News Digest: Rightists got grants from 'Leftist' ICHR

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, November 19, 2015
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		India
		Rightists got grants from 'Leftist' ICHR A close scrutiny of records of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) shows that a few historians among the 47 scholars who said in a statement on Tuesday that it was dominated by Leftist historians since 1970s actually got fellowships and research grants from the research body. 'Hizb-ul-Mujahideen raised over Rs 80 crore in 8 years to fund terror in India' Indian investigators have informed the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris that Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), receiving funds in Pakistan from different channels, raised over Rs 800 million (Rs 80 crore) in the last eight years to carry out terror activities in India. T S Thakur appointed next Chief Justice of India, to take over on Dec 3 Senior-most judge of the Supreme Court Justice T S Thakur was appointed the next Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. He will take over from Justice H L Dattu on December 3. More India News»

		Business
		Ola raises $500m at $5bn valuation Transportation app Ola confirmed on Wednesday it has raised $500 million, or Rs 3,250 crore, from Scottish investment firm Baillie Gifford, Road, rail projects get a boost The Cabinet on Wednesday authorized the road ministry to clear projects up to Rs 1,000 crore on its own, besides empowering it to take appropriate measures, including compensation to developers where delay is not because of them. Medical device price regulation model likely soon The contentious issue of introducing price caps on exorbitantly priced medical devices is nearing a solution with the department of pharmaceuticals now directing all stakeholders, including medical device manufacturers and health ministry officials, to thrash out the matter and arrive at a final decision soon. More Business News»

		Environment
		Two rivers turn blue in Meghalaya At least two rivers in eastern Meghalaya have turned blue again apparently due to "high acid content", resulting in death of scores of fishes. Retreating ice behind population explosion in Adelie penguins? Adelie penguins may be benefiting from shrinking glaciers, according to a new study that found the population of the species in East Antarctica has risen 135 times than it was around 19,000 years ago. Government reaches out to pvt firms to raise forest cover Faced with shortage of funds, the government on Tuesday called upon private firms to go the extra mile to increase forest cover so that an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is created by 2030. More Environment News»

		World
		McDonald's outlet in Chinese city sparks row McDonald’s has sparked off a controversy by opening a 100-seat outlet inside former leader Chiang Ching-kuo’s home in eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. Chiang Ching-kuo, son of revolutionary figure Chiang Kai-shek, served as Taiwan’s president in the 1980s. 'Drop Assad-exit demand to fight IS' Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the West had to drop its demands about the political exit of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if it wanted a genuinely international coalition against Islamic State militants. IS preparing to use civilians as shield in Raqqa Islamic State militants are stiffening their defences for a possible assault on their de facto capital of Raqqa, as international air strikes intensify on the Syrian city in retaliation for the Paris attacks. More World News»

		Entertainment
		What is Karan Singh Grover's obsession? While his ripped body says it all, Karan Singh Grover has no qualms admitting that he is obsessed with exercising. Deepika indulges Ranbir's niece Samara Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone, who were in New Delhi around Diwali to promote their upcoming release Tamasha, had a sweet meeting with RK’s sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who resides in the capital. Bollywood movies in which Shah Rukh Khan dies Here is a list of some of Shah Rukh Khan’s films where his character dies at some point in time or the other in the movie. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Obesity and diabetes increase bone fracture risk Development of obesity and Type-2 diabetes negatively affect bone structure, formation and strength over time, thereby increasing bone fracture risk, says a new study. People fear dying of unprotected sex the most It won't be a surprise if this news sweeps the bed sheet off you, literally. According to a researcher from the University of Michigan, more people are afraid of dying from unprotected sex than a 480-km road trip via car. Overweight men face job bias too Overweight men are just as likely as overweight women to experience subtle forms of discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, says a new research. More Science News»

