News Digest: Wise squat: Indian style may be best

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 25, 2015
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		India
		Wise squat: Indian style may be best One of the funniest scenes in the film Piku is when Irrfan draws a diagram of the lower intestine with three sausage-shaped loops at its end. It's his attempt to sell the benefits of squatting over sitting to a perpetually constipated Amitabh Bachchan. BJP's saffron loses sheen on Centre somersaults One big achievement of LS 2014 was that even UP rose above caste and communal politics to push through an idea that had captured the nation's imagination: The Gujarat model of development. Dravidian disconnect: For Chennai, Modi no super king Tamil Nadu is virtually the last frontier for the BJP to conquer given that it's remained a minor player in this Dravidian heartland despite its ambition of establishing sway from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. More India News»

		Business
		Banks bury USSD on high charges by telcos High messaging charges levied by telecom companies has prompted private banks to almost abandon any promotion of the USSD platform for mobile banking using the *99# code. Don't switch out of debt funds Investors should keep the faith and continue to bet on long-term debt funds Tedious legal process top hurdle to ease of doing business When it comes to enforcing contracts, India ranked a lowly 186th among 189 countries, with only Angola, Bangladesh and Timor-Leste placed lower. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bengaluru teens spend pocket money to plant saplings While most teenagers are hooked to gaming and social media, there are some who are more rooted; who use the money and resources they have to plant trees and help save the environment. Mathura to become model of sustainable development Authorities in Mathura have decided to protect cows and their grazing pastures besides taking urgent steps to develop new grazing grounds for cattle in the Yamuna river flood-plains as part of a model for sustainable development. MoEF mulls stringent penalties for green violators The Environment Ministry is mulling stringent penalties including financial and criminal action for violators by bringing amendments to the Environment Protection Act and creating a "reign of enforcement". More Environment News»

		World
		Polish president defeatead by conservative challenger Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski conceded defeat to conservative challenger Andrzej Duda in Sunday's presidential election, a result that will set alarm bells ringing for the government, which faces its own election race later this year. Boko Haram 'in deadly raid on NE Nigeria town' Boko Haram fighters killed several people and destroyed dozens of homes in a raid on a town in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, local residents, a vigilante and the military said. ISIS butchered over 400 in Palmyra ISIS fighters have executed at least 400 people in Palmyra since capturing the ancient Syrian city four days ago, Syrian state media said on Sunday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		B-Town A-listers remember their first pay packet Kangana was called 'stupid' for choosing 'Tanu..'? 'Meme about dad and Sonam was a little weird' Sonam Kapoor recently walked the red carpet wearing a feathery Elie Saab gown. While fashion experts were all praise for it, it was heavily trolled on the internet. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Eatery serving lab meat aims to redefine dining What would madam like to order? How about a throat tickler, a wriggling delicacy that occupies "the grey area between a sea anemone and a sex toy"? Two cups of coffee a day boosts sex life: Study Drinking just two cups of coffee a day could dramatically improve your sex life, a university study has concluded. A drug soon to fix heart attack tear? A revolutionary drug that could repair the damage done by a heart attack, potentially saving thousands of lives, is now a real possibility, one of the UK's leading cardiologists has said. More Science News»

		Sports
		Mumbai Indians crush Chennai Super Kings to capture IPL 2015 title Mumbai Indians' love affair with Eden Gardens continued as they clinched their second IPL title following a 41-run win over Chennai Super Kings. Staying together in tough times key to our success: Tendulkar Mumbai Indians' mentor Sachin Tendulkar said that staying together in adverse situation has been key ingredient to their franchise's success in the IPL. Angry Federer blasts French Open after security scare Roger Federer blasted French Open organisers on Sunday after a fan breached security to grab a 'selfie' on court with the Swiss great. More Sports News»

		Technology
		6 tech skills you need to know in 2015 Here are the top six tech skills that Pluralsight has identified as not just “nice to know,” but “need to know,” in 2015. Moto E 4G vs Lenovo A6000 Plus: Which one to buy If you are in the market for a compact budget smartphone, then Motorola’s 4G-enabled Moto E (Gen 2) and Lenovo’s A6000 Plus will right on top of your list. So, read on to find out which one you should buy, Moto E 4G or Lenovo A6000 Plus. Crorepati count at Infosys up from 18 to 113 in a year There's been a dramatic increase in the number of crorepatis and high-paid executives in Infosys in the past year, a move that analysts ascribe to CEO Vishal Sikka's effort to align salaries with the market and stem the spate of top-level exits in the run up to his appointment in August last year. More Technology News»

