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Sunday, October 11, 2015

News Digest: PM calls Badal India's Mandela, triggers Twitter storm

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Monday, October 12, 2015
Today's Headlines

PM calls Badal India's Mandela, triggers Twitter storm
Primer Minister Narendra Modi’s description of Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal as the “Nelson Mandela of India” on Sunday kicked up a storm on Twitter as #YoBadalSoMandela claimed the second most trending spot on the social networking site.

'Ghar wapsi' of 300 sparks row in Varanasi
Ausanpur village in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency and 16 km from Varanasi city has hogged the spotlight of local media for an alleged ‘ghar wapsi’ (conversion) of over 300 people. The alleged conversion under the banner of ‘Dharm Jagran Samnvaya Vibhag’, took place on Thursday.

Gender skew: Women politicos get raw deal
Bihar got its first woman chief minister in 1997. But Rabri Devi's rise — after husband Lalu Prasad got embroiled in the fodder scam — achieved little in terms of shoring up the role of women in the state's male-dominated political landscape.

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Bengaluru is home to 5 of India's 8 unicorn startups
India's unicorn capital is Bengaluru.

Kingfisher allegedly diverted portion of loans to tax havens
Kingfisher Airlines had allegedly diverted a substantial chunk of Rs 4,000 crore in loans secured from public sector banks to tax havens which has now come under the scanner of the CBI that has expanded its probe in the matter.

Rate hike 'expectation, not commitment': Fed vice-chair
The US Federal Reserve's plan to raise interest rates by the end of the year is not guaranteed, although it remains the expected course of action, the central bank's vice chairman said Sunday.

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One car-free day won't clean Delhi air: Environmentalists
The national capital is also infamous for having the worst quality of air in the world, according to a World Health Organisation report, but the decision on a Car-free Day on October 22 to fight pollution looks like it has been reduced to a mere power tussle.

Govt to soon frame rules to regulate pet shops in the country
The government will soon frame rules to regulate business activities related to pet shops, dog breeding and aquarium fish breeding in the country which has Rs 800 crore pet business having growth rate of nearly 20%.

Only 25 % of original habitats survived in East Himalayas
The latest regional species discovery report--'Hidden Himalayas: Asia's Wonderland', a World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Living Himalayas initiative, while celebrating the discovery of 200 new species between 2009 and 2014, has also expressed concern over depletion of original habitats due to industrial growth, mining and climate change.

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Islamic State could gain from Turkish bombing
No one has claimed responsibility, but the attack bears similarities to a suicide bombing the government blames on the Islamic State group that killed 33 Turkish and Kurdish peace activists near a town bordering Syria in July.

Five dead in non-hostile Kabul helicopter crash: Nato
Two Royal Air Force members were among those killed when the Puma Mk 2 helicopter crashed while landing.

Putin meets Saudi prince on 'political solution' in Syria
The two huddled in the southern Russian city of Sochi.

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'There's a lot of bhed chaal in India'
Action has always been an important component of Bollywood’s mass entertainers.

Superstars who made their screen names iconic
Salman Khan’s resounding dialogue ‘Main wapas aa gaya’ in the trailer of his upcoming film, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, has sent fans into a frenzy.

SRK's chemistry with Mahira will be 'Uff'

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'Perfectly accurate clocks impossible'
Researchers from the University of Warsaw and University of Nottingham showed that in systems moving with enormous accelerations, building a clock that would precisely measure the passage of time is impossible for fundamental reasons.

NASA studying how zero gravity affects the brain
NASA-funded researchers are studying brain structures and functions of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to understand how brain changes in space and ways to deal with those changes.

New technique freezes drones in midair
Three UK firms have created a new technique that uses radio beams to freeze drones in mid-flight to prevent them from entering sensitive areas.

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Rohit's 150 in vain as South Africa win last over thriller
Rohit Sharma superb 150 went in vain after South Africa held their nerve in the end to pull off thrilling five runs victory over India in the first ODI.

Dhoni no longer the player he used to be: Azharuddin
Azharuddin said that Dhoni is "no longer the player he used to be" and has to lead from the front by batting up the order and set an example for his teammates.

Shuttler Ajay Jayaram defends Dutch Open title
Indian shuttler Ajay Jayaram defended his Dutch Open Grand Prix title after defeating Estonia's Raul Must 21-12, 21-18 in the final on Sunday.

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The top 9 worst apps of all time
Here's a look at some of the worst apps to ever grace your devices.

Sony Bravia 50W950C review: The 'real' Android TV
We’ve used the 50-inch Android smart TV for more than a month to help you make a buying decision.

