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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, May 16, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		India
		Gandhi pulled up son for 'rape' of sister-in-law: Tushar Gandhi Tushar Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi’s great grandson, on Thursday, described as “incorrect” media reports about a letter written by Gandhi to his son Harilal, castigating him for a ‘rape’. Counting notes, the youth way Starting around 10am on Friday, about 250 people will gather at Operation Black Dot’s Kalina headquarters to watch live the counting of 551 million votes on a giant screen. 2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Shiv Sena slams Rahul Gandhi for not going to Manmohan's farewell dinner The Shiv Sena has slammed Rahul Gandhi for staying away from the farewell dinner hosted by Sonia Gandhi for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi on Wednesday. More India News»

		Business
		Sensex hits new peak on results eve On the eve of Lok Sabha poll results, the sensex on Thursday closed with a 90-point gain at 23,906, its highest ever closing level with investors’ wealth at Rs 79.9 lakh crore, also a life-time high. Stocks of companies with BJP link surge in 8 months Companies whose promoters are considered close to the BJP have done well on Dalal Street since Narendra Modi was confirmed as the party’s prime ministerial candidate on September 13 last year. RIL, BP may gain $5.5bn from oil minister plan A proposal for the Cabinet, prepared by the oil ministry after elections were announced, could end up giving Reliance Industries Ltd and its partners – BP plc and Niko – benefit of over $5.5 billion over a period of time if the new government clears it. More Business News»

		Environment
		Poachers go online to sell wildlife species Jackal cubs for sale: 35,000 a pair. Picture to be updated soon. Case against parading of ailing elephant The elephant, Thiruvambadi Shivasundar, was paraded in four major festivals, including Thrissur Pooram though it was suffering from a host of ailments like, psoriasis, partial paralysis and bowel disorder. Hundreds of fish dying in Himachal wetlands Located about 24km from Mandi, the Rewalsar wetlands, which were included in the list of wetlands of national importance by the ministry of environment and forests in 2005, have religious and ecological importance. More Environment News»

		World
		Vietnam dispute: US cautions China Vice President Joe Biden is conveying America's objections about China's behavior in a territorial dispute with Vietnam to the top brass of the Chinese military. Nigeria's president to visit abducted girls' town Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan will visit a northeastern town where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped by Islamic militants, with international criticism mounting of his response to the crisis. Brazilians protest World Cup spending oad blocks and marches hit Brazilian cities on Thursday as disparate groups criticized spending on the upcoming World Cup soccer tournament and sought to revive a call for better public services that swept the country last June. More World News»

		Entertainment
		OMG: Madhuri smooched a man 20 years older! Madhuri Dixit is one of the most loved actresses of Bollywood, but she has had her set of controversies too. Top 6 Sex symbols of Bollywood Bollywood has been blessed with some of the most beautiful faces of the world. These actresses simply set the silver screen on fire with their sex appeal. Whether it is their attractive figure or their sensuous moves, these divas of Bollywood have been the fantasies of a number of men worldwide. Here we list down Top 6 Sex symbols of Bollywood. 5 Duck lipped actresses of Bollywood More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Mexican cave skeleton reveals secrets of New World's first people A horrible day for a teenage girl perhaps 13,000 years ago - death in a Mexican cave — has turned into a wonderful day for scientists who have managed to coax important secrets out of the oldest genetically intact human skeleton in the New World. Journal retracts study on statins' side-effects The British Medical Journal (BMJ) on Thursday rejected a controversial study on the adverse effects of statins published in October last year. 'Why only male subjects? Include females in lab tests' For decades, scientists have embarked on the long journey toward a medical breakthrough by first experimenting on laboratory animals. More Science News»

		Sports
		I have become better at Real: Ronaldo Ronaldo believes he has become a better player since joining Real from United and has thrived on obsession the club have with winning a 10th European title. Nadal pushed to 3 sets again in Rome Rafael Nadal was pushed to three sets for the second consecutive match and lined up an Italian Open quarterfinal with Andy Murray on Thursday. 'Brazil favourites, tough for Europeans' No European team has won a World Cup across the Atlantic and the trend is expected to continue in the upcoming extravaganza, according to Ibramohivic. More Sports News»

		Technology
		HP Pavilion X360 review: Affordable convertible that lacks punch Is the Pavilion X360 the affordable convertible we’ve been waiting for? We try to find out in our review. Why Infosys, TCS are not bidding for government deals Infosys, HCL Technologies and Mindtree, have in the past provided technology outsourcing services for flagship government contracts. EU ruling: Google flooded with information take-down requests Google is already getting requests to remove personal information from search results after Europe's top court ruled that subjects have "right to be forgotten," a source said. More Technology News»

