News Digest: No exchange of sweets at Wagah border this Diwali

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		Monday, October 31, 2016
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		India
		No exchange of sweets at Wagah border this Diwali PM spends Diwali with troops, gives call to defeat separatist mindset NRI from Australia returns to Singur to reclaim 'childhood' land More India News»

		Business
		Tata row may trigger insurance claim The sacking of Cyrus Mistry and its fallout might trigger a claim under the Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance cover purchased by Tata Sons. A D&O policy covers the top management of an organisation from legal actions initiated by employees, shareholders or authorities against the decisions taken by the top brass. SBI to allot shares to govt for capital infusion Country's largest lender SBI on Saturday said it will issue equity shares on preferential basis to the government for capital infusion of Rs 5,681 crore. Pursuant to the in-principle approval from government, the central board of directors of the bank on Saturday decided to offer and issue shares to the government, SBI said in a BSE filing. Gold, silver glitter on Diwali demand Gold price increased by Rs 160 to Rs 30,750 per 10 grams on the eve of Diwali at the bullion market on Saturday on increased buying by jewellers to meet festive demand along with a firm global trend. Silver recaptured the Rs 43,000-mark per kg by gaining Rs 300 on increased offtake by coin makers and industrial units. More Business News»

		Environment
		This Diwali to be more polluted than last two years Tiger 'kingfisher' dies in Kanha Tiger Reserve A tiger, popularly known as 'Kingfisher', was found dead in core area of Kanha Tiger Reserve, taking the death toll of big cats in Madhya Pradesh in the last 10 months to 23, KTR officials said on Saturday. Dead beached whale found to have skull fractures A blue whale that washed ashore near San Francisco had multiple skull fractures that were consistent with a collision with a ship. The Marine Mammal Center said on Friday that a team including scientists from the California Academy of Sciences and University of California reached the conclusion after studying the carcass. More Environment News»

		World
		What would 100 days of a Clinton White House look like? Rebel rockets kill 38 civilians in Aleppo: Monitor Syria's regime and rebels were locked in fierce clashes on Sunday on the western edges of Aleppo, where 38 civilians have been killed in two days of opposition rocket fire, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said. Drone halts traffic at Dubai international airport Air space around the airport was closed from 7:25pm to 8:49pm "due to unauthorised drone activity resulting in flight diversions". Following this, UAE authorities have announced their intention to tighten the rules on the purchase and use of drones and the penalties for violating them. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'Mirzya' pair to team up again? Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher may reunite for a film soon. Aamir Khan: Ranbir Kapoor is the best actor Neha doubles up as make-up artist for her film Neha Sharma did her own make-up for the film. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists turn pollution back into green fuel Scientists have accidentally discovered a way to reverse the combustion process, turning carbon dioxide (CO2) back into a fuel. Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the US used complex nanotechnology techniques to turn the dissolved gas into ethanol. Does baby powder cause cancer? Another jury says yes US, Russian, Japanese astronauts return from International Space Station Molecular biologist Rubins and Onishi were both returning from their 1st missions in space, while flight commander Ivanishin also undertook a five-month mission at the ISS 5 years ago. Their journey home marks the first complete mission at the orbital lab for a new generation of Soyuz spacecraft. More Science News»

		Sports
		India beat Pak 3-2, lift Asian Champions Trophy India's hockey team gifted the country on Diwali its second Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament title after defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 3-2 in the final at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium on Sunday. India ODI series report card: Kohli, Mishra and then some TOI Sports runs the rule over the performers for India during their 3-2 ODI series win over New Zealand. A report card on the players who featured in India's first ODI series win at home in two years, over NZ across five matches. Axar Patel breaks into top-10 ODI bowlers Axar Patel has become the highest placed India bowler in the latest ICC ODI rankings after breaking into the top-10 bowler's list while legspinner Amit Mishra has vaulted 25 places to enter the top-20. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000 The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000 Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000. WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. More Technology News»