Meet the first sub-Rs 10K smartphone with fingerprint sensor
We went hands-on with the Coolpad Note 3 to find out if it lives upto the company’s promise of a offering a feature packed device at an affordable price. Read on to find out our first impressions of the phone…

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Pune schools bend RTE norms on age-appropriate admission
The unified district information system for education (U-DISE) data recently released by the ministry of human resource and development has incorporated statistics on enrolment as per age groups.

Delhi govt lauches scheme for extra-curricular activities in 54 model schools
Delhi government is launching yet another scheme and bringing private parties on board. As a ‘pilot’, the Directorate of Education will run a heavy-duty extra-curricular activities programme in 54 ‘model’ schools in Delhi.

Haryana to launch learning enhancement programme in 3,222 schools
The state government's massive initiative - Learning Enhancement Programme (LEP) - which was prepared in collaboration with Boston consultancy group to substantially enhance quality of education in government schools will become operational in 3,222 primary schools from Monday.

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Sena-BJP ties nosedive amid `breach of protocol' overdrive
With Uddhav Thackeray keeping away from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's function in Mumbai on Sunday , BJPShiv Sena ties have hit an all-time low, said a key state BJP functionary.

Government rolls out Mumbai-Ahmedabad expressway during PM visit
‘Miffed’ Uddhav skips Modi’s rally in Mumbai.

Maharashtra CM dares Sena, pledges security for Kasuri event
Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said his government would give “total security” for the book launch of Pakistan’s former foreign minister Khurshid Kasuri in the city on Monday.

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We didn't expect such hostility from Centre. They can't digest our victory: Kejriwal
In an extensive interview with Neha Lalchandani and Ambika Pandit, Arvind Kejriwal said that despite being targeted, he has delivered with power and water being his major successes. Some excerpts:

4-year-old was lured with chowmein
Investigations in the brutal rape of the four-year-old child in a slum in Keshavpuram have revealed that she remained missing for an hour during which her family searched frantically for her.

Over half of rape accused aged 18-25 yrs
A study released by Delhi Police commissioner B S Bassi has revealed that most arrested in rape cases in 2015 are in the age group of 18-25 years comprising 53% of the total numbers.

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Power cuts stretch for two to seven hours on Sunday
For the past week, residents of Bengaluru have been enduring power cuts for about two hours a day.

Vague notices amount to harassment: HC
The high court has said if an officer or authority issues a vague notice to a person without specific allegations against him/her, it amounts to harassment, and the action of that officer/authority is liable for "misfeasance of public office".

Magadi tower may be Bengaluru founder's grave
Researchers of Bangalore University and Kempegowda Adhyayana Kendra have found evidence to prove that a tower near Magadi might be the grave of Bengaluru's founder Kempegowda.

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2 dead, 2 critical as farmer, 4 sons consume pesticide in Telangana
Two young men have died and two others are battling for their lives after a farming family of five -- a father and his four sons – attempted suicide by consuming pesticide at the house of Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) leader Nayom Irfan, in Jedcherla town on Sunday morning.

Jagan on fast? AP govt doubts it, orders probe
Expressing doubt over Jagan’s actual health status, Srinivas cited medical reports which mentioned that his sugar level dipped to 59 in the morning but went up to 79 and 83 in a couple of hours.

Despite NGT order, Andhra Pradesh continues capital work
Officials engaged additional equipment on Sunday to speed up arrangements for the mega event, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The government has directed officials to complete the task by Monday evening.

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Leaders, fans pay tribute at funeral of Manorama
Thousands of fans young and old pushed and shoved each other to get a last glimpse of 'Aachi' Manorama on Sunday at her residence in T Nagar.

Chennai corporation takes no action on corruption
Corporation of Chennai, it would appear, has not heard of corruption.

Sairam College students go on rampage, break furniture
The tussle between students and management of Sairam Engineering College worsened on Sunday after hostel inmates staged a hunger strike and then broke furniture as they turned violent and went on a rampage.

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SG Road top choice for office, living space
If the number of enquiries and interest shown is anything to go by, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar (SG) Road has emerged as one of the most preferred destinations for office as well as residential space during the three-day property show that ended on Sunday.

Girl works disguised as boy for security
If you happen to be in Sola area, you are likely to see a boy busy polishing shoes by the roadside.

Dancing to defeat deadly swine flu
Nine days dedicated to the worship of Goddess Shakti during Navratri came alive in the beats, resonance and vibrancy of the BNI Garba Night 2015 on Saturday.

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Ishaq bags IAF marathon title
A 21 kms half marathon was held at Air Force Station, Manuari on Saturday. The registration for the event started at 5 am. A huge crowd gathered to register and participate.

