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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, March 01, 2014
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		India
		Will quit politics if charges proved: Gadkari "I will take sanyas from politics if even one of the charges hurled at me is proved beyond doubt," said Gadkari. Sardinha flays Modi for spreading 'false propaganda' South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha criticized the BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for spreading 'false propaganda' against the UPA government at the Centre. President Pranab Mukherjee says social media needs to be monitored Days after home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde claimed his "crush-the-media" comment was directed against social media, President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday asked security agencies to keep a strict eye on "incendiary messages" on such platforms. More India News»

		Business
		Govt cautious on cancer drug IPRs Amid heightened scrutiny of the intellectual property regime, the government has decided to tread with caution on a compulsory licence for a cancer drug to ensure that its decision is in line with the legal provisions. FMCG companies rush to fill gaps in market Consumer product brands are trying to get the most of consumers’ time by creating more occasions of usage and new categories within the same proposition to increase sales. Glitter returns to gold funds in 2014 After a lacklustre 2013, gold funds are slowly inching their way up in the performance charts. Gold funds have gained 7.9% on an average so far in 2014, the best performance among widely-traded asset classes for the period. More Business News»

		Environment
		Baby shark breathes life into aquarium project The state-of-the-art aquarium at Jagdishchandra Bose Udyan in Pal, which will be inaugurated here on Saturday, will help the people of the city realize their long-held dream of 'walking with the shark.'. Mysore zoo loses 16-year-old giraffe The Mysore zoo's celebration at the birth of two giraffe calves in quick succession turned into gloom as a giraffe died suddenly on Friday. UN report sees $1.45 trillion global warming cost: Report Global warming will reduce the world's crop production by up to two percent every decade and wreak $1.45 trillion of economic damage by the end of this century, according to a draft UN report, Japanese media said on Friday. More Environment News»

		World
		Pak set to get Chinese submarines India's submarine crisis comes just around the time China has begun arming two other neighbors, Pakistan and Bangladesh, with submarines. Britain unveils the world's largest aircraft Britain has unveiled the world's largest aircraft—a 300 feet long monster which is part plane, airship and helicopter, capable of flying non-stop for three weeks without refuelling. US diplomat Nisha Biswal to visit India next week US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel to India next week in yet another step towards normalizing ties with New Delhi that were shaken by the spat over the Khobragade episode involving an Indian diplomat and her housekeeper, Biswal, who is the first US point person of Indian-origin for the South and Central Asia region will visit Bangalore and New Delhi from March 4-6. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Movie Review: 'Dallas Buyers Club' The film is the real-life story of Rodeo cowboy Ron Woodroof, a homophobic electrician, who was diagnosed with HIV in 1985 and given just 30 days to live Hrithik's father meets Sussanne for patch-up? All attempts are being made to salvage the Hrithik Roshan-Sussanne Roshan marriage 'When someone thinks bad and bold, they think of me' Sherlyn Chopra is gearing up for her next film down South, which will be directed by Malayalam filmmaker Shajiyem More Entertainment News»

		Science
		New pill could be secret to longer life A new pill that prevents ageing and keeps people healthier for longer may be a step closer, scientists say. Stethoscopes major cause of spread of infections Although healthcare workers’ hands are the main source of bacterial transmission in hospitals, physician’s stethoscopes have now been found to actually play a major role in spreading deadly infections. Isro's mission to probe Sun before 2020 Indian Space Research Organization has lined up over a dozen missions, including its first probe on the Sun, Isro chairman K Radhakrishnan said. More Science News»

		Sports
		SL pull off stunning victory over India Kumar Sangakkara cashed on in experience under pressure and cracked a century to help Sri Lanka registered two wickets victory over India in Asia Cup. Top stars line-up for Bhupathi's IPTL Some of the biggest names in tennis have signed-up for Mahesh Bhupathi's International Premier Tennis League which will have its player draft on Sunday. KP takes swipe at 'big cheese' Matt Prior Kevin Pietersen responded by lashing out at wicket-keeper Matt Prior as the controversial batsman labelled his former England team-mate a 'big cheese'. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Google accused of making sexist, racist doodles Spark Movement, which includes a 17-year-old student of Indian origin, has released a report that highlights the under-representation of women by Google in its doodles. A case for Android, iOS rivals When it comes to smartphones, consumers have an array of choices from Apple to Android. IT firms hiring design students at 50% higher salaries Design students are being picked up by companies such as Microsoft, SAP Labs, TCS, Cognizant, Mindtree, Infosys More Technology News»

