News Digest: Married but single: TN has highest proportion of singles

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, December 26, 2014
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		India
		Married but single: TN has highest proportion of singles Tamil Nadu has the largest proportion of people who are either divorced, widowed or separated. Bharat Ratna to Vajpayee by UPA would have added to Manmohan Singh's stature: Advani BJP veteran L K Advani on Thursday said conferring Bharat Ratna on former prime minister A B Vajpayee by the UPA government would have added to the stature of then PM Manmohan Singh. 'Railways took 5 years to clear AP overbridge' Road developers get three years to complete projects, but in several cases approvals for rail over bridges (ROBs) and rail under bridges (RUBs) came after the stipulated construction period---in some cases after more than five years. More India News»

		Business
		In India Inc, age no bar for retaining talent As the business world becomes more complex, organizations are turning age agnostic.The retirement age-either 58 or 60-is no longer a restricting factor for companies to retain people they want to. 'Investment risk not unique to taxi apps' e-Commerce may look expensive today, but not so in long run, says Temasek India's top executive Govt to look into Airtel's higher tariff plan for VoIP calls Bharti Airtel's decision to charge higher tariff for voice calls through popular internet service providers such as Skype, Viber, Facebook messenger and Google hangouts has alerted the Government which has decided to look into the matter. More Business News»

		Environment
		Bombay HC allows Kala Ghoda festival subject to hygiene and noise rules The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed the organisers to hold the prestigious Kala Ghoda cultural festival in the city for nine days from February 7 next, while ensuring proper hygiene, regulating collection of garbage and seeking strict implementation of noise pollution rules. Chennai beaches set for Olive Ridley nesting season Olive Ridley turtles are finding it tougher to nest on the city’s beaches with each passing year, having to elude fishing nets, find their way through piles of garbage and past illegal constructions along the shore. Odisha to prepare master plan for ecotourism The Odisha government has decided to prepare a master plan for promotion and development of ecotourism destinations involving various communities, tour operators and other stakeholders. More Environment News»

		World
		Sierra Leon nurses strike over Ebola hazard pay Nurses at a public hospital in northern Sierra Leone were on strike on Thursday to demand hazard pay for treating Ebola patients, as the region was under lockdown in a bid by authorities to combat the killer virus. Wary of Japan's new defense minister, China calls for peace China has advised Japan to stay on the “path of peace”. Queen says fixing division in Scotland 'will take time' Healing differences in Scotland after a divisive referendum that came close to splitting the United Kingdom this year will take time, Queen Elizabeth II said in her annual Christmas broadcast today. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sonakshi: I do the kind of films I like to see Insisting that she hasn’t lost any weight, Sonakshi Sinha tells us that she wants to promote a healthy body image and plans on doing films of different genres Salman behind Varun's Badlapur look Varun Dhawan will be seen playing a badass, who seeks revenge in Badlapur. How is Salman Bollywood's Rajinikanth? More Entertainment News»

		Science
		World's smallest hearing aid designed An international team of researchers has designed the world’s smallest hearing aid which is so tiny that it is almost “invisible”. Gift of coffee for strangers helps spread cheer The suspended coffee is a Neapolitan tradition that boomed during World War II and has found a revival in recent years during hard economic times. World's smallest hearing aid designed An international team of researchers has designed the world’s smallest hearing aid which is so tiny that it is almost “invisible”. More Science News»

		Sports
		Boxers pack a punch but administrative mess continues Ultimately, a new body did take shape but with the IOA playing hardball and refusing to grant recognition, it remains to be seen how things pan out for Boxing India in the coming year. Man United must maintain momentum: David de Gea Goalkeeper David de Gea believes the busy holiday fixture list offers the perfect opportunity for United to put some pressure on the league's top two clubs. Swimming and athletics endure a dope tainted year The fight against doping went into its climax in the second half of the year when top names from track and field, swimming and badminton fell from grace. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Govt looks at ways to regulate e-commerce to protect users The government has decided to step in and regulate e-commerce business in the country, especially with a view to protect consumer interest. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka's year-end note to employees Vishal Sikka wants Infosys to be more observant, inquisitive and embrace a more proactive approach in tacking problems. 6 cool gadget gifts other than smartphones With the new year upon us, it is time many would be shopping for gifts for their loved ones. More Technology News»