		Education
		University of Hyderabad to recruit 114 faculty positions The recruitment process will start from November 1 for the faculty positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, the varsity also known as Hyderabad Central University said in a statement on Saturday. Money matters! It's high time you earned enough revenue: Modi government to IITs, IIMs The finance ministry has written to all government departments and ministries, directing them to check on the various autonomous and funded institutes. HRD to soon take call on compulsory CBSE class X board exam, says Prakash Javadekar The Union HRD ministry will soon take a call on whether the Class X board examination should be made compulsory for students of CBSE schools. Speaking to reporters after the 64th CABE meeting on Tuesday, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said that many state boards are already conducting Class X exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bengal killer held in Mumbai The Mumbai Crime Branch on Saturday handed over a 22-year-old murder accused to their Bengal counterparts for questioning after flushing him out of a Raigad hideout. 1 million Indian TB patients fall off radar each year A close-up of India's tuberculosis epidemic shows, for the first time, how a million of the now 2.8 million TB patients go 'missing' or never show up in the . On vacation, schools to skip Sardar Patel birth anniversary Since schools for vacations, they are planning to skip the 'Unity Week' celebrations to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		JNU to have sombre Diwali with sit-in, prayers for Najeeb "Najeeb's mother and his sister will also come at the protest. We will light candles and a torch to remind people of an innocent student who was brutally beaten and then made to disappear," Rama Naga, ex-general secretary of JNUSU told IANS. Delhi hospitals gear up for burn victims on Diwali Delhi Police head constable commits suicide More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Thieves target temple hundi, make away with 10,000 Miscreants gained entry into Mylaralingeshwara Temple at Shibara near Kunduvava village in Davanagere taluk and stole Rs 10,000 late on Saturday night. Duo on way to buy crackers killed near Kudligi When Durugappa, 45, and Banni Kumara Swamy, 35, were preparing for a grand Diwali celebration, little did they know that fate had a different plan. Communities clash over village temple The Melkunda village fair took a violent turn after two communities quarelled over the ownership of the local temple . More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Five arrested for groom's murder Man Was Killed By Girl's Kin At Temple On Oct 20 Over 200 new bars likely to come up in state fresh licenses will be issued by end of November. The state government is expecting Rs 115 crore additional revenue through fresh licenses in the state. TET mandatory for private teachers too In a bid to improve quality in schools, the Telangana State Public Service Commission will hold the TET to filter the best candidates.Public and private schools can recruit only those teachers who have cleared this exam. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Delayed monsoon ensures dry Diwali, but air quality takes a hit A delayed northeast monsoon not only gives jitters to the city's water managers, but can also worry those monitoring its air quality index. Rainfall reduced pollution levels last Diwali but this year, with no rain, it has gone up again. Major Tamil Nadu mines included in central system to end illegality The Centre recently launched a Mining Surveillance System (MSS), a satellite-based monitoring system that seeks to curb instances of illegal mining activity through automatic remote sensing detection technology. Rusty spotted cats latest to catch poachers' fancy In some other parts of the state, poachers adopt a different technique.They soak intestines of goat or chicken in water for a couple of days.Then they soak some paper in the same water. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Selfies with lions, a disturbing trend' 6 pay-and-park zones planned around Gujarat College campus Tech magic: Philately now at your fingertips More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Rangoli hues brighten Diwali Drawing colourful rangoli has always been the tradition and attraction of Diwali for the people.Rangolis of different shapes and sizes are drawn at the doorsteps to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Special Task Force seizes 8.3 quintal cannabis, nabs two Now, cops on foot to keep city criminals at bay In a move that might transport the Sangam city back to the colonial era, Allahabad police is all set to reintroduce foot patrolling, which was essentially a practice from British rule, to keep criminals at bay. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Civic drive for pollution-free Diwali celebrations in city To ensure a safe and environment-friendly Diwali, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday embarked on an awareness drive. Rahul mediation fails to end feud in state Cong Prasad, Narasingha Camps Stick To Their Demands North Indian sweets big hit in festive times The market here is flooded with dry fruits and North Indian sweets for Diwali."We have prepared 25 different varieties of sweets for Diwali," said a sweet shop owner. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bank heist: Sacked staff under scanner (320) Seen on video: Rustam Singh asks guard to carry shoes A minister of Madhya Pradesh government is again in the midst of a controversy because of his footwear.This is the third incident in a year when ministers have been in the news for wrong reasons. No leads in temple theft 235 More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MN Sharma, first Indian chief architect of Chandigarh dies of heart attack Punjab government to honour those who had contributed for the cause of Punjabi Suba Congress alleges '84 riots movie screening in state government vans More Chandigarh News»

