[wanabidii] News Digest: Frontline buyings lift sensex, Nifty by over 1.3%

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, August 12, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Frontline buyings lift sensex, Nifty by over 1.3% Strong buying in select bluechips lifted sensex and Nifty each by over 1.4% in Tuesday's trade with foreign funds making a strong comeback after some profit taking that had started mid-last week. DGCA grounds 13 GoAir pilots, training chief The directorate general of civil aviation has grounded 13 pilots of GoAir as the low-cost carrier was allegedly making them fly aircraft without imparting the required training. MF exposure to bank stocks hit record-high Mutual fund managers raised their exposure in bank stocks to fresh all-time high of over Rs 55,000 crore in July this year amidst soaring equity market. More Business News»

		Environment
		Airport tests new way to avoid deadly bird strikes One Ohio airport is now experimenting with a new, gentler way to avoid bird strikes: planting tall prairie grass. Floating solar panel to come up at Rajarghat off Kolkata The country's first floating solar power panel will come up on a waterbody beside the Eco Park at Rajarhat New Town by November. World Bank to fund ecologically safe power projects World Bank lends money to a number of development projects in India, including power projects. More Environment News»

		World
		Iran 'backs' choice of new Iraq PM Iran, a key ally of Iraq's sidelined Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki, said today it backed the legal process which led to him being replaced, following the nomination of Haidar al-Abadi as premier. Pak PM to address nation ahead of anti-govt protests Ahead of two massive anti-government rallies on August 14, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will address the people. Kerry rules out sending troops to Iraq US secretary of state John Kerry on Tuesday urged Iraqi prime minister-designate Haidar al-Abadi to quickly form an inclusive government, while ruling out sending US combat troops to the country. More World News»

		Science
		Farthest stars in Milky Way are two Red Giants Astronomers have discovered two red giant stars at the very outskirts of the Milky Way, in a lonely and unexplored region of space. Scientists create brain tissue containing white and grey matter in the lab Scientists have for the first time ever created brain tissue containing white and grey matter in the lab. Now, VIP jab that can protect against malaria Researchers have found a new promising approach, Vectored immunoprophylaxis, in order to fight better against malaria. More Science News»

		Technology
		Sony Xperia T3 review: Underpowered & overpriced Is Xperia T3 worth considering if you have bestsellers like Moto X and Nexus 5 at the same price? Find out the answer to these questions in our Sony Xperia T3 review… New iPads to sport anti-glare display: Bloomberg The new 9.7-inch iPad is likely to be unveiled by the end of current quarter or early next quarter, Bloomberg said. 5 biggest myths about Facebook's Messenger app Here's what Facebook's mobile messaging app does and doesn't do. More Technology News»

