[wanabidii] News Digest: CEOs in 10 big mergers to get 430 miilion US dollar: Equilar study

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		Saturday, November 22, 2014
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		Business
		CEOs in 10 big mergers to get 430 miilion US dollar: Equilar study The CEOs who've decided to sell in the 10 biggest US deals this year are set to rake in an estimated USD 430 million in "golden parachute" payments. RBI cautious on response to gold import surge The Reserve Bank of India, grabbling with a surge in gold imports last month, could support some restrictions for trading houses but two senior policymakers involved in the bank's decision-making said officials were also wary of overreacting. Govt looking to plug shortcomings in tax system: Mugantiwar The government also plans to fill up vacant posts in the revenue generating departments at the earliest, he said. More Business News»

		Environment
		Indians muck in for cleaner communities Armed with rakes, shovels and carts, a group of residents in a suburb of the northern Indian city of Ghaziabad head purposefully for an unsightly corner of their neighbourhood. India digs its heels in on phasing out refrigerant It’s not going to be easy to make India budge over the controversial climate-damaging hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) issue. It will move on its phase-out path only after hard bargaining. 160km walk between Kanha-Pench tiger reserves to save corridor In an attempt to reaffirm the commitment of nature lovers to protect the integrity of wildlife corridors, over 50-60 individuals and organizations will rough it out in the jungles while walking through one of the most celebrated corridors between Kanha and Pench tiger reserves in Madhya Pradesh. More Environment News»

		World
		Quake of magnitude 6.3 strikes China's Sichuan province: US Geological Survey An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hit China's southwestern province of Sichuan on Saturday, the US Geological Survey said. Al-Shabab militants kill 28 bus passengers in Kenya Kenya has been hit by a series of gun and bomb attacks blamed on Somalia's al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militants since it sent troops into Somalia in October 2011. Kiev says Russia has 7,500 troops in Ukraine Russia has 7,500 troops in the east of the country, where pro-Moscow separatists have been fighting government troops for months, Ukraine's defence minister said. More World News»

		Science
		Has the mystery of the 'Log Ness Monster' been solved? After an unprecedented 18 months without a "confirmed sighting", several people have come forward in the past few weeks with reports of mysterious beasts emerging from the waters of Loch Ness. Hand dryers can spread bacteria in public toilets: Study Modern hand dryers are much worse than paper towels when it comes to spreading germs, according to new research. Pre-birth mutation in men can lead to cancer Researchers have identified a protein mutation in some males before birth that can lead to the development of testicular cancer as well as other less life-threatening challenges. More Science News»

		Technology
		European Parliament may propose Google break-up The European Parliament is preparing a non-binding resolution that proposes splitting Google Inc's search engine operations in Europe. 10 top tech stories of the week Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... 9 hottest technologies of 2015 As 2014 draws to a close, it's time to examine the tech industry's trajectory and predict which trends will explode in the upcoming year. More Technology News»

