News Digest: Rugby: Why Indians are having a ball

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, September 21, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Rugby: Why Indians are having a ball Jalandhar's share in the world rugby balls market is more than collective shares of all other countries. Case registered against 9 firms in desilting scam The Azad Maidan police on Sunday registered a case of criminal conspiracy and cheating against nine firms in the desilting scam that led to the flooding across the city in June. Sheena murder case: CBI's record dispiriting for Sheena probe Forensic experts at BYL Nair Hospital have submitted a report to the Khar police stating that the remains collected by the Pen police in 2012 and the ones recently handed over to them by JJ Hospital "may not be the same". More India News»

		Business
		SBI Cards see e-commerce share double to 45% in 1 yr New card offers incentives, higher rewards for online purchases 'Exciting startup as interesting as cricket' New Gen entrepreneurs driving product innovation for India, says Vinod Khosla Commerce minister seeks sops for exports Wants more funds for schemes as shipments fall over 16% in Apr-Aug More Business News»

		Environment
		Crop pattern on ground, power lines above kill bustards One of the two male birds that came to the Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary in Nanaj unusually early this year was found dead under suspicious circumstances, officials of the forest department said. Train coaches to come alive with wildlife images The bland and barren coaches of passenger trains may soon have exciting images of tigers, cranes, trees and other wildlife painted on them. Kanpur Zoo set to soon welcome new animals Soon the visitors to the Allen Forest (Kanpur zoo) will get a chance to see fox and clouded leopard. More Environment News»

		World
		Shinzo Abe sees backlash after security legislation Japan's nationalist leader has rammed through legislation allowing the nation's troops to fight abroad, but analysts say fierce opposition at home and aboard could make it difficult actually to use the laws. 'Germany probes Syrian asylum-seeker for IS links' German police are investigating an asylum-seeker on suspicion that he fought for the Islamic State group in Syria, newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported Sunday. UK's MI5 pays Muslims to spy on extremists In a controversial move, British intelligence agency MI5 is paying Muslim informants across the UK for shortterm spying missions to help avert terrorist attacks by homegrown Islamist extremists, according to a media report. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Kapil Sharma's film served with legal notice The rights of the Kannada comic caper Nimbe Huli, which released last summer, had been acquired by a production house in Tamil Nadu to remake it in Hindi. 'Calendar Girls' gets no takers from Pakistan Calendar Girls, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, is the latest to face the heat in Pakistan. Stars who never put on any weight More Entertainment News»

		Science
		The contraceptive pill may increase stroke risk Birth control pills cause a small but significant increase in the risk of the most common type of stroke, according to a new report. Large-sized tableware tied to overeating If you want to watch your weight, avoid using large-sized tableware! Meat meal not needed for 'feeling of fullness' Do you feel that only beef-based diet can provide the "feeling of fullness" which vegetarian diet can never match? More Science News»

		Sports
		Gurkeerat and Aravind earn maiden calls for SA series No major changes were made apart from the inclusions of Karnataka seamer Sreenath Aravind and Punjab allrounder Gurkeerat Singh Mann in T20 and ODI line-up respectively. Profile: All you want to know about Gurkeerat Singh Mann Gurkeerat has become a lynchpin in Punjab's scheme of things with heavy back-to-back domestic seasons. Ajay Jayaram settles for silver in Korea Open final The unseeded Indian lost 14-21, 12-21 to top seed Chen Long of China. More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 things under Rs 800 to keep your gadgets clean We show you some of the best ways to keep your devices clean and germ-free. 15 things you can do in iOS 9 that you couldn't in iOS 8 It may have come to your attention that there's a fresh version of iOS in town. Google to unveil new Nexus phones on Sept 29 Google sent out invitations to the press on Friday night for a September 29 event. It may introduce new Android smartphones and an updated version of the Chromecast. More Technology News»

