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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, February 27, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Leopard spotted in Dehradun, creates panic Close on the heels of a leopard being spotted in Meerut, there were reports of leopard sightings in two areas of the city, creating a flutter among residents. Punjab Congress demands FIR against state minister Anil Joshi They alleged that it was an attempt to save the minister.They said that an offence under Section 31 of Representation of Peoples Act was non-cognizable and would require immediate arrest of the accused. Ex-Punjab minister to oppose Lok Sabha ticket to Preneet Kaur from Patiala However, he said he was a committed worker of the party and would obey the final decision of the high command."But I would oppose Preenet during allotment of ticket," he clarified. More India News»

		Business
		Govt's austerity measure bleeds AI Government's austerity measures are punching a hole in the 'Maharaja's' pocket. Gulf carriers to rule Indian skies India's huge aviation market is now officially the battleground for Gulf carriers, with Indian airlines forced to watch them walk away with a lion's share of the country's globetrotters. Adani Ports to set up Rs 1,270cr container terminal in TN Private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zones Ltd will develop a container terminal at Ennore Port at a cost of 1,270 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		El Nino fears: Pawar says plan ready Amid fears of possible El Nino conditions impacting Monsoon in India this year, agriculture minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said India is ready with "contingency plan" to deal with any eventuality. Lion population in Gurajat on the rise Despite step-motherly treatment by the Centre, the lion population has grown steadily along with the area in which they can be found, claim officials of the state forest department. We need to pull together to save oceans: John Kerry US secretary of state John Kerry warned royalty, corporate kings and environmental warriors on Tuesday that governments won't save the seas without "significant impetus" from every sphere of society. More Environment News»

		World
		Pak to beat India to Cern membership Pakistan is all set to beat India in becoming an associate member at Cern (European Organization for Nuclear Research), the world's largest particle physics laboratory that recently found the God Particle. Jordan warns of review of peace deal with Israel Jordan warned Wednesday that it might review a 1994 peace treaty with Israel after Israeli MPs began a debate on allowing Jewish prayers at Jerusalem's sensitive Al—Aqsa mosque compound. Kerry likens Uganda anti-gay law to Nazism US secretary of state John Kerry on Wednesday compared tough new anti—gay laws enacted in Uganda to anti—Semitic legislation in Nazi Germany or apartheid in South Africa. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'We have made Salman and Shah Rukh Khan superstars' Diplomacy be damned. Juhi Chawla, who is promoting Gulaab Gang, the film in which she plays the antagonist, is at her candid best 'Wish Sunny Leone wasn't in the video of my song' It’s rare for those behind the scenes to have a take on how films finally turn out, but singer Arijit Singh, one of Bollywood’s most popular voices, made his sentiments clear at the Miranda House fest in Delhi recently. PICS: Unknown facts about Bollywood Actresses More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Nasa teams up with Isro to launch satellite to study earth The Jet Propulsion Laboratory of Nasa on Wednesday declared that it would launch a water-related satellite in collaboration with Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Blood test to predict chances of death Researchers from Finland and Estonia have identified four biomarkers that can help identify people at high risk of dying from any disease within five years. Water found on Jupiter-sized planet outside our solar system Water has been detected in the atmosphere of a planet outside our solar system. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kohli leads India to massive 6-wkt win Powered by skipper Virat Kohli's stupendous 136-run innings, India registered a massive 6-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup match in Fatullah. Ashwin's mystery ball: Copying Narine R Ashwin has hit the change button again. The offie, known to experiment a little too much, adopted a Sunil Narine-like action in Asia Cup tie against Bangladesh. Real Madrid ease towards CL last eight Real Madrid turned in a clinical away performance to thrash Schalke 04 6-1 and stand on the brink of the quarters after Champions League last 16 first leg tie. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Lenovo Vibe Z review: A phone full of cool tricks Vibe Z is a phablet that packs in a screen size of 5.5 inches, similar to that of K900. Unlike Vibe X, Vibe Z comes with top of the line hardware. Infy to hive off products business, Sanjay Purohit to be CEO The new division, called Edge Works, will have a three-tier structure and will be headed by Sanjay Purohit. Moto X coming to India in "next few weeks" After a successful launch of the low-cost Moto G smartphone, Motorola is bringing its Moto X handset to India in the next few weeks. More Technology News»