		Education
		Over 12,500 Class XII pupils to begin board exams today The exams will begin in centres across the state with English and Marathi language papers.The public exams will continue on March 3, after a break on Sunday.The exams end on March 17. Govt nod to amend Nalanda University bill The government on Friday gave its nod to bring some amendments to the Nalanda University (Amendment) Bill, 2013 as suggested by a parliamentary panel to further streamline the governance structure of the proposed university in Bihar. National Institute of Design, 3KVs allotted to Seemandhra The division of Andhra Pradesh had its first fall-out on Friday when Seemandhra Union ministers prevailed upon the Centre to shift the National Institute of Design (NID) from Hyderabad to Vijayawada. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Crime branch, ATS bury differences for techie case The infighting between the city crime branch and anti-terrorism squad (ATS) is well known, but for a change, the two have decided to join hands to solve the Esther Anuhya murder case. Canada's governor general calls for education alliance with India Governor general of Canada David Johnston called for collaboration between India and Canada through education. AAP attends MERC hearing, opposes hike The Aam Admi Party (AAP) for the first time made an appearance at an Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission (MERC) hearing on Friday. It opposed any power tariff hike. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's railway station water full of bacteria: Report About seven lakh passengers at Delhi’s railway stations may be exposed to a serious health risk. Nursery admissions: Plea likely against partial redraw There may be more legal action coming on nursery admissions. At least some transfer cases may go to court, not against the withdrawal of points, but against the decision allowing some to hang on to their seats. In road rage, siblings shot 12 times for hitting car in Delhi Road rage claimed two more lives in the capital on Friday morning, when four men pumped a dozen bullets into two brothers whose tempo had accidentally hit a Skoda car in the outer Delhi locality of Bawana. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Tales of suffering in solitude Siblings Anmoljit Singh, 23, and Prabhmoljit Singh, 21, struggle to do things on their own.Of short build and with thick faces, both are MPS-2 patients, one of the 50 rare diseases that exist globally. Here, the burns ward is right next to casualty The ward that calls for maximum sterility — of burns patients — is housed along with the Casualty ward. Man mistakes friend for animal, kills him Firing at something moving among the trees, a man accidentally shot dead his friend here on Thursday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		HC stays Army's curbs on roads The judge made the interim order while hearing two writ petitions that challenged the decision of the Army authorities in blocking the roads from February 25. Army to hold talks with civilians tomorrow The fresh measures of the Army are aimed at avoiding any inconvenience to the civil commuters.The Army authorities have further assured the people that they have no intention to cause any harassment to the civilians. Parents fear trend of digital babysitting In an attempt to boast of a tech-savvy atmosphere, some pre-schools are even providing 3D glasses to children to watch videos. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Failing to keep marriage promise earns man life in jail A 27-year-old software engineer, who went back on his promise of marrying a girl with whom he had a sexual relationship, was convicted of rape and sentenced to life imprisonment by a court here on Friday. Sessions court rejects brothers' appeal challenging verdict in email hacking case A sessions court in Chennai has rejected the appeal of two brothers whom a trial court has sentenced to two years imprisonment for hacking their brother-in-law’s email account and sending defamatory mails. Ban 'vituperative' Tamil website Savukku, orders Madras high court A Tamil website, 'Savukku' which means whip, found itself on the wrong end of the whip on Friday, when Madras high court banned it with immediate effect for being vituperative and tarnishing reputation of several judges, IAS/IPS officers, advocates and others. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Keen to contest from Gandhinagar, Advani says Senior BJP leader L K Advani has expressed keenness to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Gandhinagar again.A sitting MP, Advani has represented the Gujarat capital in parliament for five terms. Notice to govt over Pradeep Sharma's land allotments The Gujarat high court on Friday issued notices to the state government and Shree Saw Pipes Ltd over a PIL filed by residents of Samaghoga village in Kutch. Modi govt misleading lecturers: Congress The Congress party has accused the Narendra Modi-led Gujarat government of misleading 7,000 lecturers in the state who have not received arrears in accordance with Sixth Pay Commission recommendations. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad University student expelled for 'misbehaviour' An undergraduate girl student was expelled from the Allahabad University on Friday for allegedly misbehaving with head of the home science department. Security guards hold Allahabad University's finance officer hostage A large number of private security guards gheraoed Allahabad University's finance officer (FO) AK Singh (CA) on Friday. Allahabad losing 62cm of groundwater every year The level of groundwater in Allahabad, the confluence of three rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and mythical Saraswati, is going down by 62 cm every year. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Boatmen struggle to stay afloat in Bhitarkanika It is difficult to run a family with a monthly income of Rs 6,000, but this is a reality for Khageshwar Sahoo, 54, a launch driver of forest department. Phailin rubs salt into Ganjam farmers' wounds: Production may come down drastically due to sand bar near sea mouth Salt production in Ganjam district will be severely affected this year, if the authorities do not intervene to streamline things. Twin cities policemen get lessons in good behaviour The commissionerate of police on Friday started lessons on "good conduct and moral value" for its officers. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Forest officials track big cat through radio collar signals Four months after being bitten by a mad dog at Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), a big cat christened P212 is all set recreate history by retracing its steps through a lost tiger corridor with forest officials atop elephants hot on the trail. Bhutan princess visits state museum Princess of Bhutan Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuk visited the state museum in Bhopal on Friday to participate in a three-day second international international conference on intra and inter-cultural study of varied Buddhist traditions to be organized by Sanchi University of Buddhist-Indic Studies. Nature's fury continues at Bundelkhand Hailstorm continued to wreak havoc in districts in Bundelkhand, causing severe damage to standing crops and properties, on Friday. Rain and hailstorm are likely to pound east MP in next 48 hours. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Huda issues notice to society Huda estate officer Vandana Disodia has issued ten days notice against unauthorized construction in Haryana Employees Welfare Organization Society (Hewos) at the Mansa Devi Complex (MDC) in Sector 5. IAF sergeant gets life term for killing colleague A local court here on Friday sentenced a sergeant of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Gurmet Singh Gill, for life imprisonment fot killing his colleague in July 2011 following a heated argument. BDS student ends life Sachika Sharma, a third-year BDS student in Swami Devi Dyal Medical and Dental College, was found hanging from a ceiling fan by her roommate, Balaraj, at 7.30 pm. More Chandigarh News»

