News Digest: Foreigners pick India for bargain sex-change operations

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, August 02, 2015
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		India
		Foreigners pick India for bargain sex-change operations In August 2014 she got an official diagnosis but the earliest she could have undergone sex reassignment surgery (SRS) under UK’s perennially overbooked National Health Service was four years later. Families worried as two Indians still in IS custody The Indian government continued its efforts for the release of the two men – Balram Kishan and T Gopikrishna. Minister gheraoed over MP minor rape Hundreds of women on Saturday gheraoed Madhya Pradesh minister Rajendra Shukla in Satna with buckets of kerosene and threatened immolation if six accused in the gang-rape of a minor were not arrested immediately. More India News»

		Business
		Gold, silver rebound on good buying, global cues Gold prices rebounded smartly at the bullion market here today following good buying by stockists as well as local consumers amid bullish global cues. Bombay HC concludes hearing Maggi noodles case The Bombay High Court has concluded hearing a case filed by Nestle India challenging a local regulator's report that Maggi instant noodles contained excess lead, a lawyer for the company said. Utensils, wooden furniture to cost cheaper in Delhi Utensils and wooden or timber furniture will now cost cheaper in the national capital with the Delhi government implementing more than seven per cent reduction in the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on such items. More Business News»

		Environment
		Children take pledge to protect tigers in Madhya Pradesh Children living in buffer zone of Kanha Reserve Forest took an oath for conservation of tigers and their natural habitats by creating awareness about disadvantages of deforestation . Butterfly-inspired trick to make solar energy cheaper Mimicking the v-shaped posture adopted by a butterfly species to heat up its flight muscles before take-off, the amount of power produced by solar panels can increase by almost 50 percent, a study led by an Indian-origin scientist has found. Vadodara lawyer turns to energy conservation Amid the growing popularity of initiatives to conserve energy, a lawyer from the city has taken to energy and water conservation in a unique way. More Environment News»

		World
		Biden mulling White House run: NYT Traditionally, a Democrat would not take on a fellow party member who was leading the field decisively — and Biden has not done so officially. Man who studied Cecil the lion for 9 years talks impact Conservationists decided the most natural thing was to leave the bones where they were for hyenas to finish off, said Brent Stapelkamp, a lion researcher and part of a team that had tracked and studied Cecil for nine years. Over one lakh hit by floods in Myanmar A total of 114,845 people were affected by severe floods across Myanmar and 27 people lost their lives, a media report said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Promising actresses: Why did they disappear? Supermodel Diana Penty became an instant star with her to-die-for looks and natural acting skills. Bollywood celebs who threw tantrums on flight Here are some of the instances when celebs threw tantrums while in a plane... Bollywood stars and their less famous spouses From arranged marriages to meeting through common friends, these celebs have married non famous partners, who do not belong to B-town. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Cauliflower rice: New superfood or just a fad? If you take even the faintest interest in healthy eating, then you'll already know about the rise of cauliflower rice, mash, couscous, pizza bases, and flour (cauliflour, if you will). Addressing metabolic diseases, breast cancer through gene therapy Several emerging techniques in the field of genomics are making doctors take more notice of them. The ones being seen as the more exciting are addressing potential metabolic diseases right at birth, and ensuring women with breast cancer get cured of the disease. Gout drugs can treat alcohol-induced liver disease Two commonly used gout medications may offer protection from alcohol-induced liver disease and inflammation, a study says. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPTL gets bigger with Nadal vs Federer show-stopper With multiple Grand Slams champion and former world no.1 Rafael Nadal set to make his debut, founder of IPTL Mahesh Bhupathi is optimistic that the event this year will be bigger and better. Historic silver for Rajat in World Archery Championship Rajat Chauhan earned India its first-ever individual medal in the World Archery Championships when the compound marksman bagged a silver. Young gun Bhupender helps U Mumba maintain dream run Bhupender Singh turned out to be the hero for U Mumba as he powered his team to a thrilling 27-22 win over Dabang Delhi in the second edition of Pro Kabaddi on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 high-end features missing in OnePlus 2 After months of teasing, OnePlus has finally announced its new smartphone OnePlus 2. HP Omen laptop review: Back in the game? If you’ve been following the PC market, you may have heard of Voodoo, a boutique PC-maker that used to sell, high-end machines. $10 billion wiped off Samsung's market value Sluggish sales of Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S6 smartphones helped trigger a share decline that wiped more than $10 billion from its market value in July More Technology News»