		Education
		A Tasteful Option At one point of time, there was no separate role for a food critic. On a growth curve Krupa Patel, yoga teacher and therapist, shares some insights into her field BSManu Rao Business makers According to Deloitte's Global Human Capital Trends 2015 -India report, leadership has been ranked as the most important human capital issue for Indian businesses this year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Four held for assault on 2 policemen in Mumbai Four of the nine persons alleged to have assaulted two policemen from Ghatkopar on Saturday night have been arrested. Terminally ill couple dies in suicide pact A middle-aged couple suffering from terminal illness, committed suicide at their Santacruz (W) residence in Daulat Nagar on Saturday night. Robbers kill Bhiwandi businessman, lock wife in bathroom Three unidentified robbers stabbed a 40-year-old businessman to death after locking his wife in the bathroom in their first-floor apartment in Bhiwandi early on Sunday morning and decamped with valuables worth Rs 1.25 lakh. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Find way to stop drinking near homes' Coming across several cases of people in residential colonies protesting presence of authorized liquor shops nearby, the Delhi high court has asked DDA to frame a policy within four months. Girl alleges rape by cousin's friend A 19-year-old girl who came to the city from Dehradun to learn how to become a DJ has alleged she was raped by her cousin’s friend in central Delhi’s Karol Bagh area. Wind flattered to deceive, sun to fry you whole week May’s blistering heat continued to torment Delhiites on Sunday even though the maximum temperature came down a notch since the season’s high of 44.5 degrees Celsius recorded on Saturday to 43.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday, four degrees above normal. It was windy early morning too. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Silk city loses lustre As cocoon prices tumble, so do farmer dreams in ramanagaram. chinese yarn, powerlooms and harsh policies bleed this once thriving sericulture hub. What a load of garbage! TOI picks 5 of the city's dirtiest spots to point out that a new BBMP council should enforce segregation, improve clearance. Alok grilled for 10 hrs, BJP seeks CBI inquiry      BJP leader and Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda on Sunday demanded a CBI probe into the lottery racket, alleging "some ministers are involved in it".  More Bangalore News»

