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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, March 25, 2014
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		India
		Pawan Chamling, the only CM without an opposition Leading a state as CM for four consecutive terms — and looking poised to displace Jyoti Basu as the longest serving CM — is only half the Pawan Chamling story. Sick India seeks attention: Most states still struggle to provide basic healthcare State spending on health ranges from 4-6 % of the total expenditure for all larger states. Delhi, which allocates 12% of its expenditure on health is an exception, but is not strictly comparable. Broom boom: Arvind Kejriwal out to make a mark in Varanasi Many Muslims are looking to the spunky AAP leader to be the challenger. More India News»

		Business
		Insurers now pay for day care surgeries Medical insurers have increased the number of day care procedures covered in policies — a marked departure from the standard mediclaim norm that required hospitalization or 24 hours stay in a medical centre for the cover to come into force. Sensex gains 4% this month on Modi factor The pre-election rally has added about 4.4% to the sensex so far this month and a little over 5% since early December last year when the BJP swept the polls in three states. Arvind, RIL up ante in affordable luxury fashion Affordable luxury, or bridge-to-luxury in industry parlance, is a nearly $200-million market in India, expanding at 40% annually. More Business News»

		Environment
		Air pollution killed seven million people in 2012: WHO Air pollution by sources ranging from cooking fires to auto fumes contributed to an estimated seven million deaths worldwide in 2012, the UN health agency said on Tuesday. World weather body warns of extreme weather due to climate change Just a week ahead of the release of a crucial report of a UN panel on impact of climate change on food, water and other resources, the World Meteorological Organisation on Monday set the tone. Another rhino killed in a week in Kaziranga An adult male rhino was allegedly killed by some unidentified persons and its horn sawn off in Kaziranga National Park, the second killing in a week, Park sources said today. More Environment News»

		World
		Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers meet for 1st time Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov met for the first time on Monday with his Ukrainian counterpart to discuss the crisis that has grown into one of the gravest security challenges to Europe since the end of the Cold War. US mudslide death toll hits 14 In a struggle to find loved ones, family members and neighbors used chain saws and their bare hands to pick through wreckage that was tangled by the mud into piles of filthy debris. Pak govt representatives to meet Taliban today Pakistan government's representatives will meet Pakistani Taliban for peace talks in North Waziristan today, according to sources. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I will try my best to get Big B to my bedroom' Also, will he get the shagun ki pappi by Dadi? 'Ekta Kapoor is Wolf of the Hindi film industry' Varun Dhawan, 26, may not have expressed his emotions to his father David Dhawan, but he realised how much he loves him only when he almost lost him while shooting his upcoming film Main Tera Hero, directed by him. While Varun is a very spontaneous actor, in real life, he shares his dark secrets only with his childhood friend Aman Malhotra. PICS: Highest Paid Actors of TV The Indian Television industry lures many from far and near. Aspiring actors often try their hands in this medium over the 70 mm screen to first make a mark and name for themselves. And Television surely makes many dreams come true. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Stress reduces a woman's chances of getting pregnant by 30% Scientists have found data that suggests preconception stress might play a role in infertility. Now, a nasal spray for depression CAMH's Fang Liu developed a protein peptide that provided a highly targeted approach to treating depression that she hopes will have minimal side effects. Active mothers have active children, says study A British study of 500 women and their four-year-olds has found that physically agility in children is related to how active their mothers are. More Science News»

		Sports
		Team India has plenty to smile about Convincing wins over tough opponents like Pakistan and West Indies mean India are on the right track for greater exploits in the ICC World T20 tournament. Rafa Nadal continues Miami rampage World number one Rafael Nadal continued his ruthless rampage through Sony Open, crushing Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin 6-1, 6-0 to reach the fourth round. Lanka win as Dutch out for a record low Sri Lanka secured an easy 9-wicket win over Dutch after bowling them out for just 39, lowest T20I score ever, in the World T20 Super 10 match on Monday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Samsung to announce Galaxy S5 in India on March 27 Samsung is gearing up to announce the launch of its flagship smartphone, Galaxy S5, in India on March 27. How Apple has changed under CEO Tim Cook Since Cook took over as Apple's CEO, its annual revenue has grown by about 58%, and its profits by about 40%. Leaked: Apple's plan to turn iPhone into your personal doctor As per leaked screenshots, Apple is aiming to significantly expand on how iPhones track and record user’s health and fitness data with Healthbook. More Technology News»

