News Digest: New equations in Tamil poll maths

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, May 09, 2016
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		India
		New equations in Tamil poll maths In a first, CRPF women to take on Maoists K Durga Prasad, CRPF DG, said the batch will now be deployed in phases in LWE areas in the 'company formation' style, which means about 100 personnel at one time. AgustaWestland row puts spanner in Rajasthan plans to sell its chopper The Rajasthan government's plans to sell a state-owned twin-engine AgustaWestland helicopter, and acquire a new one, have hit a hurdle in the controversy surrounding the firm. More India News»

		Business
		Zomato's $1bn value slashed by half After successive markdowns of highly priced tech startups by US mutual funds, it’s now HSBC’s brokerage arm which has slashed the paper valuation of restaurant-discovery platform Zomato, while taking stock of the startup’s publicly traded shareholder InfoEdge. There is no excuse for poor services: Ravi Shankar Reserve prices worked out for the upcoming mega spectrum auctions are at “reasonable levels” and will result in a “successful” sale for the government, telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said. RBI may allow you to be a lender The RBI's move to regulate the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending business has evoked good response with most participants saying that it could provide greater confidence to lenders and borrowers, as also to venture capitalists. More Business News»

		Environment
		New wasps discovered in India named after Brad Pitt Brad Pitt's flying namesake is a tiny creature measuring less than 2 mm. While thinking of a name for the new wasp, Buntika A Butcher, from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, recalled her long hours of studying in laboratory right under the poster of her favourite film actor. Leopards have lost 75% of their habitat range: Study New research has found that the leopard has lost 75% of its historic habitat range. This appears to confirm conservationists' suspicions that leopards are facing a multitude of growing threats in the wild. Release of animals into wild stirs up controversy in China Postings of micro-blogger "cora liebo" narrating the list of animals "released" in the southwestern province of Yunnan have left jaws dropped all over China. One such posting in April listed bedbugs among the creatures released, along with 58 kilograms of snakes. More Environment News»

		World
		Greece approves controversial pension, tax reforms Princess Diana's burial site to get 20-million pound makeover Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in a car crash in Paris on August 31, 1997, was laid to rest at the Althorp estate in Northamptonshire, in the east Midlands region of England. Her brother, Earl Spencer, is now spearheading a move to revamp the estate owned by her family. Now, Trump says wealthy Americans should pay more "I am willing to pay more, and you know what, the wealthy are willing to pay more," Trump told ABC's "This Week." Many see this as him backing off his prior proposal to reduce taxes on all Americans. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Mika to spend on Sarbjit's daughter's wedding Sarbjit as we all know is a story of courage and perseverance. It is the courage of a sister who fought for 23 years to get her brother out of a Pakistan prison, where he was incarcerated under charges of being an Indian spy. Bhansali's next is an anti-hero film The director will make an anti-hero film about Sultan Alauddin Khilji and his obsessive love for Queen Padmavati of Mewar. Interestingly, Bhansali had earlier helmed an opera on this story, which was screened in Paris and Rome. The film is tentatively titled 'Padmavati'. Hrithik and Yami begin 'Kaabil' shoot Even as his Mohenjo Daro gears up for an August release, Hrithik Roshan has begun work on his father Rakesh Roshan’s next production, 'Kaabil'. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Stain on your shirt? Technology launched to make it clean itself Nano Particles Allow Cloth To Remove Stains On Its Own ICAR looks at GM sugarcane option to ease water woes Efforts are on to develop drought tolerant genetically modified (GM) sugarcane that will need less water for cultivation. The water guzzling sugarcane crop is blamed for worsening the acute water shortage in parched areas of Maharastra. Unique Swedish study tests drugs to prevent child sex abuse Stockholm, May 8, 2016 (AFP) -"No one would choose this, it's obvious," said Anders who has unwanted sexual thoughts about children. He is at the forefront of a unique scientific study underway in Sweden to see if drugs can prevent paedophiles from acting on their urges. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL: Gujarat Lions beat KKR by five wickets to go top Yusuf-Shakib's record 134-run partnership went in vain as Karthik scored his third fifty of the season to lead Gujarat Lions to five-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. With their seventh win in 11 games, Gujarat jumped to top of the standings. IPL 2016: Sunrisers spank Mumbai Indians by 85 runs Ashish Nehra produced a sensational spell of pace bowling after Shikhar Dhawan shone with the bat with a scintillating unbeaten 82 as Sunrisers Hyderabad spanked Mumbai Indians by 85 runs in a lopsided IPL match. Barca thrash Espanyol, Atletico crash out of title race Barcelona closed in on the La Liga title by thrashing local rivals Espanyol 5-0 on Sunday as Atletico Madrid dropped out of the race after losing 2-1 at Levante and Real Madrid beat Valencia 3-2. Barca will be champions with victory at Granada next weekend. More Sports News»