		Education
		DPS Ghaziabad in top 8 CBSE schools In the TOI report 'Only one NCR school in CBSE's top eight' published on Monday, the list inadvertently missed out Delhi Public School, Ghaziabad. A research project must for every Patna University teacher: VC Simhadri told the teachers that the university was striving hard to improve the infrastructure conducive to the growth of teaching and research. UGC asks universities to fill vacant posts of teachers UGC has asked all central universities to identify reasons for teaching posts lying vacant and make concerted efforts to fill them up, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bollywood celebs seen at a special preview of Varun Bahl's Fall Winter 2014 couture collection at Aza store in Mumbai The Bollywood brigade caught up with their designer dosts in Mumbai recently when multi-designer store Aza held a special preview of Varun Bahl's Fall Winter 2014 couture collection. Non-inclusion of Veer Savarkar in Bharat Ratna list irks Shiv Sena The list, it is said, includes, among others, Netaji Subhaschandra Bose, BSP founder-leader Kanshi Ram, legendary painter Raja Ravi Varma and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mishaps hold up traffic on Western Express Highway, Eastern Freeway Vehicular movement was hit on the Western Express Highway at Kherwadi and on the Eastern Freeway on Monday due to separate accidents. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi HC orders framing of murder charge against 'India's Most Wanted' host Suhaib Ilyasi The Delhi HC ordered framing of murder charges against TV serial producer Suhaib Ilyasi, accused in the dowry-death of his wife in 2000. No parking at Delhi Metro stations from August 14 until August 15 In view of security measures for Independence Day, parking will be prohibited at Delhi Metro stations from 6am on August 14 until 2pm on August 15, though services will be normal. Kanika Tangri's Spalon launch in Delhi The recent launch of Kanika Tangri's Spalon in Amar Colony, Lajpat Nagar, was special for her as it was a journey from passion to profession. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bosch reports 21.9% growth in Q2 Bosch Limited, a leading supplier of technology and services, posted net sales and income from operations of Rs 2,355 crore registering a 3.6% increase over the same period of the previous year. Advocate Shubha Shankarnarayan gets bail after 4 years in jail Advocate Shubha Shankarnarayan, sentenced to life for murdering her fiancé, has been granted bail on Monday by the Supreme Court. Honorary doctorates capped at three The government on Monday directed universities in Karnataka to award only three honorary doctorates in a year. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Revellers have a grand time at Spoil pub in Hyderabad Revellers have a grand time at Spoil pub in Hyderabad Mahesh Babu and Koratala​ Siva's movie muhurtham at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad Mahesh Babu and Koratala​ Siva's movie muhurtham at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad Vijay Reddy's birthday at Rain pub in Hyderabad Vijay Reddy's birthday at Rain pub in Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Robin Williams brought dignity to male crying, Kamal Haasan says Condoling the death of Robin Williams, Kamal Haasan said comedians are invariably critics of society who have masked their anger with humour. Jayalalithaa announces Amma Baby Care Kit The Amma Baby Care Kit will have items like baby towel, dress, bed, mosquito net, napkin, oil, shampoo, soap, soap box, nail cutter, kilukiluppai (rattle), toys, sanitizer, soap for mother and Sowbhagya Legiyam to improve mother’s health. Doctors master science of making perfect babies Thirty five years ago, when Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay in Kolkata fused an egg and sperm outside the body to assist reproduction, it gave birth to Durga, India's first test tube baby. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Seven-year-old born with one kidney, now needs donor Devyangini is seven years old, and is all precociously familiar with the word 'dialysis', as she undergoes the process frequently. Commerce admissions strictly on merit for those left out Gujarat University has decided that admissions in the most sought-after colleges will be strictly on the basis of merit. Diarrhoea cases spike in Ahmedabad After heavy rains over the past few weeks, the city has recorded an increase in cases of diarrhoea and vomiting. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Teachers tie rakhi on students' wrist Girl students of the schools had also brought their brothers, studying in convent schools, to the event.The 'acharyas' tied the sacred thread on their wrists too. Boats 'ply' on roads as water enters low-lying areas At least a dozen of villages in the outskirts of the city have been affected due to the influx of water from rivers Ken and Betwa besides the release of 30,000 quesec of water from Mata Tila in the river Yamuna. Allahabad University to get regular registrar, librarian After two years of inaction, the Allahabad University started the process of recruiting regular registrar and librarian, which was under the faculty members. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Security fine-tuned before Independence Day parades Senior police officials on Monday fine-tuned the security arrangements for Independence Day functions across the state.Security will be beefed up at parade venues in Maoist-infested districts. Drug peddling near campus: Students Complaints of drug peddling and eve-teasing came pouring in from students during an interface with police at a private educational institution at Khandagiri here on Monday. Veterinary and agri varsities to be set up in Odisha The state government has decided to set up two new universities in the state - a veterinary and an agriculture varsity. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		They have the right spirit for society's good Youngsters in present times are often referred to as being careless, arrogant and shallow.However, a group of youngsters in city are breaking this perception with their out-of-the-box steps to do good to the society. Sparks fly in Shahdol over Facebook post Close on the heels of an offensive post on Facebook triggered tension in Khandwa fortnight, trouble erupted in Shahdol district on Sunday over posting an objectionable content on social media. Asia's biggest pulses research centre to be set up in Sehore The state government has made available 71 hectare land for the institution at Amlaha in Sehore. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HC stays construction on land 'encroached' by Bibi Jagir Kaur The high court passed the orders after hearing a petition filed by George Subh of Begowal nagar panchayat. SAD(A) team meets jathedar A delegation of Sikhs from Haryana representing SAD(A) met Akal Takht jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh, urging him to find a peaceful solution to the separate Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) issue. 2012 bill withdrawn, new Himachal Lokayukta law soon In the absence of opposition, Himachal Pradesh assembly on Monday withdrew the Lokayukta bill of 2012, passed during the previous BJP regime. More Chandigarh News»

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