		Education
		Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) goes to Berhampur Odisha government on Saturday picked Berhampur as location for Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER). Few takers for engg seats, worst year for pvt colleges in Odisha Private engineering colleges in the state may face its worst year yet of vacancies this session. 3,200 engineering seats vacant, govt makes Rs 14 crore A fundamental faux in this year's admission to elite Indian engineering colleges has resulted in 3,200 spots lying vacant at the end of the admissions process. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bar raided for 3rd time in six months The social service branch of Mumbai police on Friday raided a Santacruz (W) bar and arrested 27 persons, including the owner and manager, for allegedly indulging in indecent behaviour. Cong ridicules Yuva Sena chief's tweet on meeting PM, tablet project for civic schools Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday tweeted about meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday and informing him about Shiv Sena's pet project - distribution of tablet PCs to civic authority run school students to reduce burden of their schoolbags. Mumbai must do more to draw tourists visiting state: Data The Buddha Circuit of Ajanta Ellora, the fort of Daulatabad and the Lonar crater nearby seem to be topping the list of domestic and international tourists visiting the state. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Job racket victims get 4 accused arrested A gang involved in a job racket was busted when their victims nabbed them red-handed on Thursday. Four of the gang members were arrested from Daryaganj for cheating over 13 people on the pretext of getting them jobs in Kuwait by charging them between Rs 80,000 and Rs 1 lakh. Mercury down, rain likely today It was a humid day in the national capital even as scattered rainfall pushed mercury a notch below the season's average. Woman molested in car, accused kin allege extortion A 30-year-old woman on Friday registered a case with Delhi Police alleging molestation and theft in a moving car by three men. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Saw our students among militants' A day after they were abducted, the four Indians were shifted to another camp. Vijay Kumar said he saw his former students among the terrorists. This app will help measure teachers' skills Around 400 school owners, principals and teachers turned students on Saturday and got an opportunity to rate the teachers. Hospital administrator arrested for negligence The administrator of Fortis Hospital, Praveen Vali, was arrested by Jnanabharathi police in connection with the death of retired engineer Sachidananda Murthy, 80. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Intl status for Gannavaram airport: AP sends report to Centre Paving the way for ‘international status’ for Vijayawada airport, Andhra Pradesh government has sent a report to the Centre on the market feasibility for international air traffic. Saline water invasion looms large for AP capital city Groundwater table becoming salty due to sea water ingress Naidu to step up offensive on Telangana govt According to sources, a report on the names of Telangana officials involved in the phone tapping exercise and their AP targets were submitted to the Union home ministry about 10 days ago. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		37% rural homes in Tamil Nadu use LPG, highest in country Tamil Nadu has the most number of rural households in the country using LPG for cooking. Chennai to get 5th reservoir before north-east monsoon As the city braces for a severe water crisis, the government is pushing hard to provide it yet another drinking water reservoir – at Thervoikandigai in Thiruvallur district– before the onset of the northeast monsoon in October. Activist death bolsters prohibition call The death of Gandhian activist Sasi Perumal during a protest seeking closure of a Tasmac liquor outlet near Marthandam in Kanyakumari district on Friday has triggered protests across the state with many political parties raising the pitch for total prohibition. DMK demanded a judicial inquiry into Perumal’s death. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pen pals made him globetrotter Aditya Desai, 34, today technical director of a city-based firm, started writing to the teens of his age around the country to exchange postal stamps, inspired by his philatelist father Dhananjay Desai. After wife and kids suicide, man kills self A man, who had lost his wife and two children two months ago, hanged himself at his home near Shahpur Darwaja on Friday. Police suspect depression is the reason. Booked rooms twice to rape girl In the incident of the gang rape of a minor dalit girl, who is 17, the accused booked rooms in the same hotel twice to partake of the devilish crime. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Online Vedic astrology classes for PIOs Foreigners, especially of Indian origin, are turning to Vedic Astrology in large numbers. Unable to find a competent teacher in the land of work, these foreigners have turned to astrologists in India for classes. Farmers in a fix over Kisan Call Centre's tech language Kisan Call Centre-a dedicated service by the Central Government to solve the problems of farmers by advising them in their own local dialect seems to be of least help for the farmers of trans-Ganga and trans-Yamuna region of the district. AU fails to implement sports draft For the last three years, Allahabad University has failed to implement regulations governing sports activities on the campus. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Geographical Indication tag sparks a bittersweet debate on rasgulla The iconic rasgulla finds itself at the centre of a bitter debate as to where it originated with Odisha seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for it. Woman fights back crocodile in Odisha, survives A 37-year-old woman from Singiri village under Rajkanika police station limits has shown exemplary courage in staving off an attacking crocodile. Berhampur erupts in joy The state government's decision to set up Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) here has brought cheers to the people. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		It is for NDA to end House logjam: Scindia Congress MP and chief whip in Lok Sabha, Jyotiraditya Scindia, said it's up to NDA government to end logjam in Parliament as even after assurance, no one from the government reached out to them to resolve the stalemate. Former ministers, Sangh leaders' sons could get place in Chouhan cabinet Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will expand his cabinet nearly 20 months after the BJP came back to power for a third term in state. Bhopal Municipal Corporation 'smart card': Swipe and pay for services In a first in the country, Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) would soon introduce 'smart cards' for city residents that will enable them to make payments against services just by swiping the card. Much like a pre-paid card it could be used to swipe and pay for the services provided by the civic body. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Deadly weekend for Mohali It was a deadly weekend for Mohali, as the town witnessed three hit-and-run incidents within 24 hours, killing two children, a man, and a woman. Man flees Mohali bank with salon owner's bag containing Rs 1.40L An unidentified man fled with a salon owner's bag containing Rs 1.40 lakh from Axis Bank in Phase 7, Mohali, on Saturday.Gurjant Singh said in his police complaint, "I had gone to the bank to deposit cash at 11.30am. TV shopping company fined Rs 7,000 District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum, Panchkula on Friday fined TV18 Home Shopping Network Limited Rs 7,000 as compensation for mental agony, harassment and cost of litigation along with pay courier charges amounting Rs 597. More Chandigarh News»

