News Digest: Change education system to improve humans' inner quality: Dalai Lama

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, November 10, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Change education system to improve humans' inner quality: Dalai Lama The existing education system is inadequate and needs to be changed in a manner that it improves internal qualities of humans, said Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Monday. Saarc nations to plan for disaster risk cut Representatives of Saarc countries will meet next week to prepare a regional roadmap for disaster risk reduction for the Asian region. Free legal aid should be a basis for picking judges: PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that his government was committed to justice for all which was important for the overall development of the country. More India News»

		Business
		Nestle back with Maggi in 100 cities Factory-fresh boxes of Maggi were propped up against the wall at the business centre of Oberoi Hotel in the Capital, as Suresh Narayanan, chairman and MD of Nestle India, said: "Lijiye, muh Maggi kijiye" (playing on the popular Indian saying "Lijiye, muh meetha kijiye"). Amazon goes brick and mortar with Udaan Amazon, which is on its way to become India's top online marketplace, has launched a project code-named Udaan to go offline across the country . Nasscom bats for easier startup regulations Nasscom has made a strong pitch for an easier set of rules for startups seeking simpler norms for registration, taxation and exit to ensure that young entrepreneurs are not hobbled by unnecessary regulations. More Business News»

		Environment
		China smog around 50 times WHO recommendations Pictures showed smog so thick that buildings in Changchun, the capital of Jilin province in the northeast, were rendered invisible. Aus, China to share info on Antarctica ice condition Australia and China on Monday inked a deal to share information about sea ice conditions around Antarctica for better navigation and shipping in the Earth's southernmost continent. Antarctica, the Earth's fifth largest continent, is covered in ice. Antarctica covers Earth's South Pole. Endangered monkeys doing well in China The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys in a national nature reserve in central China is likely to increase substantially, primatologists working on a census of the rare animal said. More Environment News»

		World
		One dead, two wounded in Manhattan shooting One man was killed and two other people wounded Monday in a shooting in a subway stop near New York's Penn Station, authorities said. Obama, Netanyahu emphasize need for Mideast peace Obama is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (neh-ten-YAH'-hoo) in the Oval Office. It's their first face-to-face meeting in more than a year. Unesco rejects membership for Kosovo in victory for Serbia Members of the UN cultural agency narrowly rejected Kosovo's bid for membership Monday, in a victory for Serbia and Russia and a blow to Kosovo's mission for global recognition as a state. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'When I've Salman, I don't need anyone else' Sooraj Barjatya, 50, has unconditional love for everyone and he can cry seeing goodness. He is honest, soft-spoken, pure and spiritual. 'Dilwale' trailer: SRK-Kajol win hearts 'I can even drape a sari on hot pants' While many go gaga about food in Chandni Chowk, Bhumi Pednekar has a different interest altogether in visiting the place. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Energy drinks are bad for your heart, says international study Energy drink consumption can lead to high blood pressure, increase in heart rate and serious cardiovascular risks, a latest international study by the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) showed. Energy drinks may increase blood pressure: Study Consumption of an energy drink elicited a 6.2 per cent increase in systolic blood pressure; diastolic blood pressure increased by 6.8 per cent; average blood pressure increased after consumption of the energy drink by 6.4 per cent. GSAT-15 set for launch on November 11 by European rocket India's latest communication satellite GSAT-15 is scheduled for launch on board Arianespace rocket from the space port of Kourou in French Guiana, on the morning of November 11. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rahane gets Grade A contract, Raina demoted to Grade B Indian batsman Ajinkya Rahane has been promoted to Grade A in the list of annual player contracts announced by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for 2015-16. BCCI begins operation clean-up, appoints ombudsman Cracking the whip on conflict of interest in the Board, the BCCI today unveiled a slew of reforms, including the appointment of a retired judge as its ombudsman, as part of its promised clean-up operation. India-Pakistan series not ruled out entirely by BCCI The BCCI has not totally ruled out the series against Pakistan next month, even as uncertainty continues on the issue. As per the International Cricket Council's Future Tours Programme, Pakistan were to host India, but the vehement protest by Shiv Sena derailed the scheduled talks. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Diwali gifting: Best gadget deals Here are some good deals for shoppers scouting for offers on gadgets this festive season. In a first, Apple offers discount up to Rs 34,000 This is also the first instance when Apple and its distributors are going to buyback old models under the scheme to ensure that all transactions are genuine and reduce the burden of the retailer who can push sales further. Sikka made Infosys a great place to work for: COO Infosys has seen two quarters of industry leading growth rates, and has clearly come a long way from where it was prior to Vishal Sikka taking over as CEO in August last year. The person assisting Sikka through this has been the affable U B Pravin Rao, chief operating officer and a 29-year Infosys veteran. In an interaction with TOI, Rao talks about the new Infosys. Excerpts: More Technology News»