		Education
		SSC hall tickets full of errors, still to reach 1 lakh students The SSC exam is scheduled to start on Monday, and a big number of hall tickets that schools across Mumbai received as late as Wednesday were riddled with errors. 16 lakh students set to appear for Gujarat Board exams A total of 9.75 lakh students will take the SSC exam while for the HSC general stream 5.08 lakh students and 1.17 lakh will appear for their HSC science examination which being in March 13. A good English teacher will boost students' math scores, Stanford study shows If you have a great English teacher in school, chances are your math scores will get boosted. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Battery pit leak led to smoke in sub? Mumbai/ The mid-sea mishap on Wednesday took place when INS Sindhuratna had just begun its "sea workup phase" after undergoing a refit at the Mumbai dockyard from May to December last year. Lift assault: Accused was in his twenties, recounts spunky girl As soon as the lift started moving, the man tried to strangulate her with the cycle gear cable.She screamed for help even as the assailant was using all his might to kill her. Slum rehab key to saving Dahisar mangroves Dahisar, the last suburb within Mumbai limits on the western track, primarily needs a comprehensive slum rehabilitation plan to protect its mangroves, free public space and allow affordable housing. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Nursery rules changed, lots to be drawn afresh In a move that would affect a majority of admission seekers and lead to a redraw of lots in schools, the lieutenant governor on Wednesday told the Delhi high court that the government was scrapping the five points awarded to inter-state transfer cases for nursery admissions in the capital. Parents feel battle won, but nursery war on For parents with 70 neighbourhood points, the battle is only half won. No Lok Sabha ticket for Delhi MLAs: Kejriwal AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement that party legislators will not be considered for the parliamentary elections set off speculation on his own candidature for the Lok Sabha polls. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Raman memorabilia unravels his mystique Want to have a look at the original order appointing Prof CV Raman as the first Indian director of the prestigious Indian Institute of Science in 1932? Want to see the first-ever photograph of the Nobel laureate without his trademark Mysore peta? You are my son's discovery, I respect you, Raman told daughter-in-law Frenchwoman Dominique was in awe of the occasion: she had to meet her future father-in-law who was a great scientist and Nobel laureate, for the first time.She gingerly stepped into the room where CV Raman was resting. IIT boy's body not yet found The search for the body of Sahil Jalan, an IIT-Kharagpur student suspected to have drowned in the Cauvery at Mekedatu, about 95km from Bangalore, ended unsuccessfully on the fourth day on Wednesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Doubts remain over TRS merger with Cong The Congress-TRS merger issue is becoming trickier in the midst of a war of words between the leaders of the two parties as to what has been agreed upon. YSRC to contest all seats in Telangana YSR Congress president YS Jaganmohan Reddy on Wednesday announced that his party would contest all the seats in Telangana and strive for continued brotherhood between all Telugu-speaking people. City corporators to get iPads soon Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) corporators are gifting themselves iPad-4s.A proposal to this effect was approved by the GHMC standing committee which met here on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Bad roads, congested entrances make it tough for patients to get to hospitals The city is a healthcare hotspot but getting to or from most hospitals has become stressful and dangerous for patients. HC: Centre should sanction freedom fighter's pension A week after declaring that granting pension to deserving freedom fighters was not charity, Madras high court came to the rescue of another tyagi, and directed the Centre to sanction pension to a 95-year-old Indian National Army veteran from the year 1973. IIM Trichy bags hot deals for summer internships Indicating the revival from the economic downturn, average stipends for interns of the Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIM-T) have risen during the summer placements for the 2013-15 batch compared with last year. