[wanabidii] News Digest: DLF seeks interim relief from capital market ban

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, October 22, 2014
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		Business
		DLF seeks interim relief from capital market ban DLF Ltd on Wednesday appealed for interim relief from the securities regulator order last week barring India's biggest listed property company from tapping capital markets for three years, the company's lawyers said. Job postings see sharp drop in Q2: Assocham Amidst persisting weaknesses in the economy, job generation in India Inc saw a sharp drop of over 19% during July-September, 2014 over the previous three-month period, with as many as 23 of 32 sectors including the IT, hospitality, infrastructure and aviation reporting negative growth, according to Assocham tracking of data posted on different job portals and placements in newspapers. Fears for tough penalties grow as India cleans up business Investors have welcomed the effort to clean up India's capital markets, but many caution that excessive zeal carries risks for both broom-wielding regulators and investors. More Business News»

		Environment
		Insects have more efficient social networks! Insects like honeybees and ants live in groups that constantly communicate with each other and scientists are seeking a better understanding of their networks to improve the existing information processing. Nagaland turning into 'Falcon capital' for conservation With the hunters of migratory Amur Falcon birds turning into protectors, Nagaland has become the "Falcon capital" of the world, officials said on Tuesday. Plea to overcome rifts during climate talks as heat busts record Fresh UN climate talks opened in Bonn on Monday with a plea for nations to overcome rifts as scientists reported record global temperatures for a month of September. More Environment News»

		World
		Can you ask Obama 'not to touch your girlfriend'? This man did A young woman, Aia Cooper, was voting next to Obama when her boyfriend, Mike Jones, decided to crack wise: "Mr President, don't touch my girlfriend." US journalist to head home after Ebola recovery An American video journalist who has recovered from Ebola will be released soon from a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. HK protest talks show gap between students, govt On one side of the table sat the idealistic and earnest young students in jeans and black T-shirts, knapsacks by their sides. Facing them was the line-up of seasoned government officials in their formal suits. More World News»

		Science
		Lowest temperature ever in universe recorded at Italian lab Scientists at an Italian institute have set a world record of the lowest temperature ever achieved in the universe.They cooled a copper vessel with a volume of one cubic meter to -273.144 degrees celsius. Top scientists dismiss 'brain games' benefits for elderly A joint statement signed by 69 leading psychologists and neuroscientists from around the world has criticized the "exaggerated and misleading claims" made by commercial interests that "brain games" help senior citizens prevent declining brain functions. China to send orbiter to moon and back: Report China will launch its latest lunar orbiter in the coming days, state media said Wednesday, in its first attempt to send a spacecraft around the moon and back to Earth. More Science News»

		Technology
		First impressions: Apple iPad Air 2 With the iPad Air 2, you can snap 10 shots per second in a burst mode — great for restless kids, as you can choose the best shots later. 'Android One facing tough competition from Android devices' Android One campaign didn't “effectively convey how this device and its operating system that offered Google Services like Maps and Google Now, was different" Revisiting 1994: How tech was like 20 years ago Twenty years ago, your smartphone wasn't even a twinkle in Steve Jobs's eye. Nevertheless, 1994 was a momentous year for the tech industry. More Technology News»