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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, February 28, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Iran's foreign minister to meet Salman Khurshid today Iran is hoping that by the first deadline of July 20, there would be a nuclear agreement with the west — where Iran agrees to limit a uranium enrichment programme, make it transparent and verifiable, while the west lifts sanctions that have crippled the Iranian economy. Centre goes online for appraisal of IAS officers The Centre has introduced the system of online filing of Performance Appraisal Report (PAR) for IAS officers from the current assessment year ie 2013-14. Seemandhra to get 50k rore development fund Union minister Jairam Ramesh said the Seemandhra region would get funding to the tune of Rs 50,000 crore for overall development of the region as compensation for it losing revenue from Hyderabad. More India News»

		Business
		eBay pumps $100m into Snapdeal The world's largest digital marketplace eBay Inc is leading a $134 million (Rs 830 crore) investment in Snapdeal in a deal that suggests investor appetite for the potential winners in Indian e-commerce remains intact. Sony India bets on affordable TVs, phones The company will discontinue the sale of Vaio brand later this year and this is being done as Sony decided to exit the personal computers space globally after suffering losses. Govt decides to hold on to ITC, L&T shares SUUTI was set up as part of the restructuring of the erstwhile Unit Trust of India and the shares and assets left with the entity are net of redemption of liablities of the mutual fund. More Business News»

		Environment
		UP government approves Pilibhit tiger reserve In a move that would bolster tiger conservation in the country, the UP government has approved plans of a tiger reserve in Pilibhit, the third in the state after Dudhwa and Amangarh. Kaziranga loses two more rhinos Kaziranga National Park lost two rhinos on Thursday.While one was killed by poachers at Kukrakata reserve forest adjoining the park, the other one died after the animal fell into a muddy pit. Sunderbans tiger count steady, but prey base not enough Even though there is euphoria over a minimum 103 tigers in the Sunderbans, a new study shows the prey abundance is supporting not more than 30 big cats in the mangroves. More Environment News»