		Sports
		Ranji Trophy recap: That late 2000s show A look back at the highs and lows and in-betweens from the seventh round of the 2015-16 Ranji Trophy season. HC paves way for fourth India-South Africa Test at Delhi The Delhi high court paved the way for DDCA to hold the upcoming fourth India-South Africa Test match at Kotla and directed the South Delhi Municipal Corporation to issue the provisional occupancy certificate. ISL: Pune confident of breaching Delhi's famed defence Delhi Dynamos and Pune City FC will have a chance to draw equal on points with the Goan side when they face each other in a crucial game on Thursday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Sony Xperia Z5 Dual review Sony Xperia Z5 is a good smartphone by all measures, offering a decent display, great battery life, smooth performance, good camera, and quality audio in a package that is not too big for the hands. However, the price tag of Rs 52,990 can be its bane, considering several smartphones offer similar features and performance at a lower price. 9 ways Snapdragon 820 will change smartphones in 2016 Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 820, its latest high-end smartphone processor and its most high performance chip ever. Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G first impressions We went hands-on with the newly launched Micromax Canvas Xpress 4G smartphone to see if it is worth a buy... More Technology News»

		Education
		A year on, government brings German back to Kendriya Vidyalayas German will now be taught in Kendriya Vidyalayas as an additional language, as the Union Cabinet on Wednesday gave its approval to a joint declaration of intent between the HRD ministry and the federal foreign office of Germany in this regard. JNU professor talks on women's rights Noted feminist writer and Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Prof Nivedita Menon, on Wednesday delivered the annual Professor Pradeep Kumar Memorial Lecture at Panjab University (PU). Quality and affordable higher education need of the hour, Skoda India CMD says Quality and affordable higher education is the need of the hour for the country, chairman and managing director of Skoda Auto India Pvt Ltd Sudhir Rao said on Wednesday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Chennai-made rake with 110 km|h top speed passes first trial round The indigenously built Medha EMU rake has completed its first round of trials and after a few more rounds may be inducted into Western Railway (WR), sources told TOI on Wednesday . Cabinet decision on land holdings to boost townships The state cabinet on Tuesday withdrew its ban on the fragmentation of non-agri cultural lands measuring 2,000 sq m (20 gunthas) or less into smaller plots. Such lands are mostly located in and around urban areas. Parisian artist Marko 93 brings light painting to city More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Finally, global tender floated to buy 2,000 bused for DTC The transport department has floated a global tender for acquiring 2,000 buses of various categories. It has also invited applications from manufacturers of battery-operated buses. Trade fair opens to all today, security beefed up Get ready for traffic jams and long queues as India International Trade Fair opens for public on Thursday. Transgenders to put best foot forward on ramp The fashion show for transgenders with which the Society for Peoples' Awareness, Care & Empowerment (SPACE) will launch its year-long skill development programme for the community will feature both western and Indian wear. But the 'models', a dozen trans women, including Niki (22), will get their own dresses. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Students stage midnight protest against actor 98% women travelers demand toilets on highways As the United Nations observes World Toilet Day on November 19, HolidayIQ study shows highest demand for toilets comes from women travelers and particularly on highways, sightseeing destinations and buses and bus stations. New law soon to sack elected panchayat members in Karnataka Karnataka government on Wednesday tabled Karnataka Panchayat Raj (Second Amendment) Bill, 2015 by virtue of which state government will have the provision of removal of the elected panchayat members on its own or with the recommendation from the concerned Zilla panchayat. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Civic authorities demolish Khushnuma bungalow In yet another brazen act of destroying heritage structures, the city’s civic authorities have begun demolishing a part of the Khushnuma Bungalow, a listed heritage structure, early this week. Cops arrest kingpin of spices adulteration The kingpin behind adulteration of spices, Rajesh Gupta, has a wide network to carry out his nefarious activities in the city. AP told to remove liquor shops from highways by Dec 31 Raising serious concern over increase in the number of road mishaps in Andhra Pradesh, the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety has asked the state government to immediately remove the 800 odd liquor shops on national and state highways. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Corp, ministers confident that normal life will return to Chennai tomorrow Expert report on flooding ignored by govt, city pays Rain on Sunday was highest in 10 years More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ex-rag picker's cleaning firm hits Rs 1cr turnover Until 1981, Manjula Vaghela, now 60, used to work as a paper picker on the city streets for a living, earning Rs 5 per day. On rainy and cold days, this measly income would also elude her. Impostor cheats company of Rs 11 lakhs A company dealing in security products operating from Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint with city crime branch that a man impersonating as a Nick Barefoot, an employee of its sister concern company in the United Kingdom, lured them into booking 37 flight tickets worth Rs 30.66 lakhs. 'Charges invoked to crush our demands' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad police all set to launch its mobile app The Allahabad police are all set to launch its mobile app, for its residents especially for net savvy citizens. Allahabad to host kebab festival next month The wait of Allahabadis for delicious Awadhi cuisine seems to be over as Uttar Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has planned to organise a three-day 'Kebab festival" next month. STDC to upgrade hotels, tourist bungalows Facing heat from private hotel industry in the state, the UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has decided to give a facelift to its tourist bungalows and hotels in the state. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Tata steel commissions its Kalinganagar plant in Jajpur district Tata Steel commissioned its much-hyped integrated steel plant at Kalinganagar Industrial Complex in Jajpur district of Odisha on Wednesday. Naveen asks Tata Group for more investments in Odisha The state government on Wednesday urged the Tata Group for development of an information technology and electronics manufacturing cluster at Naraj in Cuttack district. Greens stop axing of 100-yr tree Tree lovers protested against felling of a 100-year-old tree at Bapuji Nagar in the heart of the city on Tuesday. A number of passersby joined them and forced the Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) personnel to stop cutting the tree. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Caught on tape: Toll booth looted in Madhya Pradesh A group of men allegedly armed with firearms, iron rods and hockey sticks, assaulted staff and looted nearly Rs 40,000 and weapons from a toll booth on Bhind-Itawa road in Bhind district on Wednesday morning. Last day campaigning for Jhabua, Dewas by-poll today, polling on November 21 Campaigning for Jhabua-Ratlam Lok Sabha and Dewas assembly by-poll will end on Thursday, with major political parties trying to bait voters for prestigious victory. Suicide threat by MP officer : Centre approves plantation under NREGS Controversy over carrying out horticulture and aforrestation activities under national rural employment scheme (NREGS) that resulted in a tiff between two senior officials of MP state employment guarantee council took a new turn on Wednesday after Centre approved plantations in forestry and horticulture under the scheme. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Amid unrest, Punjab CM makes radio, DD address Cycle expedition reaches Bathinda from Bikaner To commemorate Golden Jubilee of its raising, Shatrunash Engineer Regiment undertook a cycling expedition from Bikaner to Bathinda. CM to Rly: Speed up Khurda-Balangir line Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday asked the railway authorities to expedite the economically-significant Khurda Road-Balangir railway project. More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: President's Gujarat visit from November 30