		Education
		Jadavpur Universit students to hold referendum on VC's removal Jadavpur University students will hold a referendum Oct 30-31 in their bid to establish that students are unanimously demanding the resignation of vice-chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarty. Himachal to make Bharat Scouts and Guides compulsory for students Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh announced on Tuesday that the state would make it compulsory for each school student to be a member of the Bharat Scouts and Guides. Accountant general: Odisha Plus II education poor The accountant general (AG), Odisha, has pointed out in a draft audit that the standard of higher secondary education (Plus II) in Odisha is extremely poor. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Merck's consistent approach to CSR in India The Merck Capacity Advancement Program seeks to improve the healthcare sector in India with special focus on rural areas, through educating and empowering those affected by diabetes on how to manage and prevent it. MNS may lose engine symbol After a major loss in the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena’s (MNS) ‘railway engine’ may derail soon. More MLAs with criminal cases elected in Maharashtra After sending more MPs with serious criminal cases against them to Parliament over the last time, Maharashtra has now elected a higher number of tainted politicians as MLAs More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Metro services on Diwali to be cut only one hour Between 8 and 10pm on Diwali, the trains will run every 30 minutes or so. No mithai, Noida wants firangi Diwali delights with a desi twist To keep the Diwali spirit going, bakeries across the city are offering innovative westernised sweets with a desi touch. The fuchchas' glam avatars After a long selection process, 15 girls and boys will now fight it out in the finals of the Clean & Clear Delhi Times Fresh Face 2014. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Sexual abuse of minor: parents protest, staff being questioned Staff members of a school here are being questioned in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of a three-year-old girl in its campus even as parents outraged over the incident held protests and demanded answers from the management. Mervin and Jentu twist by the pool at Hotel Sheraton, Bangalore Pool side party RVCE team readying for solar challenge These bright young ones are working hard to earn their place in the sun. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Man held for stripping wife, threatening her A man allegedly stripped his wife after beating her while suspecting her of having an illicit affair and threatened her with a knife in Telangana's Nizamabad town, police said today. Retail shopping has its own charm The online space may be buzzing with irresistible offers, but many city shoppers still swear by the good ol' retail method when it comes to picking up products. HC to hear case against judge's brother In a significant development, the Hyderabad High Court on Tuesday decided to hear a petition filed by a suspended magistrate that levelled allegations of criminal intimidation, physical and verbal abuse and also causing disappearance of key court files, etc., against additional public prosecutor C Pavan Kumar Reddy and some court staff in Rayachoti of Kadapa district. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		GenNext of fireworks business believes in doing it the scientific way It's been happening across business India - traditional, family-run enterprises dispatching their offspring to business schools to power old engines with new tricks of the trade. Villagers give up firecrackers on Diwali for their winged friends Two villages in Salem district, Unathur near Thalaivasal and Agraharam Nattamangalam, have been celebrating cracker less Diwali for more than a century. Poachers under scanner of rangers ahead of Diwali As people prepare to celebrate the festival of lights, forest officials in wildlife sanctuaries have tightened their vigil to prevent any poaching activities so that wild animals do not end up as delicacies on the Diwali menu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		UGC threatens to stop grant, Vidyapith adamant Gujarat Vidyapith and the University Grants Commission (UGC) are heading for a showdown over the issue of following the norms of the commission. GSHSEB observers to monitor practical exams The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has decided to send observers to monitor practical examinations being conducted by schools. After Diwali, astronomers will gather to gaze at celestial fireworks As the Diwali fireworks die down, on November 1 and 2 more than 150 astronomy lovers will enjoy the night sky and celestial fireworks. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Special trains for Kartik Mela from Oct 22 to 25 In view of the Kartik Mela which is going to be organised during the Diwali festival, railway administration has made special arrangements for the passengers at the Chitrakoot station coming under the NCR zone. Designer 'diyas' to light Diwali With the festival of lights Diwali to be celebrated on Thursday, denizens of the Sangam city are leaving no stone unturned to light their homes with various decorative articles. Among these, designer diyas (earthen pots) are a favourite among the buyers as artisans have come out with innovative ideas depicting the tradition of the festival. Along with these, designer chandeliers of various sizes and price tags are being sold in the markets. 40 injured as bus turns turtle in Bahraich Forty passengers were injured when a bus headed towards Harkhapur overturned near Kutti village late on Monday night. The police rushed the injured to community health centre where condition of 12 was stated to be critical. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha to conduct DGPS survey of 148 mines The state government on Tuesday decided to conduct differential global positioning system (DGPS) survey of more mines in order to check mining operations by lessees beyond lease-hold area. Odisha Mining Corporation starts process to raise ore production The Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) is planning to increase its ore production by roping in raising contractors (who use earth movers). Paradip school runs from a single room without walls The government-run Gholapada primary school at Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district resembles a cowshed. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Proxy & applicant in SI recruitment test booked Two persons including an imposter who appeared as a proxy for an applicant in the sub-inspectors recruitment test and the original applicant were booked for cheating on Monday. Gadkari's ex-political advisor appointed MP BJP in charge Union minister Nitin Gadkari's former political advisor and BJP vice-president Vinay Sahastrabuddhe has been appointed the new in charge for party affairs in Madhya Pradesh. 3 arrested for loot, thefts; 5 stolen bikes recovered Crime branch on Monday arrested three youths and recovered a looted chain, a smartphone and five bikes lifted from various parts of the city. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Khattar: Haryana's own NaMo The similarities are too many to ignore.Apart from holding similar views on society and politics, both love to wear half-sleeve kurtas and jackets, prefer khichdi over delicacies and are active on social media. Making someone's festival 'special' Brands and stores are rolling out special Diwali offers, including gift options, but there's a bunch of people who are opting for goods that help a cause. Nota added another corner to fight, cut margins despite record voting In Rai constituency of Haryana, Jai Tirath of the Congress managed a victory by a margin of just 3 votes.In the same constituency, the number of voters who pressed none of the above (Nota) button on the EVMs was 477. More Chandigarh News»

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