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News Digest: 6 lakh SBI customers to get new debit cards

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, October 30, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		India
		6 lakh SBI customers to get new debit cards E-cigs banned in check-in bags over air safety concerns In 2 months, child abuse e-box gets 68 complaints More India News»

		Business
		SBI to allot shares to govt for capital infusion Country's largest lender SBI on Saturday said it will issue equity shares on preferential basis to the government for capital infusion of Rs 5,681 crore. Pursuant to the in-principle approval from government, the central board of directors of the bank on Saturday decided to offer and issue shares to the government, SBI said in a BSE filing. Gold, silver glitter on Diwali demand Gold price increased by Rs 160 to Rs 30,750 per 10 grams on the eve of Diwali at the bullion market on Saturday on increased buying by jewellers to meet festive demand along with a firm global trend. Silver recaptured the Rs 43,000-mark per kg by gaining Rs 300 on increased offtake by coin makers and industrial units. US dollar drops amid new FBI probe on Clinton emails The US dollar declined against most major currencies on falling expectations for an interest-rate hike by year-end after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced a plan to probe new emails related to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. More Business News»

		Environment
		This Diwali to be more polluted than last two years Tiger 'kingfisher' dies in Kanha Tiger Reserve A tiger, popularly known as 'Kingfisher', was found dead in core area of Kanha Tiger Reserve, taking the death toll of big cats in Madhya Pradesh in the last 10 months to 23, KTR officials said on Saturday. Dead beached whale found to have skull fractures A blue whale that washed ashore near San Francisco had multiple skull fractures that were consistent with a collision with a ship. The Marine Mammal Center said on Friday that a team including scientists from the California Academy of Sciences and University of California reached the conclusion after studying the carcass. More Environment News»

		World
		France acknowledges role in Nazi internment of gypsies President Francois Hollande on Saturday acknowledged that France bore "broad responsibility" for the internment of thousands of Roma by the World War II Vichy regime and in the early months of the post-war government. Coalition air strikes kill 17 Yemen civilians At least 17 civilians were killed in Yemen's southwestern province of Taiz on Saturday by a Saudi-led coalition air strike that struck a house, local officials and residents said. China's Li asks govt to follow Xi as 'core leader' Days after ruling CPC elevated President Xi Jinping as its "core leader" equating with him with 'Chairman' Mao Zedong, Premier Li Keqiang asked China's cabinet and government departments to act in line with Xi's new role and decisions of the party to ensure discipline. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra take No.1 position on Times Celebex Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra top the Just Buy Live presents Times Celebex powered by ZOOM list for the month of September 2016. Ayushmann Khurrana and Kriti Sanon relish 'Bareilly ki barfi'! Gorging on sweets is commonplace during festivals. But relishing freshly made barfis in Bareilly is an unmatched experience. Kriti Sanon and Ayushmann Khurrana got lucky! Amyra Dastur's double meaning number with Saif Ali Khan ​Amyra Dastur, who was last seen in 'Mr X', will next be seen in Saif Ali Khan’s next with director Akshat Verma. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Arctic Sea ice losing its bulwark against warming atmosphere As the extent of Arctic Sea ice, the vast sheath of frozen seawater floating on the Arctic Ocean and its neighboring seas, shrinks, its oldest and thickest ice has either thinned or melted away, leaving the sea ice cap more vulnerable to the warming ocean and atmosphere, a Nasa study says. Heat sensing molecules trigger springtime flowering in plants New Horizons' last bit of Pluto data reaches Earth It took more than a year but the last bits of science data from New Horizons' Pluto flyby -- stored on the spacecraft's digital recorders since July 2015 -- arrived safely on Earth this week, Nasa said. More Science News»

