[wanabidii] News Digest: Roadshows for SAIL stake sell to start month-end

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 04, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Roadshows for SAIL stake sell to start month-end Domestic roadshows for 5 per cent disinvestment in SAIL, likely to fetch about Rs 1,800 crore, will start by this month-end while the exercise to attract overseas investors will begin in the first week of September. Syndicate Bank share tanks on chairman's arrest Shares of the Manipal-headquartered Syndicate Bank traded 7% lower in the morning session after the bank's chairman SK Jain was arrested by the CBI on Saturday on charges of bribe-taking. Sensex gains 128 points on Asian cues The benchmark BSE sensex gained over 128 points in early trade on Monday on emergence of buying by funds and retail investors in select stocks. More Business News»

		Environment
		Sunderbans mangrove trees losing capacity to absorb CO2: Study The vast mangrove forest in the Sunderbans is fast losing its capacity to absorb carbon dioxide, one of the main greenhouse gases, from the atmosphere due to rise in the salinity of water, rampant deforestation and pollution, a study has found. 37-million-year old fossil of 'giant penguin' found near Antarctica Researchers have discovered a fossil, which provided the proof that 'colossal penguins' existed around 37 to 40 million years ago, on a small island near Antarctica. Drones to monitor wildlife in 10 Indian sites In what could be a major boost to technologically-empowered wildlife surveillance and research in India, plans are afoot to introduce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones in 10 biodiversity-rich sites across India by January 2015. More Environment News»

		World
		Children of war: Heartbreaking photographs from Gaza At least 296 Palestinian children and adolescents have been killed since Israel launched its offensive in the Gaza Strip against Hamas on Sunday, the UN said today. The toll breaks down to 187 boys and 109 girls, with at least 203 of them under the age of 12. Bangladesh ferry sinks with up to 200 on board: Police An overloaded ferry carrying up to 200 passengers sank Monday on a river in central Bangladesh, police said. World leaders commemorate World War I outbreak World leaders leaders on Monday commemorated the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, a small Balkans conflict that went global with the German invasion of neutral Belgium in August 1914. More World News»

		Science
		Is vaccine the answer to encephelitis? The encephelitis outbreak in north Bengal has raised the question if vaccination could keep the disease at bay in Kolkata.  Nasa creates space engine like none other In what could be a game changer in space exploration, Nasa has successfully tested a "microwave thruster system" that requires no propellant to generate thrust. Now, ice cream that changes colour with each lick Researchers have created an ice cream that changes colours when it is licked in a cone. More Science News»

		Technology
		Kingston MobileLite Wireless review: Add zing to your iPhone Kingston MobileLite Wireless does not come with in-built storage, but allows buyers to use pen drives or microSD/SD cards up to 2TB. Facebook, Twitter strategy in focus as brands goof up Brands around the world, from Europe to America to India, have made several faux pas on social media in recent times, and in many cases they pay a big price by losing customers. 10 tough questions Google, Apple, others ask in interviews We bring to you 10 toughest questions from the list asked during job interviews at top tech brands. More Technology News»