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 18, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		India
		President's Gujarat visit from November 30 Eateries suffer as customers have a beef with buffalo on menu Beef lovers across the country find themselves in two catego ries following the sharp di vide over cow slaughter. In Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa and the Northeast, it's business as usual. Saddled with old cattle, farmers abandon them Farmers in Maharashtra and Haryana are increasingly abandoning their unproductive cattle they earlier sold to buy new livestock. More India News»

		Business
		Flipkart's biggest investor also backs rival Amazon Amazon, which counts India as its fastest growing market, has enticed Flipkart's largest shareholder, Tiger Global Management, to significantly increase its stake in the US listed e-tailer. Pollution boosts online sales of air purifiers New Delhi, which has been called the most polluted city in the world by WHO, is not only the biggest buyer of air purifiers but is also the city that is seeing the fastest growth in sales of these devices. The fear about China justified: Nirmala Sitharaman Nirmala Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview to TOI, talks about India's trade strategy, export slump and investments More Business News»

		Environment
		Government reaches out to pvt firms to raise forest cover Faced with shortage of funds, the government on Tuesday called upon private firms to go the extra mile to increase forest cover so that an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is created by 2030. Clarify how hotels are coming up at Kaziranga: NGT to Assam The National Green Tribunal has directed Assam government to clear its stand on eco-sensitive zones and how it has permitted large-scale hotel projects to come up in and around the Kaziranga National Park - home to the famous one-horned rhinos. Bird injuries rise due to noisy crackers, foul air A two-month-old laughing dove, perched on a tree in Sector 5, dropped to the ground after the sound of a high-decibel firecracker reverberated through the air, leaving it disoriented, according to its rescuer. More Environment News»

