News Digest: Amma will save us: AIADMK poem

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, December 07, 2015
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		India
		Amma will save us: AIADMK poem Tolerance is areligious, says Dalai Lama BJP saffronized government, says Teesta Setalvad The BJP has successfully saffronized the government and constitutional institutions within eighteen months of coming to power in New Delhi, social activist Teesta Setalvad said on Sunday while addressing a seminar on challenges of communal politics in today's India. More India News»

		Business
		Paytm acquires Near.in to boost online-to-offline play Online payments and commerce player Paytm has acquired Near.in as consolidation sets in the crowded local and home services market. Chennai floods disrupt auto parts supply across India The Chennai floods have not only hobbled the Detroit of the South with most companies in the Oragadam-Irrugattukottai-Maraimalainagar belt shutting down for most of last week, but it is now beginning to hit automobile companies across India. Buy insurance against terror strikes now Recent incidents have put the spotlight on insurance against terrorism-related incidents. More Business News»

		Environment
		Global warming could cause fall in oxygen: Study Earth's oxygen could dramatically fall due to change in ocean temperature of just several degrees, which may likely result in the mass mortality of animals and humans, a new study has claimed. Beijing smog reaches over 25 times safe levels Beijing ordered hundreds of factories to shut and allowed children to skip school as choking smog reached over 25 times safe levels on Tuesday, casting a cloud over China’s participation in Paris climate talks. Despite outcry, Japan to resume whaling Japan will dispatch a whaling fleet to the Antarctic after a one year suspension, the government said, defying international criticism and a UN legal ruling that the “research“ expedition is a commercial hunt in disguise. More Environment News»

		World
		Challenge for socialists as Venezuelans elect legislature The socialist system built by Hugo Chavez faced its gravest electoral test Sunday as Venezuelans cast ballots in what seems to have become a tightening race for control of the national legislature. Central African Republic dubs rebel leader enemy no 1 French far right set for gains in 1st poll since attacks France's far-right National Front was tipped for historic gains as regional polls were held on Sunday under a state of emergency just three weeks after Islamic extremists killed 130 people in Paris. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Ranveer Singh: I could kill for love He is a rollercoaster of emotion. Laughing with abandon, talking with animation, shocking you with high-spirited shenanigans and stunning you with high-strung characters on screen. You can still see the hangover of his forthcoming magnum opus Bajirao Mastani. In this heart-to-heart, Ranveer drops his armour and bares all — about his aiyaashi, love, loyalty and extremities. He even breaks into tears, using up his emotional artillery — yet, he soldiers on, brave and undisguised. Read on… Deepika's top 10 public appearances Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is counted among the top fashionistas of the film industry and is known for making heads turn on the red carpet. First Look: John-Varun's 'Dishoom' Going by this first look, producer Sajid Nadiadwala and director Rohit Dhawan are promising to thrill audiences with their mega summer release, Dishoom. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		NASA's Curiosity rover is among the most advanced robots today Two essential requirements for a machine to be called a robot is a programmable 'brain' and a body that can move. Gymming may be turning you into a boozer Exercise and drinking are usually thought to be two separate things, one healthy, the other unhealthy, but according to science, they actually go together very well. Balloon Kyphoplasty technology can help treat vertebral fractures: Experts If you are among those who close their eyes to back pain simply as outcome of overwork, this may give you a reason to think otherwise. According to scientific research, chronic back pain, which is often mistaken as fatigue, is strongly associated with vertebral fractures, leading to functional loss, disability, poor quality of life and osteoporotic compression fractures affects millions of people globally. More Science News»

		Sports
		HWL Final 2015: India beat Netherlands to bag bronze India broke their 33-year-old medal jinx in a major international tournament as they came back from two goals down to stun defending champions Netherlands. 4th Test: South Africa shut shop following Rahane century Set a massive target of 481, South Africa chose to try and bat out five sessions to draw the fourth and final Test. Talking points: Rahane's resilience, Amla's resistance TOI Sports looks back at the key passages of play from day four of the Delhi Test between India and South Africa More Sports News»

		Technology
		7 hidden tricks for your Android smartphone You don't always find everything you need to know in the user manual ­ plus, who reads that thing anyway? If you want to find out more about some hidden tips and tricks for your Android smartphone/tablet device, read this non-exhaustive list. The rise and rise of headphones The establishment of headphones as an integral part of our wardrobe has created a curious and unlikely crossover between two normally incompatible elites: Audiophiles (geek) and high-end fashion (chic). Buying a smartphone? How much you should pay If you are not sure how much you should pay for a smartphone, read our breakdown of exactly what features to expect, depending on your budget. More Technology News»

