News Digest: 48 deaths, but MP BJP chief has no regrets over Vyapam

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 13, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		48 deaths, but MP BJP chief has no regrets over Vyapam Forty-eight deaths, weeks of national outrage and the Supreme Court ordering a CBI probe into Vyapam scam have failed to temper Madhya Pradesh BJP’s haughtiness. BJP enrolls 11 crore members; kicks off mega outreach programme The BJP on Sunday claimed to have enrolled 11 crore members across the country as party president Amit Shah kick-started a mega outreach programme for its eight northern state units to connect with the newly-inducted members as well as the general public. Women seek fair share in Team KCR A day after expressing her disappointment over the lack of women’s representation in her father’s cabinet, Nizamabad Lok Sabha member and chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao’s daughter K Kavitha again on Sunday took up the cause with renewed vigour. More India News»

		Business
		8-10% growth within reach: Jaitley Finance minister Arun Jaitley has said that a growth rate of 8% was possible and a future target of 8-10% “eminently achievable”. India Inc's directors face first appraisal Performance appraisals are an annual feature for most employees. However, for the first time, in the recently concluded financial year (2014-15), all directors (including independent directors) of listed companies were subjected to a formal appraisal. Mahindras foray into food space It sells everything from SUVs to software. But now the $17 billion Mahindra group will also sell something for your table - food. More Business News»

		Environment
		Over 100 fish found dead in Dhanas lake in Chandigarh More than 100 fish were found dead, floating on the surface of a man-made lake at Dhanas on Sunday morning, putting aquatic life under severe risk. Lazy lifestyle lets pandas survive on bamboo-only diet Giant pandas are able to survive on their meagre diet of bamboo partly by being frugal with the energy they spend on physical activity, scientists have found. NGT asks 5 mineral-rich states to survey asbestos mines The National Green Tribunal has asked five mineral-rich states to survey all the asbestos and associated mineral mines and file a report stating the impact of overburden or waste lying at these mines and pits. More Environment News»

		World
		Mexico hunts for drug lord after prison tunnel escape Mexican security forces hunted Sunday for drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman after he escaped through a long tunnel under his prison cell's shower, dealing a blow to the government. Kingpin's escape a blow to Mexico leader's drug war Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's battle against drug cartels took a massive hit with drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's escape, stripping him of his security strategy's biggest trophy. String of Baghdad bombings kills 21: Police A string of bomb explosions, including two suicide attacks, killed at least 21 people and wounded 62 in Shiite-dominated neighbourhoods of Baghdad Sunday, Iraqi police and medical sources said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Shahid-Mira arrive hand-in-hand for the reception Shahid Kapoor is back in Mumbai with his wife, Mira Rajput. The actor has organised a grand reception for his Bollywood friends at the Palladium hotel in Mumbai. Sonakshi Sinha skips Shahid Kapoor's reception? Ranveer Singh's top 10 quirky costumes We take a look at his top ten public appearances when the actor visibly stood out from the rest! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa craft finds Pluto's dark spots With 48 hours to go for the historic New Horizons encounter with Pluto on July 14, the spacecraft has taken its last and best image of the dwarf planet. Chennai scientists nail glaucoma gene A leading cause of blindness called primary angle closure glaucoma (PACG) has flummoxed doctors for years. New Horizons probe reveals Pluto's puzzling spots Just two days away from the historic flyby of the mysterious Pluto system, NASA's New Horizons spacecraft has taken the finest image of four dark spots on Pluto that continue to captivate millions on the Earth. More Science News»

		Sports
		Djokovic beats Federer to claim third Wimbledon title Top-seed Novak Djokovic defeated seven-time champion Roger Federer 7-6(1) 6-7(10) 6-4, 6-4 to claim his third Wimbledon title. Leander Paes wins 16th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon Indian tennis ace Leander Paes with his Swiss partner Martina Hingis won the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon here on Sunday. 17-yr old Sumit Nagal wins Wimbledon boys' doubles title Youngster Sumit Nagal entered the history books as only sixth Indian to win a Grand Slam junior title after winning the boys doubles trophy at the Wimbledon. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iOS 9 features already available on Android Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 9, its upcoming mobile operating system. Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2015) review The Kindle Paperwhite’s display is impressive and the display resolution is now at par with the top-end Kindle Voyage. 4 tips to save your gadgets from Monsoon blues Here are some tips to help you take care of your precious gadgets when it pours. More Technology News»