		Education
		60% rise in GRE applicants from India Indian students aspiring to go abroad for studies seem to be increasing like never before. Students appearing for the Graduate Record Examination, whose score is widely accepted for admission to colleges in the United States, saw a whopping 60% jump in the past year. KV row: Govt decision to drop German as 3rd language comes under SC scanner Government's decision to drop German as an alternative to Sanskrit as third language in Kendriya Vidyalayas has come under judicial scrutiny with the Supreme Court today issuing notice to it and seeking its explanation. Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology selects more girls to work on atomic projects Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRACT), a national facility of Department of Atomic Energy engaged in R&D in non-nuclear frontline research areas of Lasers, Particle Accelerators & related technologies, has picked up more girl students than boys for project work at the centre during winter session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Burmese celebrate 500 years of Catholicism this weekend Cardinal Oswald Gracias, archbishop of Mumbai, attended the opening ceremony at St Mary's Cathedral in Yangon on behalf of Pope Francis. EOW tells tennis body to submit QNet details The city economic offences wing (EOW) has written to the All India Tennis Association asking it for details of sponsorship for a tournament organized by QNet, a marketing firm accused of cheating. Maharashtra opposes PIL over Maria's appointment The Maharashtra government on Friday opposed a PIL that challenged the appointment of Rakesh Maria as Mumbai police commissioner and Vijay Kamble as the Thane police chief. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Metro runs train fully covered with advertisements A Delhi Metro train fully covered with advertisement on its exterior was run on Saturday to augment non-operational revenues, an official said. Ileana- Andrew's Insta moment during the promotions of 'Happy Ending' in Delhi It rained B-Town stars in the capital recently , when Saif Ali Khan, Ileana D'Cruz and Govinda were spotted in Delhi for the premiere of their upcoming movie, Happy Ending His art is for eyes, not critics If an artist is also articulate, it’s a bonus for art aficionados and neophytes alike as that affords vivid glimpses into the mind behind the oeuvre. Critics and reviewers, of course, have less elbow room then. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Cops make a song and dance, but free speech prevails A group of artistes from Pune, in Bengaluru to perform at Nirankusha: Fearless Speak festival, had to scrap their show at St Joseph's College of Arts and Science, after police forced the college authorities to cancel the Friday evening event. Karanth's kin: Puttappa's claims in book a big lie A big lie. That's how Jnanpith awardee Shivaram Karanth's family has termed the claims of veteran journalist Patil Puttappa about the late writer's wedding. Mandur out of the dump, but alternatives not ready It was celebration time in Mandur on Friday. Dumping of garbage stopped in the village, near Hoskote, a good 10 days before the December 1 deadline set by chief minister Siddaramaiah. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Union Science and Technology minister fails to visit planetarium in home town Science lovers and students were disappointed when the union minister of state for science and technology, Sujana Chowdary fails to find time to visit the historical Gandhi Hill in the city during his maiden visit to the city as minister. Tension in capital city as TDP opposes 'left' meeting Tension prevailed Tullur during the visit of left parties delegation on Friday when the local TDP activists tried to disrupt the programme. Telangana draws battle lines over Hinduja power In a setback to Telangana's attempts to augment the power supply in the state, the Hinduja power company has reportedly decided to sell the entire 1,040 MW of power that it will generate from its plant in Visakhapatnam to Andhra Pradesh. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		His brush takes him on flights he can't go A winged horse soars towards the setting sun. A raging bull charges across four frames. A black figure races behind a ball. Movement may be a dominant theme in his paintings, but it is a feeling alien to R Udhayakumar, who has been confined to a wheelchair all his life. I am afraid they would be back to hurt me: PET teacher "All my students watched in horror as I ran for my life, with thugs chasing me inside the school premises. How can I expect anyone to respect me after I go back to work," asks S Baskar. The physical education teacher at Loyola Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Kodambakkam, had beaten up by a mob on Thursday for allegedly punishing a student. Benches on beach go as complaints pile up The plastic benches on the Neelankarai beach that had drawn the ire of activists and residents alike are off. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Love stories that blaze path of peace Love knows no reason, no boundaries and no religion. Angadia firm staff robbed of Rs 75 lakh Gun fire rang out in Chandlodia on Friday morning as two employees of an angadia firm were robbed of Rs 75 lakh cash. One of the employees was shot in the back. Teen files paper to be man after wedding Praveen Dhaval, is a runaway groom who filed an affidavit to increase his age to marry the girl of his choice. His parents however, brandished his birth certificate at authorities to prove he is still a boy and not eligible for marriage. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC stays trial court proceedings against Togadia The Allahabad High Court on Friday stayed proceedings in the trial court going on against Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Praveen Togadia and three others at Agra for holding a meeting at New Agra in 2012 by flouting prohibitory orders. CMP gets first girl president of students' union An undergraduate girl student of CMP Degree College, a constituent of Allahabad University, had created history. For the first time in this 60 years old college and only second time in Allahabad University, (last time in 1927), Puja Mishra, a BSc biology student had been elected as the president of the students’ union. AUSU polls: Polling peaceful as 41% students cast vote Polling for Allahabad University Student’s Union (AUSU) passed off peacefully on Friday amidst tight security arrangements. Around 41% students exercised their right to franchise. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Houses come up on land meant for park in Tankapani Residents of Tankapani in Ward 58 had hoped that a park with a walking track would come up in their locality, but it has been encroached upon and houses have come up on the land instead. Royal Bengal tiger spotted at Satkosia The Satkosia Tiger Reserve authorities have claimed that they sighted an adult Royal Bengal Tiger and a cub on Wednesday. They also found the remains of a prey, which was killed by the adult tiger. MLA 'embezzled' Rs 29 lakh from Seashore CBI’s chit fund probe continues to embarrass Naveen Patnaik-led BJD as the ruling party’s legislator from Choudwar-Cuttack Prabhat Biswal has become the fifth BJD politician to come under the central agency’s scanner. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Woman cop, son arrested for dowry death in Bhopal Police recovered some medical prescriptions from the spot that indicated Varsha was mentally tortured. Cooperate or face arrest: CBI tells ex-VC Gajbhiye CBI served an ultimatum on former vice-chancellor of Dr Hari Singh Gour Central University, N S Gajbhiye to be present at its office for questioning in the multi-crore recruitment and purchase scam. Gajbhiye has to depose before December 31 or face arrest. BJP plays Santa in civic poll manifesto BJP on Friday released its manifesto for urban civic elections, seven days before the first phase of polling. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Make in India makes business sense: Business leaders Converging at the Indian School of Business, Mohali, for the first day of ISB Leadership Summit , business leaders agreed that the ‘Make in India’ campaign was a win-win situation for both the maker and the user. EARS Awake campaign for rational antibiotic use ends The irrational use of antibiotics has led to the emergence of dangerous bacterial strains against which even the most powerful antibiotics have stopped working. Haryana to train Afghan babus Afghan civil servants will now be trained at the Jindal University at Sonipat in Haryana. The university will welcome the first batch of senior Afghan civil servants in the next few months, it said in a statement. More Chandigarh News»

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