		Education
		WBJEE to be an 8.5hr ordeal on May 17, a weekday The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination 2016 for engineering and medical will be held on May 17, for the first time a weekday, to ensure that the crucial tests do not clash with the impending Assembly elections expected anytime between April 1 and May 15. Same exam and result dates for all boards? In a first, all education boards in the country, under the ministry of human resource development, will find ways to introduce common practices, including exam schedules and declaration of results. Quality education mission would secure the future of children, says Raman Singh Admitting that the state government could have erred in the proper implementation of the Right to Education Act (2009), which provides for education of all children between the ages of 6 years and 14 years without having to appear for exams till the 8th class, chief minister Dr Raman Singh on Sunday said with the launch of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Quality Education Mission, there is a scope for better and higher standards of education. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Maharashtra 2nd in number of women arrested for rash driving Maharashtra has recorded 183 cases of women arrested for rash driving or road rage in 2014, which accounts for 15.6% of the total arrests in the country and puts the state in the second position on the list of such arrests. Kerala tops the list with 263 arrests, according o a National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report, 2014. PM's photograph arrives for govt offices, finally Almost a year-and-a-half after Narendra Modi was sworn in as Prime Minister, the Devendra Fadnavis-led government of the BJP and its allies has finally asked heads of all departments and state-run enterprises to display his picture in all government offices and aided institutions across the state. Bihar blockbuster: No Sena win, but Saamna delights in 'beating BJP in 35 seats' Matoshree is delighted that the Shiv Sena polled about two lakh votes in the Bihar legislative assembly election on its own steam. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Honeytrap gang extorts Rs 20 lakh from Delhi-based doctor An attractive young woman comes to see a doctor. During the course of her treatment, she falls for the middle-aged healer and, one day , asks him out. Man jumps in front of train at INA station A man jumped in front of a Metro train at INA station in south Delhi on Monday evening. NGT: Immerse idols only at selected ghats Ahead of Diwali and Chhath, the National Green Tribunal on Monday said idol immersion in the Yamuna was not completely prohibited but can be done only from designated places, saying its earlier order has been misconstrued. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		APMC's new wholesale vegetable market opposed in Belagavi Condemning the move of constructing new wholesale vegetable market by Belagavi Agriculture Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) authority in city, the members of Belgaum Cantonment Wholesale Vegetable Merchants Association (BCWVMA) said it’s just a waste of money and a burden to the exchequer. Embassy Group ties up with Cornerstone for fourth business park in Bengaluru Real estate developer Embassy Group said it signed a pact with city-based land owner Cornerstone Group to develop a business park in Bengaluru. Tata inks pact with Boeing for aerostructures Tata Advanced Systems and Boeing on Monday announced a joint venture (JV) that will manufacture aerostructures for aircraft and collaborate on integrated systems development opportunities in India. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana launches campaign to collect dry, wet waste separately The Telangana government on Monday launched a campaign of collecting dry and wet garbage separately towards making the city clean. Tolly celebs,politicos turn up for this elite do in Hyderabad Tolly celebs,politicos turn up for this elite do in Hyderabad Sarika case: Husband's lover arrested Sana, the fourth accused in the case relating to Sarika and her three children's deaths, has been taken into police custody. Sources in the police here said that she was being questioned about her relationship with former Congress MP Siricilla Rajaiah's son Anil Kumar. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		From boardroom to farmland: Journey of a corporate whiz Five years into a high-profile corporate career, Vinod Kumar decided to pause and consider whether the erratic sleeping hours, junk food and impossible deadlines were worth it. Happy Diwali: Light a candle, power a hybrid car Researchers Manohar Kakunuri and Chandra S Sharma of the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad have found that something as mundane as candle soot can power lithium-ion batteries used in electric cars and aircraft. Wettest Nov day in 5 years claims six lives, outages paralyse Chennai Driving rain through Monday, Chennai’s wettest day in November in five years, claimed six lives and led to power outages that paralysed close to every locality in the city. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat power company to pay for death of patient An electricity company will have to shell out compensation money for an undeclared power failure in Surendranagar town which led to the death of a patient due to the failure of a hospital life-support system. Gold prices fall below Rs 26K Patidar votes may get divided More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Lekhpal aspirants create ruckus, block train movement for hours Violent agitation by Chakbandi Lekhpal aspirants brought train movement on Mughalsarai-Allahabad-Kanpur section of busy Howrah-New Delhi route came to a standstill for four to five hours on Sunday. Selfie on postage stamp soon Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp. Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Huge discounts boost online sale of crackers Huge discounts offered by e-commerce sites have ensured a spurt in online sale of crackers."All crackers are available at 50% discount compared to market prices. Architects rue lack of govt jobs The state government's decision to abolish 48 architect posts has not gone down well with students of diploma in architectural assistantship. Ponzi firm boss held for 10cr fraud The economic offence wing (EOW) of the state Crime Branch (CB) on Sunday arrested the managing director of a Kolkata-based chit fund company on charges of duping hundreds of investors of more than Rs 10 crore in Odisha. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		HC notice to MP govt over defunct women's panel At a time when Madhya Pradesh accounts for a high number of crimes against women, MP State Women’s Commission (MPSWC) has been non-functional for more than a year now. Taking note of it, the Madhya Pradesh high court (MPHC) issued a notice to the state government recently and sought reply on the matter in three weeks’ time. Stray dogs maul 10-year-old in Khajuri area Stray dogs mauled a 10-year-old girl to death in Khajuri area on Sunday afternoon. The minor, who was taken to the hospital, was declared dead upon arrival, police said. Angry farmers hold discom officials hostage after power cuts in villages Two days before Diwali, over 100 angry farmers held hostage discom employees and officials in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh - on Monday - after disruption of power supply in over a dozen villages of the district for the last 15 days. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		13 CRPF companies deployed in Amritsar The Centre has rushed 13 Central Reserve Police Force companies to Amritsar ahead of the Sarbat Khalsa (Sikh congregation) there on Tuesday. Youth Work Week concludes in Chandigarh Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development’s (RGNIYD) week-long celebration of Youth Work Week concluded with a seminar on ‘Youth Workers Creating Paths to Peace’ attended by 700 stakeholders including policy-makers, educationists, youth workers, media and young people at RGNIYD Campus, Sector 12, Chandigarh. Capt Amarinder ridicules Sukhbir's charge that Congress was behind Sarbat Khalsa : Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha Capt. Amarinder Singh has on Monday ridiculed the Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Badal’s charge that Congress is behind the Sarbat Khalsa being held at Amritsar on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: Mamata plans to give pus to federal front

