News Digest: Sanatan Sanstha founder's path: Atheist to guru

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		Thursday, September 24, 2015
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		India
		Sanatan Sanstha founder's path: Atheist to guru India to supply generic cancer drug to US India has agreed to supply to the United States generic cancer drugs at a time there is outrage in America about the predatory practices by the US pharma industry, one of whose leaders is getting hammered for increasing the price of life-saving drugs by as much as 5000 per cent overnight. Probe light: Out to 'build one nation with one identity' its own way The Sanatan Sanstha, headquartered at Ramnathi, a village 30km from Panaji, is on a mission to "build one nation with one identity". More India News»

		Business
		No. of new rich to grow fastest in India, says study The number of new rich in India will almost double over the next five years, posting the fastest growth of 47%, a latest study says. Cos can borrow from pension, sovereign funds: RBI draft In a move that would ease overseas borrowing for Indian corporates, the RBI has proposed a host of relaxations, including expanding the list of potential lenders and moving towards a negative list of end-uses. Uber's Indian innovations go worldwide For the world's biggest cab player Uber, India has been home to a number of successful innovations, some of which have forced the venture to alter its basic tenets. More Business News»

		Environment
		Warm waters bleach coral reefs in south Earlier seasoned fishermen could sense a school of fish by judging currents and winds. But their traditional knowledge fails these men today. Car-free Gurgaon: NGT questions Haryana govt's initiative A day after Gurgaon observed a 'car-free day' to free the roads from traffic congestion, the National Green Tribunal today asked Haryana government to inform it about its actual impact on the pollution level in the city to ascertain . US offers technology to track and protect Indian tigers US has offered to help India in the country's efforts to track and protect Bengal tigers, as the two countries seek to strengthen collaboration in wildlife conservation and combating wildlife trafficking. More Environment News»

		World
		EU leaders agree on UN aid, refugee centres EU leaders agreed early Thursday to mobilise at least one billion euros ($1.1 billion) for refugees in countries neighbouring Syria through UN agencies, the bloc's president Donald Tusk said. Pope makes California missionary a saint Pope Francis on Wednesday elevated to sainthood a Franciscan friar who brought Christianity to California but left a controversial legacy among Native Americans whose culture was brutally suppressed in the process. Colombia-FARC peace deal 'within six months': Santos He said he and Timochenko "have agreed that at the latest in six months -- six months -- these negotiations must conclude and the final peace accord must be signed." More World News»

		Entertainment
		Suhel Seth: I have never ever uttered a lie Suhel Seth may feel like he is 21, but in reality, he is 52 years old. He believes in Churchill’s saying that a man is only as old as the woman he feels. The curious case of Bollywood names Akshay Kumar's alleged love affairs Khiladi Akshay Kumar has had a colourful history as far as his love life is concerned. Starting from Pooja Batra to his wife Twinkle Khanna and Priyanka Chopra, the actor has had a series of alleged love affairs. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Research group launches world's largest online rice database The world's biggest genetic rice database online is now available free, a move scientists hope will contribute to a "green revolution", a leading rice research group said Wednesday. NASA technology to help airlines save fuel, time Two US airlines will soon begin testing a new NASA-developed software that is designed to help air carriers save time, cut fuel consumption and carbon emissions. Isro to reveal Mar's methane secret on Thursday A positive finding is something the global scientific community will take note of. More Science News»

		Sports
		Speculation rife over CAB chief as Ganguly meets Mamata Sourav Ganguly met West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee amid intense speculation that he may take over as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal. Sania Mirza has put tennis on the front page: Vijay Amritraj Heartily praising Sania Mirza, Vijay Amritraj on Wednesday said that the Hyderabadi has been instrumental in taking tennis to the front page. Corruption will always be part of game: ICC's anti-corruption chief The head of worldwide cricket's anti-fraud body has admitted that corruption will never be totally driven out of the game, in an interview on Wednesday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Microsoft Office 2016 is here: 9 top features Office 2016 isn't just about new Microsoft Word and PowerPoint layouts. Apple iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus camera review Improvements in the iPhone's camera result in better contrast and less distortion than before. Why you may not get big online discounts this Diwali Hoping for big online discounts this Diwali? The wait may well be fruitless. More Technology News»