		Education
		Malviya taught value based education to the world: Nepal Nepal vice president Parmanand Jha on Thursday lauded India's late educationist and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya on his birth anniversary, saying he taught value based education to the world which is still relevant. DAV basks in glory of its illustrious student Students and teachers of Dayanand Anglo Vedic College broke into impromptu celebrations on Wednesday following the announcement of Bharat Ratna being conferred upon their most famous student and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Fadnavis gifts Nagpur Maharashtra's 1st IIM The Devendra Fadnavis government on Wednesday gave Maharashtra and Nagpur an early New Year gift by announcing an IIM in the city that could start as early as the next academic session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Delhi fog grounds flyers in Mumbai Dense fog in Delhi hit travel plans of thousands of flyers in Mumbai as a number of domestic and some international flights were delayed inordinately leaving the holiday revellers stranded at the airport for hours on Thursday. No help for girl who traced, returned bag with 80,000 to owner Bhiwandi’s 13-year-old Monali Adhari, who found Rs 80,000 on the road and returned it to its owner, and her supportive family have become the area’s local heroes. Mumbai Metro smartcard goes online Commuters need not stand in queues at Metro stations to top up smartcards. Mumbai Metro launched a commuter-friendly service on Christmas day, which will enable them to recharge smartcards and check the balance on internet-enabled mobiles. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi acid throwers may get away lightly as tighter law still in works The two juveniles who were allegedly hired to throw acid at a woman doctor may escape lightly with a maximum punishment of three years in a reformation home. Festive traffic jams city as 10L cars head for markets Traffic police said they were overwhelmed by the sheer numbers as an estimated 10 lakh vehicles hit the road in these two districts on Thursday evening. Mercury continues to be low, homeless man dies in CP Xmas sunny, but visibility to be low till Saturday; more fog from Sunday More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Neta, police spar over tiger at large As the radio-collared tigress released in the forest continued to wreak havoc in Khanapur taluk, residents of Mudagai village in Jamboti forest attacked police and forest personnel on Thursday morning protesting their failure to capture or kill the maneater. Conman dupes tens, dies twice On March 27 this year, Kaushik Punita Sharma, 40, identified as a realtor, was found hanging in his Vakil Garden residence, Talaghattapura, south Bengaluru. Take those shots and hit wild spots It's time to explore the unexplored and for a healthy, happy journey. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Fatwa against 'boisterous' Milad celebrations in city While preparations are on in full swing to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, on January 4 on grand scale, elders have begun issuing calls for low key celebrations and helping the community instead. Despite ban, city vendors still sell gutka openly A recent World Health Organisation (WHO) study on sale of gutka (chewable tobacco) might have shown a decline of sales in some states, but the banned substance is still sold openly in both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. 'Kissing' baba arrested Proddatur police on Thursday arrested a fake saint who hugs and kisses devotees to “remove” their affliction and “solve” financial and domestic problems. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		No such thing as 'benefit of doubt' acquittal: Judge Till he was denied appointment as a police constable at the eleventh hour earlier this year, E Kalivarathan was not aware of the difference between ‘acquittal’ and ‘honourable acquittal’ in a criminal case. Santa comes in the form of cops for man lying uncared for A destitute man lying unattended and ailing outside the Government Royapettah Hospital since Thursday morning is now being cared for in the emergency ward of the hospital, thanks to the efforts of two police personnel. Theosophists meet in Chennai amid legal row Eight months after a contest for the presidentship of Theosophical Society (TS) between its American and Indian representatives, the matter is now in the domain of the judiciary. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		NRG offers hope to other abandoned kids Amar Dave, 24, a resident of Washington DC in USA, unlike many NRGs who visit Gujarat during this time of the year. Weeklong fun fiesta begins at Kankaria The week-long festivities ahead of the New Year began with the Kankaria Carnival with a whole new set of attractions including a new set of rides at the amusement park. Teen who set bikes on fire detained Crime branch sleuths have detained a teenager for stealing bikes and then burning them. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Little relief for city as day temperature rises After two days of intense cold conditions, temperature rose up a notch with the bright Sun bringing respite to denizens. Jingle bells thaw Christmas chill Even as days become colder city people are not leaving any stone unturned to welcome the New Year’s. Malviya's house gathers dust at his birth anniv The House Number 357 Ahiyapur (now 510 Malviya Nagar) where the freedom fighter and social reformer Madan Mohan Malviya lived for around five decades was proposed to be developed as a ‘National Museum’ akin to that of ‘Nehru Memorial’ (Anand Bhawan) three years ago but the files related to it is gathering dust since then. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Elderly man beheaded for sorcery in Odisha An elderly man was beheaded in Odisha for allegedly practicing sorcery, police said on Thursday. UGC team visits Khallikote College A University Grants Commission (UGC) team on Tuesday visited government-run Khallikote College here to assess the infrastructure facilities for restoration of its autonomous status. Mercury plummets, sales soar at Tibetan market for winter wear Temperatures have dipped and concurrently, the sale of winter garments is soaring at the Tibetan woolens market in Saheed Nagar.Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, mufflers and monkey caps are fast flying off the shelves. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP to get second passport office in Indore Madhya Pradesh will get a second passport office in Indore city, said Union minister for external affairs Sushma Swaraj. Foreign minister cannot travel with PM on all trips abroad: Sushma Swaraj As the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) continues with its “ghar wapsi” programme throughout the country, Union minister for external affairs Sushma Swaraj said here on Thursday that a national law against forced conversions should be enacted. Bhopal cops rue poor quality CCTVs, say they are of no use City police are not getting much help from CCTVs installed at vulnerable locations in detection and solving crimes. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Case against Hindu Mahasabha leader after Godse statue row A day after Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha and Om Shiv Mahakaal Seva Samiti conducted a foundation-stone laying ceremony of the country’s first Nathuram Godse statue, a case was registered against Hindu Mahasabha national general secretary Madan Acharya for allegedly using “abusive language” against Mahatma Gandhi. Tourists flock to Manali After the slump caused by heavy snowfall, tourism in Manali got a boost with thousands of tourists thronging the place to celebrate white Christmas BJP failed to play role of constructive oppn: Himachal CM Chief minister Virbhadra Singh slammed the opposition BJP for trying to destabilize his government and spreading rumours about the poor financial health of the state More Chandigarh News»

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