		Technology
		5 best smartphones reviewed recently 10 reasons how Google is losing control on Android India's 911-like emergency number '112' to be active from January 1 Telecom minister has approved the provision of a single number for various emergency services that would be similar to the '911' service in the US. The service will also be accessible even through those SIMs and landlines whose outgoing call facility has been stopped or temporarily suspended. More Technology News»

		Education
		Ministry recommends to make FDDI a deemed university CBSE to map the existing counselling facilities in affiliated schools across the country Transit of Mercury to enthrall tomorrow The transit of Mercury over the disc of the sun can be viewed on Monday afternoon. Planet Mercury will be seen as a small black dot crossing the solar disc. It will be visible from all parts of India for varying durations depending on the location, starting around 4:40 pm. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Nursing brain drain in Maharashtra as emigration hits 5-year high At a time when the Indian government has locked horns with doctors over their right to settle in the US permanently, emigration among nurses in Maharashtra has touched a five-year high in 2015-16. Man snatches 50K from Fort bank cashier The MRA Marg police on Saturday arrested a man who tried to escape after stealing a cash bundle totalling Rs50,000 out of Rs 22 lakh kept on the cashier table of Central Bank of India’s Fort branch Pratyusha death: Parents write to Union home min The parents of television actor Pratyusha Banerjee submitted a letter to Union home minister Rajnath Singh to entrust the probe into her death to the “most premier investigation agency’’ in the country to ensure justice for their daughter More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		6 more suspects with alleged JeM links let off A day after letting off four of the 10 suspects detained for alleged links to the Jaish-e-Mohammad, Delhi Police's special cell released the remaining six youths as well on Sunday. Ola cabbie arrested for molesting Belgian rider Balraj Singh, the 22-year-old accused, was driving the cab owned by Vikram Singh, who runs a cab service.Vikram was named as the driver when the cab was booked. Students from around the globe spread the idea of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) More than 400 students from 17 nations assembled here on Saturday for the 14th International Festival of Language & Culture (IFLC 2016) which had the premise 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (The world is one family)' to spread the message of global peace and cultural harmony. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Many small retailers still cling to plastic Paper bag makers get enquiries, but few big orders as shops hope the ban will go Post plastic ban, almost half of city consumers carry own shopping bags More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		'Ecological balance will be jeopardised by SRDP' Now, citizens take on task of recharging dry borewells On Hyderabadis' bucket list: Israel More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		New equations in Tamil poll maths Leading oncologist killed in Egmore home Will discuss rly MoU issue with next govt: Prabhu In a letter to the Centre, Jayalalithaa had asked for changes in conditions of the Railway-state government Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) before signing it.The ministry however has remained non-committal to the issue. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Stain on your shirt? Technology launched to make it clean itself Nano Particles Allow Cloth To Remove Stains On Its Own Mercury Transit after decade, enthusiasts thrilled Astronomy enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the transit of Mercury, set for Monday afternoon, as the event is occurring after a decade. The enthusiasts are hoping that the sky will be cloud-free, providing an uninterrupted view of the phenomenon. Skull found in canal may belong to drowned student More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		KGBV hostel security to be beefed up Plans are afoot to beef up security at state government's residential Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV).Resident girls have earlier been trained in Karate also. 'Parties make tall claims, fullfil none' Scores of activists of Samajwadi Party participated in Jan Sandesh cycle rally at Allahpur here on Sunday.District president of SP Vinay Kushwaha said that Akhilesh government is working for the development of the state. Showcasing the journey of motherhood at expo On Mother's Day, the city got a chance to see how the concept of motherhood had evolved over centuries.Allahabad Museum took the opportunity to pay a unique tribute to motherhood- with an exhibition. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Elderly, women safety measures win award for Odisha Police Four excise constables arrested for thrashing a man in Nayagarh Police on Sunday arrested four excise constables on charges of illegally detaining, assaulting and threatening a man at Tulasipur in Nayagarh district. 51,000 unfit vehicles plying on Odisha roads More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP loses Sasan battle in tribunal, will have to pay Rs 400Cr Putting tragedy behind, 25L devotees reach Ujjain Focus on 'samrasta snan', clutch of other events scrapped In a bid to stay focused on much-hyped 'samrasta snan' (dip of harmony) at Simhastha on May 11, BJP cancelled a string of programmes, organised by Deendayal Vichar Prakashan. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Badal attacks Arvind Kejriwal Chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday asked AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal to make his stand on the territorial issues of Punjab clear. Patiala girl's abductors nabbed Five days after the eight-year-old daughter of a businessman was abducted and released after high drama in Patiala, police on Sunday cracked the case with the arrest of two persons. AJL Scam: Parties spar over case against Hooda Bhupinder Singh Hooda and a few IAS officers in the AJL plot re-allotment scam in Panchkula.However, the Haryana State Vigilance Bureau (SVB) is yet to allocate the casefile. More Chandigarh News»