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, November 09, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Mamata plans to give pus to federal front Mamata had been trying to form the federal front for long, but in 2014 LS polls her move did not succeed as Narendra Modi came to power with absolute majority. Policing plan in place for Modi visit protests: Scotland Yard With a number of protests planned during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's UK visit this week, Scotland Yard has said an “appropriate” policing plan is in place but no restrictions have been imposed on any London routes. No Diwali leave for SSB officers In the wake of prevailing tense situation on the border and declaration of Bihar results and formation of government there, Sashastra Seema Bal has cancelled Diwali leaves of its officers commanding battalions deployed along the Indo-Nepal border. More India News»

		Business
		NDA's drubbing may delay GST rollout, pace of reforms Officials in the finance ministry were awaiting the verdict of the Bihar assembly polls with bated breath to get a sense of how fast the Narendra Modi government can push the Constitution amendment bill to usher in Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Parliament. India Inc worried over stuck bills Diwali is just two days away but the mood at India Inc appears to have been dampened by NDA’s defeat in the Bihar elections. Will Modi strike back with reforms? Fund managers, top broking house officials and economists expect the Narendra Modi-led government to use the negative mandate from the Bihar polls to go on a high-octane economic reforms drive which could help it win the Uttar Pradesh state elections in early 2017. More Business News»

		Environment
		Endangered monkeys doing well in China The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys in a national nature reserve in central China is likely to increase substantially, primatologists working on a census of the rare animal said. CPCB to monitor actions to combat air pollution Union environment ministry on Friday decided to set up a control room within the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to constantly monitor day-to-day actions of state agencies to control air pollution in Delhi and NCR. By '30, solar power to make up 18% of energy generation Solar energy is expected to account for 18 per cent of total power generation capacity in India by 2030 from one per cent at present, playing a key role in the country's efforts to achieving 40 per cent installed power capacity from renewable energy. More Environment News»

