News Digest: Centre to ask social media companies to block sensitive posts

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, October 09, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Centre to ask social media companies to block sensitive posts The government plans to meet senior representatives of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Google here soon to nudge them into acting on requests to pull down objectionable content, particularly uploads that may incite communal sentiments.  Special force soon to secure `cultural assets' A committee of the culture ministry has proposed a special force – Bharatiya Sanskriti Raksha Bal—to protect monuments and government art installations. Pakistan stops Samjhauta run due to Punjab farmers' stir The Punjab farmers’ ‘rail roko’ agitation seeking higher compensation for crop damage caused by Whitefly attack has had a cross-border impact, probably for the first time. More India News»

		Business
		Food delivery startups feel the heat On Monday, when customers tried to access food delivery startup Dazo's app, they were greeted by a message from the company's co-founder and CEO, Shashaank Shekhar Singhal: "We are discontinuing Dazo's curated food ordering platform and thus won't be taking new orders. Rates will come down further: Puri As online retailers gear up for mega sales over the next few weeks, HDFC Bank - which accounts for 40% of e-commerce transactions nationally - is preparing for a festival bonanza of its own. Embassy, Warburg in $250 million warehousing JV Real estate developer Embassy Group said it has formed a $250-million (Rs 1,625 crore) JV with private equity firm Warburg Pincus to build warehouses across the country, treading a largely unchartered path for organized players. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ocean heat wave harming world's coral reefs this year Corals reefs are suffering a severe underwater heat wave this year for the third time on record, including a mysterious warm patch in the Pacific known as "The Blob", scientists said on Thursday. Two held for trying to smuggle 200 star tortoises As many as 200 star tortoises were seized at the Chennai airport on Thursday while they were being smuggled to Kuala Lumpur. Young female chimpanzees smarter than males The study also found that young chimpanzees showed higher rates and, importantly, more diverse types of object manipulation than bonobos. More Environment News»

		World
		UN announces Libya unity government Bernardino Leon told a news conference late Thursday that the names of candidates for the national unity government have been decided. McCarthy withdraws candidacy for US House speaker House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy suddenly withdrew from the contest for speaker of the US House of Representatives on Thursday, shocking colleagues just before they were to vote and producing ever-deeper chaos for the Republican controlled Congress. EU to speed up deportations to tackle migrant crisis European Union nations agreed on Thursday to speed up the deportation of failed asylum seekers as they took a harder line toward tackling the worst migration crisis since World War II. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Irrfan invited Deepika to watch 'Talvar' Piku co-stars Irrfan and Deepika Padukone share a warm camaraderie and mutual respect for each other. Bollywood celebrities who died young Abigail Eames to play Ajay Devgn's daughter Ajay Devgn, who starts shooting for his directorial venture Shivaay up North next month, has reportedly chosen Abigail Eames, a 12-year-old, to play his daughter Gaura in the film. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Oldest-known fetal horse fossil is 48 million years old A 48-million-year-old fossil of a pregnant horse and fetus is the oldest of its kind known to science and contains unusually well-preserved evidence of tissue from the womb, researchers said Wednesday. Hamburgers might be on the menu for Russian cosmonauts Hamburgers could soon be debuting on Russian menus in space. Anxious parents push kids to play violent video games Parents, take note! If you want to reduce the amount of time your kids spend playing violent video games then be warm but authoritative while dealing with them. More Science News»

		Sports
		South Africa take series 2-0 after Kolkata washout A brief downpour before the start of the final Twenty20 international at Eden Gardens ensured not a single delivery was bowled. Cardoso fires Dynamos to 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC Defender Anderson Cardoso's eighth-minute goal helped Dynamos take the early lead, but thereon the home team missed several chances to add to the scoreline. FIFA ethics committee suspends Blatter, Platini for 90 days A FIFA ethics watchdog suspended world body president Sepp Blatter and UEFA chief Michel Platini for 90 days after they were named in a Swiss corruption case. More Sports News»