		World
		Paris attacks highlight encryption concerns: US  US lawmakers said on Tuesday it was likely that new, difficult to break "end-to-end" encryption technologies were used by individuals in Belgium, France and Syria involved in the Paris attacks last week. "Let's go" text found on Paris attacker's cell phone A cell phone has been found near the site of one of Friday's Paris shootings with a map of the music venue that was attacked and a text message on it saying words to the effect of "let's go", a source with knowledge of the investigations said. Man arrested for anti-Islamic threat in US The FBI on Tuesday arrested a man who allegedly made a threat against a Florida Islamic center because he was angry about the Paris attacks, authorities said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Airlift is based on a true story  Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in 1990 was in debt of the US because of the long-drawn Iran conflict that it had undertaken. Katrina: 6 Celebs who influenced her life Why Bollywood doesn't need sci-fi films If there is any one genre that has been royally ignored by Bollywood, it has to be science-fiction, or so the pseudo-Hollywood geeks claim. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		People fear dying of unprotected sex the most It won't be a surprise if this news sweeps the bed sheet off you, literally. According to a researcher from the University of Michigan, more people are afraid of dying from unprotected sex than a 480-km road trip via car. Overweight men face job bias too Overweight men are just as likely as overweight women to experience subtle forms of discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, says a new research. 2-3 cups of coffee a day reduces death risk: Study Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily may reduce your risk of death from heart disease, diabetes and suicide, researchers, including those of Indian-origin have claimed. More Science News»

		Sports
		Mitchell Johnson: A mean machine, often in need of tune-ups Statistically the fourth most successful Australian bowler in Test cricket, there was the perception of enigma attached to Mitchell Johnson who today announced his retirement from international cricket ISL: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa crush Mumbai 7-0 Thongkhosiem Haokip and Dudu Omagbemi scored a hat-trick each as FC Goa demolished Mumbai City FC 7-0 in the biggest win of the Indian Super League. Govt committee recommends suspension of DDCA In a blow to DDCA, a Delhi government-appointed inquiry panel on Tuesday recommended its immediate suspension by the BCCI for alleged irregularities including financial bungling. More Sports News»

		Technology
		25 tough questions asked in Apple interviews Apple is known for being one of the most challenging places to work at, so it's not surprising to learn that getting a job there is no easy task. Click on to check 25 of the toughest questions asked in Apple interviews 9 ways Snapdragon 820 will change smartphones in 2016 Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 820, its latest high-end smartphone processor and its most high performance chip ever. How tech companies are showing support for France Quite a few tech companies such as Airbnb, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Reddit have expressed solidarity for France and trying to do their bit in helping the rescue missions. More Technology News»