		World
		Pope pledges to continue reforms in face of leaks In his first public comments on the latest scandal rocking the Vatican, Pope Francis told followers in St. Peter's Square on Sunday that the theft of documents describing financial malfeasance inside the Holy See was a "crime'' but pledged to continue reforms of its administration. Hosting 'SNL,' Donald Trump fends off mock heckler Donald Trump hadn't gotten far into his opening monologue before trouble occurred. An off-screen heckler interrupted with a cry of "You're a racist!'' Egyptian cleric masterminded crash? Abu Osama al-Masri, an Egyptian cleric and the frontman of an IS-offshoot group, has been unmasked as the suspected mastermind behind the alleged downing of a Russian jet, a media report claimed. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Salman Khan sword fences in 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' After the blockbuster Bajrangi Bhaijaan earlier this year, Salman Khan’s upcoming Diwali release, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (PRDP), the quintessential family film, is being eagerly awaited. Armaan Kohli ready for marriage Armaan Kohli acquired cult status as the bad boy of Bigg Boss.... Celebs' Instagram pics you should not miss! Asin Thottumkal, who made her Bollywood debut with Ghajini, recently joined the photo-blogging site Instagram on February 10, 2015. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		AI will not kill jobs, but alter workplace Just a handful of walnuts can boost male fertility Now, an app for booking babysitters More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL to get two new teams on December 8 The new teams will replace Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, which are serving two-year suspension terms. Meanwhile, IPL chairman Rajeev Shukla informed that the process to find new teams will begin after November 15 and interested parties can seek clarification till December 4. MCA curator Naik withdraws complaint against Shastri Sudhir Naik withdrew his complaint after a truce was brokered by MCA vice-president Dilip Vengsarkar. Naik had filed a complaint against Shastri that he abused him after South Africa piled up 438 runs in the fifth and final ODI at Wankhede Stadium on October 25. Djokovic beats Murray to clinch fourth Paris title Novak Djokovic won his sixth Masters title of the year when he defeated Andy Murray 6-2, 6-4 in Paris to put the finishing touches on one of the greatest years in tennis history. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Diwali gifting: 6 best laptops under Rs 60,000 If you are looking for a laptop in the Rs 50,000­-60,000 price bracket that is capable of handling office work and is also good for entertainment, then you have a number of options to look at. The laptops in this range are not only capable of handling productivity tasks and entertainment, but also photo-editing and gaming. 15 words only Google employees understand Google is massive company with more than 40,000 employees and has crafted a culture of Googlers who speak the same language. To outsiders, the language used by employees of the internet company might sound like jibberish, but within the company, the Google dialect is second-nature. The website Facebook doesn't want you to mention When people try to add a link to Tsu.co, a small invite-only social network, Facebook blocks the post and does not let it appear. Even mentioning it on Messenger will not work, and earlier posts including links have been deleted. More Technology News»