		Technology
		10 best smartphones coming to India soon Indian smartphone market is all set to dazzle this festive season, with top smartphone makers like Apple, Sony, Lenovo and search giant Google ready to launch their latest smartphones in the Indian market. So, here's over to 10 top smartphones set to make India debut. Facebook unveils 'dislike' button, but there's a catch Facebook is now rolling out its "dislike" button in the form of emojis that represent “Love,” “Haha,” “Yay,” “Wow,” “Sad” and “Angry.” Microsoft Lumia 950, 950 XL: 8 new features We take a look at the 8 new features of Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL... More Technology News»

		Education
		Number of aspirants for medicine, law seats on rise A growing number of students are opting for medicine and law after class XII. Entrance test trends in the last five years show that for around 3,700 seats, the number of aspirants for All India Pre-Medical/Dental Test (AIPMT) rose from 2.07 lakh in 2011 to 6.3 lakh in 2015. President ignores HRD missive on DU VC Delhi University vice-chancellor Dinesh Singh has written to President Pranab Mukherjee, also Visitor to the university, that he wants to step down on October 28 and not continue as officiating VC. 25 % IIT seats grabbed by students from rural areas in 2015 Twenty-five per cent of the seats of the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology across the country were grabbed by students from rural areas this year, as compared to only 10 per cent seats last year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Jains, Sena put past behind, play games Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday inaugurated a sports championship organized by the Jain International Trade Organisation (JITO) a month after the Shiv Sena went to battle with the community over meat consumption during Paryushan. Mumbai police trawl web for Love Jihad rumours City police are scanning social media to check for posts and chats on `Love Jihad' or `Love Trishul' to avoid any possibility of communal flare-ups during the upcoming Navratri festival. HC: Streamline admissions at Jogeshwari blind home A bench headed by Justice V M Kanade were informed by advocate Cherag Balsara, who was part of the three-member panel, that there is “total anarchy due to non-cooperation by inmates“. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		2-year-old crushed by speeding Audi A child, who had turned two just a week ago, was a crushed by a speeding Audi car in Outram Lines on Wednesday night. President ignores HRD missive on DU VC  Delhi University vice-chancellor Dinesh Singh has written to President Pranab Mukherjee, also Visitor to the university, that he wants to step down on October 28 and not continue as officiating VC.  Government puts coal block plan on backburner Months after it announced plans of getting a coal block allocated to set up a pithead plant in another state that would supply power to the national capital, Delhi government has admitted that it was unlikely the project would follow through. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Youths save on festival expenses to drill borewell A group of youths has become a role model for mandals here. Fake IAS officer, secretary held for cheating After years of slogging it out in a private firm in ITPL, Prasad, decided last year that he wanted respect but also make quick bucks. Green signal for construction The high court on Thursday gave the go-ahead for construction of a multi-storied car parking and court complex at the chief metropolitan magistrate court (CMM) complex on Nrupathunga Road. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Dubai link to international bank loan fraud A Malakpet resident, Khaleel, who is now holed up in Dubai, is the key link between the prime accused and fugitive Ishaan Pathak and the arrested persons, who set up call centers for duping USA and UK bank customers. 14 given English names, training in foreign accent Fourteen educated young men were given fake English names and training in foreign accents. So Syed Salman became David and Khader was named Roger Banks, while Basith became Ben Hopkins. Mega sports complexes to come up in Tirupati, Vizag The AP government has decided to build integrated mega sports complexes in Tirupati and Visakhapatnam at a cost of Rs 600 crore under public-private partnership mode. The proposed complexes will be modeled on the lines of Jaypee Atlantis integrated sports complex in Noida. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cop who forced juveniles to perform sex acts surrenders before city court A suspended head constable attached to the West Mambalam police station, who was booked for forcing four juveniles to perform sex acts on each other while they were in police custody in December 2014, surrendered before the George Town metropolitan magistrate court on Thursday. Tamil Nadu teachers go on strike for higher pay More than a lakh school teachers across the state went on a hunger strike with demands relating to implementation of 6th Pay Commission proposals and salaries on a par with their central government counterparts. Chennai fencing professional gets Rs 3 lakh aid Chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday announced 3 lakh financial aid to a fencing professional to help her participate in competitions scheduled in Venezuela and France this month. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Thara authorized to organize Kankaria fest Just before the political body of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) dissolves by the end of October, the standing committee granted municipal commissioner D Thara all powers to organize the Kankaria Carnival, between December 25 and 31. 'Kundalini can help people achieve impossible results' “Human beings are blessed with enormous “self-power” which emanates from within. Gujarat government to outline medical promotion policy In a bid to promote Gujarat as a medical tourism destination, the state government will soon come up with a medical promotion policy. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		No tazia processions on Dussehra in Allahabad After Ayodhya showed its tolerant self with its tradition of unofficially lifting meat ban for three days during Baqrid, Muslims of another holy city have come up with this unique initiative to maintain the Ganga Jamuni tehzeeb. In Pitr Paksh, 'pind daan' too goes online this season Online ‘puja’ and ‘darshan’ have become so popular today that entrepreneurs are offering online ‘Pind Daan’ service as well. Ahead of Ram Dal yatra, organisers rue poor road Resentment is brewing among Daraganj Ramlila Committee members over deplorable condition of road to be used by Ram Dal procession and absence of cleanliness in Daraganj. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Magistrate dies after child birth due to 'negligence' A woman judicial magistrate has died after giving birth to a child allegedly due to negligence at a private nursing home in Sambalpur of Odisha, police said today. Bhubaneswar celebrates communal harmony during Durga puja The members of minority communities also actively participate in the festival with high enthusiasm and spirit. Maoist leader's lawyer wife to fight for him in court Lawyer wife of jailed Maoist leader Sabyasachi PandaSubhashree Das aka Mili Panda obtained a law degree from Berhampur University this year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Doors slammed shut for 13-year-old pregnant rape survivor in Madhya Pradesh A 13-year-old girl who became pregnant after being raped by her stepfather was bundled out of her home - allegedly by the police - in Panna district of Madhya Pradesh. Argument over trivial issue turns ugly, woman sets herself ablaze Dispute over reheating food led to an argument between a man and his wife after which woman doused kerosene and set herself on fire, resulting into her death after a couple of hours. Cops fire to disperse mob, impose Section 144 in Tikamgarh village At least 12 people including two cops were injured after police fired in the air to control angry villagers protesting to get an FIR of murder registered against people named by them in Prithvipur village of Tikamgarh on Thursday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		INLD demands action on Lokayukta report on HIPA appointments The demand from the INLD has come at a time when the name of Rajni Shekri Sibal, who was presently deputed at Centre, is being considered for an important assignment at chief minister office. CBSE to motivate students to open bank accounts In order to enhance financial capabilities of school students, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched a project-School bank Champs- wherein students will interact with bank authorities and open bank accounts get debit cards and manage their own finances, learn net banking etc. HC refuses plea for CBI probe into drug case The Punjab and Haryana high court on Wednesday rejected the demand for a CBI probe into Punjab's multi-crore drug haul case, but ordered to constitute a supervisory committee comprising three IPS officers to monitor the issue. The high court also ordered to continue the trial of the case against alleged kingpin Jagdish Singh Bhola and others. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Hospital test worth Rs 200 can rule out heart attacks