		Education
		All play also makes for a great career It is not only people like M S Dhoni, vice-president of India Cements that owns the Chennai Super Kings franchise in the Indian Premier League, who can make it big. Charting a course into big league Students unable to get admission into the most sought-after colleges have no reason to be disheartened or feel left out. Colleges and courses don’t matter much for pursuing any career or excelling in life. Agriculture studies can open new career paths Agriculture is not just about crops, seeds, harvest, pesticides and yield. It also includes trading, funding, feasibility studies, food processing, marketing and economics. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Ex-navy officer appeals against murder conviction Former navy officer, Manish Thakur, has appealed against his conviction for the murder of a Tata Consultancy Services employee, Koushambi Layek, seven years ago. 2014 Lok Sabha Elections: Band, baaja, balloons: Mumbai ready to soak in the results If each TV set in Mumbai was attached to a TRP machine, Friday’s coverage of the election results would likely set a record for being the most widely watched event in living memory.  HC: Husband may not be arrested for not paying maintenance In what comes as a relief to a man who had defaulted on payment of maintenance to his estranged wife, the Bombay high court quashed a non-bailable warrant issued against him by a magistrate. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Chai and charcha with fingers crossed Call it the calm before the storm.A day before their electoral fates are revealed, most candidates of main political parties spent a quiet Thursday, relaxing with family and friends. CP office prepares for result, but Kejri will fly to Varanasi On Thursday, as party workers started pouring in to prepare for the results, the Aam Aadmi Party office at Hanuman Road suddenly came back to life. Smelling victory, jubilant workers ready BJP offices Confident of crossing the 300 mark, BJP workers started their celebrations on Thursday at the Ashoka Road party headquarters and state office at Pant Marg. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore University to implement credit system for UG and PG courses From the next academic year, Bangalore University will implement a restructured credit-based semester system for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Cabinet okays solar energy policy The state cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday approved the revised solar energy policy 2014-21, to encourage farmers to set up small solar power plants with a capacity of 1-3 MW in their farms. Another housing society sells sites illegally It's the latest house building cooperative society (HBCS) to come under the scanner for misusing land acquired by the government. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2014 Elections: Vote count today; top guns back in Hyderabad The long and bitter political campaign that revolved around the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh will climax on Friday when the results for the 42 Lok Sabha and 294 Assembly seats will be declared by the Election Commission. Hyderabad traders to face tax woes Merchants based in Hyderabad will not be given any preferential treatment while handling transactions with Seemandhra businesses starting June 2 even though they are stationed in the common capital city. Hyderabad to get a taste of British curry again Foodies in Hyderabad can loosen their belts to tuck into authentic British curry this summer when seven of the UK's best chefs will present some 80 dishes, including favourites like British Chicken Tikka Masala. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Third gender's first wish: Family acceptance Lakshya is a transgender who makes a living as a sex worker in Chennai – one of the small mercies offered by the metro that her hometown in Kerala does not. True sons of the soil The 450-year-old Banyan in Theosophical Society has the rare benefit of being enclosed by a wide wire mesh fence that both secures and consecrates it. Down bricklane Down Brick Lane is a weekly column to highlight the need for a legal framework to protect Chennai’s heritage buildings, which not only contain stories of the city but also stand testimony to local skill. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Elections 2014: Prayers in Vadnagar mosque for Modi Muslims of Vadnagar want Narendra Modi as the next PM of India. A group of Muslims, most of them school-time friends of Gujarat chief minister, on Thursday offered prayers in Sembharwada Mosque in Vadnagar for Modi to reach the top post. Elections 2014: Gujarat cabinet reshuffle likely if Modi becomes PM The state cabinet is most likely to see a reshuffle in a week in the event of chief minister Narendra Modi resigning from the post and moving to New Delhi as the next prime minister. Elections 2014: Tight security in sensitive areas of Ahmd from 6am Tight police bandobast has been planned for the city when the LS poll results will be out on Friday.  More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Journalism course for minority students According to Prof R K Singh, professor-in-charge of academic programmes, AU, the proposal for starting B.VOC degree programmes was submitted to the UGC last year and the approval has been received this year. Cops beaten up, held hostage for extortion bid Four constables faced people's wrath for allegedly trying to extort money from people at gun point in Basheerganj.They were brutally thrashed. Youth crushed under speeding train A youth was crushed under the wheels of a speeding passenger train while distributing invitation cards of his impending marriage. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		At 43.7°C, Bhubaneswar hottest place in state Bhubaneswar was the hottest place in the state on Thursday with mercury touching 43.7 degree Celsius. This was the highest May temperature in the last five years. Court orders fresh study on Odisha river pollution The Odisha High Court has directed the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to conduct a fresh study on pollution in the Brahmani river, the second largest river in Odisha after the Mahanadi, a lawyer said Thursday. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre scientist appointed Utkal vice-chancellor Putting to rest all speculation, governor and chancellor of universities S C Jamir on Wednesday appointed Ashok Das, a scientist with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), as the vice-chancellor of Utkal University. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Twice sold, no leads on abducted Datia businessman In a case of life imitating Prakash Jha's flick Apaharan, where abduction was an industry, an owner of a marriage garden was abducted from Datia on April 2. Attack on cricketer: Accused held near Link Road No. 1 accused nabbed Thirteen days after they made a bid to loot a woman and her cricketer daughter near home minister Babulal Gaur's bungalow on Link Road number 1, two offenders were arrested on Thursday. 2014 Lok Sabha Elections: D-Day today: EVMs open under vigil With counting of votes on Friday, fate of 378 candidates who contested in Lok Sabha polls from Madhya Pradesh would become clear.Counting will begin under tight security from 8 am at 51 district headquarters. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		2 cases of honour killing in Haryana A college girl and the mother of two teenaged sons by their kin in two separate cases of honour killings in Haryana on Thursday. Police, CID trouble for 2 Haryana deputy commissioners Haryana’s two deputy commissioners (DCs) have complained to the state government against interference by police and CID in their official functioning. DCs of Ambala and Jind Saket Kumar and Rajiv Rattan respectively recently wrote to the government explaining how petty issues are being referred to district magistrate’s office in the name of source reports and CID alerts. Punjab and Haryana high court to go paperless In a step closer to make the court proceedings completely paperless, the Punjab and Haryana high court would soon start filing of cases through e-mail. More Chandigarh News»

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