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Unesco tag race: Ahmedabad leads Delhi, Mumbai There are more than 250 World Heritage Cities across the globe.Italy has almost half-a-dozen such cities while Paris and Tel Aviv also have this status. Sewa ni Haveli to be opened today The refurbished haveli building for the Design Sewa unit in Dhal ni Pol will be inaugurated on Thursday.The restored haveli will be christened 'Sewa ni Haveli'. Pranjivan saw Bapu as India's liberator The 150th birth anniversary of Dr Pranjivandas Jagjivandas Mehta, a Kathiawadi whom Mahatma Gandhi described as his 'greatest friend' and benefactor, falls on February 27, 2014. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Local intelligence unit personnel stabbed to death A local intelligence unit sleuth was stabbed to death by a notorious gangster and his two sons at a school in Sidheswar Nagar near ITI on Gwarlior Road on Thursday night.Cop's nephew too was injured in the attack. Allahabad University to hold two-day Innovation Expo-2014 In a novel initiative, the authorities of Allahabad University would be organising the first 'AU Innovation Expo' on February 27 and 28.The event will be organized at the department of chemistry. Power dept serves notice to Allahabad University, dues stand at Rs 60 lakh The crisis of non-payment of electricity dues by some of the boy's hostels of Allahabad University has worsened. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		AIIMS Bhubaneswar inaugurated Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Gulam Nabi Azad today dedicated the 978 bedded All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar to the people of Odisha. Bhubaneswar kabadiwalas to be scrapped The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun the process of relocating kabadiwalas (scrap dealers) from Unit-III here to avert frequent fire mishaps. Chandan Mitra meets fringe parties in Bhubaneswar, upsets BJP BJP central observer Chandan Mitra on Tuesday caused a flutter in the party here after he met leaders of two fringe political outfits and discussed possibility of forging pre-election alliance with them. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		PACS 'Jan Ustav' concludes These community leaders represents socially excluded groups like schedule caste, schedule tribes, minority groups, disabled, women and children and are working for the awareness of their community to mainstream them with the society. MP govt proposes hike in agricultural land rates, spares LIG, MIG flats Residents in the state capital, especially the lower income group (LIG) and middle income groups (MIG) have been spared off hike in property rates. US firm dupes Bhopal printer of Rs 28 lakh A local publisher was duped of Rs 28 lakh by a New York-based firm that got books published and delivered from him but did not pay the money.A case was registered at MP Nagar police station on Tuesday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Mercury goes up, city feel the 'summer' Just a day before the city is expected to receive rainfall, the mercury rose and started giving the Tricity a feel of the summers. Majithia attends anti-drug event at Panjab University, NSUI silent Launching the anti-drug awareness initiative of SOI, Majithia also welcomed 14 top leaders from Panjab University Students Union (PUSU) and Students Organization of Panjab University (SOPU) into its fold. Musical show leaves audience spellbound The 3rd day of the 5-day 2nd International Puppet Festival saw puppetry group from Ireland leaving the audiences spellbound with their magical performances on stage at the Tagore Theatre on Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, February 26, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		44 Indians paid £1 million to live in UK since 2008 Around 44 Indians paid over £1 million to win the right to live in Britain between 2008 and 2013. Arun Jaitley files complaint after website hacked Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley registered a complaint with the economic offence wing of the Delhi Police crime branch after his website was hacked by a group of international hackers on Sunday. BJP leaders against alliance with LJP Senior state BJP leaders have opposed the proposed electoral alliance with LJP, saying it would be suicidal for the party.A delegation of party leaders left for Delhi on Tuesday to register their protest. More India News»