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 08, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Hospital test worth Rs 200 can rule out heart attacks Ruling out a heart attack or distinguishing it from acidity-related chest discomfort got a bit easier. Nepal plays Hindu card, decries conversion & supports beef ban Nepal’s envoy to India Deep Upadhyaya on Wednesday seemed to play the Hindu card as he decried both conversions and cow slaughter, adding that Nepal would work to further economic ties with India. Strong action against those breaking communal harmony: Rajnath Home minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said “strongest possible action will be taken against those trying to break communal harmony in the country, be it the state government or central government”, reacting to the Dadri lynching incident. More India News»

		Business
		Volkswagen faces first German lawsuit over rigged tests The woman, who lodged her claim for damages with Braunschweig district court, is the first known German to sue Volkswagen for damages after the car maker admitted to using software to rig diesel emissions tests in the United States. Walmart plans to open 5 stores in Himachal The company has proposed to set up stores in districts like Shimla, Solan, Mandi, Hamipur and Kangra. Centre wants debt ridden discoms to go for tariff hike On account of subsidised tariffs, the state electricity discoms are facing cash crunch and are incurring annual losses of about Rs 60,000 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		India will oppose the Paris text, rich nations cannot have an action holiday: Javadekar Expressing reservations over the draft agreement for the climate summit in Paris next month, environment, forests and climate change minister Prakash Javadekar said he will seek changes that are in tune with the developing world’s expectations and suggested the developed nations must do more. Government to waive transmission charges for clean power To give a push to clean energy projects in the country, the government has decided to waive transmission charges for electricity generated from renewable sources, Union new & renewable energy minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. 'US stand on climate change putting world at big risk' Ahead of the crucial climate meet in Paris, Centre for Science and Environment has slammed the US 'climate action plan', saying that Washington's "business-as-usual" approach is putting the world at "deadly risk". More Environment News»

		World
		Hillary Clinton opposes new Pacific trade pact US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday she does not support the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), rejecting a central tenet of President Barack Obama's strategic pivot to Asia. New UK minimum wage weighing on hiring Concerns among British employers about a new, higher minimum wage are contributing to a sharp slowdown in hiring via recruitment firms, according to a survey published on Thursday. US coast guard to suspend search for 'El Faro' crew The US coast guard said on Wednesday that it will suspend its search for survivors of "El Faro," a cargo ship believed to have sunk last week during Hurricane Joaquin with 33 crew aboard. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ash: You don't have to be rude to be cool Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, 41, is very unlike what I had imagined her to be. I have to say that meeting her, I fell in love with her. President Pranab Mukherjee to watch 'Talvar' Few political heavyweights in Delhi have had the energy and inclination to be as avid movie watchers as CM Arvind Kejriwal. Which is why when they do want to watch something, it gets noticed. Childhood secrets of Bollywood siblings We all are familiar with the popular families of Bollywood like the Kapoors, the Bachchans and the Khans. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa tests umbrella-like heat shield for future Mars missions Researchers at Nasa have successfully tested an umbrella-like heat shield made of carbon fabric that could protect future Mars exploration vehicles from extreme heat when entering the red planet's atmosphere. Single shot delivery for long-term contraception in animals Researchers from California Institute of Technology in US used an adeno-associated virus (AAV) - a small, harmless virus that is unable to replicate on its own - to deliver a gene that directs muscle cells to produce an antibody that neutralises gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in mice. Artificial Intelligence machine has IQ of 4-year olds How ‘intelligent’ is current Artificial Intelligence? Machines which are hugely better at handling data or playing chess or even pattern recognition are well-known. But clearly, this doesn’t give us an idea of how they stand in comparison to human intelligence. More Science News»

		Sports
		ISL: 10-man Atletico de Kolkata hold FC Goa to a 1-1 draw Defending champions Atletico de Kolkata defended doggedly with 10 men as they held FC Goa to a 1-1 draw in Indian Super League match on Wednesday. Will play as long as I enjoy the game: Yuvraj A two-time World Cup winner, Yuvraj still harbours hopes of being in the mix for next year's World T20. 3rd T20I: Disheveled India hope to avoid whitewash Beaten in Dharamsala and Cuttack by the formidable South Africans, can Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team shake itself out of a Twenty20 funk in Kolkata? More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Surface Pro 4 vs Apple iPad Pro vs Google Pixel C Microsoft updated its Surface lineup yesterday with the launch of its Surface Pro 4, an $899 laptop-cum-tablet that runs the full version of Windows 10. 6 devices Microsoft launched at its Windows 10 event Microsoft has just refreshed its hardware lineup. Here's a sneak peek at 7 devices Microsoft launched at its Windows 10 event. Huawei Honor 7 first impressions We spent some time with the Honor 7, Huawei's new flagship smartphone that boasts of a premium build and a fingerprint sensor at a pre-launch event and here are our first impressions of the phone… More Technology News»