		Education
		Same exam and result dates for all boards? In a first, all education boards in the country, under the ministry of human resource development, will find ways to introduce common practices, including exam schedules and declaration of results. Quality education mission would secure the future of children, says Raman Singh Admitting that the state government could have erred in the proper implementation of the Right to Education Act (2009), which provides for education of all children between the ages of 6 years and 14 years without having to appear for exams till the 8th class, chief minister Dr Raman Singh on Sunday said with the launch of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Quality Education Mission, there is a scope for better and higher standards of education. Panel proposes major revamp of IIT-JEE format The two-stage Joint Entrance Examination for admission to IITs/NITs will undergo major changes in future if the Centre accepts a series of recommendations of a high-powered committee. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Soaring prices of kitchen essentials dampen festive spirit The rising cost of kitchen staples like onion, tomato, green peas, ridged gourd apart from the already high prices of pulse have dampened the spirits of Mumbaikars in the festive season Sena scores over BJP with 4-year mayor deal in KDMC By staking claim for the mayor’s office for four out of the full five-year stint in power, the Shiv Sena has neatly scored over BJP in the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), a source said. Putting out plot tag list good, but need hard copies: Citizens Applauding the BMC for making public a list of plots after correcting their designations, citizens and experts said that the details will give them an idea on what to expect from the revised draft Development Plan (DP), expected to be released in February 2016. However, some suggested that the BMC should also make available physical copies of the designation surveys at ward offices. At present, the list has been uploaded on the BMC website— www.mcgm.gov.in. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Now, learning programme for Class IX kids The Delhi government has now extended the “learning enrichment” programme to Class IX. While the primary school version has been implemented only in 54 ‘model’ schools, ninth graders in all government schools in the city will be covered this time. Corpn razes 2 tilted buildings in S Delhi People From 6 Adjoining Buildings Evacuated Firecrackers and traffic to worsen air quality on Diwali Elderly, Kids And The Sick Should Stay Indoors, Say Experts More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bihar poll verdict has lessons for BJP, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah The resounding victory of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) led by Nitish Kumar in Bihar has some pertinent lessons for major parties in Karnataka ­ the BJP, Congress and JD(S). Driven by passion, these students make it to top Single-minded pursuit and perseverance, that's what keep toppers going and these achievers are no different. Srirama Prakhya, a Class 10 student of Primus Public School in the city, is the world topper in Chemistry and Physics in the Cambridge International IGCSE examinations held in June 2015. Not just that, he's also the national topper in French. Marks for ISC practicals shrink from 50% to 30% In keeping with the requirements of many universities, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has revised for its Class XII students the ratio of marks for theory and practical components for some subjects. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Sarika case: Husband's lover arrested Sana, the fourth accused in the case relating to Sarika and her three children's deaths, has been taken into police custody. Sources in the police here said that she was being questioned about her relationship with former Congress MP Siricilla Rajaiah's son Anil Kumar. 4 Myanmar refugees among 6 held in Hyderabad Police have arrested six persons, including four refugees from Myanmar, for illegally obtaining Indian passports and other identity cards (ID) cards under false names. They also arrested a home guard posted at RTA office, Khairatabad, for helping the refugees in securing the Indian passport illegally. Where are the fresh faces? Can fresh talent be infused into Tollywood? Director-producer Teja, who has introduced 980 fresh faces into the Telugu film industry, is now sceptical. “There are just too many heroes now. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Sri Lankan navy arrests four TN fishermen The Sri Lankan Navy on Monday arrested four fishermen from Nagapattinam district on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line, Fisheries partment sources here said. No currying favour: Beef parties in Sambar City "You are cordially invited to a beef party." Railway police rescue 200 children from stations More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gold prices fall below Rs 26K Patidar votes may get divided Seychelles, Korea are top vacation spots for Gujaratis More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Selfie on postage stamp soon Now one could get his selfie converted into a postage stamp. The postal department would soon start 'My Stamp' facility at Head Post Office where anyone could get his or her photo printed on postage stamp. Wanted dacoit gunned down in MP Madhya Pradesh police gunned down notorious dacoit Chunni Lal Patel alias Mehman of Chitrakoot in an encounter near Bhagada village under Nayagaon police station. Rlys accounces special trains for Diwali, Chhath In view of rush of passengers for Diwali and Chhath, railway administration is introducing special trains in various directions. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Antibiotic resistance major concern' John E Walker, Nobel laureate in chemistry (1997) from UK, here on Saturday said re-emergence of infectious diseases and antibiotic resistance were among the major healthcare challenges before the world. K B Singh is new DGP The state government on Saturday appointed K B Singh as the new director general of police (DGP) of Odisha police. Four more farmers end lives in state Bhubaneswar/ Four more farmers allegedly committed suicide in the state on Saturday.A 55-year-old farmer ended his life by consuming pesticide reportedly over crop failure and mounting debt-burden in Koraput district. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Water crisis in Bundelkhand village triggers caste conflict Water scarcity in a distant village of drought-hit Bundelkhand region triggered caste conflict after members of upper caste objected to fetching of water by dalits from a dug well. The trouble in in Kiratpura village, 100 km from the district headquarters of Chhatarpur, home to 40 families began earlier this week on Monday after a clash between members of upper caste and dalits over water. Youth tries to cut ATM, gets shock & passes out He was in a hurry to hit the jackpot, but forgot basic rules of the game at the crunch moment and paid heavy price for it. Bhopal youth tries to cut ATM, gets shock & passes out He was in a hurry to hit the jackpot, but forgot basic rules of the game at the crunch moment and paid heavy price for it. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Chinese lamps to light up Diwali Gone seem the days when people used 'diyas' (earthen lamps) on Diwali. Now, Chinese lights are easily available in different ranges and designs to replace traditional 'diyas' in homes on Diwali. Diwali gifting options galore at trade fair Not finding any unique gifting options in city markets? A round in the Chandigarh Trade Fair at Parade Ground might prove useful with a variety of unique gifting options put on display. E-Bay to pay Rs 10,000 compensation The district consumer disputes redressal forum, Panchkula has directed E-Bay online shopping website to pay Rs 10,000 as compensation for mental agony and harassment to a Sector 7 resident for failing to refund the money he paid for his order, which was cancelled by the online shopping website. More Chandigarh News»

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