		Education
		Kalinga varsity keen to open tribal school in Telangana The Kalinga Institute of Social Science (KISS) is keen on establishing a school for tribal students on the city outskirts and a proposal will soon be presented to the Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. National convention against higher education offer to WTO-GATS The All India Students' Association is organising a national convention on higher education on December 8 and 9. 15% IIT-K students opt out of placement drive to pursue civil services, higher studies At the time when hefty salary packages earned by some of the IIT-Kanpur students is doing rounds, more than 15-20% of the students of 800 students in the final year of BTech course are not participating in the ongoing placement drive at this premier institute. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Greed is good when celeb chefs grub it in What happens when two food lovers, great chefs and cookbook authors meet and talk? Ingredients get mixed up, flavours fly and aromas leave mouths considerably watered. `Important to capture visual poetry' Living in a time when everyone loves their camera, a great idea is what one would believe makes a great picture. `Communal amity must for India & Pak to progress' An intimate engagement with celebrated Pakis tani poet and left-wing activist Faiz Ahmed Faiz's thoughts and writings turned a Times Litfest gathering into a mehfil of sorts on Saturday evening. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		CJI Thakur backs Delhi government's odd-even plan Chief Justice of India T S Thakur has backed the Delhi government's formula of allowing odd and even-numbered private vehicles to ply on alternate days, saying Supreme Court judges would follow it if it helped control the deteriorating air quality in the national capital. Roof collapse kills 5-year-old, injures 7 five-year-old was killed and seven others injured in a roof collapse in Bhalaswa Dairy, northwest Delhi, on Sunday. Police said there was a wedding in the house and there were a lot of people as a result. South Corporation budget to focus on sanitation, health The BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation is likely to focus on sanitation and better health service in its 2016-17 budget to be presented on Wednesday. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cultural fete celebrates childhood Newlywed woman kills self; kin blames spouse BBMP workers take shortcut to avoid pile-ups, set garbage on fire More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Security goes for a toss too Along with amenities, it seems even security has gone for a toss in trains and platforms. In the last six months, 174 cases of theft have been registered by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Climate refugees the next big challenge The role of people during natural calamities will have a huge bearing on the number of casualties in the near future. A week on, Godavari water is still muddy Residents of some areas in the core city and four surrounding municipal circles were elated when they started receiving Godavari water recently , but their joy soon turned to anger on seeing muddy water come out of the taps. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		It's a sorry picture on CM Jaya's turf Tamil Nadu government keeps Army waiting, Chennai rescue operations suffer Lack of coordination between the government and military is hampering relief and rescue work in Chennai even as the flood-battered city has started taking its first steps towards normalcy. Volunteers with a will but not too many ways More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Bapu, Sardar began political careers in India 100 yrs back Independents hold key in evenly balanced panchayats Naroda Patia convict's wife seeks divorce More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Two priests killed as truck rams into temple Two priests were killed in a temple in Banda when an uncontrolled truck rammed through it on Saturday morning. Both the driver and the cleaner of the truck were also injured. Efforts on to boost religious tourism The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited (UPTDCL) has decided to built aerial passenger ropeway system at the most visited Ashtabhuja and Kalikoh temples in Vindhyachal at Mirzapur and Lakshman Pahari at Chitrakoot. Panchayat polls: 69% cast vote in third phase At least 69% of the total voters exercised their franchise in the third phase of gram panchayat polls in Baharia, Mauaima, Soraon, Phulpur and Holagarh development blocks here on Saturday. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Drought issue: Samajwadi Party meets Central Team The Samajwadi Party on Saturday met the Central Team, who is touring Odisha to assess drought situation, and handed over a memorandum to the team demanding sanction of Rs 4000 crore as financial assistance for drought-hit districts. State lacks ecosystem to promote entrepreneurship Although the state government boasts often of being industry-friendly and promoting entrepreneurship, those who have startups in the city alleged that lack of a proper ecosystem and customer base in the state were major hurdles for doing business. They did, however, say that the situation has started improving over the last couple of years. Govt wakes up to startup possibilities, to have policy soon The state government is working on formulating a startup policy to promote and facilitate entrepreneurs in the state. The policy will provide a host of incentives to those who start their own businesses. The proposal will be ready by March 2016, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Consumer forum slaps Rs 2,000 fine on Amazon A district consumer forum has slapped a fine of Rs 2,000 on online shopping major Amazon for not delivering a pair of shoes booked by a resident of Guna district for which a payment of Rs 899 was also made online. Cong to rake up farmer's issue, state's financial health in House The winter session of Madhya Pradesh assembly beginning from Monday is likely to be a stormy affair with opposition Congress all set to forcefully take up the issues of farmers’ plight and financial crisis in the state. On the eve of the session, Speaker Sitasaran Sharma has convened an all-party meet to discuss issues for peaceful House proceedings. The session will continue till December 18. Flight services suspended at Dumna airport Day after a SpiceJet flight with 53 people on board was hit by a herd of wild animals, all flight operations at Jabalpur’s Dumna airport has been suspended. Flight services would only resume after an inspection by DGCA. There are regular flights for Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad from Dumna airport. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Panjab University professor elected vice-president of Indian Accounting Association Panjab University (PU) fellow professor Karamjeet Singh was elected as the vice-president of Indian Accounting Association (IAA) at the 38th All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar, which concluded at Panjab University (PU) on Sunday. A tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar Recently, the country has celebrated the ‘Constitution Day’ to spread awareness about Dr B R Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution. Chandigarh Congress committee president urges administration to delay demolition drive President of Chandigarh territorial Congress committee Pardeep Chhabra has requested the adviser to the Chandigarh administrator to put on hold the demolition plans of the colonies till the cases are decided by the administration/court and/or till the time minor discrepancies of the affected people are cleared. More Chandigarh News»

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