		Education
		Are older IITs losing their sheen? Toppers opting for newer ones Among the older IITs, Bombay is the most attractive, getting 65 out of 100 top rankers and the first round closing with rank 4,206. Course cursor - evolved orientation IIT Bombay is one of a number of institutes of fering a postgraduate management degree to those from engineering and science backgrounds. India adopts a new line Tomo Suzuki, professor of accounting and sustainability management, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, on the additional line he suggested listed companies in India add in their financial statements to show CSR expenditure. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Advocate can't be blamed if settlement is recorded with both parties present Wrongly blaming an advocate in an attempt to wriggle out of a settlement recorded by the court in the presence of the parties is not permissible. A litigant who makes such brash allegations can be penalised. Maharashtra governor plays saviour to tribals in state Impressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s MPs village development scheme, Governor C Vidyasagar Rao has embarked on an ambitious plan to adopt tribal villages. Nominations under Companies Act can't displace law of succession: HC Nominations under sections of the Companies Act cannot displace the law of succession or open a third line of succession, the Bombay high court recently held. Justice Gautam Patel also clarified that nominees can only be trustees of the actual legal heirs and beneficiaries under a will. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Waterlogging less than past years: Kejri Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday claimed that Delhi has witnessed lesser waterlogging this year in comparison to past few years despite heavy rains lashing the capital for the past 36 hours. Wake up to wet Monday, rain to stay till Friday Delhiites continued to battle incessant rain across the city for the fourth consecutive day. Many stretches damaged as capital remains waterlogged Several roads were found damaged after the weeklong rain resulted in constant waterlogging across the city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		FIR kiosk gets mostly petty complaints The FIR kiosk at Mantri Mall, Malleswaram, was a blessing for Sreenivasalu, mainly because he wouldn't have to deal with too many cops. "No bribes, no cajoling...It was simple, efficient and professional," said Sreenivasalu. Jawa lovers on vintage ride More than 500 Jawa and Yezdi lovers got to gether at the National College Grounds in Basavanagudi on Sunday to celebrate the vintage bike which is currently out of produc rently out of production. International Jawa CZ Yezdi Day is celebrated on the second Sunday of July. Why is Bengaluru's poop badly treated? After you flush the toilet and the swirl falls silent, ever wondered where the poop goes and what happens to it? TOI goes on its trail and finds out how a crappy sewage system could snowball into a big worry for the city. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		No vaccination during Godavari Pushkarams The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana governments have geared up to fight snake and dog bite cases during the 12-day Godavari Pushkarams, scheduled to begin on July 14. Ramzan 'gift' is not a stand-alone freebie! The Ramzan “package” announced by Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao seems to have caused consternation to some self-styled secular activists as well as the outfits of Sangh Parivar. MIM to go solo in GHMC polls The Majlis-e-Ittehadul-Muslimeen (MIM) would not form any pre-poll alliance in the upcoming Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) elections, said party chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Speed bumps get better, some still killers Corporation of Chennai, to its everlasting credit, has wised up. 18 more small buses for metro, but not enough For the metro to get successfully integrated into the daily lives of people, it should not just be accessible but also provide commuters auxiliary service like feeder buses. Police go lax on helmets, pillion riders get away This is a city that has never taken to helmets. Though people on motorcycles die in accidents in Chennai every day, motorists show no sign of alarm or instinct of self-preservation. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		100-ft tower for IIT-Gn students to unwind With IIT-Gandhinagar starting the process of moving to its permanent campus in Palaj village of the state capital, all eyes are on a 100-foot tall iconic tower that the institute is building as students' activity area. Book on Lothal released A book on Lothal, a Harappan site in Gujarat, titled Lothal and the Indus Civilization and Decipherment of Indus Script' was released at the second Dr SR Rao Memorial Lecture organized at IIM Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. Vaso gets ITI from its man in Ghana Manubhai Patel, now 75, is a native of Vaso taluka in Kheda district.Today he heads a business empire in steel and cement stretching across 13 African countries. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Plaint against Allahabad University professor: MHRD seeks details The human resource development ministry has sought details from Allahabad University vice-chancellor about the action taken against professor and former head of the department of ancient history, archeology and culture department of Allahabad University, Ranjana Bajpai, on a complaint filed against her in February 2013. Fake currency racket busted in Allahabad, two arrested In a major breakthrough, Special Task Force (STF) arrested two persons with counterfeit currency worth Rs 5 lakh and claimed to have busted a gang involved in the circulation of fake currency. Rain brings temp down, but maroons city Mild to heavy showers accompanied by high velocity wind gave much needed relief to the citizens from the sultry weather conditions on Saturday, but it also exposed the preparations of the Municipal Corporation to deal with waterlogging in over half-a-dozen localities. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		MCL to start construction of medical college soon In a boost to the health services and medical education in Odisha, the Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), the subsidiary of Coal India Limited, will soon start construction of the medical college and hospital at Talcher. River waters flood settlements in jharsuguda and Sundargarh The Ib river wrecked havoc on villages and towns on its banks in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts on Saturday as continuous rain pounded both the western Odisha districts. Gadkari highway plan may face land hurdle Even as Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari’s has announced that the Centre would spend Rs 10,000 crore on road projects in Odisha by December, the projects may drag on for years, given the slow pace of groundwork at the state government level. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Puppy honeytraps by sex ring kingpin A woman ran a major sex racket in city in the garb of selling pets in posh Arera Colony. This was unearthed a day after the arrest of four women on charges of flesh trade along with eight youths, all college students. On Saturday, police said kingpin ran a similar racket in Mumbai, but shifted base to Bhopal. Cong writes to RSS chief on corruption Madhya Pradesh Congress on Saturday shot a letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat raising five questions on Vyapam irregularities and alleged corruption in the state. Congress gets ammo to bring down House Armed with Vyapam ammunition, Congress is preparing to launch a massive attack on ruling BJP in both Parliament and Madhya Pradesh assembly in the monsoon session. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		No action on requests to fell unsafe trees Uprooting and snapping of trees during rainy season is posing a threat to the lives of the residents of Shimla. 'Mahila gram sabhas' made must twice a year To strengthen the panchayati raj institutions (PRIs), the Himachal Pradesh government will be organizing mahila gram sabhas twice in a year. SIT quizzes car owner, Badal bus driver A special investigation team (SIT) of Punjab Police on Sunday recorded the statements of an Amritsar-based owner of the car and driver of Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal's bus firm Dabwali Transport as part of a probe into the accident case involving a 35-year-old Ropar factory worker. More Chandigarh News»

