News Digest: Many happy returns: The world at your feet

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, July 23, 2014
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		India
		Many happy returns: The world at your feet For women, wading back into the workforce can be challenging after a long break. Some lessons from those who made successful comebacks. Will outdo Singapore: KCR to businessmen In a marathon meeting that lasted for nearly five hours, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday promised Telangana Inc that the state government would firm up a single window clearance (SWC) system ‘better’ than that of Singapore’s, which is touted as the best in the world, to make it easy to do business in the state. Untraceable implants adding to woes Many hospitals do not give details such as batch number or product code of devices they implant to the patient when being discharged. More India News»

		Business
		Flash sale by budget carriers from August 19 Low-cost carriers on Tuesday launched yet another limited period discount — with all-inclusive fares starting from Rs 2,099 — to fill up their domestic flights in the lean travel months of August and September. Max sells 13% in arm to JV partner Max India on Tuesday decided to divest 13.3% stake in Max Healthcare Company (MHC) — its hospital business — to its South Africa-based JV partner Life Healthcare (LHC) for Rs 383 crore to reduce its holding in the company to 46.3% from 65.9%. I'm astonished, shocked: Roy's counsel tells SC The Supreme Court’s refusal to release Sahara chief Subrata Roy on parole to negotiate the sale of prime domestic and foreign assets left his counsel Rajeev Dhavan “astonished and shocked”. More Business News»

		Environment
		Melting glaciers giving rise to new lakes in Himachal Pradesh Melting of glaciers is resulting in the formation of smaller lakes in the high hills of Himachal Pradesh and is posing threat to the population living downstream. Water, air pollution: NGT issues notice to Meghalaya The National Green Tribunal's eastern zone bench has issued notice to the Meghalaya government over a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on air, water and environmental pollution in the state. Giving up beef will be more beneficial to planet than driving cars Cattle require on average 28 times more land and 11 times more irrigation water are responsible for releasing five times more greenhouse gases and consume six times as much nitrogen as eggs or poultry. More Environment News»

		World
		No link to Russian govt in plane downing: US Senior US intelligence officials said on Tuesday that Russia was responsible for "creating the conditions" that led to the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, but they offered no evidence of direct Russian government involvement. Boko Haram moves unopposed in Nigerian town A raid on an army base in northeast Nigeria and massacres of civilians in nearby villages at the weekend have left Boko Haram free to move unopposed in a strategic garrison town, witnesses and security sources said. In international flight, volatile conflicts abound In Libya, militias armed with shoulder-launched missiles are battling for control of the country's main airport. More World News»

		Entertainment
		'I have seen Salman give bundles of money to people' Akshay Kumar is not only disciplined, but also completely focused on his work. SRK gives history lessons to Suhana in a plane It is a universal fact that all parents love their children to bits, but when it comes to certain celebrities, their expressions of love and ways of ensuring their child’s safety is quite different from the regular deal. Sonam called Aishwarya an aunty? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Scientists discover new genes linked to schizophrenia The biggest ever study of its kind has discovered more than 100 genes that play some kind of role in the development of schizophrenia, one of the most common psychiatric disorders. Eating less beef better way to cut carbon emissions Eating less beef would be a better way for people to cut carbon emissions than giving up their cars, latest research has shown. Kick-and-kill strategy boosts HIV cure effort The elusive quest for an HIV cure received a boost at the world AIDS conference on Tuesday as scientists said they had forced the virus out of a hiding place where it had lurked after being suppressed by drugs. More Science News»

		Sports
		'Shara's comments not disrespectful' Tendulkar today said that he didn't find it disrespectful that Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova didn't know who he was as she did not follow cricket. Bolt fit and ready for Glasgow Games Usain Bolt says he is ready to put in a good showing in the sprint relay at the Commonwealth Games after recovering from foot surgery and a hamstring injury. Dunga replaces Scolari as Brazil coach Brazil named Dunga as their manager for the second time on Tuesday, two weeks after they were hammered 7-1 by Germany in the World Cup semis. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi Mi 3 review: Redefining value for money Is Xiaomi Mi 3 the best smartphone you can buy in terms of value for money? We find out in our review... iPhone 6: Apple orders production of 80 million units Apple has asked suppliers to manufacture between 70 million and 80 million of its two forthcoming large-screen iPhones by the end of the year. 10 tips to protect your Android device 10 tips to protect your Android device More Technology News»