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		Chennai
		Son threat to his life, MAM tells police again The family feud between M A M Ramaswamy, patriarch of the Chettinad Group of institutions and his adopted son M A M R Muthiah who now manages the group, reached a police station, second time in less than a year, when Ramaswamy complained his life was under threat by his son. Portal helps youngsters snag blue collar jobs Finding a regular job in his village near Villupuram was difficult for young electrician S Ayyappan. Court quashes plea of doc charged with abetment to wife's suicide A city court has quashed the bail plea of a doctor of a government hospital, M Rathinakumar, who allegedly drove his wife Dr K Akilandeswari to suicide. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Parents keep austere vows for childrens' return Rasik Mordhara, 62, a resident of Sardarnagar in Rajkot, has not shaved or cut his hair since the day in 1997 his over seven-year-old son, Mohil, went missing. Complaint against youth for duping girls Two girls have collectively given an application of complaint to Ellisbridge police against a youth living in Navrangpura on Sunday.According to the application, the youth duped them of Rs 13 lakh. Ahmedabad hottest in state at 43.7°C Heat wave conditions prevailed in the city on Sunday, with the city being the hottest in the state at 43.7 degrees Celsius.Sunday's maximum temperature was 0.7 degree higher from Saturday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad reaches boiling point as mercury touches 47 degrees C Citizens reeled under blistering heat and heat wave as temperature soared to 47 degree Celsius, highest of the season so far, on Sunday. Call to identify elements fanning communalism An all-religion meeting was organised at Dariyabad on Sunday. The speakers gave a clarion call to unite people and ensure peace and amity in the society. A decision was taken that an atmosphere should be developed to fight against communalism and terrorism. HC sets up panel to probe 'missing' IAF land in Noida Wondering how hundreds of acres of defence land could "vanish into thin air", the Allahabad high court has directed setting up a four-member committee to take steps for demarcating and protecting the 482-acre land acquired in 1950 in Nagla Nagli and Nagla Sagpur villages in Gautam Budh Nagar for building a permanent IAF firing and bombing range. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Lens on Apicol ex-chief's family The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch has mounted surveillance on family members of late BJD leader and former chairman of Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited (Apicol) Balakrushna Rath in connection with Vista Management Services Limited fraud. Google doodle plea for fest The state government has made it mandatory for all departments to promote Nabakalebara logo and banner on their official portals. The government has also urged Google to create a Google Doodle of Nabakalebara on July 18 Rath Yatra. No ESI med college: Centre The proposed medical college by the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) at Andharua village on the outskirts of the city will not materialize, Union labour minister Bandaru Dattatreya hinted here on Sunday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		One-third schools still not ready as loo deadline nears Deadline of June 30 for construction of toilets only a month away, one-third of toilets in high schools and higher secondary schools in Madhya Pradesh still await construction. Fun fizzles out without zumba Regulars at Raahgiri at Upper Lake were disheartened to find an empty Zumba stage with no activity on Sunday. All churches prayer meet organized An all churches’ prayer meet was held at St Assumption Church here on Sunday, the day of Pentecost. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Undertrial attempts suicide in Burail jail An undertrial at Burail jail allegedly slashed both his wrists with a shaving blade after an altercation with a few other prisoners here on Sunday. 2 nursing students injured in accident Two nursing students of a private institute in Mohali were injured after a sports utility vehicle (SUV) hit them while they were crossing the dividing road of Rose Garden, Sector 16, and Leisure Valley, Sector 10, on Sunday. Student movies cast a magic spell on spectators A bunch of kids as young as six years old left spectators captivated with their films playing out on a big screen in Zirakpur on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, May 24, 2015
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		Business
		Continental AG expands footprint in Ahmedabad International tyre manufacturer and automotive supplier Continental AG has launched yet another wheel alignment tyres and alloys store at Ahmedabad. What will get Europe's economy rolling again? What's behind Europe's sluggish recovery and high jobless rate? What can central banks and governments do to get things going? Govt on final stretch of negotiations with lenders: Greek PM Greek prime minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday his government was on the final stretch of negotiations with its international lenders on a cash-for-reforms deal that would not involve further pension cuts and harsh austerity. More Business News»

		Environment
		Sea of trash pollutes water, air in Delhi People living close to some of Delhi’s landfills are routinely exposed to extremely polluted air and those drinking groundwater from the area are actually drinking water that’s far from being fit for consumption. Heat wave sends wildlife out of their habitats The severe heat wave prevailing across AP and Telangana has forced wild animals to leave their habitats and search for cooler environs in various forests and sanctuaries in the two Telugu states. Sea urchin haven disturbed by Santa Barbara oil spill Stephanie Mutz makes a living plucking sea urchins from the Santa Barbara coast and selling the prickly treasure to upscale restaurants in southern California. More Environment News»

		World
		Burundi opposition figure shot dead in capital The leader of an opposition party was killed Saturday by unknown assailants in the nation's capital, Bujumbura, local media reported. Ireland begins planning weddings As hundreds of cheering Irish people waving rainbow flags celebrated Ireland's apparent vote to allow gay marriage Saturday, one lesbian couple had particular cause to celebrate as they finalise their wedding plans. ISIS enters Syrian ancient city Palmyra's museum Islamic State jihadists have entered the museum in the historic Syrian city of Palmyra, placing guards at its doors, the country's antiquities director Mamoun Abdulkarim said on Saturday. More World News»