		Education
		Off the beaten track Overseas education counsellor Shekhar Niyogi lists study destinations in Europe and the popular courses they offer. Funding matters Shweta Dabholkar on how the IELTS scholarship helped her pursue the course of her choice. Student speak - Heart of UK From the moment we are born, society ingrains in us the importance of rules. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Immerse idols by 9pm, Ganpati mandals urged Noise levels during Diwali were ear-splitting, while Ganesh Chaturthi was among the quieter festivals, a decade ago. Modak Sagar overflows, more rain likely over next two days In some respite for the city, Modak Sagar, one of the larger lakes supplying water to the city, overflowed on Sunday afternoon following heavy showers in the catchment area. Collegian rams SUV into bike, kills student on Ganpati duty in Mumbai An engineering student was killed and his friend seriously injured when an SUV rammed into their bike early on Sunday while they were returning from Ganpati darshan. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Haryana factional feud again plays out at Ramlila Maidan As it happened in the farmers’ rally in April, Bhupinder Singh Hooda supporters hooted Haryana Congress chief Ashok Tanwar at the Ramlila Maidan and brought forth the factional rivalry in the state unit. 23-yr-old dead as speeding car crashes near Akshardham Tragedy struck six young people speeding in a borrowed Honda Civic on Saturday night as the car spun out of control on the Noida Link road in front of Akshardham temple, toppled over after hitting the divider and crashed into a mini-truck parked on the roadside. Public transport drive planned to make air clean In a move to get citizens involved in improving the capital's public transport network, the government is planning to start a campaign from Tuesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Open street day - Residents' day out in traffic-free HSR Layout The fear of speeding vehicles vanished and streets turned into playgrounds, skating rinks, theatre stages and art galleries as HSR Layout observed a private vehicle-free day on Sunday . 9 persons trapped in lift rescued after 2 hrs After a two-hour ordeal, nine persons, including two children were rescued from an elevator on Saturday night. 34% undertrials who fled not held Last month, an undertrial was gunned down in Nimhans after he opened fire in a bid to escape. Though this may be the latest case of a jailbird trying to flee from police custody, scores of undertrials have managed to give cops the slip in the past. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'No saris, no work' for Lambada widows They have been widowed for no fault of theirs and now, they struggle to make a living by finding daily wage labour at one of many small and medium industries in the vicinity of their hamlet. A bypass to quick death The 13-km long NH44 bypass that curves around Kothur in the district is possibly the deadliest of roads in India. 'The road has ruined our lives' Residents of Peddakunta Thanda rue how politicians and police personnel, instead of taking a serious view of their plight, blame the alcohol consumption habits of the deceased men as responsible for the fatal accidents. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tipu not anti-Tamil but anti-British: Historians Despot who cut down all opposing his ideals, or patriot who resisted the British? Describing Tipu Sultan has always been a fraught affair as his deeds and contributions are always viewed from one plank or another. No longer at ease - 216 police officers in state take their lives in 8 years Work pressure, faulty grievance redressal mechanism cause of suicides, say experts Studying raptors in our backyard Survey aims to assess habitat of 35 species More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		City couple, jeweller nabbed from Delhi Smuggling syndicates are luring newly-married couples to sneak gold into the country as part of a new modus operandi to avoid suspicion of customs authorities. Book on Jain paintings explores 600 years of religious art The colourful and vividly detailed pata or banners of Jainism date back to 14th and 15th centuries when they were used as visual representation of mysticism (tantric), lives of Tirthankara, to provide an idea about the world around (cosmology), describe a place or pilgrimage spot and send invitation (vijnyaptipatra). Woman, daughter die in fire accident in Vadaj A 23-year-old woman and her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter died in a fire accident at their residence in Nava Vadaj on Sunday morning. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC reserves verdict on AMU VC appointment The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a writ petition challenging the appointment of Prof Zameeruddin Shah as Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). New panel to hold AU students' union election Authorities of Allahabad University have constituted the advisory committee for holding Students’ Union Elections. Overzealous aspirants trample code of conduct The announcement of Allahabad University Students’ Union elections has left the campus abuzz. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kerala rugby team robbed in Kalinga Stadium It was not less than a nightmare for 25 rugby players from Kerala when unknown miscreants robbed their cash and mobile phones from a room in Kalinga Stadium here on Saturday. CM congratulates Dutee, Srabani Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated Odia sprinter Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda for their success in the 55th National Open Athletics Championships in Kolkata. Rebel leader demands withdrawal of ops The Maoists have opposed Operation Bluemoon launched by the Koraput district administration in Narayanpatna and Bandhugaon blocks recently. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Scam-hit DMAT nixed due to online flaws, student unrest Entrance examination for admissions to private dental and medical colleges or DMAT-2015 was cancelled on Sunday after glitches in online tests held across 87 centres across 10 states in the country. Bhopal man buried alive in pothole by careless workers It happened on Friday night and would have gone unnoticed had residents not discovered the man’s arm sticking out from the tarred road. Technical festival at OCT on Sept 27 IIT Bombay’s technical festival zonal competition 'Technovoltz' will be organised at Oriental College of Technology on September 27. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HC seeks govts' reply over ban on Vaidya killers' biopic The Punjab and Haryana high court on Saturday issued notice to the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea against the Central Board for Film Certification's decision to revoke the certificate granted for screening of Punjabi film 'The Mastermind Jinda-Sukha'. To be in poll fray, Haryana defaulters repay Rs 53 crore in 3 days After the new Haryana Panchayati Raj Act debarred defaulters from contesting panchayat elections, cooperative banks in Haryana received Rs 53 crore from about 10,000 people in a matter of just three days till Thursday. BSF recovered 23 kilogram heroin from near Indo Pak international border in Punjab As against expectations there is a sudden spurt in cross border smuggling with Border Security Force (BSF) recovering 23 kilogram of heroin valued at around Rs 115 crore in international market from near Indo Pak international border in Amritsar sector on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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27 Benefits of Aloe Vera According to Ayurveda; Importance of Invoking the Divine in the Morning