		World
		Ukraine crisis now in Crimea The United States told Russia to demonstrate in coming days that it was sincere about its promise not to intervene in Ukraine, after armed men seized the regional parliament in a mainly ethnic Russian region and raised the Russian flag. 52 people killed in blasts in Iraq At least 52 people were killed Wednesday as a motorcycle rigged with explosives detonated in Baghdad's Sadr City and militants targeted mostly Shi'ite neighbourhoods around the country. Modi's Arunachal remark won't hurt ties: Chinese daily BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's remarks on Arunachal Pradesh would not impact India-China relations, Communist Party-backed daily Global Times has said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Who is Salman's choice of villain for Hero's remake? Model-turned-actor Vivan Bhathena is being considered to play the villain in the remake of Hero (1983), which marks the debut of Sooraj Pancholi and Athiya Shetty. Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff friends again Morellato Time from Gitanjali Group’s lifestyle brands celebrated the music launch of director Satish Kaushik’s latest film at a Juhu hotel. Manini De misplaces her wedding ring Staying true to character takes a lot out of actors. In actress Manini De’s case, she almost lost her wedding ring in the bargain. Currently seen on Diya Aur Baati Hum, she briefly lost her ring while shooting for the show. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Dropleton: It exists in solids, acts like liquid Scientists said on Wednesday they had discovered a new type of microscopic particle cluster that is found in solid materials but strangely behaves like a liquid. A phone that self-destructs if tampered with Boeing Co on Wednesday unveiled a smartphone that appears to come straight from a James Bond spy movie. In addition to encrypting calls, any attempt to open the casing of the Boeing Black Smartphone deletes all data and renders the device inoperable. NASA discovers 715 new planets Nasa's Kepler mission has found 715 new planets in what is the largest number of planets discovered in a single go. More Science News»

