya pradesh's second Mahila Panchayat on May 18 State’s second Mahila Panchayat will be organised on May 18 at chief minister House. Women and child development minister Maya Singh reviewed preparations here on Saturday. BHEL cheer: Awadhpuri to get police station in month Awadhpuri area of BHEL township would get a new police station in a month’s time. Called Awadhpuri police station, it will cover an area of 10 square km having a population of 1.5 lakh residing in 33 plus colonies in the area. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HSIIDC offers land to CONCOR for logistics park at Barhi industrial estate Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) has offered 37 acres to Container Corporation of India (CONCOR) for setting up a rail-linked multi modal logistics park (MMLP) at Industrial Estate, Barhi for an inland container depot or dry port, domestic container terminal and rail freight terminal with warehousing complex. 399 stillbirths, 57 deaths in 14 months at advanced centre in Amritsar Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has demanded setting up of a special investigation team (SIT) to conduct a probe into the delivery of 399 stillborn babies and death of 57 mothers within a span of 14 months at the advanced Bebe Nanki Mother and Child Care Centre at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital, which is part of Government Medical College, Amritsar. Himachali food gets bland reception at home The more adventurous tourists might want to indulge in some palate tourism, but will never find Murg Anardana and Ian Da Saag the numerous roadside dhabas More Chandigarh News»

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