News Digest: For Ganga, inspiration flows from Rhine, once among dirtiest rivers

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, August 21, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		For Ganga, inspiration flows from Rhine, once among dirtiest rivers As India stares at the mammoth task of cleaning the Ganga and looks for inspiration outside the country, it is the Rhine river of western Europe which has caught the attention of policy-makers here, due its record of rejuvenation despite once being one of the most polluted river systems of the world. Rajasthan's move to draft pvt players in basic healthcare risky for patients: Experts Regulation of the medical industry feeble, they say. Chhattisgarh and Bihar aborted similar moves. Crime moves out of Gujarat cities Cities in Gujarat managed to keep violent crimes in check but the state as a whole reported a slight rise in such crimes in 2014. More India News»

		Business
		Sebi bars 59 cos from market over illegal trades Market regulator Sebi on Thursday banned 59 entities, including some high net worth individuals (HNIs) and RiddiSiddhi Bullions, one of the largest bullion trading companies, from the stock market for using the equity derivatives contracts on the exchanges for illegal trades to avoid taxes worth crores and also convert black money into white. Renault-Nissan lays off 800 temps at Chennai plant Renault-Nissan Automotive India has laid off around 700-800 temporary employees at its Oragadam plant near Chennai following a decline in sales. Railway man Ashwani Lohani to be Air India CMD A railway engineer credited with restoring the world’s oldest working steam locomotive for running the Fairy Queen between Delhi and Alwar now has the unenviable task of reviving Air India. More Business News»

		Environment
		Exotic turtle found in Kolkata's Rajarhat waterbody A turtle that inspired the famous Ninja cartoon and is smuggled as pet all over the world, was found near a waterbody in Rajarhat on Wednesday. Greenpeace demands Swiss shut world's oldest N-plant Greenpeace said on Thursday it had launched legal action to demand that Switzerland shut down Beznau, the world's oldest commercial nuclear plant, for security reasons. Deforestation serious threat to bats in India With increasing human population and rise in agricultural land use in India's Western Ghats, a number of bat species are findings it difficult to adjust with the changed landscape brought about by deforestation, says a new study. More Environment News»

		World
		ISIS destroys Syrian monastery, moves Christian captives Islamic State militants have demolished a monastery in the central Syrian province of Homs, a monitor said on Thursday. N Korea seeks UN meeting on US-S Korea military exercises Pyongyang has asked the UN Security Council to hold an urgent meeting to discuss joint US-South Korean military exercises Cyanide in Tianjin waters 277 times over the limit Chinese authorities warned that cyanide levels in the waters around the Tianjin Port explosion site had risen to as much as 277 times acceptable levels although they declared the city’s potable water was safe. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranbir-Deepika's Tamasha: The making All Is Well: Things to look forward to All Is Well is all set to hit the screens this August. Check out as to why is the film worth a watch... Celebs talk about their canine friends Varun Dhawan seems to have got a new dog, or is having a gala time with a friend's pet. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		No asteroid threat to Earth, says Nasa Nasa has rubbished claims that a devastating asteroid will hit Earth sometime between September 15 and 28, saying there is not one shred of evidence on it till now. Early-stage breast condition may not require cancer cure As many as 60,000 American women each year are told they have a very early stage of breast cancer. Indian medicine, at 1/100th cost, saves Aussie's life Less than four months ago, Greg Jeffery was on the verge of getting liver cirrhosis. More Science News»

		Sports
		Talking points: Rahul makes most of dropped chance TOI Sports looks back at some key moments from day one of the Colombo Test between Sri Lanka and India. 2nd Test: KL Rahul ton highlights India on even day KL Rahul's 108 formed the backbone of India's 319, but a late strike from Sri Lanka has put the match in balance CSK moves HC to quash Lodha Committee decision CSK has knocked at the doors of Madras high court to stay and quash the Supreme Court-appointed Justice R M Lodha Committee’s order. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 10 new features After months of waiting, Google has finally announced that the next version of its mobile OS Android will be called Marshmallow. Is Google lobbying against net neutrality in India? It’s worth pointing out that so far, Google has chosen to remain silent on the matter of net neutrality in India. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ first impressions Along with its flagship Note device, Samsung also launched Galaxy S6 edge+. We spent some time with the phone and here’s a look at its strengths and weaknesses… More Technology News»