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Karna - Was He a Hero or a Villain?

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Karna - Was He a Hero or a Villain?

In India, for people who are conversant with the Mahabharata, there is a whole culture where Karna is a kind of anti-hero. He is a sweet mango gone bad. He was a wonderful human being gone totally bad because he invested in bitterness. His bitterness took him into a disastrous life story. He was a man with a phenomenal sense of integrity and generosity but all this was lost. He died in the battle in a bad way.

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News Digest: Rainfall across the country in July lowest since 2002

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, August 01, 2015
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		India
		Rainfall across the country in July lowest since 2002 This year’s monsoon may have defied El Nino in June, but meteorological data for July rainfall paints a bleak picture. Kejriwals's 'Thulla' remark: Court admits case Fetus aborted, rape survivor in good health Doctors at Civil Hospital in the city performed medical termination of pregnancy (abortion) on a 14-year-old rape survivor late on Friday evening. More India News»

		Business
		Sebi panel eyes crowdfunding The Sebi-constituted committee headed by Infosys founder N R Narayana Murthy, which is working to boost India's thriving startup ecosystem by channelizing funds, has formed focused groups with experts from taxation, investment banking and software industry. Centre downplays RBI board change he finance ministry on Friday downplayed its decision to break from tradition and replace economic affairs secretary Rajiv Mehrishi with his deputy Ajay Taygi on the Reserve Bank of India board. Sharekhan, others face Rs 15cr penalty Just a day after online broking major Sharekhan was sold to BNP Paribas, market regulator Sebi has ordered it to return nearly Rs 51 lakh for unlawful gains made by its dealers through front-running its clients. More Business News»

		Environment
		NDMC to levy environmental compensation fee Following the directives of National Green Tribunal, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has decided to levy environmental compensation fees in areas under its jurisdiction with effect from July 1. 'Tree Fern' faces extinction threat due to mining in C'garh 'Tree Fern', a rare plant species found in Bailadila hills of Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district, is facing the threat of extinction owing to mining activities in the area, environment experts have warned. NGT slaps Rs 15 lakh penalty for felling trees in Jodhpur The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has slapped a penalty of Rs. 15 lac on a former sarpanch and a gram sevak for felling 3000 trees in the forest area of a village. More Environment News»