		Business
		New bank licences likely in March The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to issue new bank licences by next month with the Bimal Jalan committee recommending its shortlist of candidates to the central bank on Tuesday. India Inc may dole out up to 15% pay hike Spurred by hopes of brighter economic prospects in the country, most companies across sectors are planning to give out better salary hikes this year compared to two previous years. Ranbaxy halts operations at two key facilities Ranbaxy Laboratories on Tuesday said it has halted production of key drug ingredients at its two key domestic facilities, as a "precautionary measure". More Business News»

		Environment
		We need to pull together to save oceans: John Kerry US secretary of state John Kerry warned royalty, corporate kings and environmental warriors on Tuesday that governments won't save the seas without "significant impetus" from every sphere of society. Camels to get heritage status in Rajasthan Rajasthan government plans to accord state heritage status to the camel, even as it expressed concerns over the animal's depleting population, crucial for the desert state. Kaziranga loses another rhino, horn chopped off An adult rhino was killed by a group of suspected militants at Kaziranga National park on Sunday evening.The pachyderm's horn was chopped off before forest staff reached the spot. More Environment News»

		World
		Gunmen kill 59 pupils in Nigeria Gunmen from Islamist group Boko Haram shot or burned to death 59 pupils in a boarding school in northeast Nigeria overnight, a hospital official and security forces said on Tuesday. US, Britain reject East-West divide in Ukraine The United States and Britain on Tuesday rejected suggestions that the ouster of Ukraine's pro-Russia president and the politics around it are representative of a Cold War-era East-West divide. Didn't know phone hacking was illegal: Brooks The former chief executive officer of News International Rebekah Brooks told UK court on Tuesday that she "did not know phone hacking was illegal". More World News»

		Entertainment
		Row over Sanjay Dutt's parole intensifies Even as the Centre has sought a report from the Maharashtra government over repeated parole given to actor Sanjay Dutt — the matter is being studied by top cops and the local government Actress detained by Delhi cops for carrying a bullet Rakul Preet was detained by the CISF at Delhi’s domestic airport and grilled for over four hours for carrying a bullet in her laptop bag on Saturday PICS: Bollywood celebs who converted to Islam More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Depression can cause heart attacks A panel of medical experts have said that depression should be declared as an official risk factor for heart attacks. 'Volcanic eruptions have cooled down earth since 1998' Molten lava spit out from the depths of the earth's crust has caused destruction for centuries. But scientists now say volcanic eruptions have actually benefited the planet. Now, treat drug resistant TB with vinegar Vinegar may soon be used to cure Multi Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (MDR TB). More Science News»

		Sports
		Rafa can break my Slam record: Federer In an exclusive chat with TOI, Roger Federer said he wasn't playing for consistency, but was going for greatness, a season studded with titles and trophies. Olympiakos bring United to their knees Man United were shunted towards an unscheduled exit in Champions League after crashing to a shock 2-0 defeat at Olympiakos in last 16 first leg match. Former world boxing champion killed Former boxing world champion Antonio Cermeno was found shot and killed on Tuesday in a road in the central state of Miranda, Venezuela, said local police. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung directs its focus on simplicity Samsung highlighted improved battery life and camera on its new smartphone, the Galaxy S5. Samsung unveils water-resistant Galaxy S5 The Galaxy S5, which was unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, will be available in around 150 countries, including India, on April 11, 2014. WhatsApp's worth is more than $19 billion: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his huge $19bn takeover of free mobile messaging service WhatsApp, saying it is actually worth much more. More Technology News»