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Importance of Invoking the Divine in the Morning

According to Hinduism, the soul is incarnated in a human body after going through 84,00,000 cycles of births and deaths. The human birth is considered as a very precious opportunity to raise our vibrations to the point that we are able to unite with the Supreme Being.

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News Digest: Netaji mystery: More research needed on Faizabad saint

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, September 20, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Netaji mystery: More research needed on Faizabad saint Reuters announced Netaji's alleged death in an air crash in August 1945 yet in September 1945, Bengal's DIG police D R Hardwick wrote in his note on a secret memo of Calcutta commissioner of police: "I have already pointed out the danger of trying Subhas Bose in India." Netaji activists plan to move SC A group of Netaji activists have decided to move Supreme court with the demands of declassifying files in the possession of the government at the Centre. Behind the byline The harassment faced by the female journalists of Khabar Lahariya is not an isolated affair. For women, reporting from the hinterland can be risky business. More India News»

		Business
		Sun Pharma sells Ranbaxy arms to Strides Arcolab for Rs 165 cr Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is selling erstwhile Ranbaxy's two divisions in central nervous system (CNS) segment in India to Strides Arcolab for Rs 165 crore. Bangladesh wants to invest $8bn in infrastructure Bangladesh's government wants to invest $8 billion over the next few years in infrastructure to improve the economy and sought help from private sector to share the cost which the government could not bear alone. Over 20 countries on 'waiting list' to join AIIB: China The number could bring the AIIB on a par with or even surpass membership in the Japan-led Asian Development Bank (ADB), which currently has 67 members, 19 of them outside of the Asia Pacific, according to its website. More Business News»

		Environment
		Eco-activists urge government to save Yamuna river Eco-activists of the Yamuna basin area, from Delhi to Taj city Agra in Uttar Pradesh, have raised an alarm over failure of the state and central governments to control pollution and free the flood-plains from encroachments to save the river. David Letterman may interview PM Modi on climate change Veteran comedian David Letterman is expected to host a session with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the nation's energy concerns during his maiden visit to India next year. Groundwater turning toxic with sewage The recent spate of moderate to heavy rains in the city may have boosted the groundwater levels by at least half a metre, but a new report reveals that the water thus recharged is highly contaminated with fluorides, nitrates and large quantities of iron. More Environment News»

