News Digest: President's Gujarat visit from November 30

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		Wednesday, November 18, 2015
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		India
		President's Gujarat visit from November 30 Eateries suffer as customers have a beef with buffalo on menu Beef lovers across the country find themselves in two catego ries following the sharp di vide over cow slaughter. In Bengal, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Goa and the Northeast, it's business as usual. Saddled with old cattle, farmers abandon them Farmers in Maharashtra and Haryana are increasingly abandoning their unproductive cattle they earlier sold to buy new livestock. More India News»

		Business
		Flipkart's biggest investor also backs rival Amazon Amazon, which counts India as its fastest growing market, has enticed Flipkart's largest shareholder, Tiger Global Management, to significantly increase its stake in the US listed e-tailer. Pollution boosts online sales of air purifiers New Delhi, which has been called the most polluted city in the world by WHO, is not only the biggest buyer of air purifiers but is also the city that is seeing the fastest growth in sales of these devices. The fear about China justified: Nirmala Sitharaman Nirmala Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview to TOI, talks about India's trade strategy, export slump and investments More Business News»

		Environment
		Government reaches out to pvt firms to raise forest cover Faced with shortage of funds, the government on Tuesday called upon private firms to go the extra mile to increase forest cover so that an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is created by 2030. Clarify how hotels are coming up at Kaziranga: NGT to Assam The National Green Tribunal has directed Assam government to clear its stand on eco-sensitive zones and how it has permitted large-scale hotel projects to come up in and around the Kaziranga National Park - home to the famous one-horned rhinos. Bird injuries rise due to noisy crackers, foul air A two-month-old laughing dove, perched on a tree in Sector 5, dropped to the ground after the sound of a high-decibel firecracker reverberated through the air, leaving it disoriented, according to its rescuer. More Environment News»

		World
		Paris attacks highlight encryption concerns: US  US lawmakers said on Tuesday it was likely that new, difficult to break "end-to-end" encryption technologies were used by individuals in Belgium, France and Syria involved in the Paris attacks last week. "Let's go" text found on Paris attacker's cell phone A cell phone has been found near the site of one of Friday's Paris shootings with a map of the music venue that was attacked and a text message on it saying words to the effect of "let's go", a source with knowledge of the investigations said. Man arrested for anti-Islamic threat in US The FBI on Tuesday arrested a man who allegedly made a threat against a Florida Islamic center because he was angry about the Paris attacks, authorities said. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Airlift is based on a true story  Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in 1990 was in debt of the US because of the long-drawn Iran conflict that it had undertaken. Katrina: 6 Celebs who influenced her life Why Bollywood doesn't need sci-fi films If there is any one genre that has been royally ignored by Bollywood, it has to be science-fiction, or so the pseudo-Hollywood geeks claim. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		People fear dying of unprotected sex the most It won't be a surprise if this news sweeps the bed sheet off you, literally. According to a researcher from the University of Michigan, more people are afraid of dying from unprotected sex than a 480-km road trip via car. Overweight men face job bias too Overweight men are just as likely as overweight women to experience subtle forms of discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, says a new research. 2-3 cups of coffee a day reduces death risk: Study Drinking two to three cups of coffee daily may reduce your risk of death from heart disease, diabetes and suicide, researchers, including those of Indian-origin have claimed. More Science News»

		Sports
		Mitchell Johnson: A mean machine, often in need of tune-ups Statistically the fourth most successful Australian bowler in Test cricket, there was the perception of enigma attached to Mitchell Johnson who today announced his retirement from international cricket ISL: Dudu, Haokip hat-tricks help Goa crush Mumbai 7-0 Thongkhosiem Haokip and Dudu Omagbemi scored a hat-trick each as FC Goa demolished Mumbai City FC 7-0 in the biggest win of the Indian Super League. Govt committee recommends suspension of DDCA In a blow to DDCA, a Delhi government-appointed inquiry panel on Tuesday recommended its immediate suspension by the BCCI for alleged irregularities including financial bungling. More Sports News»

		Technology
		25 tough questions asked in Apple interviews Apple is known for being one of the most challenging places to work at, so it's not surprising to learn that getting a job there is no easy task. Click on to check 25 of the toughest questions asked in Apple interviews 9 ways Snapdragon 820 will change smartphones in 2016 Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 820, its latest high-end smartphone processor and its most high performance chip ever. How tech companies are showing support for France Quite a few tech companies such as Airbnb, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Reddit have expressed solidarity for France and trying to do their bit in helping the rescue missions. More Technology News»