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Classification of Warriors by Bhishma in the Mahabharata

 

Classification of Warriors by Bhishma in the Mahabharata

Bhishma, the grandsire of both the Kauravas and the Pandavas, analyzed each warrior on both sides of the battle. He said there are 3 types of warriors. They are the Rathi, the Atirathi and the Maharathi. Based on his judgement and knowledge of the science of weapons he classified every warrior involved in the Mahabharata war.

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News Digest: Govt to appoint CEOs for smart cities

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 12, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Govt to appoint CEOs for smart cities For smart cities, the government will appoint CEOs, who will drive the concept and execution rather than leave these tasks to municipal bodies alone. Govt to upgrade highways much before they reach maximum capacity The expansion will be completed before the threshold capacity of the road is reached so that commuters have a smooth ride. Rahul Gandhi to visit Andhra Pradesh for first time after state's bifurcation Rahul's visit would at best have the salutary effect of showing the leadership's concern for the state unit. More India News»

		Business
		Vedanta hopeful of resuming iron ore mining in Goa Billionaire Anil Agarwal-led mining firm Vedanta Ltd on Saturday said it is hopeful of restarting iron ore mining in Goa from October. Gold ends steady; silver remains up Gold ended steady at Rs 26,330 per ten grams at the bullion market on Saturday on scattered buying by jewellers. Markets get the blues on China, Greece A sharp downward correction in Chinese stocks and uncertainties involving Greece kept Indian markets on edge, which ended the week in the red. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ambitious climate action plan on anvil, hints Javadekar Prakash Javadekar sought to drive home the point that India may be emitting more carbon as compared to many nations but it is still far behind the top polluting countries like the US and China. Dugongs on brink of extinction The Union government's Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) on Wednesday declared that dugongs among the five species to be the focus of conservation, but the marine mammals, ironically called the 'angel of the sea', continue to be poached for their meat. Sea levels to rise 20 feet due to climate change Sea levels could rise at least six metres or around 20 feet above current levels if current climate trends continue, says a study analyzing three decades of research on the historic effects of melting polar ice sheets. More Environment News»