		World
		Debris brings MH370 mystery 'closer' than ever to answers Plane debris that washed up on an Indian Ocean island is from a Boeing 777, Malaysian authorities said Friday, making it almost certainly the first piece of wreckage recovered from missing flight MH370. Cameroon deports Nigerians in fight against Boko Haram Cameroon has deported more than 2,000 Nigerians who were living in the country illegally as part of new security measures intended to prevent suicide attacks by Boko Haram jihadists, sources said. 12 killed in Colombia military plane accident A Colombian military aircraft crash has killed 12 people, President Juan Manuel Santos has said, blaming the accident on mechanical problems. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kajol-Kangana were polite to each other on flight One would imagine that the first-class of the London-Mumbai flight, on which Kajol and Kangana Ranaut travelled back together, would have felt too constricted for fellow travellers, especially considering the history shared by the two actresses. Newly married actor cheating on wife? An upstart of an actor, who has a king-size attitude to boot, is barely married but is besotted with his demure co-star who has turned out to be quite the man-eater. Riteish thought Pulkit was a snob The Bangistan duo Riteish Deshmukh and Pulkit Samrat are tinsel town’s newest backslapping buddies. But their friendship began on a funny note. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Mental stress can raise physical fatigue: study Worried about something at work? You may find yourself more exhausted at the end of the day, according to a new study by Indian-origin researchers who have found that mental stress can increase physical fatigue. Vaccine success holds hope for end to deadly scourge of Ebola The world is for the first time on the verge of being able to protect humans against Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday, as data from a trial in Guinea showed a vaccine was 100 percent effective. Portable washing machine needs no power, little water It's a portable washing machine, or rather, a washing drum. It needs no electricity, running on power generated by operating a pedal. More Science News»

		Sports
		England take 2-1 lead with 8-wicket victory over Aus England beat Australia by eight wickets to win the third Test at Edgbaston on Friday and take a 2-1 lead in the Ashes series. India A batsmen falter against Australia A on Day 3 India A top-order faltered once again to reach 267 for six at the end of third day's play against Australia A in the second unofficial 'Test' on Friday. Dale Steyn on the fast track to legendary status Dale Steyn has been on the fast lane since he broke into the South African cricket team almost a decade ago. And on Thursday, the 32-year-old joined an elite group of 13 bowlers with 400 or more Test wickets. More Sports News»

		Technology
		OnePlus 2 vs Asus Zenfone 2: Which one to buy The fight is pretty tough between the two smartphones. Here we take a look at all the key aspects to help you choose between OnePlus 2 and Asus ZenFone 2 and make the inal decision … Here's how you can get Windows 10 right now Microsoft is rolling it out in waves of customers at a time, so it may be a few days, weeks, or even months. Now buy 'cheaper' Samsung, Xiaomi phones on Amazon Amazon.in has started a pilot to sell brand-refurbished smartphones from popular brands like Samsung and Xiaomi to begin with. More Technology News»