		Education
		Big shift from Hindi to English in Delhi schools In 2008-09, only two of Delhi’s nine districts had more students in English medium schools than in Hindi medium ones. Five years later, in 2013-14, the picture has flipped completely, with only three districts now having more Hindi medium students than English medium ones. US most preferred destination for higher education: Diplomat Michael Mullins, Consul General US Consulate General in Hyderabad, said America is the most preferred destination for higher education for students all over the world. India contributes the second largest population of international students after China. 4 lakh youths to get employment opportunities in Haryana: Khattar On the lines of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Skill India' drive, Haryana Government has started similar programmes for skill development of the youths, he said. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Kalam's birthday on October 15 will be no-schoolbag day in Mumbai Students in the city and surrounding areas can leave their school bags at home next Thursday, when schools across the state will observe Vaachan Prerna Diwas or Reading Day as per a government order. Now, baseline test question papers to reach schools online Question papers for the baseline tests will henceforth be sent to schools online. Schools will have to print the papers and conduct the exams. Book CM for flouting poll code in Kalyan-Dombivli, says Congress Leader of the opposition in the assembly Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil on Wednesday asked state election commissioner J S Saharia to postpone the election to the Kalyan-Dombivli municipal corporation and register a criminal case against CM Devendra Fadnavis for violation of the model code of conduct for polls. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		'Farooqui's wife asked me to step in' A trial court was informed on Wednesday that filmmaker Mahmood Farooqui's wife had contacted a common friend to persuade the American woman to not press rape charges against her husband. 2 held for raping disabled teenager A 16-year-old mentally challenged girl was allegedly raped by two youths in northwest Delhi's Shakurpur area on Tuesday night.Police said that the youths were arrested on the basis of a complaint by a family member of the girl. 'We're 20yrs behind West in terms of tech' Hamstrung by obsolete equipment and saddled with outmoded work practices, how are the capital's firefighters gearing up to meet the requirements of their job? Delhi Fire Service chief A K Sharma shared with Somreet Bhattacharya the department's plans to upgrade technology and the obstacles it faces. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rahul Gandhi will spend 20 minutes in each farmer's house in Mandya district Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi will spend 20 minutes each with families of two farmers who committed suicide in Mandya district. Farmers forced to sacrifice crops For Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, the Ranebennur visit carries much irony: The VIP visitor will be here to console farmers but will be directly responsible for some crop loss. Diktat to villagers: No dirty business along the route of Rahul's padayatra The villagers of Mai duru and Gudaguru hamlets in Raneben nur taluk of Haveri district have been issued a diktat: do your mor ning business out of Rahul Gandhi's way. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		11 killed in bus-truck collision in Nalgonda Eleven persons were killed and 17 injured when a truck collided with a bus in Nalgonda district on Wednesday afternoon. Harassed for dowry, Hyderabad techie hangs self A 29-year-old software engineer with Deloitte committed suicide due to alleged dowry harassment at her residence in Nizampet on Wednesday. Hyderabad stares at water crisis Come December, the city may face severe water crisis as supplies from the Singur reservoir will dry up. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Hotels, malls should act fast Environmentalists have urged large garbage generators like malls, restaurants, commercial complexes, apartments, offices and wedding halls to segregate their garbage and set up waste management plants on their premises. 40K homes show way to clean Chennai After empty claims and false starts, the city's efforts at segregation of waste at households (source segregation) seem to be slowly yielding results. Five days after the corporation did a soft launch of source segregation on Gandhi Jayanti, TOI has found that North Chennai, which is considered `dirtier', has done a better job than the southern part of the city when it comes to separating dry waste and biodegradable waste. Chennai may get cleaner as source segregation takes off After empty claims and false starts, the city's efforts at segregation of waste at households (source segregation) seem to be slowly yielding results. Five days after the corporation did a soft launch of source segregation on Gandhi Jayanti, TOI has found that North Chennai, which is considered 'dirtier', has done a better job than the southern part of the city when it comes to separating dry waste and biodegradable waste. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Govt wants to change newly devised eco-tourism policy The state government intends to change the newly devised eco-tourism police for the Gir sanctuary, the last abode of the Asiatic lions. The government intimated Gujarat high court on Wednesday that it planned to make changes in the policy following the “uproar” from the local people, particularly from Dhari in Amreli district. Six more cops depose in confinement case The inquiry report in the alleged confinement of 13 policemen and four drivers by additional DGP Vipul Vijoy in the garage of his bungalow at Karai academy on September 30 will be submit in a month. Four long range radars to improve surveillance Four long range radars have been set up along the coastline of Gujarat and Maharashtra for better surveillance, Air Marshal Ravinder Kumar Dhir, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, said here on Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		BSF jawan held for carrying weapon inside Naini central jail A head constable, posted at 58 battalion in Border Security Force (BSF) identified as Vinod Kumar Pandey was arrested by escorting cops at gate no 2 of Naini central jail while carrying a 0.32 bore pistol, and live cartridges with him. 'People can't be compelled to deposit licenced arms' The Allahabad High Court on Monday directed the state government authorities not to compel people to deposit their licenced firearms ahead of panchayat elections unless their cases have been objectively assessed by the competent authority in writing after complying the provisions of law. IEEE day observed at Allahabad University The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Day was celebrated at the Centre of Computer Education of the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), Allahabad University on Tuesday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Cops register case against unruly T20 spectators Police on Wednesday registered a case against a group of unruly spectators, who hurled water bottles onto Barabati stadium during T20 match between India and South Africa on Monday. Six persons suffer burns as gas cylinder bursts in Behrampur At least six persons, including a 13-year old girl, sustained burn injuries when a cooking gas cylinder burst in a residential house at Lala Street here on Wednesday police said. Former ASI sentenced to RI for accepting bribe in Behrampur A former assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of Police was on Wednesday sentenced to one-year rigorous imprisonment by a special vigilance court for accepting a bribe of Rs 7,500. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Chhattisgarh Mahotsav kick-started at Bharat Bhawan in Bhopal The seven day long Chhattisgarh Mahotsav recently kick-started at the Bharat Bhawan with a sculpture and painting exhibition and sitar recital among other things. More Vyapam accused will be arrested after Bihar polls: MP Congress Madhya Pradesh Vyapam scam prime accused including Nitin Mohindra, Pankaj Trivedi and several other officials of the examination board have been in jail and in custody for nearly two years now, but senior state Congress leader Ajay Singh claimed that the main culprits are still at large. Youth bobbitised by live-in partner's brothers in Bhopal Angered by a youth who entered into a live-in relation with their sister, two men bobbitised him on city outskirts on Tuesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Private detectives to check sex determination tests in Punjab The state government had been tough with the owners of these centres and as a result of which the sex ratio in the state has improved considerably. Girl weeps outside court as father jailed for trying to rape her A man was sentenced to six years in prison by a court here on Wednesday for trying to rape his minor daughter in February. College auditions nears for the Clean & Clear Chandigarh Times Fresh Face 2015 Even after a roaring multi-college tour, spread out over the fortnight, things are still fresh and kicking for the Clean & Clear Chandigarh Times Fresh Face 2015. More Chandigarh News»

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Pratyahara: The Most Important Limb of Yoga ; Ancient History of Tirupati from Varaha Purana

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Pratyahara: The Most Important Limb of Yoga

Yoga is a vast system of spiritual practices for inner growth. To this end, the classical yoga system incorporates eight limbs, each with its own place and function. Of these, pratyahara is probably the least known.

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Ancient History of Tirupati from Varaha Purana

The Rishis headed by Kasyapa began to perform a sacrifice (yaga) on the banks of the Ganges. Sage Narada visited them at that time and asked them to tell him why they were performing the sacrifice and who would be pleased by it.

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