		Education
		Amid staff crunch & fund cuts, new tweaks hobble higher education India's gigantic higher education set-up -712 universities, 37,204 colleges, 30 million students, 1.3 million teachers -is in the grip of a simmering crisis as the hunger for better education grows. 5 thousand students in Ahmedabad apply for re-evaluation About 5,000 students of semester II of class XI have applied in Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) for re-evaluation process which will be carried out for five days beginning from August 31. Calcutta University lens on PG courses in colleges  Sugato Marjit, the new vice-chancellor of Calcutta University, intends to monitor the quality of post-graduation teaching offered by colleges affiliated to the university.  More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra aims to do away with 'no-fail' policy for schools The state government has strongly pushed its stand to conduct exams and pass students of classes I to VIII only on merit, in line with the Centre’s plan to amend the Right to Education (RTE) Act and revoke the ‘no-detention’ policy. Bandra locals to use roses & poses to get their way Bandra East residents, faced with everyday problems of unruly autos driving dangerously and parking haphazardly outside the station, have decided to give Gandhigiri a try for their right of way. Social worker assaulted A social worker was attacked when he tried to stop a tempo allegedly carrying Rs 8.57 lakh worth of perfumed tobacco near Dahisar Check Naka on Wednesday. Tobacco is banned in the state. The Dahisar police have arrested one person for assault and seized the goods More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		I am Dawood Ibrahim, says St Stephen's College principal Valson Thampu “I am Dawood Ibrahim that is why I am being hounded” St Stephen’s College principal Valson Thampu said on Thursday. Here's proof of Delhi's monumental loss Japanese team retraces steps of archaeological experts who visited Delhi in 1960 and finds many of the monuments they saw missing Disabled duo in Delhi dismissed from school over age Two physically challenged students were allegedly dismissed from a Delhi government school on age grounds More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Mobile platform to give hourly poll updates This time, the State Election Commis sion will get hour ly updates on poll progress in each of the 6,759 booths set up for Saturday's BBMP election, thanks to a new mobile platform launched by the civic body . The buck stops with Siddaramaiah and Ashoka The Congress and BJP are both eyeing the magic figure of 99 in Saturday's BBMP poll. Any party bagging this many wards gets to form the BBMP council with a simple majority . In the fray, milk vendor to MBA grad He is wheelchair bound. But this 46-year-old has been on the move all through his campaign for the BBMP poll. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Old City youth gung-ho about joining police force More than 3,300 youth have applied to join the constable training organised by the South Zone police Man held for murdering minor girl South Zone police have taken Dastagir, accused of murdering a minor girl from Talab Katta, into custody. SIT gets custody of HuJI activist, five others The XII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate on Thursday granted the custody of Pakistan national and HuJI activist Mohammed Nasir and five others to Special Investigation Team (SIT) for five days. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Wider idea lands in claim fix A land claim dispute has queered the project to convert East Coast Road into a four-lane highway , with several prop erty owners who face the prospect of losing their land taking on Tamil Nadu Road Development Corporation. Consumers prefer paper over internet to give up LPG subsidy Of the two million-odd consumers who have given up LPG subsidy in the country, nearly 90% have given their consent in writing rather than using internet or mobile phone options. Elangovan comment on Jaya brings BJP, AIADMK closer TNCC chief E V K S Elangovan’s distasteful remarks about the Modi-Jayalalithaa meeting at a protest fast appear to have brought old allies, BJP and AIADMK, together. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Anti-Modi' Hardik backed AAP in 2014 Hardik Patel, convener of the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) who has emerged as the face of the Patels' demand for OBC status, has always claimed that he is not linked to any political party. Ahmedabad Police barricade entry to riverfront Heavy police presence and barricades greeted people who tried to go to Sabarmati Riverfront on Thursday. Showdown countdown - 3 lakh Patidars: Epic quota quorum On Tuesday next week, the city will witness a gathering of people unprecedented in recent times. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		World War I weapons on display in centenary year in Allahabad To mark the centenary year of the World War I, the Allahabad Museum will set up a gallery displaying arms and armours, including light machine guns and pistols, used in both world wars by August end. Co-op scam: HC declines stay on arrest of 4 officers in Allahabad The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday declined to stay the arrest of all four officers allegedly involved in multi-crore co-operative scam of co-operative department of the state. Blood samples of Balkhariya's kin collected for DNA tests A joint team of police, health department and administration on Wednesday collected the blood samples of slain bandit Sudesh Patel alias Balkhar alias Balkhariya’s father Ram Ratan and brother Hemraj Patel at joint district hospital in Chitrakoot for DNA testing. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government targets to set up 122 new cold storages The state government is planning to set up 122 new cold storages in next three years (by 2017-18) to enhance the storage capacity of potato. RTO to begin online payments from Sept 1 From September 1, people need not carry cash to regional transport offices to pay fees or taxes for different services. NCRB: Rapes continue unabated in state Crime against women, particularly rape, continues unabated in Odisha, according to the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released on Wednesday. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Delay in Madhya Pradesh cabinet expansion due to internal tiff With cabinet expansion fever gripping the ruling party, leaders staking claim for the ministerial berths have decided to camp in Bhopal instead of campaigning in Bihar for the ensuing assembly elections. Madhya Pradesh to honour OBC personalities for social work Aiming at other backward class (OBC) in an attempt to wipe out opposition parties from the caste equation, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday announced to felicitate personalities of OBCs for their contribution to the society. DIC manager found murdered in Bhopal Manager of district industries centre, Raisen, Ram Dayal Bele was found murdered with multiple stab injuries near JK Road in Bhopal on Wednesday night. His mobile phone was missing. Police found mercury and a liquor bottle from the spot. The nature of stab injuries suggested more than one accused. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Post nominations, final alliances emerge With poll math and departmental presence coming into play, Panjab University Campus Student Council (PUCSC) elections narrowed down to a three-way battle on Thursday. Major setback to NSUI: Nain won't contest The organization that had stormed into the Panjab University Campus Students' Council (PUCSC) polls for the past two years and pulled away key leaders from the university's old parties, like Students' Organization of Panjab University (SOPU) and Panjab University Students' Union (PUSU), has suffered a major setback this year. Sec-7 residents raise civic issues with Huda officials Residents of Sector 7 sought solutions to the civic problems they have been facing, in a one-hour interaction with the district administration officials on Thursday. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Reduced govt litigation cuts pendency of cases