		Education
		3,200 engineering seats vacant, govt makes Rs 14 crore A fundamental faux in this year's admission to elite Indian engineering colleges has resulted in 3,200 spots lying vacant at the end of the admissions process. J P Singhal is new VC of Rajasthan University Academician J P Singhal was today appointed as the new vice chancellor of University of Rajasthan here. DRDO to invest in IITs to kick-start aerospace defence technology DRDO is pumping in over Rs 400 crore into IIT Bombay and IIT Madras to kick-start advanced defence-related aerospace research and development. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		135 stories of Premchand take centrestage on 135th birth anniv Over a century ago, Munshi Premchand charted an extraordinary path of struggle to emerge as India’s finest author. 'VCs to have free run if senate members don't get extension' The state government has postponed the senate elections to the state universities by a year but has been mute on extending the term of the current members. 1st dedicated BEST bus lane opens at BKC next week BEST plans to inaugurate its first dedicated bus lane at the Bandra-Kurla Complex during its “BEST buzz” celebrations from August 4 and 7. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Arrested DU cons had IPL debts Investigations into the Delhi University fake admission racket has revealed that debt-ridden youths had been roped in by the kingpins—who have political patronage—to do the dirty job. Circle rate: Removed for advising LG's nod The issue of notifying a circle rate hike for agricultural land in Delhi is threatening to become a new flashpoint between chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung. New rules change game for taxi apps When the transport department modified its radio taxi scheme last December taking note of the entry of app-based taxi services, it had expected the companies to jump onto the radio taxi platform. Months later, the aggregators and the department continue to wrangle over the licence terms. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Paper boats in muck pool make a telling statement Orange, yellow, pink and blue paper boats of vibrant hues floated in a pool of muck right in the middle of Church Street, but not without purpose. Two green corridors, 3 organs, 2 lives, 1 hour Zipping through city roads, two ambulances transported the organs of a brain dead donor to two hospitals and saved two precious lives -in one hour, 20 minutes flat. Hubballi's jowar rotis now make it to Oz, US The humble jowar roti — the North Karnataka staple — is now crossing the seas to reach homesick Kannadigas yearning for its chewy wholesome goodness. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Ragging drives Inter student to suicide An intermediate first year student committed suicide allegedly due to ragging by his seniors at a corporate college. Steep hike in market rates of land in Andhra Pradesh The AP government on Friday hiked the market rates of land across the state. Policing influx of Rohingyas into city, say Cyberabad Police During the meeting between police and UNHRC, the former informed that several refugees have been staying illegally in Cyberabad despite completion of their two year refugee certificate, given by the concerned authorities. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Living apart, but staying together Hold on, the joint family hasn't signed off yet. The dynamics may have changed a bit, but there are families in the city still socketed in the joint family ideal. More elderly in TN find themselves home alone Valli, a pensioner, is among 6.88 lakh senior citizens (above 60 years) who are home alone in the state. Will it be pasta or pongal? The moderns weigh against tradition When Sukanya R got married nine years ago, she lived with her in-laws for a year. Her husband's work then took them abroad and when they shifted back to Chennai two years later, the couple opted to set up their own home. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		19 cops shunted for assaulting akhada men An entire squad of 19 police personnel were shunted out of the city crime branch on Friday for assaulting akhada members during the Rath Yatra. PIL seeks ATS probe in 5k cr hawala scam The Gujarat high court on Friday issued a notice to the state government in response to a PIL demanding a thorough probe by an independent agency of the Rs 5,395-crore hawala racket involving Afroz Fatta, a resident of Surat. Mufti stands by his book, rebuts Vanzara's charges Mufti Abdul Qayum Mansuri, who was acquitted by the Supreme Court in the Akshardham temple attack case, on Friday rebutted allegations made in retired IPS officer D G Vanzara's Rs 101-crore defamation suit over the contents of the former's book, '11 years Behind Bars'. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC seeks reply on vacant posts in colleges, universities While fixing August 14 as the next date of listing, the court asked as to why the state government would not decide to fill vacancies by direct recruitment in a time-bound manner. Homage to a great son of India In presence of all the judges at full court meeting, the Chief Justice further said that Dr Kalam achieved self-realisation during his life through his work. Stable Pakistan in India's interest Diplomat Vivek Katju on Thursday said that India was always for a peaceful, stable, strong and prosperous Pakistan. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Citing Rath ritual, Odisha lays claim to rasagulla, WB historians don't agree As Odisha seeks the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for one of its most popular syrupy “inventions“, the delectable rasagulla has found itself at the centre of a debate over its place of origin. Rath rolls back, debate over rasagola origin rages Onion sold at 45/kg in Bhubaneswar The soaring price of onion has once again brought tears to the eyes of common man.With the bulb in short supply, the price has spiraled to Rs 45 a kg from Rs 25 in the last couple of days. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP employees refuse to cope with five-day work culture The Madhya Pradesh government is considering to implement five day working for state employees in order to enhance working hours and give two days holiday to relax. But, the employee unions have rejected this move stating it would put more burden on them. Cong demand inquiry against CM's brother-in-law for Balaghat land deal The Congress on Friday made a scathing attack on Sanjay Singh, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's brother-in-law, for helping a rape accused and buying green belt land by evading stamp duty to the tune of lakhs of rupees. Shivraj announce to expand cabinet in August In the midst of CBI inquiry in highly infamous Vyapam scam, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced on Friday to carry out an expansion of his council of ministers, next month. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Panjab University to form student panels on sexual harassment cases Panjab University (PU) will form student consultative committees that can refer cases of sexual harassment from students and advise them on filing complaints with the Panjab University Committee Against Sexual Harassment (PUCASH). City colleges to go ahead with student council polls Despite an initial resistance on part of city colleges over student council elections, it is now evident that colleges affiliated to Panjab University (PU) will hold polls along with PU in the end of August. Gehri interrupted: Barricades to stay at Panjab University girls' hostels After a trial run for a few days, Panjab University (PU) has decided to continue with barricading the area in front of its girls' hostels. More Chandigarh News»

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Yoga and Ayurveda Give a Natural Glow to Your Skin

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Yoga and Ayurveda Give a Natural Glow to Your Skin

The skin is one of the five sensory organs, which has the quality of touch. A person is able to find out hot and cold temperature with the help of touch. It also purifies the blood. Skin is the third part to purify blood. Millions of glands of skin purify the blood and the impurities go out of the body in the form of sweat and dirt through the skin pores.

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