'Should shiksha mitras get salaries?'
A month after the Allahabad High Court quashed the directions of the state government to regularize shiksha mitras as assistant teachers, Basic Shiksha Parishad has sought directions from the education directorate on whether to distribute salary to them or not.

Explosives seized in Allahabad, one held
Ahead of Dussehra and Durga Puja festivities, a huge cache of high-intensity explosive materials was seized by the police during a search operation at Chak Bhatahi area on Saturday.

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Urban housing mission launched in Odisha
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday said land would be provided free of cost to economically weaker sections, low income groups and slum dwellers to construct houses.

Engineering graduate held for duping MBBS aspirants
Police here on Sunday arrested an engineering pass-out for allegedly cheating two MBBS aspirants of Rs 50 lakh on the pretext of facilitating seats in a leading private medical college in the capital city.

Centre slams Odisha for 'hijacking' its schemes
Union petroleum minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday criticized the Odisha government for trying to hijack centrally-sponsored schemes and dubbed the move as 'undemocratic mentality'.

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NGO rip-off: SIT formed to blow lid off multi-crore scam
A day after registering a forgery case against an NGO that duped thousands in state by selling dreams of high returns on their money, police on Saturday constituted a special investigation team to crack multi-crore scam involving people from the state and outside.

Minor's gang rape: Father, son held in Mandla
A 14-year-old minor girl was allegedly abducted, held captive for two days and gang raped by a father-son duo in Mandla district.

Whistle-blower writes to top cop to withdraw his security
Twelve days after police assured a CBI court in Gwalior about providing “adequate security cover” to Vyapam scam whistleblower, Ashish Chaturvedi, he has written a letter to state’s director general of police (DGP) urging him to withdraw his security.

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AAP MP joins protest to name airport after Bhagat Singh
AAP's Patiala MP was among others who took part in a protest rally here, demanding the Centre to name the new civil air terminal in the district after Bhagat Singh "without further delay".

Transparent procurement system helps save Rs 68 crore: Haryana govt
Haryana government on Sunday claimed to have saved around Rs 68 crore on the rate contracts finalized for the sum of approximately Rs 474 crore by implementing a transparent system of procurement in government purchases.

Engg student held for attempt to rape minor
A second year engineering student of Sector 41 was arrested for attempting to rape a nine-year-old girl on Friday night. The accused identified as Harish Kumar, student of a private engineering college in Kharar. He reportedly took the girl to a corner of the park with intention of raping her.

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Saturday, October 10, 2015

News Digest: 'India plans to build loos but has no plans to treat waste from them'

THE TIMES OF INDIA
Sunday, October 11, 2015
Today's Headlines

'India plans to build loos but has no plans to treat waste from them'
Chandran, 41, an associate professor at Columbia University, uses microbes -the oldest form of life on earth -to turn harmful waste into biofuel, fertilizers, and clean water. Shalini Umachandran talks to the man who's been trying to turn poop into fuel.

Returning awards inappropriate, say some writers as stir continues
Writers P K Parakkadvu and P K Ravikumar also said they were quitting as members of the Akademi general council.

Amid farmers' agitation, Punjab CM removes 3 top cops
Punjab government on Saturday transferred all top three police officers in the Badal bastion of Bathinda.

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Obama jabs at China as he defends TPP trade deal
US President Barack Obama took a dig at China Saturday as he defended the new TPP Pacific Rim free-trade deal, which excludes Beijing.

'India's current account deficit down to 1.3% of GDP'
Finance minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the country's current account deficit has come down substantially to around 1.3 per cent of GDP in 2014-15, as against around 4.8 per cent two years earlier.

Nokia India served tax notice for AY 2010-11 dispute
The tax demand arose from the assessment order passed in August 2015 and it is being considered under the Mutual Agreement Procedure (MAP) of the India-Finland tax treaty.

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No Gangetic dolphin in Ramganga
Not a single dolphin was found in Ramganga during the recent census of Gangetic dolphin conducted by forest department, WWF-India along with other NGOs and community leaders.

California agency votes to ban SeaWorld orca breeding
The California Coastal Commission on Thursday approved a $100 million expansion of the tanks SeaWorld uses to hold killer whales in San Diego — but it banned breeding of the captive orcas that would live in them.

'US to cooperate with India in dealing with climate change'
India has pledged to curb its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 35 per cent from the 2005 level. It announced that it aims at achieving around 40 per cent cumulative electric power installed capacity from non-fossil fuel-based energy resources by 2030.