		Sports
		India take on Sri Lanka in first real test Five-time champions India will look to build a winning momentum when they take on Sri Lanka in what could by their first real test in the Asia Cup on Friday. Federer sets up Djokovic semifinal clash Swiss great Roger Federer earned another showdown with defending champion Novak Djokovic by outplaying Lukas Rosol 6-2, 6-2 to reach Dubai Open semifinals. Dressing room better without KP: Prior England's dressing room will be a better place without Kevin Pietersen after the batsman was sacked following the Ashes tour of Australia, Matt Prior said. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Infosys to give 5-7% pay hike Infosys will give an average of 5% to 7% salary increase for employees between job levels 2 and 6. How Canon plans to take on Flipkart, Amazon in India Canon India is considering longer warranty periods for products bought offline to negate the steep discounts offered by e-tailers. First look: Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone Sony's smartphones are distinctive in being waterproof. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIM aspirants cry foul over CAT, move court Alleging large-scale irregularities in the manner in which the Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to 13 Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) was conducted, a petition by eight candidates in Madras high court has sought a stay on the entire admission process this year. CBSE bans coaching for JEE, schools look to dodge rule Schools affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will have to stop conducting courses that integrate the regular syllabus and coaching for competitive exams like the Joint Entrance Examination for admission to the IITs, the board has said. Maharashtra govt makes a move, teachers refuse to budge The state has issued two government resolutions (GR) to meet the demands of junior college teachers who have boycotted assessment of HSC answersheets. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Three years on, lifer who jumped parole found with new name A murder convict, serving life term in a Nashik jail, jumped parole and went into hiding. His Kalbadevi-based family said he was HIV positive and had died. Bombay HC: Can a woman molest another? The Bombay high court on Thursday questioned if a woman can be accused of outraging the modesty of another woman and sought the legal provisions for it. HC speeds up trial in Raheja family row The Bombay HC on Thursday framed two preliminary issues to be decided first in a suit filed by real estate magnate G L Raheja against his only son. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Kapish's family was looking for a match for him Lt Commander Kapish Muwal, one of the naval officers who died in the INS Sindhuratna mishap, had turned 27 last month and his family was looking for a bride for him. CBI will probe Nido death case After initially refusing to take over the case, the CBI has finally decided to probe the death of 19-year-old Nido Tania. Jung sets up panel to check juvenile homes Disturbed by repeated escapes from state-run juvenile homes for children in conflict with law, Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Thursday set up a committee charged with the task of submitting a comprehensive report regarding functioning of observation homes within the next two weeks. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Raman memorabilia unravels his mystique Head straight to IISc to soak in the Raman memorabilia on show at an exhibition titled 'Celebrating the Life of a Rare Gem'.Organized by the archives department, the exhibition is on at the IISc building reception hall. It's not easy for a woman to be a sculptor: Sudha Murty "At an event 20 years ago, I was given a sculpture of Sir MV (M Visvesvaraya) as a memento and I asked the organizers who the sculptor was. BMTC bus catches fire, 30 passengers safe A BMTC bus was gutted after its diesel tank caught fire near Bidaraguppe, off Attibele, on Thursday evening. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Chiranjeevi open to donning greasepaint again With the state bifurcation issue resolved, Union minister of state Chiranjeevi said he just might gravitate towards doing his 150th film."I will act when the time comes. Sanitation on key city roads to be privatized Contractors would have to carry out door-to-door collection of garbage from residential houses, shops and commercial establishments besides cleaning sidewalks and footpaths. Residents threaten to halt traffic to oppose blockades Angry residents of Malkajgiri municipal circle will block traffic in front of the Secunderabad Club if the army does not agree to ease restrictions on civilian vehicle movement along the AOC stretch, a people's Joint Action Committee said. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Record catch expected as Kasimedu gets 100 boats Fishing off Chennai is set to get a fillip. Some 100 mechanized boats have been acquired by fishermen in Kasimedu from their counterparts in Rameswaram and Kanyakumari. AIADMK whittles away at DMDK, Vijayakanth left with 20 loyal MLAs In a further erosion of the DMDK on poll eve, yet another legislator, Arun Subramanian, called on AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa, indicating rebellion against party chief Vijayakanth. Rajiv Gandhi's busts vandalized in Chennai, Congress takes to streets Tension prevailed in several parts of Chennai on Thursday after three busts of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi were found vandalized, triggering protests. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		No scar, no surgery, no leave, insists boss Rasesh Joshi, a chemical engineer working in Jubail, Saudi Arabia, was given a rather difficult assignment at work — to prove that he had indeed undergone spine surgery. Jeweller shot in Chandkheda, hurt A jewellery shop owner in Chandkheda was shot at by unidentified assailants inside his shop on IOC Road late on Thursday night.Police have blocked the city's exit points and launched a hunt for the men on bike. Teacher held for molestation A 47-year-old school teacher, who runs tuition classes in Juhapura, was arrested by Vejalpur police on Thursday after one of his students alleged that he had molested her. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Women seers from different states join all-women akhara The first all-women akhara -- Shri Sarveshwar Mahadeo Vaikunthdham Muktidwar Akhara Pari - performed pattabhishek on the banks of Ganga on Thursday. Showers dampen spirit, only 5 lakh take holy dip Amidst intermittent spell of rains, around five lakh devotees took holy dip at Sangam on the occasion of Mahashivratri.The 45 day-long Magh Mela concluded with the last snan of Mahashivratri on Thursday. 'Research must focus on humanity and mankind' The department of chemistry, Allahabad University held a national symposium on 'chemistry at interface of innovative research in science and technology' at Vizianagram Hall on Thursday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Actor Bijay Mohanty joins Congress Popular film actor Bijay Mohanty joined the Congress party on Thursday.Mohanty is likely to contest from the prestigious Bhubaneswar Lok Sabha (LS) seat in the forthcoming elections. Prepaid auto service at SCB Medical College soon Encouraged by success of prepaid autorickshaw service at Cuttack railway station, authorities have now decided to extend the facility to SCB Medical College and Hospital here. Lights, camera, election! To cash in on their popularity in the forthcoming elections, political parties are luring film personalities to join them. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Madhya Pradesh's 'Gulaab gang' sees red, razes liquor dens Nasiri Bai may not bear resemblance to comely Madhuri Dixit in her latest avtaar of a Gulaab gang crusader, but in real life, her name evokes awe among liquor mafia and bootleggers in Malwa region. CM dashes to rain-hit areas in Sehore, offers slew of reliefs Chief minister said farmers who suffered 50% damage or more to their crops in hailstorms will be given wheat and rice at Re 1 per kg along with BPL beneficiaries in the state. Hailstorm ravages standing crop, 30 villages reeling Heavy rain and hailstorm continued to wreak havoc in several parts of the state, leaving 32 people injured and massive damages to standing crops especially wheat and pulses. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Fly abroad from T3 of Chandigarh The Tricity residents' high-flying wait will be over in February next year, when the local airport will show off its swanky terminal for operation of international flights. Read before you booze and party Before you fling a few down the hatch and let your hair down, read the writing on the wall. Celebrating the night of Shiva Chants of Om Namah Shivay reverberated in the air as the tricity sought blessings of the blue-necked God and his consort.Devotees offered Shiva his favourites - flowers, bel leaves and milk packets. More Chandigarh News»

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