		Education
		National Geographic launches magazine for schoolchildren The famed National Geographic on Tuesday launched a special edition of 'Explorer' magazines for schoolchildren to provide educational resources and new learning solutions for teachers as well as students. Students give up medical seats, opt for engineering They chose the yellow hard hats over white coats. Bringing hope for MBBS aspirants who are fighting for the limited seats in the government sector, as many as 28 candidates “surrendered” their seats to take up engineering ahead of the second phase of counselling for state medical colleges. IIMC, SRFTI and FTII to get national tag Plans are also afoot to introduce advanced academic programmes in the institute such as MA, MPhil and PhD in IIMC. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		MNS demands 80% hawkers' licences be given to sons of soil With the assembly polls being only a few months away, politicians have weighed into the wrangle over the BMC’s drive to register hawkers in the city. 'Can't recognize vendors in other wards' ALM members, who have been accompanying civic officials on their drive to register hawkers, seem to be upset with the manner in which the survey is being conducted. JJ doctors remove 232 teeth from Buldhana teenager Doctors at the JJ Hospital in Byculla created a record of sorts by removing 232 teeth from a teenager, who came in with routine complaints of swelling and pain in the mouth. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Congress questions Modi's silence on killing of Manipuri youth Congress slammed Narendra Modi for his silence over the killing of a Manipuri youth in the national capital, saying the Prime Minister should fulfil the promise made during the election campaign regarding the security of people from the Northeast. IGI airport makes it easier to fly with pets Flyers will no longer have to worry about carrying pets on their journey – the airport operator on Tuesday announced a travel information and facilitation desk, 'Pet Fly', at IGI's terminal 3. Man held with leapord skin The outer district police, along with a team of wildlife officials, arrested a man dealing in animal parts and recovered a leopard skin. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		How about BTRAC for law and order? Today's city is much more complex than the ones of our childhood. More men ended lives in 2013: Report Anita Gracias, a psychologist and volunteer at Sahai helpline, got a desperate 6am call from Pune a few days ago. Govt-private colleges seat pact stays this year too Candidates seeking admission to professional colleges will have to wait for one more year to avoid malpractices such as capitation fee and blocking of seats. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Will outdo Singapore: KCR to businessmen In a marathon meeting that lasted for nearly five hours, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Tuesday promised Telangana Inc that the state government would firm up a single window clearance (SWC) system ‘better’ than that of Singapore’s, which is touted as the best in the world, to make it easy to do business in the state. Rayalaseema storm gathers steam With the Andhra Pradesh government gearing up to name a new capital between Guntur and Vijayawada, the people of Rayalaseema are preparing to launch a massive movement for a separate state on the day a formal announcement is made. Quest for a smart city Mapping out a smart city for Hyderabad along with plans to redraw the boundaries of Telangana using modern technique is the latest mantra of the government in its quest for good governance. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tea growing area in Nilgiris fallen by 20% in 10 years In Nilgiris, tea has long ceased to be the drink that brings joy. A crippling fall in green leaf prices that started in the late 1990s has led to a more than 20% reduction in cultivation area. Doctors remove part of girl's brain to stop seizures Can half a brain be better than a whole one? That proved t be the case for eight-year-old Samia Sultana from Bangladesh, who was suffering from a rare neurological disease which caused severe seizures and other complications. TN speaker suspends DMK MLAs for rest of session Tamil Nadu speaker P Dhanapal on Tuesday suspended DMK MLAs for the rest of the session, saying their "conduct was not in consonance with the dignity of the House". More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		6 months on, no civil services board in place For nearly six months, the Gujarat government has been violating the directions of the central government over the formation of a Civil Services Board for recommending transfers of cadre officers. Nano plant: Gujarat govt admits giving loan to Tata Motors For the first time, the Gujarat government officially accepted — on Tuesday — that it gave Rs 419.54 crore loan from the state budgetary resources to Tata Motors under its agreement with the company. Morbi ceramic units get SC's green light The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed an appeal against Gujarat high court's order permitting the ceramic industrial units to function on coal-fired gasifiers equipped with zero-discharge technology after obtaining the NOC from the Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB). More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC issues notice in contempt petition It has been alleged in the contempt petition that inspite of the court's stay order, JP authorities are continuing the construction work on the land which belonged to the petitioner Kalu Ram, a farmer of Noida. Nine days into strike, AU struggles to start session The strike at Alllahabad University completed nine days and without any solution.The new academic session started On July 12 but work remained paralysed thereafter with almost all the departments closed. HC asks principal secretary to file affidavits in recruitment case The petitioner contended in the petition that the state government had given an undertaking before the apex court that the petitioner, who is a daily wager, would be considered for regularisation in Group D posts. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Duped Odisha's plumber languishes in Iraq jail A plumber from Odisha's Kendrapada district has been languishing in a jail in Iraq even after serving his six-month sentence. Drop in duration of foreign tourists' stay in state: Survey The tourism potential of Odisha has failed to hold the attention of foreign tourists, who are staying for shorter periods in the state. CAG questions unspent scholarship fund of Rs 27 lakhs The amount is part of the money sanctioned under the National Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMSS), a Union ministry of human resources programme, which was discontinued in 2007-2008. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP budget session adjourned sine die The budget session in the state assembly was adjourned sine die on Tuesday amid Opposition Congress's ruckus after Speaker Sitasharan Sharma refused to admit a breach of privilege motion on the BJP's circulated booklet 'Vyapam ka Saach'. After uttering talaq, 2 men battle to get wives back Uttering 'talaq' in a fit of rage three times cost dear to two Muslim men in Rewa district, who now want their wives to come back to them. Two killed as wall along BRTS crashes on houses at Lal Ghati A couple was crushed to death when a wall along BRTS corridor collapsed on their house below near Lal Ghati square, here on Monday.Some eight houses at Barela Gaon were also affected in the wall collapse. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Protest in Punjab and pay Rs 1 lakh fine Beware agitating unions, employees and activists. The Punjab government on Tuesday passed the Prevention of Damage to Public and Private Property Bill, according to which a dharna, bandh or demonstration leading to blockade of rail or road traffic will now attract a fine of Rs 1 lakh and a punishment up to a year in jail. ASI held for graft The vigilance bureau has arrested an assistant sub-inspector for allegedly receiving illegal gratification of Rs 5,000 for filing a challan against an accused in an abetment to suicide case. Past cases suggest African students face discrimination in Punjab On June 15, 2013, following a street brawl involving African students with a local person, they were repeatedly referred as "kaale" (blacks) in the FIR registered by the Jalandhar commissionerate of police. More Chandigarh News»

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