		Education
		CHSE revises plus two syllabus in Odisha The academic council committee of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) approved new syllabus for plus two courses in the line of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) here on Tuesday. The new course will be implemented from 2016-17 academic session, official sources said. Delhi govt plans major changes in education policy, to introduce bill in winter session The chief and deputy chief ministers of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia held a meeting with the press to tell them about the various education bills. New UK visa for Indian students? UK may soon introduce a first-of-its-kind visa only for Indian students which will allow them to work for two years after passing out of a British university. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No NOC required to gain farmland for industrial use 435 swimmers line up in naval contest Kitsch and tell at Celebrate Bandra More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Swept ghats wear a festive look Ghats along the Yamuna had never looked so clean, and the usual stench was covered up by the fragrance of sandalwood incense sticks. 'Seeking bride', Delhi gang robbed businessmen The modus operandi was simple but novel. On the first visit, the gang would take stock of the would-be bride’s house and valuables. Then, on the day the match was to be finalised, they would come and clean up the house, holding the family hostage. Swachh app receives 2,200 plaints in a day Swachh Bharat Abhiyan didn’t create the kind of buzz the Swachh Delhi app has managed within 24 hours of its launch on Monday. The mobile app, a joint initiative between the BJP-led corporations and the AAP government, received over 2,000 pictures by Tuesday More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		4-year-old girl sexually assaulted on school campus A 4-year-old girl studying in a private English-medium school here was allegedly sexually assaulted by her physical education teacher on the school campus on Monday. Join IIM-B, take lessons from Yale, Berkeley, LSE The Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), which has 28 top global management schools as its members, has begun virtual classroom sessions, known as small network open courses (SNOC), for students of its member institutions. IIM-B students will learn from 28 top management schools In a first, students studying at the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru (IIM-B) will be given the option of studying a course from Yale, Berkeley, London School of Economics and other top B-schools across the globe. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2 chain-snatchers who struck terror in city held CCTVs help police crack death mystery Hyderabad HC Issues contempt notice to former CS More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		18th century Rameswaram marvel getting new life Mohabeer Dharmasala in Rameswar am once provided shelter to thou sands of pilg rims visiting Rameswaram -the island in Gulf of Mannar known for its spirituality , natural beauty and cultural ethos. Unfortunately, this 18th-century building fell into ruin due to lack of care and maintenance. Is Kamal trending lotus? Movies were as much a part of Sivagiri's life as any Tamil's. A resident of Ramanathapuram, he identified with Kamal Haasan's `Thevar Magan' released in 1992. A proud Thevar, Sivagiri felt that Kamal, whose roots are in nearby Paramakudi, had accurately depicted Thevar men -born to rule and proud bearers of village values. Chennai lab to help Pondy restore its sandy beach The once sandy beach of Puducherry, most of which disappeared due to erosion over the years, will be restored to its pristine beauty, thanks to efforts by the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Charges invoked to crush our demands' E-voters back out after ROs ask them to report for verification Congress offers 'Atulaya Ahmedabad' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad to host kebab festival next month The wait of Allahabadis for delicious Awadhi cuisine seems to be over as Uttar Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has planned to organise a three-day 'Kebab festival" next month. STDC to upgrade hotels, tourist bungalows Facing heat from private hotel industry in the state, the UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has decided to give a facelift to its tourist bungalows and hotels in the state. No let down in traffic accidents Even as traffic police authorities are observing ‘Traffic Month’, there seems to be no let down in cases of road mishaps-- both fatal and non-fatal. In the past ten months, around 700 cases of road mishaps in terms of fatal and non-fatal category were reported while the graph of year 2014 stood at 1101. A total of 450 persons were killed in road accidents last year while over 270 deaths on streets were recorded in the region in the past 10 months. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Brand Odisha to promote the state as an investment destination To make its presence in the global industrial map, the state government has decided to promote ‘Brand Odisha’ by roping in noted marketing communication agency J Walter Thompson. NIFT to host international symposium on case studies in fashion management The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar will host an international case symposium in fashion, retail and management at Puri on Thursday. Give 'amar ladoo' to farmers: Pramila As though the flak it is receiving from all quarters over farmer suicides wasn't enough, irresponsible statements by BJD leaders are causing the state government to lose face further on the issue. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Intolerance in India : MP bureaucracy intolerant towards public matters Growing intolerance in India may not be an issue for the ruling party at the Centre but in Madhya Pradesh, intolerance in bureaucrats is a big problem. Trains to Bhopal division cancelled due to waterlogging in TN, derailment in AP In view of the heavy rain causing waterlogging on the railway tracks in Tamil Nadu and derailment in Guntakal railway division, several trains passing through Bhopal division will remain affected on October 18 and 19, that would be cancelled from their originating stations a day earlier. Bhopal Shatabdi among 5 trains to get mini LCDs After the success of installing mini-LCD televisions on New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi, now Indian Railways is all set to introduce the on-board personalized entertainment system in five more Shatabdi trains. Trains which are being considered for installation of TV sets include Bhopal-New Delhi Shatabdi, Kalka Shatabdi, Lucknow Shatabdi, Ajmer Shatabdi and Dehradun Shatabdi. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		In Haryana, no government jobs for defecating in open The Haryana government took Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swacch Bharat campaign to a new height on Tuesday by deciding to recruit only those people for select jobs who don’t defecate in the open. First Under-flung operation in Kedarnath It is for the first time that the heavy construction material have started being carried to the Kedarnath in an under-flung operation which began on Tuesday. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) has taken help of Dev Bhumi Aviation (DBA) company , the first state owned aviation company, to fly B-3 helicopter for this purpose. Less polluted Diwali this time in Haryana, PCB says As a result of the efforts of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to make the people aware of the harmful effects of burning firecrackers, lower pollution levels were recorded in the State during Diwali this year as compared to last year. More Chandigarh News»

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