		Entertainment
		No personal grudges against Irrfan: Jackky One thing that strikes you about Jackky Bhagnani is his honesty. While diplomacy is a card many play in Bollywood, this young actor impresses with his blunt candour. Kareena and Arjun Kapoor in R Balki's next R Balki has always been innovative, be it in his castings or his stories, be it in Cheeni Kum, Paa or in Shamitabh. Lauren choreographs Jackky in 'Welcome 2 Karachi' After choreographing international stars like Tom Cruise, Tobey Maguire and Britney Spears, Lauren Gottlieb is now doubling up as a choreographer for a song in her upcoming comedy, Welcome 2 Karachi. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Can 15 mins of brain training a day keep ageing away? To answer this question, Adam Shaw travels to Japan, and gets beaten at simple maths by a brain-trained 80-year-old. Amur falcons new migration path amazes ornithologists There is a new migration path of the satellite-tracked Amur falcons, a lesser known threatened species of raptors that would surprise ornithologists. The birds that usually travelled through Maharashtra and Gujarat, were for the first time spotted in Rajasthan in early May. Soon, vaccines for 2 bird flu strains A new study has detailed vaccine development for two new strains of avian influenza that can be transmitted from poultry to humans. More Science News»

		Sports
		Indian boxers win four gold medals at Doha International Indian boxers rounded off a brilliant run at the Doha International Tournament, winning four gold, one silver and two bronze medals in the event. Dhoni's consistent leadership is key to CSK's success: Raina Suresh Raina feels that CSK's success as the most consistent team in the Indian Premier League should be attributed to MS Dhoni's leadership skills. Clock ticks but fortune smiles for Federer at French Open At age 33, with 34 bearing down in August, time is increasingly the enemy to Roger Federer's quest to add to his already record haul of Grand Slam titles. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Moto E 4G vs Lenovo A6000 Plus: Which one to buy If you are in the market for a compact budget smartphone, then Motorola’s 4G-enabled Moto E (Gen 2) and Lenovo’s A6000 Plus will right on top of your list. So, read on to find out which one you should buy, Moto E 4G or Lenovo A6000 Plus. Timex Ironman Move X20 review Is the Move X20 the perfect fitness band you’ve been waiting for? We try to find out in our review. Forever online, PM Narendra Modi most accessible of all A year on, his tweets in Chinese or Korean, the Weibo account, or a selfie with Li Keqiang are no thumb-stoppers but for the common man, the PM is accessible. More Technology News»