		Sports
		5th ODI: Mishra five-for spins India to series win Amit Mishra finished with 5/18, his second ODI five-wicket haul as India beat New Zealand by a whopping 190 runs at Visakhapatnam to clinch the five match ODI series 3-2. Mishra was named both Man of the Match and the Player of the series. Asian CT: India beat Korea to set up title clash vs Pak Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh starred in front of the goal to help India beat South Korea in the penalty shootout and set up a mouth-watering title clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy. Dhoni describes bowlers performance as one of the best Dhoni lavished praise on his bowlers for the resounding series-clinching win over New Zealand in the fifth and final ODI, describing the effort as "one of the best performances by the bowlers". More Sports News»

		Technology
		Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus price details revealed, goes up to Rs 92,000 The iPhone 7 Plus 32GB, 128GB and 256GB will cost Rs 72,000, Rs 82,000 and Rs 92,000 respectively Apple slashes prices of iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by up to Rs 22,000 Apple has announced biggest-ever price drop for its smartphones in India. Under the new pricing, iPhone 6S (128GB), carying an MRP of Rs 82,000, will now be available at an MRP of Rs 60,000. iPhone 6s Plus (128GB) will now be available at an MRP of Rs 70,000, the smartphone too has received a price cut of Rs 22,000. Apple's 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE, too has got a price cut. The 64GB version of iPhone SE will now be available at Rs 44,000. WhatsApp privacy policy challenged in Delhi High Court: 5 things to know A public interest litigation in the Delhi High Court (HC) challenges the change in WhatsApp's privacy policy. More Technology News»