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US to make 'condolence payments' to Kunduz victims
It says 33 people are still missing after the October 3 attack, in addition to 12 MSF staff and 10 patients already confirmed dead.

Palestinians stab Israelis in two Jerusalem attacks
Jerusalem has seen a wave of stabbing attacks linked to tensions over a sensitive holy site in the Old City that is sacred to Jews and Muslims.

Turkish editor jailed pending trial for insulting Erdogan
A newspaper close to an Islamic cleric foe of Tayyip Erdogan said its editor had been remanded in custody ahead of trial on charges of insulting the Turkish president, fueling fears of a media clampdown ahead of a Nov. 1 election.

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Meghna: Reality more disturbing than Talvar
To those who say Talvar might be too ‘disturbing’ to watch, Meghna Gulzar, the film’s ‘invisible’ director, says that being cocooned might not be the answer

SRK floors Mahira Khan with his charm
Shah Rukh Khan floors Mahira Khan with his charm

Monologue in 'Pyaar Ka... 2' is a must-watch
One person doing all the talking in the normal course sums up what a monologue means. But Kartik Aaryan’s monologue in Luv Ranjan’s upcoming romantic comedy Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 sums up the thoughts of millions of men across the world.

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Mars mission expert believes space travel will be affordable one day
Dr Amitabha Ghosh's thoughts on the discovery of liquid water on Mars and if life is a possiblity on the planet.

There is a type of fungus that can instantly induce orgasms in women with its smell
The medicinal qualities of certain plants and herbs are well known, and these types of natural remedies been used to heal people for thousands of years.

We could be living on Mars 'within decades': Nasa
Mission to Mars will be conducted in three stages, and require huge new discoveries, Nasa said.

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Vijender wins pro debut, knocks out Britain's Sonny Whiting
A flurry of punches from Vijender left Whiting unable to continue in the third round

Tough to play Rahane in current scenario: Dhoni
Dhoni said the Mumbai batsman should only bat at the top of the order and not at five or six.

Mirza, Hingis win China Open women's doubles title
Extending their incredible unbeaten record, Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis lifted their eighth trophy of the season and fourth in a row, winning the WTA China Open

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Meet the first sub-Rs 10K smartphone with fingerprint sensor
We went hands-on with the Coolpad Note 3 to find out if it lives upto the company’s promise of a offering a feature packed device at an affordable price. Read on to find out our first impressions of the phone…

Elon Musk: Apple is a 'graveyard' for staff who 'don't make it' at Tesla
Speaking to German paper Handelsblatt, Elon Musk hit back at claims that many of his high-ranking staff were recruited by Apple.

Here's why PC makers can 'thank' Microsoft
In recent years, Microsoft has taken the once-unthinkable step of competing with its hardware partners, like Dell and HP, by making its own computers, starting with its Surface tablet.

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Gujarat may do away with compulsory JEE
Gujarat government is mulling doing away with the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) which is mandatory for candidates seeking admission in engineering and pharmacy.

Telangana, Andhra Pradesh see steep dip in IIT-ians
The two states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh could still be national ‘rank-holders’ in IIT admissions, but their ‘in-house’ count of IIT-ians has slipped drastically over the years.

SKMU headquarter set to become wi-fi enabled
The Sido Kanho Murmu University (SKMU) headquarter is set to be equipped with a wi-fi facility with financial assistance from the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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Now, Sena threatens to disrupt ex-Pak min's book launch function in Mumbai
A Sena delegation led by Chemburkar handed over the letter to the Centre's authorities on Saturday afternoon.

EVMs, 500 officials for big, fat Parsi polls in Mumbai
According to the editor of the Parsi Times Freyan Bhathena, “The fate of this community depends on these elections.”

Only in Mumbai: 17-hr-queue for Western classical music
But Audience For Zubin Mehta Event Suffers Culture Shock At Box Office

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FMT eases pain. Ask an ex-boxer!
His experience as a former professional athlete in the US gives Yoshinobu Fujii a special insight and edge using Functional Manual TherapyTM(FMT) techniques at VARDAN

Gifts for girls born today
In a unique initiative, the social welfare department will give gifts to all girls born in government hospitals on Sunday.

Tremors felt but many missed it
An earthquake with NCR as its epicenter would have ordinarily sent the capital into panic mode but the rumble that occurred at 1.40am on Saturday was missed by many.

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K'taka waives interest on crop loans, announces relief package
The government would also increase monthly widow pension from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 and bear educational expenses of children up to post-graduation level in the families of farmers who had committed suicide, chief minister Siddaramaiah said.