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, August 20, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Reduced govt litigation cuts pendency of cases The emphasis on discouraging government litigations and bringing down pendency of cases in the courts are producing good results. Political riots deadlier than communal ones: NCRB More people get injured or killed in political riots than in communal conflagration. According to latest data released by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), in 2014, there were over 2,400 victims of political violence, while 2000 people were injured or killed in communal riots. Congress searches for way out of oblivion in UP Battered into marginalization for two decades and now facing outright irrelevance, Congress is planning a brainstorming session for a reality check and the way forward in Uttar Pradesh. More India News»

		Business
		Urban consumption shows signs of revival Urban consumption growth appears to be showing signs of improvement, with the fastest-growing segments for the top 200 cities being multiplexes, retail apparel and quick-service restaurants. Tatas' PE arm boards Uber with $100m tab Tata Group's private equity arm Tata Opportunities Fund has invested $80-100 million in taxi-hailing app Uber as part of its new financing round, which has reportedly valued the San Francisco-based company at just over $50 billion. Paytm set to foray into financial services business Not just funding from Alibaba, but Paytm seems to be replicating the Alibaba group’s business model in India. More Business News»

		Environment
		Eco-sensitive zone radius around Karnala to be reduced The Rs 1,1000-crore Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project will not face environmental impediments as the Union environment and forest ministry (MoEF) is likely to approve the eco-sensitive zone as 0-8km from the Karnala bird sanctuary. Deficit monsoon hits hydel power output in Karnataka Deficit southwest monsoon over a month in the catchment areas of Karnataka has hit power generation from hydel sources in the state, an official said on Wednesday. Rain in China blast city raises pollution fears Heavy rain fell on Tuesday on the remains of a Chinese industrial site devastated by giant explosions, complicating clean-up efforts and heightening fears about toxic contamination as ceremonies were held to mark the disaster's 114 deaths. More Environment News»

		World
		UN troops accused of 3 rapes in Central African Republic Three young females, including a minor, have accused United Nations peacekeepers of raping them in the Central African Republic, the U.N. announced Wednesday, just a week after the world body's chief removed the head of the peacekeeping mission there over the handling of a series of similar allegations. Suicide bomber kills 16 in northeast Syria: monitor A suicide bomber killed at least 16 people on Wednesday in an attack on Kurdish security forces in northeastern Syria claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group, a monitor said. Indigenous protesters chase off police in Ecuador town Indigenous protesters wielding spears in southeastern Ecuador have sent police and soldiers fleeing in a clash that Interior Minister Jose Serrano says injured eight security force members. More World News»

		Entertainment
		6 times when Bollywood handled 'sex' smartly 'Costume' copy-cats of Bollywood Madhur Bhandarkar introduces his 'Calendar Girls' There has been a mystery about them from the start. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Coming, an oral drug to treat alcoholism An oral drug that treats alcoholism and has very few side-effects may be available in five to six years, according to scientists, including one of Indian-origin, who have identified compounds that drastically reduced drinking in rats. Working over 8 hrs a day raises stroke risk by 33% It's now official -working over 8 hours a day increases the risk of stroke by 33%. Now, send your name to Mars on board Nasa's InSight lander Here is an opportunity for space geeks and Mars enthusiasts all over the world in a way to become Martians as their names will actually touchdown on the surface of the Red Planet. More Science News»