		World
		Pope to witness impact of thaw in US-Cuba ties Pope Francis begins a nine-day tour of Cuba and the United States on Saturday where he will see both the benefits and complexities of a fast-evolving detente between the old Cold War foes that he helped broker. Syria launches deadly air raids on ISIS Palmyra: Report Syrian regime aircraft Friday carried out at least 25 strikes on jihadist-controlled Palmyra, the country's famed ancient city, with eight civilians among the dead, a monitoring group said. Putin, Berlusconi in Crimea wine controversy Ukrainian prosecutors are preparing charges against the director of a winery in Russian-occupied Crimea for allegedly uncorking a 240-year-old bottle for Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sanjay drops by at Salman's Ganpati festivities Sanjay Dutt, who is out on a 30-day parole currently, stepped out for Ganpati visarjan with his wife Maanayata and twins Iqra and Shahraan. First, the family was spotted at an artificial pond in suburban Mumbai for visarjan. Ranveer Singh replaces Ranbir Kapoor? Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are one of the hottest on-screen pairs of Bollywood. Saif: Kareena nowehere between Salman and me The Phantom star added that he has known Salman longer than he has known Kareena and he hopes that their equation is not dependant on her. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Want to lead a happy life? Get successful by the age of 27 New research has suggested that men in particular report less satisfaction later in life if they struggle to make progress in their careers before the age of 27. How going green gives you a 'license' to indulge in treats Five years ago, a provocative experiment found that people who bought "green" products at the grocery store were afterward more likely to lie, cheat and hoard prize money, when compared with a control group that didn't buy such products. Global fat demand set to soar Consumers are increasingly eschewing bread in favour of butter and red meat as carbohydrates take a back seat to fat and protein, a worldwide shift underpinned by a changing medical consensus that promises to transform the food industry. More Science News»

		Sports
		Jayaram shocks world No. 7 to reach Korea Open final Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram continued his rampaging run at the Korea Open notching up a straight-game upset victory over world No 7 Chou Tien Chen to storm into the finals of the $600,000 Super Series event. EPL: Nine-man Arsenal crash to 2-0 defeat at Chelsea Chelsea grabbed a morale-boosting 2-0 victory in a fiery London derby against Arsenal when two visiting players were sent off at Stamford Bridge. Virat Kohli feels surreal to look back at his career progress Virat Kohli said it's a "surreal feeling" as he looks back at his journey in international cricket, which started with the ICC U-19 WC triumph. More Sports News»

		Technology
		15 things you can do in iOS 9 that you couldn't in iOS 8 It may have come to your attention that there's a fresh version of iOS in town. The 3 key themes of PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit The first Indian leader to visit Silicon Valley since 1982, PM Narendra Modi would focus on innovation, digital economy and clean energy during his trip to the Mecca of tech startups. Google to unveil new Nexus phones on Sept 29 Google sent out invitations to the press on Friday night for a September 29 event. It may introduce new Android smartphones and an updated version of the Chromecast. More Technology News»