		Education
		DU cutoffs set to break all records If numbers are any indication and excess admissions in undergraduate courses are curtailed, the cutoffs will touch an all-time high across all courses in DU this year. Results shock students, Mumbai University cites time factor The errors in the assessment of engineering exam papers occurred as many answer sheets were not scanned properly and were rejected by the examiners on grounds of poor resolution. NMIMS University signs MoU with Southampton university for research The NMIMS University signed an MoU with University of Southampton, UK. This MoU is second in line in few weeks after an MoU with University of Westminster, UK was signed. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		IM operative was in Mumbai before heading for Rajasthan Suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Waqas Saad Shaikh, who was arrested by the Delhi Police’s special cell in Jaipur on Saturday, had stayed for three days at a lodge in Bandra (West) before leaving for Rajasthan. Auto driver return bag containing valuables of passenger In an exemplary show of honesty, an auto-rickshaw driver returned jewelry and cash of worth Rs 1.25 lakh to passenger in Bhiwandi. Shakti Mills rapes: Court adds charges that attract death A sessions court on Monday framed additional charges against the three men convicted in the twin Shakti Mills gang-rape cases. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Doctors write to PM against Okhla plant About 80 doctors from Holy Family Hospital in Okhla and some other hospitals across the city have written open letters to the Prime Minister’s Office raising concerns about emissions from the Okhla waste-to-energy plant. Report lost items from smartphone Taking a step towards greater accessibility for citizens, Delhi Police has decided to create a mobile version of its official website. Turn on ASI app before monument trip The next time you want to visit a protected monument and need directions, just turn to your smartphone. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has launched the country’s first mobile app to get details of all 174 monuments in the capital. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sharief quits Congress, off politics for now After nearly six decades of continuous association with the Congress, the old war horse from Karnataka, CK Jaffer Sharief, has quit the party. Want passport quickly? Tatkal is the only way If you're travelling abroad for studies, work or summer vacation, you may have to apply for a passport in advance. The Regional Passport Office (RPO) in Bangalore says only 17,000 passport booklets are in stock against 30,000 applications pending for delivery. Taking camera into Lalbagh will cost Rs 50 Wannabe nature photographers will now have to pay up for their shooting passion in Lalbagh. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra techie murder: Caste rears its ugly head Almost 24 hours after the spine-chilling murder of 25-year-old Pachala Deepthi, the accused parents are said to have surrendered before the Guntur police and even admitted to having choked their elder daughter to death in a fit of anger. Nearly 150 APVCC staffers lose their jobs Nearly 150 employees of the AP Vikalangula Cooperative Corporation (APVCC) were in for a rude shock on Monday when they were issued service termination notices. Drug-resistant TB on the rise in Hyderabad The rising burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis is a cause of serious concern, officials said, highlighting how hundreds of new cases are being reported in the city with a few dozen deaths as well. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Young female stars ask for written contracts that specify body show Technology and a booming economy have changed the face of the Tamil film industry. Movies deal with bold new themes and use new forms of storytelling and narrative techniques. Vote for free public education, healthcare for kids: Activists Activists have demanded that free and quality healthcare and education for children up to the age 18 be made the right of every citizen in the country. Engineer injured as 'maanja' slashes neck A 27-year-old engineer returning from a job interview was injured when a severed piece of 'maanja' thread from a kite slashed his neck on Madhavaram bridge on Sunday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad cops nab Hyderabad cleric in terror case The city crime branch arrested a Hyderabad-based Muslim cleric from Delhi airport on Sunday in connection with 'ISI conspiracy case' – a conspiracy to avenge the killings of post-Godhra riots. 7 of family commit suicide in Kutch, cops investigate In a tragic incident, seven members of a family - two couples and their three children - allegedly committed suicide in Ningal village, 30 km from Bhuj, on Sunday. CBSE scores over state board in Gujarat This is a trend that indicates the winds of change blowing in the field of education in Gujarat. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has received about 100 applications to start English-medium schools in Gujarat. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Voters to get electronic photo identity cards from today New voters will get electronic photo identity card (EPIC) at doorsteps from March 25. The district election officials would start distributing around 1.98 lakh EPICs from Monday onwards till March 28. 31.5% voting in graduate polls Around 31.5% polling was recorded at the Allahabad-Jhansi graduate constituency elections held on Sunday. However, the voting was marked by several complaints of missing names in the voters’ list. Allahabad remembers Bhagat Singh on 83rd death anniversary Rich tributes were paid to the brave martyrs of the freedom struggle — Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev — on Sunday. These men sacrificed their lives on the altar of motherland in 1931 on March 23. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Anti-socials under police microscope in Bhubaneswar To ensure smooth conduct of elections, the commissionerate of police have started turning the heat on anti-socials and mischief-mongers under 990 polling booths in the city. Cost cutting forces fewer banners in Cuttack The restrictions on election expenses have forced candidates to cut down on printing of posters, hoardings, banners and leaflets.They have instead taken to street-corner meetings and door-to-door campaigning. Filmfare travels east with a legacy Full 60 years ago, on this very day of March 21, a little bronze statuette changed hands at Mumbai's Metro Cinema.And thus started a legacy in the annals of Indian cinema that came to be recognized as the Filmfare Awards. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Happening bash organised at Dhuaa Lounge to mark the launch of Naughty Winter in Bhopal Bhopal witnessed a happening bash recently at Dhuaa Lounge that had city-based fashion models and designers from different parts of the country letting their hair down Bhopal Bodybuilding and Fitness Association organised two-day Fitness Expo 2012-13 in the city A two-day Fitness Expo 2012-13 was recently organised in the city in association with Bhopal Bodybuilding and Fitness Association Madhya Pradesh Class XII paper leaks, rescheduled for April 12 After CBSE Physics paper leaked earlier this month, class XII Maths paper of MP Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) leaked in several places including Gwalior and Vidisha districts on Monday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Panchayat diktat bars groom's brother-in-law from leaving village A community panchayat in Haryana on Sunday came out with a strange diktat against a love marriage.It has asked the groom's brother-in-law to leave Dharaudhi village in Jind district within three days. Himachal Pradesh HC enhances relief award for accident victim to Rs 12.5 lakh The Himachal Pradesh high court has enhanced the compensation awarded to an accident victim -- who suffered permanent disability due to accident caused by a private bus - from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 12.50 lakh. Helpline for TB care launched in Punjab Project Axshya is a programme funded by Global Fund Round 9 Grant and is aligned with RNTCP and WHO's Stop TB Strategy. More Chandigarh News»

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