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The Value of Pi upto 32 Decimals from the Vedas

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The Value of Pi upto 32 Decimals from the Vedas

Men of older generation used to say that all knowledge is there in the Vedas. Anyone who hears such words will have the first reaction that it is an exaggeration. We should remember here that any sloka in the ancient Hindu manuscripts has more than one meaning.

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News Digest: Data scientists earning more than CAs, engineers

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, May 08, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Data scientists earning more than CAs, engineers In 2012, Harvard Business Review named data scientist the "sexiest job of the 21st century".More recently, Glassdoor named it the "best job of the year" for 2016. Kill saffron netas, get South Africa jobs, said D-Company TOI had reported on May 6 that Dawood plotted social unrest to upset the Modi government. Case against former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda for plot sale to Herald parent firm The state vigilance bureau (SVB) has slapped another case on former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, along with four IAS officers, for allegedly re-allotting a plot in Sector 6 of Panchkula to the Congress-linked Associated Journals Limited (AJL), owner of National Herald. More India News»

		Business
		Gold stays on an upward curve, scales 2-year high Reliance Jio opens 4G service, but on invite basis Titan to acquire majority stake in Caratlane More Business News»

		Environment
		Leopards have lost 75% of their habitat range: Study New research has found that the leopard has lost 75% of its historic habitat range. This appears to confirm conservationists' suspicions that leopards are facing a multitude of growing threats in the wild. Release of animals into wild stirs up controversy in China Postings of micro-blogger "cora liebo" narrating the list of animals "released" in the southwestern province of Yunnan have left jaws dropped all over China. One such posting in April listed bedbugs among the creatures released, along with 58 kilograms of snakes. Leaders vow hard work against temperature rise International leaders and local officials on Thursday pledged to work hard to stem the rise of global temperatures by investing in public transportation and electric cars, planting trees and switching to solar energy. More Environment News»