		Education
		CHSE revises plus two syllabus in Odisha The academic council committee of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) approved new syllabus for plus two courses in the line of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) here on Tuesday. The new course will be implemented from 2016-17 academic session, official sources said. Delhi govt plans major changes in education policy, to introduce bill in winter session The chief and deputy chief ministers of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia held a meeting with the press to tell them about the various education bills. New UK visa for Indian students? UK may soon introduce a first-of-its-kind visa only for Indian students which will allow them to work for two years after passing out of a British university. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		No NOC required to gain farmland for industrial use 435 swimmers line up in naval contest Kitsch and tell at Celebrate Bandra More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Swept ghats wear a festive look Ghats along the Yamuna had never looked so clean, and the usual stench was covered up by the fragrance of sandalwood incense sticks. 'Seeking bride', Delhi gang robbed businessmen The modus operandi was simple but novel. On the first visit, the gang would take stock of the would-be bride’s house and valuables. Then, on the day the match was to be finalised, they would come and clean up the house, holding the family hostage. Swachh app receives 2,200 plaints in a day Swachh Bharat Abhiyan didn’t create the kind of buzz the Swachh Delhi app has managed within 24 hours of its launch on Monday. The mobile app, a joint initiative between the BJP-led corporations and the AAP government, received over 2,000 pictures by Tuesday More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		4-year-old girl sexually assaulted on school campus A 4-year-old girl studying in a private English-medium school here was allegedly sexually assaulted by her physical education teacher on the school campus on Monday. Join IIM-B, take lessons from Yale, Berkeley, LSE The Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM), which has 28 top global management schools as its members, has begun virtual classroom sessions, known as small network open courses (SNOC), for students of its member institutions. IIM-B students will learn from 28 top management schools In a first, students studying at the Indian Institute of Management, Bengaluru (IIM-B) will be given the option of studying a course from Yale, Berkeley, London School of Economics and other top B-schools across the globe. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		2 chain-snatchers who struck terror in city held CCTVs help police crack death mystery Hyderabad HC Issues contempt notice to former CS More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		18th century Rameswaram marvel getting new life Mohabeer Dharmasala in Rameswar am once provided shelter to thou sands of pilg rims visiting Rameswaram -the island in Gulf of Mannar known for its spirituality , natural beauty and cultural ethos. Unfortunately, this 18th-century building fell into ruin due to lack of care and maintenance. Is Kamal trending lotus? Movies were as much a part of Sivagiri's life as any Tamil's. A resident of Ramanathapuram, he identified with Kamal Haasan's `Thevar Magan' released in 1992. A proud Thevar, Sivagiri felt that Kamal, whose roots are in nearby Paramakudi, had accurately depicted Thevar men -born to rule and proud bearers of village values. Chennai lab to help Pondy restore its sandy beach The once sandy beach of Puducherry, most of which disappeared due to erosion over the years, will be restored to its pristine beauty, thanks to efforts by the Chennai-based National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT). More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		'Charges invoked to crush our demands' E-voters back out after ROs ask them to report for verification Congress offers 'Atulaya Ahmedabad' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad to host kebab festival next month The wait of Allahabadis for delicious Awadhi cuisine seems to be over as Uttar Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has planned to organise a three-day 'Kebab festival" next month. STDC to upgrade hotels, tourist bungalows Facing heat from private hotel industry in the state, the UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has decided to give a facelift to its tourist bungalows and hotels in the state. No let down in traffic accidents Even as traffic police authorities are observing ‘Traffic Month’, there seems to be no let down in cases of road mishaps-- both fatal and non-fatal. In the past ten months, around 700 cases of road mishaps in terms of fatal and non-fatal category were reported while the graph of year 2014 stood at 1101. A total of 450 persons were killed in road accidents last year while over 270 deaths on streets were recorded in the region in the past 10 months. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Brand Odisha to promote the state as an investment destination To make its presence in the global industrial map, the state government has decided to promote ‘Brand Odisha’ by roping in noted marketing communication agency J Walter Thompson. NIFT to host international symposium on case studies in fashion management The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar will host an international case symposium in fashion, retail and management at Puri on Thursday. Give 'amar ladoo' to farmers: Pramila As though the flak it is receiving from all quarters over farmer suicides wasn't enough, irresponsible statements by BJD leaders are causing the state government to lose face further on the issue. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Intolerance in India : MP bureaucracy intolerant towards public matters Growing intolerance in India may not be an issue for the ruling party at the Centre but in Madhya Pradesh, intolerance in bureaucrats is a big problem. Trains to Bhopal division cancelled due to waterlogging in TN, derailment in AP In view of the heavy rain causing waterlogging on the railway tracks in Tamil Nadu and derailment in Guntakal railway division, several trains passing through Bhopal division will remain affected on October 18 and 19, that would be cancelled from their originating stations a day earlier. Bhopal Shatabdi among 5 trains to get mini LCDs After the success of installing mini-LCD televisions on New Delhi-Amritsar Shatabdi, now Indian Railways is all set to introduce the on-board personalized entertainment system in five more Shatabdi trains. Trains which are being considered for installation of TV sets include Bhopal-New Delhi Shatabdi, Kalka Shatabdi, Lucknow Shatabdi, Ajmer Shatabdi and Dehradun Shatabdi. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		In Haryana, no government jobs for defecating in open The Haryana government took Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swacch Bharat campaign to a new height on Tuesday by deciding to recruit only those people for select jobs who don’t defecate in the open. First Under-flung operation in Kedarnath It is for the first time that the heavy construction material have started being carried to the Kedarnath in an under-flung operation which began on Tuesday. Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM) has taken help of Dev Bhumi Aviation (DBA) company , the first state owned aviation company, to fly B-3 helicopter for this purpose. Less polluted Diwali this time in Haryana, PCB says As a result of the efforts of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to make the people aware of the harmful effects of burning firecrackers, lower pollution levels were recorded in the State during Diwali this year as compared to last year. More Chandigarh News»

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