		World
		Typhoon Chan-Hom lashes China Typhoon Chan-Hom was packing winds of 162 kph (101 mph) as it hit the city of Zhoushan, slowing from an earlier speed of 173 kmph. Mexico's 'Volcano of Fire' erupts Ash rained down from the so-called "Volcano of Fire" in western Mexico and people living in its shadow were evacuated after it spectacularly erupted. Iran's leader calls for continued anti-US struggle As negotiators at Iran nuclear talks labored to make headway, the country's supreme leader called Saturday for the struggle against the U.S. to continue. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman fans will celebrate Eid as 'Bhaijaan Day' Salman Khan is not just a megastar, but what makes him extra special is the unambiguous love that his fans have for him. Exclusive: First look of Athiya Shetty in 'Hero' The first look of Athiya Shetty from Nikhil Advani’s romantic entertainer Hero, being produced by Salman Khan and Subhash Ghai Films that earned Rs 100 cr without superstars Let's take a look at Bollywood films that entered the Rs 100 crore club without any superstar’s presence in it. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		`Mini ice age' coming in next 15 years There will be a “mini ice age“ in 2030, solar scientists have said. We are now able to predict solar cycles with far greater accuracy than ever before thanks to a new model which shows irregularities in the Sun's 11-year heartbeat. Now, people can live in grass houses While cannabis has had a long history as a fiber used in ropes, sails and paper products — Presidents Washington and Jefferson both grew it — James Savage, a former Wall Street analyst, is among those who have instead turned to a novel application known as hempcrete. Beyonce inspires skyscraper  Just when you thought the world had hit peak Beyoncé, the hippest city in Australia is going to build a massive skyscraper inspired by… Beyoncé. More Science News»

		Sports
		Serena beats Muguruza to win sixth Wimbledon title Serena Williams completed a second "Serena Slam" with her fourth straight major championship, beating Spaniard Garbine Muguruza 6-4, 6-4. England beat Australia in first Ashes Test Australia, set what would have been a new Ashes fourth-innings record winning total of 412, were bowled out for 242 after tea as England went 1-0. Sumit Nagal reaches Wimbledon boys doubles final Indian teenager Sumit Nagal teamed up with his Vietnamese partner Nam Hoang Ly to reach the boys doubles final with a three-set win at the Wimbledon. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iOS 9 features already available on Android Apple has released the first public beta version of iOS 9, its upcoming mobile operating system. Sony Xperia M4 Aqua Dual review Sony’s new Xperia M4 Aqua Dual, priced at Rs 24,990, seems like a fish out of water compared to smartphones by Chinese brands that offer better hardware at much lower prices. Google releases second preview of Android M Google has released a new version of its new Android M operating system. More Technology News»