		Education
		CAG audit of DTTE finds staff shortage, inadequate training, infrastructure gaps and high drop-out rates The domain of technical education has been expanded without the necessary expansion of infrastructure, the CAG audit of the Directorate of Training and Technical Education, Delhi, has found. Guards deprived, government schools in Delhi at risk Two surveys of security guards belonging to 60 government schools in east Delhi and RTI replies regarding benefits not received by them have sent alarm bells ringing. India-Japan effort Over 50 Indian and Japanese researchers are building an information network for natural disaster mitigation and recovery in India. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		One missing, two injured in fire at Tarapur chemical factory in Mumbai A supervisor is missing after a fire followed by an explosion took place at a chemical factory in Tarapur on Sunday night. Two workers of an adjoining industry sustained burn injuries. Iconic 8,000-square-feet Pali Hill bungalow in property dispute The 8,000-square-foot Girnar Bungalow in Pali Hill, which has a sprawling cinema library with rare photographs, books and collections, is at the centre of a property dispute between Sangeet Natak Academy laureate Sushila Rani Patel and the grand-daughter of her late husband Baburao Patel. Fire in industrial unit in Maharashtra's Palghar district; one feared dead, two injured One worker was feared dead and two others were injured after fire broke out in an industrial unit at Boisar here, District Control Room officials said today. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Traffic stopped for us, we are the VIPs today With a puppet show, music and dance performances and yoga sessions, there was something for everyone to enjoy here and people from all age groups participated in large numbers. Raahgiri Day: Puppeteers put up a good show Raahgiri Day has also become a stage for people to show their talent. On Sunday, puppeteers from Kathputli Colony put up a show on road safety. Over 5,000 liquor bottles seized The Delhi government's excise department has seized 5,724 bottles of illicit liquor from different parts of the city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Three Bangaloreans die as car falls into riverbed Three Bangaloreans were killed when their car swerved off the Mysore-Bangalore highway and plunged into the dry Shimsha riverbed near Maddur town, early Sunday morning. Parents seek global education edge for kids International schools are no longer niche institutions meant for foreign and NRI students. Cycles take over streets of Yelahanka After putting on a reflective vest and her helmet, 33-year-old Sumana K V started cycling around the serene Allasandra Lake, as the early morning sun shone. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Telangana prisons authorities considering mobile phone jammers in jails With instances of prisoners smuggling mobile phones into jails still being reported, the Telangana prisons department authorities are once again considering the idea of installing mobile phone jammers in jails. Andhra Pradesh needs more central assistance: Venkaiah Naidu Union minister for urban development and parliamentary affairs, M Venkaiah Naidu, on Sunday appealed to the Congress to support the Insurance Bill seeking to increase FDI limit in the sector from 26% to 49%.  30 Andhra pilgrims fall sick About 30 Andhra pilgrims fell ill near Howrah while they were returning from Kashi on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Chennai building collapse: HC seeks status report, expresses surprise over nomination of panel head The report shall contain details such as the extent of excavation into the 11-storey structure, which collapsed due to poor quality of design and construction materials, the court Sri Lankan under-15 cricket team leave Chennai due to security reasons Sources said the team comprising of 13 children, a coach and a manager reached the city on Sunday and went to a hotel. However, the police who came to know about their presence contacted the team and the organisers and informed that security of the team would be a problem if they stayed in Chennai and played. Erosion a looming threat over TN coast Sea erosion threatens the lives of fishing communities in Thengapattinam, Chinnathurai, Marthandamthurai, Vallavilai and Thutthur in Vilavancode in Kanyakumari district. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mentally ill woman rescued Police and local residents in Maninagar came together to help a 40-year-old woman on Saturday night. The woman, who seemed to be mentally unstable, had no clothes on her body and was shivering in rain. CID ropes in 2,000 'friends' to report on crimes The Gujarat criminal investigation department (CID) is now reaching directly to people through “volunteers” to free society of crime. A house built from 'nothing' The world's most ubiquitous cereal holds the key to your dream house - which is cooler, more cost effective, earthquake resistant and maintains a constant temperature inside.Did you think rice? Possibly not. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad HC grants bail to Nithari killer Moninder Singh Pandher in 4 cases The Allahabad high court today granted bail to Nithari killings prime accused Moninder Singh Pandher in four cases. Students protest against CSAT Several students' organizations continued to demonstrate even as the PCS-2014 exam was underway, in protest against the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Social networking sites a hit among youngsters Friendship Day was celebrated in the city with much fervour on Sunday.The youngsters were quite excited and exchanged friendship greetings with one another. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Opposition criticizes task force move, calls it eyewash The government's attempt to contain the controversy over misuse of discretionary quota (DQ) by forming a task force of bureaucrats doesn't wash with opposition. December deadline for Puri fest projects With Nabakalebara festival of Jagannath Temple in Puri less than a year left, the state government on Sunday set December deadline for completion of all development projects. Trap cameras to track big cats, prey population The Similipal Tiger Reserve authorities on Friday started round-the -clock monitoring of big cats in the sanctuary through trap cameras installed at 63 locations. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth rapes minor at shop in busy old city area in Bhopal A 12-year-old girl was raped in a shop in busy old city area in daytime on Saturday.The matter was reported to police a day after as the incident left survivor and her family in a state of shock. After 4-year RTI battle, 90-year-old gets information A 90-year-old disabled man finally got documents related to his disputed property under RTI after a four-year wait, displaying grit and patience. Book by Jain saint to be included in university syllabi The government will include passages from Mook mati, a book written by Acharya Vidyasagar Maharaj, a Jain saint, in the syllabi of educational institutions. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Illegal construction in Shimla to invite imprisonment In Shimla now illegal construction could land a person in jail as Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has made amendments in the existing Act to regulate construction activity in the tourist town. Drop-back ambulance service in HP soon Himachal Pradesh government would soon launch 'drop-back ambulance service' for facilitating expectant mothers and children up to one year of age. Amarinder condemns police action on teachers Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha and local MP Capt Amarinder Singh condemned the brutal use of force on ETT teachers by the police here on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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