		Sports
		We have it in us to bounce back in series: Virat Kohli Virat Kohli says his team is well-equipped to bounce back against Sri Lanka and the players are "hungry and keen to perform" in the second Test. ICC lifts spot-fixing ban on Salman Butt and Asif The ICC confirmed that the sanctions against Mohd Asif and Salman Butt will expire at midnight on Sept 1 and that they will be eligible to return to competitive cricket. Qualifying for Rio tough, winning a medal tougher: Mary Kom Gearing up to make the Olympic cut for a second successive time, M C Mary Kom said it would be no walk in the park to fetch a medal even if she qualifies for next year's Games in Rio de Janeiro. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Android 6.0 Marshmallow: 10 new features After months of waiting, Google has finally announced that the next version of its mobile OS Android will be called Marshmallow. HTC One ME review: Good enough, but not the best Read our HTC One ME review to find out if the almost-flagship has what it takes to create a distinct identity for itself and capture the limelight from Samsung Galaxy S6 among buyers. 10 best smartphones launched recently in India Looking for a new smartphone? Then your search is over, as we bring to you the 10 hottest smartphones launched in the country in the past couple of months More Technology News»

		Education
		Govt meet fails to decide on revival of class X exams Despite a broad consensus to bring back class X board examination and revoke the " no detention" policy, no decision could be taken in the 63rd meeting of the Central Advisory Board of Education on Wednesday. Number of girls admitted to IITs up marginally The number of girls admitted to IITs has gone up marginally this year, too, from 8% last year to 9% in the current batch. Though, in absolute numbers, girls on the elite institutes’ campuses have gone up by 40, compared to 2014, gender disparity continues to be a problem. Son of landless farmer in Jodhpur district cracks AIPMT A nondescript village Beelwa in the interiors of Jodhpur district is celebrating the success of Shiv Prakash, who has attained 461 all India rank in All India Pre-Medical Test, announced recently. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Eco-sensitive zone radius around Karnala sanctuary to be reduced The Rs 1,1000-crore Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) project will not face environmental impediments as the Union environment and forest ministry (MoEF) is likely to approve the eco-sensitive zone as 0-8km from the Karnala bird sanctuary. After Raj outburst on award row, Sena response lukewarm While the state government went ahead with the function to bestow the Maharashtra Bhushan award on noted writer and bard Babasaheb Purandare on Wednesday, the MNS and NCP activists poured ire on each other in several parts of the city in a full display of political slugfest. RIL goes virtual for staff's 'Shubh, Labh' In a unique employee engagement initiative, Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries (RIL) has created two virtual employees. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		LG for Centre's view on CNG probe Lieutenant governor Najeeb Jung has approached the Centre seeking its opinion on the AAP government's decision to conduct a probe into the CNG fitness scam, in which a number of officials of the erstwhile Sheila Dikshit regime were under the scanner. Snarls till 3pm after road closed Traffic jams were reported from parts of south Delhi on Wednesday morning when Mathura Road was closed to traffic during the cremation ceremony of President Pranab Mukherjee’s wife Suvra Mukherjee. AAP throws audit barb at Cong, BJP Aam Aadmi Party questioned the role of Congress and BJP with regard to the CAG audit of Delhi discoms. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		'Lack of guidance and team spirit delay Namma Metro' Metro Man E Sreedharan is right, say sources in the Bengaluru Metro Rail Corporation. There is slackening of pace in implementation of this multi-crore project, leading to a delay in operations. Many insiders share Sreedharan's view and say his criticism is apt. BJP's counter-charge: Congress looted BBMP A day after the Congress released its chargesheet against the BJP, the saffron party, in a tit for tat move, released its list of charges against the ruling party. Air pollution casts a dark spot on verdant NLSIU campus They might not be eligible voters just yet, but they're legal minds in the making and have a fair idea of what they want from the city that is home or they've adopted as home for the next few years till they get their degrees. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		180 student suicides in seven months: Report Though the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2014 shows that the number of students ending their lives has gone down, Andhra Pradesh and Vijayawada seem to be bucking this trend. Reports say there have been close to 400 suicide attempts in the city this year. Coffee overdose harms body, NIN study finds The next time you yearn for your favourite cuppa, think twice, as experts from the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) have noticed that too much intake of caffeine can hamper the absorption of nutrients in the body. Shifting of AP govt staff put off till 2016 Unable to resolve the issue of ‘local’ status of its employees, the Andhra Pradesh government has decided to postpone till next year the process of shifting of the state administration from Hyderabad to the new capital region. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu sees Jun-Aug shortage in Cauvery supply from Karnataka A fresh row is brewing over sharing of Cauvery water with the Tamil Nadu government saying there has been a shortage of 24 thousand million cubic feet (tmcft) in supply from Karnataka’s reservoirs for the June-August period. As landfills overflow, source segregation gains ground The Kodungaiyur and Perungudi dump yards have reached their capacity and the only solution, environmentalists say, is to localise waste management. 13-year-old boy with rare genetic disorder gets kidney transplant When 13-year-old Hariharan was born, his parents, farmers from Trichy district, did not know anything about organ donation, let alone imagine that one of them would one day have to donate a kidney to save their son's life. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pandian appointed chairman of BECL Former chief secretary D J Pandian has been appointed chairman of Bhavnagar Energy Company Ltd (BECL). IIM-A invites undergrads to spend a day on campus The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) is organizing its 2nd Open Day on its campus on August 22.The Open Day was initiated last year with the idea of connecting with the local community. Mumbai bookie placed bets worth crore in Ind-SL Test Mumbai-based bookie Mahendra Mittal had carried out transactions and had taken bets worth Rs 90 crore on the last day of the first test match between India and Sri Lanka which concluded on August 15. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Cobra teams to offer adequate security cover to primary school teachers in Chitrakoot In a fresh attempt to ensure security and safety of teachers taking classes in primary and junior high school in dacoit infested Manikpur block of Chitrakoot distict, top zonal police authorities on Wednesday deputed two specially formed Cobra police teams for patrolling around schools. Contact list of looted mobiles proves handy for dacoit to make threatening calls to teachers Bandit Ashok Kol, who gained notoriety for abducting three primary school teachers performing duties in Manikpur block of Chitrakoot district in a short span of four months HC: Send kids of govt officials, etc to primary schools The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday took a serious note of the pathetic condition of primary schools in the state and directed the chief secretary to ensure that children/wards of government officials/servants, those serving in the local bodies, representatives of people and judiciary, etc., send their wards to these schools. Only then they would be serious enough to look into the requirements of these schools and ensure that they are run in good condition, it observed. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha government introduces bill in assembly to prohibit land grabbing The Odisha government on Wednesday introduced the Odisha Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Bill, 2015 in the assembly to make land grabbing a "cognizable" offence. Odisha assembly witness pandemonium over Prakash Mishra case The Odisha assembly on Wednesday witnessed pandemonium as the opposition Congress and ruling BJD MLAs shouted slogans in the house resulting repeated adjournment. Crime branch detains Sarathi baba's son The state Crime Branch on Wednesday detained Satyam Raula, ‘adopted’ son of Sarathi baba, a 48-year-old spiritual leader, who was arrested on August 8 on charges of cheating and forgery. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Two women gang-raped in Bhopal, one set ablaze, second killed Two women, one of them a dalit, were allegedly gang-raped in Morena district on Monday night. Shopkeeper killed, woman cop hurt after low-floor bus hits their scooter in Bhopal A speeding low-floor bus killed a shopkeeper and critically injured a woman cop on Tuesday after it hit their two-wheeler from behind. Lokayukta returns to tainted Joshi couple bungalow, this time to trap another corrupt babu Lokayukta raids early on Tuesday at house of director, State Institute of Agriculture Extension and Planning, D N Sharma, in Bhopal unearthed property of Rs 5 crore. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Bajwa urges Capt, Bhattal to practice restraint Amidst all the verbal spat between two former chief ministers -- Capt Amarinder Singh and Rajinder Kaur Bhattal --Punjab Congress president Partap Singh Bajwa on Wednesday not just asked the two to practice restraint, but also wondered why his leadership was being questioned by Amarinder time and again. Raxil case: HC disposes of plea for CBI probe into purchase of fungicide The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday disposed of the petition seeking CBI probe into irregularities in purchase of controversial fungicide Raxil after the court was informed that the Haryana government had already ordered a CBI investigation. Post Bolaria's resentment, other Akalis get active in Amritsar (South) segment Amritsar (south) assembly segment has become the hub of hectic political activity after sitting MLA Inderbir Singh Bolaria sounded a bugle of revolt against his own government on the issue of getting the garbage dump shifted from Bhagtanwala and setting up of solid waste management project outside his constituency. More Chandigarh News»

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Yama: The God of Death in Hinduism; 5 Foods for Healthy Skin

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