Rahul spends emotional morning in Mandya
For AICC vice-president Rahul Gandhi, it was an impromptu visit to Sanabana Koppal vil lage in Pandavapura taluk on Friday .

RaGa offers solace to farmers, lashes out at divisive politics
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi, after labelling the NDA government a “suit-boot ki sarkar'', continued his tirade and on Friday said Prime Min ister Narendra Modi and the BJP have a penchant for pitting one community against the other during elections but in the same breath talk about tolerance and plurality .

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Capital construction in Andhra Pradesh hits NGT hurdle
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay the foundation stone for Amaravati on October 22. Government sources said the NGT’s order will not affect the grand ceremony in any way.

The never-ending agonies of Indian workers in Gulf
The agonising stories of the Indian workers in Gulf countries have hardly been narrated.

Qazis in Hyderabad slam govt move on new MWD rules
Qazis unhappy with the move sought refuge in the Qazis Act.

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Indian agents to blame for maids' plight in Gulf nations
Unscrupulous Indian recruitment agents are primarily responsible for the plight of Indian maids, who get ill-treated by their employers in the Gulf Co-operation Council countries.

Beef festival in Chennai to protest Dadri murder
A one-day beef festival was held here on Saturday to condemn the murder of Mohammad Akhlaq in UP’s Dadri was held in here on Saturday. 

Babies need exposure to sunlight: Docs
Let your baby soak up some sun, city paediatricians are advising mothers in an effort to tackle Vitamin D deficiency that is showing an alarming rise.

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Gujarat may do away with compulsory JEE
Gujarat government is mulling doing away with the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) which is mandatory for candidates seeking admission in engineering and pharmacy. 

Blind man uses RTI to expose land scam
Just how large block of pastoral land meant for cattle feed is written off by the state government for private mining purposes has been exposed by a visually-challenged RTI activist Ratna Ala from Rangpur village in Junagadh.

Female medicos at BJ not behind boys in ragging juniors
BJ Medical College authorities are not only grappling with ragging by males but also females.

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European, US tourists skip Sangam city
Sangam city is not the favourite destinaton of the tourists coming from European and North American countries, claims tourism department.

Navratra Mela: Several trains to halt at Vindhyachal
North Central Railway is making extensive arrangements at Vindhyachal, the abode of Goddess Vindhyavasini, for the upcoming Navratra Mela beginning October 13. Devotees from across the country visit the place to pay obeisance at the shrine of Vindhyavasini Devi.

Rahman restrained from functioning as PSC secy
The Allahabad high court on Friday restrained Rizwanul Rahman from functioning as the secretary of Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC).

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'Declare wild boar, monkey vermin'
Amid increasing reports of man-animal conflict, the Berhampur forest division has sent a proposal to the chief wildlife warden to recommend to the Centre to declare wild boars and monkeys as vermin in three blocks of Ganjam district.

2 Naxalites surrender in Berhampur
Berhampur/ In a blow to the Maoists, two women cadres, including a top rebel, surrendered in the state on Friday.Maoist leader Jyoti Madkami, alias, Susmita of Chhattisgarh surrendered at Boudh on Friday.

Naveen joins the padayatra in Bhubaneswar
Amid growing infighting in the party, BJD supremo and chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Friday joined the padayatra in the city.

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Kaliasot green belt: NGT Bhopal lifts 200 m rider
Now, construction activity would be restricted only in the green belt area, which is 33 metres on either side from the river bank.

I-T searches on AISECT varsity, Madhur courier services
Income tax on Friday carried out search on seven premises in the state capital including AISECT University and Madhur courier services.

Modi, Amit Shah to join Shivraj 10-year tenure celebration
In a state where chief ministers have lasted in office for as short a period as 12 days and 26 days, the Madhya Pradesh BJP is making tall arrangements to celebrate Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s tenure to have completed a decade without a break.

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BJP Kisan Morcha turns heat on Punjab intelligence chief
Punjab BJP leader and BJP Kisan Morcha national secretary Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal has sought Punjab Police intelligence chief Hardeep Dhillon's resignation for security related lapses.

NGO launched in Chandigarh for welfare of special children
The objective of EmPOWER is not to get charity or sympathy but organise recreational activities for the children.

Protesting farmers to meet Punjab CM on Oct 12; Rail Roko to continue today
Rail services continued to remain paralysed for the fourth consecutive day today with a large number of farmers participating in Rail Roko agitation in support of their various demands.

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The Seven Layers of Skin in Ayurveda; Paying Homage to Ancestors for the Peace of Souls

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The skin is a complicated structure with many functions. It is commonly known that there are three primary layers of skin on a human body.
 
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