		World
		Egypt court recommends death for 2 Al-Jazeera employees An Egyptian court on Saturday recommended the death sentence for six people, including two Al-Jazeera employees, for allegedly passing on documents related to national security to Qatar and the Doha-based TV network during the rule of Islamist president Mohammed Morsi. Canada wildfire grows as weather heats up A raging Canadian wildfire that forced the evacuation of the oil town of Fort McMurray intensified on Saturday, helped by hot, dry weather. The blaze is the largest of 40 wildfires burning across the province of Alberta. Torture still used by Sri Lankan investigators: UN A United Nations human rights expert said torture is still being used by Sri Lanka's criminal and terrorism investigators, even though the tactic has decreased since the island nation's decades-long civil war ended seven years ago. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Sonam and I are competitive not insecure' She purrs. She preens. She stealthily walks around the white marbled floor, stretching lazily before snuggling back into sweet slumber. The light-eyed, feline beauty stares at me curiously, and then quickly turns away while batting her lovely lashes. She’s a perfect diva, no less than her gorgeous owner Jacqueline Fernandez. Yes, I am talking about Mew Mew, Jackie’s darlin’ pet cat, who joins us for this interview (I heard she skipped her grooming session to be here). She sits pretty with us on the couch, eyes closed, but all ears. Jacqueline’s life, on the other hand, is a far stretch from this. The actress is left with time only for catnaps in between her packed year ahead. Evolution of Aishwarya, Bipasha down the years Bollywood's coolest moms ever You can't help but fall in love with Vicky's talli mom. The whisky-swigging mother was an instant hit though she didn't conform to any norms set by Bollywood. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		World's first plant-eating marine reptile found A bizarre crocodile-sized "hammerhead" creature, that lived 242 million years ago, may have been the earliest known example of a plant-eating marine reptile, researchers have said. Sea-level rise claims five islands in Solomons: study Sydney, May 7, 2016 (AFP) -Five islands have disappeared in the Pacific's Solomon Islands due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion, according to an Australian study that scientists said Saturday could provide valuable insights for future research. World's largest particle smasher set to push physics into unknown Geneva, May 6, 2016 (AFP) -The world's most powerful proton smasher is preparing for its biggest run yet which scientists hope will uncover new particles that could dramatically change our understanding of the Universe. More Science News»

		Sports
		IPL 2016: Kings XI beat Daredevils by nine runs After batsmen scored a competitive 181/5, Kings XI Punjab bowlers bowled superbly in the second half to help the hosts beat Delhi Daredevils by nine runs to keep their hopes alive for the top-four finish in the league. RCB v RPS talking points: Chase master Kohli & vintage Watson A look at the key passages of play from Match 35 of the 2016 Indian Premier League, in which Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rising Pune Supergiants by 7 wickets on Saturday. IPL: Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendulkar's record Royal Challengers Bangalore's Kohli became the first captain to score more than 500 runs in IPL in three different seasons and in doing so, he broke Sachin's record, who had achieved this feat twice as captain of the Mumbai Indians. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Soon, you may not need your phone to use WhatsApp Even though it’s possible to use WhatsApp on PC through your browser, it’s a very limited and inconvenient method. To use WhatsApp’s web client, your phone should be connected to the Internet. Moreover, this method requires the browser to always remain open. Mum's the world: 5 apps to use this Mother's Day Tomorrow is Mother's Day, and to celebrate this wonderful woman in our lives, we list out some apps for mommies, and one that you can use to show her how much you appreciate all that she's done for you... 25 'worst passwords' to use in 2016 On the occasion, here's a list of passwords you should stop using right away. Based on SplashData'a annual list of 'Worst Passwords', it is compiled from over 2 million passwords leaked during the year 2015. More Technology News»