		Education
		UGC asks varsities to display all info on website Amidst the ongoing admission season, University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed vice-chancellors to upload all vital information related to admission process, fee structure and accreditation ranking on the official websites of their universities. Artist opens fine arts college for the disabled in Tamil Nadu Any disabled student who has passed Class 10, can apply for the diploma course. Admission on, many clueless about choice-based credit system Most taking admission into Delhi University’s undergraduate courses are likely to be blindsided by the choice-based credit system (CBCS). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Minor sexually abused by school teacher A four-year-old kindergarten student from Nalasopara was allegedly sexually abused by her drawing teacher in the school last week. Sanskrit is at home in these Mumbai households All that the Katiras have to do is speak. MNS workers meet NSCI officials in Worli Three Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers met the officials of the NSCI at Worli and discussed jobs for Worli residents at the NSCI club. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Parliamentary secretary posts: BJP fires salvo The Delhi government has passed a bill to safeguard the position of 21 parliamentary secretaries by making the posts not office of profit, but it has no information about the rule under which these posts were created, BJP said. Ensure timely reply to PILs: Govt's legal team to depts The Delhi government’s legal team has written to all department heads to streamline their system of filing appeals and responding to public interest litigation (PIL). Seven Delhi schools raided for EWS scam proof Crime branch sleuths have raided at least seven schools in south and central Delhi on Saturday and seized documents. The raids were conducted on the instance of Punita, who was arrested earlier by the crime branch. Police are interrogating Punita further to get more details. School authorities are also been questioned. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Few takers for longer legislature session There seem to be few takers for leader of the opposition in the assembly Jagadish Shettar's suggestion that the legislature session in Belagavi be held for 20 days or a month instead of reducing it to a token gesture of a 10-day session. BMRC worker kills his elder brother over bill A party to celebrate their younger sister's birthday ended in a tragedy when a BMRC factory worker killed his elder brother over picking up the tab, on Richmond Road late Friday night. Dates for BBMP elections may be out this week Ending uncertainty, the state government seems to have finally made up its mind on holding BBMP elections in August without seeking any more time or restructuring the civic body. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		A shift in the centre Once upon a time, every tale about Hyderabad began and ended with its lip-smacking `royal' biryani and elegantly ornate pearl jewellery. Convenience over quality A quick detour from the main roads that house towering buildings, home to several global giants, brings one to the bylanes of Hi-Tec City swarming with rows of densely-packed, freshly-painted flats. Osmania, Kakatiya face severe staff crunch In what could adversely impact thousands of students, two major state universities of Telangana ­ Osmania University (OU) and Kakatiya University (KU) ­ are staring at a severe staff crunch with 40% of its senior professors across various departments up for retirement in 2015-16. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Lawyers sell chicken biriyani on Madras HC campus in protest Questioning the more than century-old practice of any of the three canteens on the Madras high court campus not serving non-vegetarian food, a group of lawyers sold chicken biriyani for willing purchasers. Centre defers decision on study on proposed dam The 149 feet high dam to cost Rs 663crores Former minister Chendur Pandian passes away Former Tamil Nadu Hindu religious and charitable endowments minister and Kadayanallur AIADMK MLA P Chendur Pandian died of cardiac problems at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai on Saturday. He was 64. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gun supplier to Goswami gang caught The man who supplied firearms and ammunition to Vishal Goswami gang, Satnamsingh Chiklikar, 37, was nabbed by an armed team of the city crime branch during the early hours of Saturday from Sindha village of Madhya Pradesh. Poor monsoon leaves villages in state parched With the monsoon playing truant in the state, a large number of villages in north, central and Kutch regions of the state are being forced to rely on tankers. Dry spell likely to continue for 2 more weeks in state, says IMD Amdavadis' wait for rain just got longer, with India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting that the prolonged break is likely to continue for two weeks. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Plaint against Allahabad University professor: MHRD seeks details The human resource development ministry has sought details from Allahabad University vice-chancellor about the action taken against professor and former head of the department of ancient history, archeology and culture department of Allahabad University, Ranjana Bajpai, on a complaint filed against her in February 2013. Fake currency racket busted in Allahabad, two arrested In a major breakthrough, Special Task Force (STF) arrested two persons with counterfeit currency worth Rs 5 lakh and claimed to have busted a gang involved in the circulation of fake currency. Rain brings temp down, but maroons city Mild to heavy showers accompanied by high velocity wind gave much needed relief to the citizens from the sultry weather conditions on Saturday, but it also exposed the preparations of the Municipal Corporation to deal with waterlogging in over half-a-dozen localities. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		River waters flood settlements in jharsuguda and Sundargarh The Ib river wrecked havoc on villages and towns on its banks in Sundargarh and Jharsuguda districts on Saturday as continuous rain pounded both the western Odisha districts. Gadkari highway plan may face land hurdle Even as Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari’s has announced that the Centre would spend Rs 10,000 crore on road projects in Odisha by December, the projects may drag on for years, given the slow pace of groundwork at the state government level. Odisha's support to PM LPG plan The state government has decided to popularize Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘give it up’ movement, which encourages people not to avail themselves of LPG subsidy if they can afford refills at market price More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cong writes to RSS chief on corruption Madhya Pradesh Congress on Saturday shot a letter to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat raising five questions on Vyapam irregularities and alleged corruption in the state. Congress gets ammo to bring down House Armed with Vyapam ammunition, Congress is preparing to launch a massive attack on ruling BJP in both Parliament and Madhya Pradesh assembly in the monsoon session. Vyapam trials on hold, outrage peaks After Vyapam scam investigations were handed over to CBI, hearing in cases relating to the recruitment fraud came to a standstill on Friday in all special courts in Gwalior. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		90-yr-old athlete struggles to gather funds for world masters meet in France Having proved his mettle in national and international competitions, 90-year-old veteran athlete Daulat Ram is now fighting a battle to arrange finances to participate in the World Masters Athletics Championship to be held in France from August 4 to 16. Readying girls to give them hell Once known as sword arm of the nation, Punjab is all set to create history again on July 25 with the commencement of the country's first armed forces preparatory institute for girls. Doctor held for illegal sex determination tests Following information, a team of Haryana health department, on Saturday, raided a nursing home in Ganaur, Sonipat, and caught the doctor who used to conduct illegal sex determination test. More Chandigarh News»

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