		Education
		University of Hyderabad to recruit 114 faculty positions The recruitment process will start from November 1 for the faculty positions of Professor, Associate Professor and Assistant Professor, the varsity also known as Hyderabad Central University said in a statement on Saturday. Money matters! It's high time you earned enough revenue: Modi government to IITs, IIMs The finance ministry has written to all government departments and ministries, directing them to check on the various autonomous and funded institutes. HRD to soon take call on compulsory CBSE class X board exam, says Prakash Javadekar The Union HRD ministry will soon take a call on whether the Class X board examination should be made compulsory for students of CBSE schools. Speaking to reporters after the 64th CABE meeting on Tuesday, HRD minister Prakash Javadekar said that many state boards are already conducting Class X exams. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Cheaper power tariff to check BEST users' migration to TPC' It's probably one of the BEST Diwali gifts they could've hoped for. The power tariff for BEST's 10.5 lakh residential consumers has dropped 18-24% in the island city, making it the “cheapest tariff “ in Mumbai for high-end residential users. Tainted ex-minister Eknath Khadse may be back in cabinet, hints CM Fadnavis Nearly six months after his unceremonious exit from the state cabinet, controversial BJP leader Eknath Khadse appears to be on the comeback trail even as a judicial probe against him in a Pune MIDC land deal is still in progress. Vidarbha still tops farmer suicides in Maharashtra The Vidarbha region, home to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, continues to report the highest number of farmer suicides in the state. It reported 917 farmer suicides till the end of August this year, according to the state revenue department. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Facilities to fees, CBSE tells schools to make all info public CBSE has now made it mandatory for all schools across the country to make public information about their functioning under 130 heads.CBSE has asked for mandatory disclosures under six categories: general, management, infrastructure, staff, finance and other details. Delhi's air quality at season's worst, staying indoors advised PM Modi, CJI guests for Delhi HC's 50th anniversary The Delhi high court will turn 50 on Monday amid a tussle between the Supreme Court and the Centre over appointment of judges to higher judiciary. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Narcotics worth Rs 9 cr seized in city Officials of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Bengaluru Zone, on Wednesday seized amphetamine drug worth Rs 9 crore in the international market. Diwali 2016: More west than east in the Diwali gift hamper 'Govt minting money via wood lobby' More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Five arrested for groom's murder Man Was Killed By Girl's Kin At Temple On Oct 20 Over 200 new bars likely to come up in state fresh licenses will be issued by end of November. The state government is expecting Rs 115 crore additional revenue through fresh licenses in the state. TET mandatory for private teachers too In a bid to improve quality in schools, the Telangana State Public Service Commission will hold the TET to filter the best candidates.Public and private schools can recruit only those teachers who have cleared this exam. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Festival of lights celebrated with religious fervour in TN Puzhal inmate bites live wire in bid to kill himself Seemingly taking a cue from Swathi murder case accused Ram Kumar's suicide inside Puzhal Central prison last month, a 32-year-old remand prisoner attempted to end his life by biting a live wire on Friday morning. He was rescued and taken to the jail dispensary where he is said to be out of danger. As usual, parties vie to skip bypolls; BJP, PMK in fray While political parties are enthusiastic about participating in general and assembly elections in the state, they often give bypolls a miss. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Flame that has illumined for 222 years Diwali is a time when the sparkle of oil lamps symbolizing the triumph of good over evil fills us with its festive fervour. However, be it Diwali or no Diwali, at the heart of Ahmedabad, in Doshiwada ni Pol, burns an eternal flame - 'Dipakji', an oil lamp that has never died for the past 222 years. Doctors' orders: How to make your Diwali celebration memorable, safe As diyas and LED lights begin to shine in homes, malls, shops, and public spaces, Amdavadis are ready to celebrate Diwali. The traditional Lakshmi Puja along with other observances and festivities will render celebrations more luminous. And city-based doctors have been advising citizens to take some precautions to make Diwali safer and brighter. At old age homes, festival cheer intensifies loneliness For 71-year-old Kanchan Makwana, a resident of a city-based old age home, Diwali is just another day. "What could I possibly do? Wake up, pray at a temple, eat and rest," she said. "Without my family, what difference would it make on the day of a festival?" On Diwali, everyone looks forward to celebrating the day with loved ones. However, the elderly at the city's old age homes do nothing but wait for a glimpse of their kin; they stare blankly at the gates. Sadly for some, the wait stretches for hours, days, and even months. Like every year, around 175 senior citizens staying at Jeevan Sandhya old age home will celebrate the festival inside the home. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Seminar for administrative professionals A five-day capacity building programme, for senior administrative professionals, organised by Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad's (MNNIT) School of Management Studies, concluded on Friday. Rural women mould green idols "The demand for these idols is so high that we are unable to meet the orders of the customers. Automobiles, gold top shopping lists Dhanteras sale More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Air India magazine says Jagannath Temple serves non-veg dishes Air India's in-flight magazine Shubh Yatra has mentioned in one of its article that Sri Jagannath Temple at Puri serves non vegetarian dishes which is wrong. Delivery boy held for mobile phone theft A delivery boy of a company, which delivers Amazon products in the city, was arrested by commissionerate police on Friday for replacing costly mobile phones with marble pieces in the packets. Jewellers announce freebies to woo Dhanteras crowd Bhubaneswar/ People made a beeline for jewellery shops in the city to buy gold on the occasion of Dhanteras.Jewellery shop owners said there was a brisk sale. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Diwali 2016: People throng for festival purchase, markets experience 25% growth Fearing for life from family, newly married couple reaches mahila thana More than 5000 voters in 100 age-bracket in Madhya Pradesh; CM's home turf leads the pack There are more than 5,000 voters in the 100 age-bracket in Madhya Pradesh and a tehsil in chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s native district has highest number of centenarian voters, according to the 2016 voter-list prepared by Election Commission. Of 5,247 such voters, 183 are from Astha tehsil in Sehore district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Congress alleges '84 riots movie screening in state government vans Give '84 victims relief on lines of Kashmiri Pandits: Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee Diwali 2016: Get ready for chill on Diwali night Brace for chill on Diwali night.Chandigarh meteorological department director Surender Paul says, "The temperatures are expected to drop further around Diwali. More Chandigarh News»

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Mayan Origins in Ancient Southern India

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Mayan Origins in Ancient Southern India

Note the temple pictured above and its resemblance in colour and style to that of the Egyptians. South American pyramids are of course related to Egyptian pyramids. If the Mayans have much in common with the Egyptians, then they must share a common origin. The Egyptians come from Southern India. "Under the reign of Viswamitra, ...

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