		Education
		Bennett University lends support to academia in improving quality of teaching in India The National Summit on Quality in Education was organized in Bangalore by the CII Institute of Quality on September 22-23 to necessitate a thorough and fresh look at empowerment of teachers. IIM Shambalpur starts first PGP batch with 49 students The India Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur of Odhisha, mentor by IIM Indore, starts its first batch of post graduate programme (PGP) with 49 students on Wednesday. Subramanian Swamy in race for JNU vice-chancellor post? The HRD ministry is believed to have offered the post of Jawaharlal Nehru University vice-chancellor to BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Historical photos showcase Indo-US cultural ties Mohan Singh, aka "The Fly ing Hindoo", was enrolled in California's Curtiss Aviation School from 1911to 1912. Cops relieved as court sets sentencing for Sept 30 The police heaved a sigh of relief at the special MCOCA court reserving sen tencing for the 117 convicts for s September 30. Permission for LLB tests sought for two convicts The wait for sentencing is turning out to be endless for the families of the 117 convicts. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Police hunt on, Arvind Kejriwal asks Somnath Bharti to give up Even as the Aam Aadmi Party finally distanced itself from him, police intensified the search for absconding MLA Somnath Bharti on Wednesday, questioning his brother Lokenath, sister Stuti and his personal assistant about his whereabouts. Delhi awaits date with Don Bradman's granddaughter, Zubin Mehta Scores are central to both cricket and Western classical music (WCM), but the links between the two disciplines run deeper. PM Modi takes security apparatus by surprise Prime Minister Narendra Modi surprised Delhi Police and his security apparatus when he visited Shauryanjali, a commemorative exhibition on the Golden Jubilee of the 1965 war, at the Rajpath lawns in New Delhi, without having any security route laid out for him. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Helmets to be a must for pillion riders in Karnataka from November The Karnataka government will make helmets compulsory for pillion riders, including children, from November. IT deadline: Hearing on Monday A high court division bench on Wednesday adjourned the hearing to Monday of a PlL filed by the Karnataka State Chartered Accountants Association while asking the Union government to respond. Neither Bengalureans nor babus are smart: Expert "Neither Bengalureans nor the babus is smart, then why call the city smart?" asked TV Ramachandra, professor and chairman of the Centre for Ecological Sciences, IISc, on Wednesday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Is AP heading for a 'consultant raj'? Andhra Pradesh seems to be headed for a 'consultant raj' if the number of 'expert' consultants appointed by the state government is any indication. 'Why not put Bakrid sacrifice funds for education?' There is a fierce debate ensuing ahead of Bakrid within the Muslim community. Is it justified to fund the education of those from backward sections of the Muslim community with the money meant for ritual sacrifice? 12 new swine flu cases in T, AP With Dengue outbreak, swine flu too is spreading fast with both Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states reporting 12 positive cases including three from city in a single day. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Lacking resolve: TN child rights panel is stillborn An article by A Narayanan. Cerebral Chennai hosts bridge to the mind The card game that invites enthusiasts to explore strategy and silent communication with a partner has its passionate proponents in the UK arguing that bridge should be considered a sport — if more for the mind than for the body. Madras HC refrains from fresh orders against camel slaughter for Eid The Madras high court on Wednesday desisted from issuing fresh orders against camel slaughter in Chennai for Eid on Thursday, but said related issues could be raised before a committee. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Sterlite acquires Ahmedabad-based Elitecore for Rs 180 cr Sterlite Technologies Limited, a part of billionaire Anil Agarwal controlled Vedanta group, has acquired city-based telecom software product company-Elitecore Technologies Private Limited for an enterprise value of Rs 180 crore in an all-cash deal. I was abducted by cop-like people: Hardik Patidar reservation stir leader Hardik Patel, who made Gujarat high court work past midnight after two of his associates filed a habeas corpus petition late on Tuesday night, will appear before the court on Thursday morning. Hardik's captivity claim false: Rajnikant Patel Minister of state for home Rajnikant Patel on Wednesday termed Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS) convener Hardik Patel's claim that he was held captive as “baseless“ and said that he was misleading people of the state. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		UPSRTC launches WhatsApp no. for complaints Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has launched a complaint redressal mechanism on messaging application, WhatsApp, for passengers. Boy beaten to death in fight over hide-and-seek A boy was beaten to death during a fight which occurred when he was playing hide-and-seek with two other boys of his locality on Tuesday morning.The incident took place in Khatripura locality. Mobile police control room to monitor AUSU elections The mobile PCR vehicle is equipped with a camera and screen software.The camera can be rotated up to 360 degrees for recording visuals.It can be elevated up to eight feet to take an aerial photograph. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Crime branch to probe ghastly murder of family in Puri The state government on Wednesday entrusted the crime branch to crack ghastly murders of a couple and their two minor children at Astaranga in Puri district. September 25 declared holiday for Id-ul-Zuha in Odisha The Odisha government announced holiday on September 25 for Id-ul-Zuha instead of September 24, which was announced earlier. Govt takes over land occupied by ashram The Khurda administration on Tuesday took possession of 82-decimal government land, allegedly encroached by Trahi Achyuta Ashram at Jhinti, on the outskirts of the city. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Now, watch your baby live without entering ICU In a first big initiative by state health department, Gwalior district administration has equipped its government hospital with a high-tech surveillance system inside special newborn intensive care unit. Bhopal 100mm short of seasonal rainfall quota Monsoon has reached its tail end. The official withdrawal of monsoon would be declared in few days. But, Bhopal is 58.2mm short of its rain quota till Wednesday. The overall seasonal deficit is around 100 mm and this is unlikely to be covered. NGT stays construction at Chirayu medical college in Bhopal National Green Tribunal (NGT) put an interim stay on all construction activity of Chirayu Foundation near Bairagarh township on Wednesday. It has been alleged the hospital is violating Bhoj Wetland norms and previous orders passed by the tribunal. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Dengue bares its killer fangs Dengue has gripped the Tricity in its deadly tentacles, causing the death of a city resident for the first time this year and leaving 228 people battling to regain health in hospitals and private clinics. As dengue spreads, residents cry out for fogging With the recent spell of heavy rains being seen as a danger sign for the spread of dengue, residents are demanding the intensification of fogging exercises. 4 jail inmates flee from district court Four Burail jail inmates escaped from the district court in Sector 43 on Wednesday. More Chandigarh News»

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