		Education
		Paper leak hits KPSC exam 4 years after recruitment scam In a major goof-up, wrong question papers were distributed during the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) exam for gazetted probationers. Gujrat's school examination from October 3 The first term examination at the Gujarat board-affiliated schools will begin from the first week of October. The examination will held from October 3 to 5. CAT registration date extended to Sept 25 The date to register for the Common Admission Test for management institutes has been extended to September 25. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		BMC suspends 14 staffers for flooding Mumbai In the sternest action taken against its employees in recent memory, the BMC suspended 14 civic officials after pinning responsibility on them for the massive flooding in Mumbai on June 19 that saw the first major rains of monsoon 2015. One day of rain in lakes ensures 11 days of water supply for Mumbai There is finally some good news from the catchment area lakes which supply water to Mumbai. Interiors of state receive good rain Mumbai: While Mumbai city and the suburbs have still not witnessed a heavy downpour for a long time, there was good news from parched areas in the state. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Anti-lock braking system must for all two-wheelers All models of two-wheelers need to be fitted with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and combined braking system (CBS) by April 2018. Dengue workers wage lonely battle No salary, no leave, and if the mosquitoes don’t get him now, the fumes and chemicals he handles daily without protection will eventually. Mosquitoes not the only foe for city's dengue warriors No salary, no leave, and if the mosquitoes don’t get him now, the fumes and chemicals he handles daily without protection will eventually. Deepak Pal knows this but can’t quit as his measly salary of Rs 8,600 a month feeds seven mouths More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		A park by residents, for residents in Bengaluru It's an oasis of sorts. Only that it is located in the midst of the concrete jungle that Koramangala is. Bengaluru rider booked: Cops say it is legal procedure They booked the poor husband for negligent driving!!" was the reaction of Gurmeet Soni Bhalla on Facebook to the Thursday night incident on Devarabeesanahalli flyover. It's a BDA pothole, declares BBMP official Stuti Pandey may be dead, but what matters most to BBMP assistant executive engineer Sandesh Shetty, Bellandur, is whether the killer crater was a BBMP pothole or a BDA one. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Now, city techies turn to 'digital hitchhiking' The city's hi-tech crowd is going green. Stray dogs pose a grave threat? Police think so With Ganesh immersion coinciding with Bakrid celebrations this year, the South Zone (SZ) police have a different species of 'troublemaker' on their watch list. Caught in division tussle, doctors wait for salaries Medical employees in Telangana are still bearing the brunt of state bifurcation as they run from pillar to post for their salaries. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Rocks on a roll Paleolithic caves hidden away in the hills 70km from Chennai? One God and many avatars The omnipresent elephant head with faces bearing many expressions; quintessential potbellies supplanted with muscular abs; and instead of plump arms bulging biceps lifting a Shivalingam ­ Ganesh idols across the city are a mix of devotion and creativity. Ramadoss demands CBI probe into human sacrifice charge The discovery of skeletons and human bones near a graveyard in Melur in Madurai district in connection with a probe into the multi-crore granite scam was shocking and the case must be probed by the CBI, said PMK chief S Ramadoss. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Western city areas tense but peaceful Hardik Patel's arrest by the Surat police on Saturday for taking out an Ekta Yatra without permission had its repercussion across the state. Stop pushing state into anarchy: CM Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Saturday warned "vested interests" not to push to state back to pre-2001 period of unrest, disturbance and instability. Patel rap: Ban on mobile net returns, people fume Within a week of Gujarat high court's upholding ban on mobile internet services as "just and proper" to contain violence, the state government resorted to the measure once again on Saturday after the leader of Patidar reservation stir, Hardik Patel, was detained in Surat. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC reserves verdict on AMU VC appointment The Allahabad High Court has reserved its judgment on a writ petition challenging the appointment of Prof Zameeruddin Shah as Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). New panel to hold AU students' union election Authorities of Allahabad University have constituted the advisory committee for holding Students’ Union Elections. Overzealous aspirants trample code of conduct The announcement of Allahabad University Students’ Union elections has left the campus abuzz. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha forms 3 panels to claim rights on rasgulla The Odisha government on Saturday raked up a fight over rasgulla belonging originally to the state, by deciding to set up three committees to counter neighbouring West Bengal’s claim over the sweet. Naveen congratulates Dutee and Srabani Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated Odia sprinter Dutee Chand and Srabani Nanda for their success in the 55th National Open Athletics Championships in Kolkata. Odisha increases additional 50-days work under MGNREGS in drought-hit areas The Odisha government on Saturday announced to provide additional 50 days of work to labourers in drought-hit areas under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Blast in Neemuch kills couple, explosives suspected A man and his wife were killed in an explosion that took place at a house in Piparwa village, around 80km from here in wee hours of Saturday. Govt: Ex-gratia paid to Petlawad blast victims in five days Even as police are yet to trace out whereabouts of Rajendra Kaswa, prime accused in Petlawad twin blast case, Jhabua district administration has claimed to have fulfilled all promises made by chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to help the bereaved families. Congress suspect government claims stating it's surprising indeed for, victims of Harda train incident are yet to get government relief even after a month and a half. Minor's gang rape: Anuppur judge directs fresh probe Taking a serious view of slackness in a minor’s gang rape case probe by police and doctors, a court of district and session’s judge in Anuppur, directed state government for conducting a fresh probe in the case and action against officials who conducted the probe in the case. Accused in the case were acquitted over lack of evidence. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HC seeks govts' reply over ban on Vaidya killers' biopic The Punjab and Haryana high court on Saturday issued notice to the Centre and the Punjab government on a plea against the Central Board for Film Certification's decision to revoke the certificate granted for screening of Punjabi film 'The Mastermind Jinda-Sukha'. To be in poll fray, Haryana defaulters repay Rs 53 crore in 3 days After the new Haryana Panchayati Raj Act debarred defaulters from contesting panchayat elections, cooperative banks in Haryana received Rs 53 crore from about 10,000 people in a matter of just three days till Thursday. BSF recovered 23 kilogram heroin from near Indo Pak international border in Punjab As against expectations there is a sudden spurt in cross border smuggling with Border Security Force (BSF) recovering 23 kilogram of heroin valued at around Rs 115 crore in international market from near Indo Pak international border in Amritsar sector on Friday. More Chandigarh News»

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