		Education
		Now, self-financed courses make up a 3rd of degree seats Around 30% of the 2.5 lakh seats available in Arts, Science and Commerce at the undergraduate level in Mumbai University are for self-financed courses. Govt site lists CBSE result dates, but board mum Confusion over announcement of CBSE classes X and XII results continues to keep students and parents on the edge. Student dilemma: Join junior college or continue in school? Students from ICSE and CBSE boards are weighing their options of whether to continue in school or make the switch to the state board for the next academic year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		In its 200th year, city's Scottish Church meets its first reverend's descendant In February this year, Zara Kimpton and her sister, Lisa Stephens, visited Mumbai with an Anglo-Australian tour group. But unlike other tourists, they weren’t satisfied with just the Gateway of India and the Rajabai Tower. Truck grazes CM wife's vehicle in Mumbai's Worli A cement mixer truck brushed against a car in which Amruta Fadnavis, the wife of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, was travelling. Ladies coaches in six rakes to have CCTVs The Western Railway will roll out six rakes with close circuit television (CCTV) cameras, meant for ladies coaches, within the next fortnight. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Sea of trash pollutes water, air in Delhi People living close to some of Delhi’s landfills are routinely exposed to extremely polluted air and those drinking groundwater from the area are actually drinking water that’s far from being fit for consumption. 19-year-old killed for objecting to drinking A 19-year-old youth was stabbed to death by a group of men during a drunk brawl in east Delhi’s Kalyanpuri on Friday. Korean rail firm to speed up Delhi-Mumbai railway line The Korean Rail Road Network (KRNA)— a state-run rail road construction giant has carried out a survey of the Delhi-Palwal section to devise methods to increase the speed potential of Delhi-Mumbai rail route. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Summer camp staffer violated kid In yet another case exposing how vulnerable the city's kids are, the mother of a four-year-old girl has alleged that managers of her daughter's summer camp asked a male staffer to take her to the toilet, following which she's never been the same. CM wakes up, tells babus to draw plans to revive lakes A Sathi for kids who lose track of life This NGO Picks Up Runaway Children From Platforms, Sends Them Home More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cong-NCP loses more ground as three defect The Congress-NCP alliance that won just 13 seats in the civic election faced further disintegration with three of its members quitting recently. Changes in traffic restrictions on Tank Bund route Due to the inconvenience caused to motorists owing to closure of Tank Bund route, police have made some changes after studying the traffic flow. Pvt schools told to adopt only SCERT books n a fresh circular issued last week, the Telangana government has instructed all the private schools in the state to adhere only to the textbooks published by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Suspension on last day at work not illegal: HC There is nothing illegal about government servants being placed under suspension on the last day of their service, the Madras high court has said, refusing to quash the suspension of a civil supplies officer on the eve of his retirement. CM in place, what about info panel head? With J Jayalalithaa’s return as chief minister on Saturday, RTI activists are keeping their fingers crossed. The government is yet to start the selection process for the new commissioners including the State Chief Information Commissioner (SCIC). The post of SCIC has been lying vacant ever since K S Sripathi’s term ended in April. Three men who robbed woman of 2L gold held Three men who robbed a 54-year-old woman of a 10.5 sovereign gold chain at knife-point in her Palavakkam home on May 11 were arrested on Friday. Police said they cracked the case with the help of a paper, carrying the bank account number of one of the suspects, found at the spot. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amdavadis happy with Bhajji's Test recall While many opinions were built the day the Indian Test team was declared for the upcoming Bangladesh series soon after the IPL is over. For many the bone of contention was inclusion of veteran off spinner Harbhajan Singh. DySP, retired cop held for attending Dholera party in Ahmedabad The Ahmedabad rural police arrested a serving deputy superintendent of police (DySP) and a retired police inspector on Saturday in connection with the Dholera molestation case where four girls were forced to serve liquor at a farmhouse party. Four held in Ahmedabad for extorting money, raping woman Four persons were arrested on Saturday by Naroda police for extorting Rs 22,000 from a man by posing as police officials from the women’s cell. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC sets up panel to probe 'missing' IAF land in Noida Wondering how hundreds of acres of defence land could "vanish into thin air", the Allahabad high court has directed setting up a four-member committee to take steps for demarcating and protecting the 482-acre land acquired in 1950 in Nagla Nagli and Nagla Sagpur villages in Gautam Budh Nagar for building a permanent IAF firing and bombing range. Mid day meal during summer vacation The Mid Day Meal Authority has decided to distribute meals to all children of drought-affected districts through madrassas and schools in which they are enrolled. Anti-ragging undertaking must in Allahabad University Every student seeking admission to the Allahabad University in the new academic session and his/her parents would have to submit a duly signed undertaking authorizing authorities to initiate suitable action if found involved in any kind of ragging. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Maoists threaten to punish Cong leader Maoist posters were spotted at several places in Rayagada district on Friday, a day after director general of police Sanjeev Marik reviewed the extremist situation in Rayagada, Malkangiri and Koraput districts at Koraput. Govt for playground in every panchayat The state government on Friday mooted playground in each gram panchayat and swimming pool in every district headquarters at a cost of Rs 400 crore. All 18 accused freed in '05 twin murders Eighteen people, including gangster Anil Chhotray, who were arrested in connection with the sensational murders of two contractors near Prachi Division office here in 2005, were on Friday given a clean chit by a court. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Stalker not murdered, went into suicidal frenzy after hurling acid in Bhopal A day after a 25-year-old woman gym trainer suffered an acid attack and her stalker, Sanjay Patil, 47, was found dead with seven stab wounds at the same spot, police said facts corroborate the version of survivor. Woman suffers acid attack, assailant found dead within minutes at same spot A 25-year-old woman trainer at a Bhopal gym suffered 50% burns after a middle-aged stalker hurled acid on her face early on Friday. Apex court norms thrown to winds, buy acid over the counter Despite stringent Supreme Court guidelines and Union home ministry directives, sale of acid in the state capital continues unfettered. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Parents, wards join guest teachers' cause A day after Haryana government issued termination notices to 4,060 guest teachers, villagers locked several government schools across the state to register their protest against the move. Selfie govt has weakened nation's defence strategy: Raj Babbar Rajya Sabha member and national spokesman of Congress Raj Babbar on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of compromising national security while trying to improve relations with China and other nations. Rohtak's Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences doctors' strike continues Doctors at Rohtak's Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) continued with their strike on Saturday against registration of an FIR against medical and para-medical staff following the death of a woman and her newborn baby. More Chandigarh News»

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