		Education
		Shiv Nadar University celebrates second convocation day Don't fall in trap of schools giving useless degrees: Raghuram Rajan Sounding a word of caution to students on education loans, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan has said they should not fall prey to 'unscrupulous schools' which leave them with high debt and "useless degrees". He also said that efforts should be made to make degrees affordable to all deserving students. Students who appeared in NEET-I can't re-appear in NEET-II: Supreme Court The Supreme Court on Friday made clear that students, who appeared in National Eligibility Entrance Test-I (NEET) on May 1 for admissions in MBBS and BDS courses, cannot be permitted to re-appear in NEET-II on July 24. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No rooms? Holiday in caravans or a tent on beach If all goes as intended, soon the ‘no rooms available’ and ‘wait list’ boards displayed at hotels and resorts at holiday destinations will be a thing of the past. In a first, the state has allowed tourists to go for caravan tourism —use vehicles with room facilities such as beds and toilets Akshay Kumar very lucky for me: Mika Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Singer Mika Singh, who has sung for Akshay Kumar in "Housefull 3", says that the superstar is very lucky for him. Wanted to act in 'Sarbjit': Jackky Bhagnani Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Actor Jackky Bhagnani, who has turned producer with "Sarbjit", says that when he heard the script, he definitely felt like acting in the film. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops fail to link 4 of 10 held to 'JeM plot', let them off Pickpockets strike at Congress protest The high-security cordon thrown around the Parliament Street area during Friday's Congress protest might have hassled common people but it was no deterrent for pickpockets. Gambling rackets busted, 22 held The police launched a crackdown on gambling rackets operating in northeast Delhi's Gautampuri on Friday night and arrested 22 people.The arrest came a day after they apprehended a man who allegedly shot a trader recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Suicides by Karnataka cops 2nd highest in South Siddaramaiah seeks Rs 12k crore drought assistance from PM Summer camp teacher held for molesting 4-yr-old girl A 21-year-old instructor-cum-dance teacher at a summer camp in a private school at Amruthahalli, north-east Bengaluru, was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl during class hours recently. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Kids question govt's move to `destroy' KBR New-age apps for moms-to-be Only 15% consumers have water meters! More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Elderly, disabled may vote online in a decade: Ex-CEC Lending the help a helping hand Braving the world Nothing would mean more to moms of special children than acceptance for their children. On Mother’s Day, TOI speaks to a few mothers about the challenges they face — from people staring then they step out and offering unsolicited advice to not being invited to parties — and how they cope. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat notifies Jains as minority The Gujarat government on Saturday notified minority status for the Jain community in the state. The move comes nearly two years after the then UPA government granted minority status to Jains in June 2014. Modern-day fairy tale: Stepmom fights for son Breaking the stereotype of a stepmother, Parveen Gandhi, 47, fought a stiff legal battle with her in-laws to be reunited with her stepson, 18-year-old Ronit. The boy was forcibly kept in their house by her in-laws for 40 days. Parveen finally managed to free Ronit from the bungalow in Navsari that used to be their home. 14-year-old mum makes mother of all sacrifices A child who survived rape to become mother at 14 is readying for the mother of all sacrifices: to give her little girl up for adoption so that the little one can have a better life. Ahead of Mother's Day , the Mehsana teenager signed an af fidavit to give up her six-monthold daughter, who has grown to become her come her world. Authorities at Odhav Women's Protection Home said she would be asked to review her affidavit after 90 days to confirm her decision. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Anti-corruption protest in Sangam A protest was held on the premises of Motilal Nehru Hospital on Saturday.The protesters, comprising public and many social organisations, were demanding an end to the alleged corruption at the hospital. Gurudev's connect with Sangam city The 'pocheesh Baishakh' date on Bengali calendar will be celebrated in the city on Sunday as 155th birth anniversary of Rabindrantah Nath Tagore, whose Nobel-winning collection of poems 'Gitanjali' was first published here, besides around 90 other literary pieces. Allahabad ISC topper owes it all to mom Adarsh Singh of St John's Academy, Karchana, who topped class 12 exams in Council of Indian School Certificate (CISE) board by securing 98% marks, wants to serve the nation by joining civil services. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		65 lakh families don't have toilets in Odisha Cong seeks CM's resignation, president's rule in Odisha Soaring temperature in Odisha after brief respite Bhubaneswar, May 7 () After a brief respite from heat wave condition, western region of Odisha today witnessed a rise in the mercury level with Sundergarh recording the highest temperature of 42.5 degrees Celsius. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Online counselling for MBBS admission in MP, no decision yet: DME Bhopal's new cable stay bridge to be operational by Nov: BMC Boy's abduction and rescue op good movie stuff: Gaur “Kidnapping of a boy and police operation to get him released is a stuff for a movie. I will talk to film star Aamir Khan about the story. It should be included in police training course. Getting the boy freed from captors became possible due to blessings of Hanumanji. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sikhs serving water in Latur win hearts Farmer jumps in front of train, dies A farmer of Mansa district ended his life by jumping before a train.Earlier two farmers had committed suicide on May 5.Figure of farm suicides has reached 26 in the last four months in Mansa. 57 gangs active in state, new STF to counter them: DGP 'No Gangster Convicted Since 2011 As Witnesses Turn Hostile' More Chandigarh News»

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Each This One Fruit to Lower the Risk of Obesity and Reduce Body Fat

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Eat This One Fruit to Lower the Risk of Obesity and Reduce Body Fat

Consuming this one simple fruit combined with a diet rich in saturated fats can lower obesity risk as well as improve gut bacteria, a new study has found.

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