		Education
		Govt launches school leadership programme to train principals In order to push for quality in school education, the HRD ministry has launched a massive school leadership programme that would eventually train principals of nearly 12 lakh primary and secondary schools in the country. Unaided school teachers pitch in but assessment yet to begin A day after nearly 20,000 teachers from the Maharashtra State Permanently Unaided Higher Secondary School Action Committee pitched in to moderate HSC answersheets, assessment is yet to begin. CBSE's new vocational courses, a test ride on career avenues The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has always been at the forefront when it comes to innovating and redefining syllabus. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Slum transfer policy to protect 4 lakh structures The state government will announce a transfer policy to provide immediate protection to four lakh slum structures, said sources.The policy will fast-track protection to slums as it does not require legislation. Mumbai Metro-III consensus eludes cabinet Mumbai's proposed Metro Rail-III ran into trouble at the cabinet meeting on Monday night as ministers and even bureaucrats sparred over sanctioning it. State's debt burden to cross Rs 3 lakh crore by next year The cash-strapped Congress-NCP government's debt burden will cross Rs 3 lakh crore by the end of the next financial year. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		On UK request, CBI probes Metro pay-off The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) of Britain has approached the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to verify allegations that two Indians were bribed 3 million pounds (more than Rs 30 crore) by a private company to bag a Delhi Metro contract. Lieutenant governor asks panel to probe DTU job scam, vice-chancellor on leave The vice-chancellor of Delhi Technological University (DTU), P B Sharma, has been sent on leave pending inquiry into charges of corruption against him. HC tells Arvind Kejriwal, Somnath Bharti to reply on poll expense plea in 2 weeks HC sought their response by April 17 on petitions by BJP leaders Vijender Gupta and Arti Mehra alleging that Kejriwal and Bharti each spent beyond the statutory limit of Rs 14 lakh. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Teens to get tips on handling exam stress To curb suicidal tendencies, the child helpline run by Parihar Trust for police has begun pre-examination counselling for teenagers. Cloudy sky to stay for another 2 days Keep those umbrellas out, for the city may witness light rain in the next two days. Green activists cry foul over MoU with Centre for Wildlife Studies A draft memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Karnataka forest department and the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) has not gone down well with environmentalists. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Army defers complete vehicle ban, curbs on In a major climbdown, probably because of the public outcry over its move to close arterial roads in the cantonment, Army authorities have deferred their plan to ban civilian vehicles on five stretches completely from March 10. Muslim clergy protest digitization of records Among the documents which are to be electronically stored are marriage and divorce certificates, issued by the office of the Nazir ul Qazaath (NuQ), a part of the AP State Wakf Board (APSWB) machinery. Deccan Park to integrate with QQST The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has set the wheels in motion for the integration of Deccan Park with the Quli Qutub Shahi Tombs (QQST), GHMC commissioner Somesh Kumar said after directing the Aga Khan Trust for Culture to demarcate the heritage precinct. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Techie was denied cab because of technical error? Clicking a wrong number on a dropdown menu to book an office-provided cab late at night may have cost TCS employee Uma Maheswari her life. Man offers jobs in Madras high court, cheats 300 of crores A multi-crore job racket unfolded in the Madras high court on Tuesday when nearly 100 people turned up holding "appointment letters" issued by the "HC registry". DMDK to sign poll deal with BJP DMDK is all set to ink a deal with BJP for the Lok Sabha elections and talks are on to finalise the number of seats. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		National Institute of Design student creates mobility aid for paralyzed dogs A chance trip to an animal shelter inspired a design student to take up a noble challenge. Danilimda murder cracked, lover held Danilimda police arrested a 35-year-old man from Banaskantha and solved the murder of a 35-year-old woman.The arrested man has been identified as the lover of the deceased. Photo exhibition on legacies of Ahmedabad Sarkhej Roza, the icon of Gujarat-style Islamic architecture, forms a group of monuments that have been photographed at their best; the pictures will be put on display at an exhibition in the city from Wednesday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		MLA seeks road repair Peeved over dilapidated condition of roads in various localities, City (North) MLA Anugrah Narayan Singh has decided to raise the matter on the floor of the house. Congmen flay Jayalalithaa The activists also took out a procession which ended at Peepal Chauraha, where they burnt the effigy of Jayalalithaa.The activists were shouting slogans against her. Tantrik makes bid to rape girl A tantrik and his accomplices tried to rape a 15 years old girl and beat her up badly when she raised an alarm.The incident took place at a village in Bisheshwarganj on Friday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Treats for audience at 16th Kalinga Natya Mahotsav Theatre lovers of the city were in for a treat at artists staged various plays at the 16th Kalinga Natya Mahotsav. Private universities should get Rusa aid, urges AIU chief "The future of higher education does not only lie with state universities.Private campuses too have a crucial role to play. Nalco oustees vent their anger "We have sacrificed acres and acres of agricultural land for Nalco mines in early 80s but the company has not provided job to a single family. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		World's biggest rangoli in Guinness Book with a message to protect girl child The humble rangoli, known for its exotic folk art pattern, has made it to the Guinness, just not for its sheer size but also for its message to protect the girl child. A mid-week DJ night held at a city pub in Bhopal The party revellers in the city let their hair down at a mid-week DJ night held at a city pub. Number of courtrooms in Madhya Pradesh to be doubled MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held discussions on various administrative issues including judicial reforms in the state at a high-level meeting with state's Chief Justice AM Khanvilkar, according to a press release. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Shashi Kant sharpens attack on jails minister Phillaur With Punjab jails minister Sarwan Singh Phillaur's son Damanvir Singh's role already under the scanner of enforcement directorate in the Rs 6,000 crore synthetic drug racket case, former DGP (prisons) Shashi Kant has renewed his attack on Phillaur Youth brigade heckles Majithia, calls him 'Nashian Da Sardar' Punjab revenue minister Bikram Singh Majithia was heckled by activists of Naujawan Bharat Sabha, while on his way to Talwandi Chaudhrian village on Tuesday. Former Akal Takht chief booked for assault, intimidation Police registered a case against former Akal Takht jathedar Giani Puran Singh for assault, trespass and criminal intimidation on Tuesday. More Chandigarh News»

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