[wanabidii] News Digest: IOC is India's biggest company: Fortune 500 list

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, December 15, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		IOC is India's biggest company: Fortune 500 list State-run Indian Oil Corporation is the country's largest company in terms of revenue, followed by Reliance Industries and Bharat Petroleum in the second and third place respectively AirAsia X places order with Airbus for 55 A330 aircraft AirAsia X, the long-haul Asian low-cost airline, has placed an order with Airbus for 55 A330 aircraft. GOSF witnesses house, car, two-wheeler sales too Over 500 houses were sold online during the three-day festival this year. The large-ticket purchases don't just stop with houses. More Business News»

		Environment
		Rare northern white rhino dies in US zoo A northern white rhinoceros that zoo officials said was only one of six left in the world died Sunday at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. Kingfisher gets trapped in nets on Lokhandwala lake Avid bird watcher and naturalist, Sunjoy Monga, noticed nettings attached to poles come up overnight on the Lokhandwala lake on Sunday, and a white-throated kingfisher got trapped in it. Rich-poor tiff delays Lima pact by a day The UN climate talks spilled into an extra day on Saturday with developing nations including India and China rejecting the draft text released on late Thursday night More Environment News»

		World
		Belgium cut off from world by national strike Belgium ground to a halt in its biggest strike in years on Monday as trade unions grounded flights, cut international rail links and shut sea ports to protest the new government's austerity plans. Nut rage: Korean Air CEO's daughter apologizes to steward The daughter of Korean Air's CEO visited a cabin crew chief to apologize for kicking him off a plane over the way she was served some nuts, as allegations emerged that she forced him to kneel and ask forgiveness. Uber offers free rides in Sydney after criticism of price surge amid siege Online car service Uber on Monday offered free rides from Sydney's central business district following a public backlash over an initial surge in prices amid a hostage drama in a city cafe. More World News»

		Science
		Science meets Art at festival of light in Goa Scientists and artists world over are grouping together for a festival in Goa this January, which aims to unravel the various mysteries of light, a phenomenon that makes the birds sing, the plants grow and even make the snakes move in the groovy way they do! Icy undies, bug spray: New ideas to fight Ebola The well-prepared Ebola fighter in West Africa may soon have some new options: protective gear that zips off like a wet suit, ice-cold underwear to make life inside the sweltering suits more bearable, or lotions that go on like bug spray and kill %or repel the lethal virus. A 'bionic bra' that adjusts to breast rhythm Scientists have designed the world's first 'bionic bra' that automatically adjusts itself in response to the breast movement to provide more comfort to the wearer. More Science News»

		Technology
		Xiaomi: The rise of a smartphone giant A clever social media strategy and a business plan that emphasized selling services that work on the phone helped Xiaomi build frenzied support. You may soon use WhatsApp from your desktop Hidden inside the code of a recent WhatsApp update is the mention of "WhatsApp Web." 6 hot portable speakers you can buy Here's a list of supreme-sounding travel speakers that you can carry like a can of beer, put on the dashboard like a coaster or fit in the bulb-holder! More Technology News»

		Education
		Israel woos students As universities from the West to East draw students from India, how could Israel be missing from the scene? The French way As the focus shifts to France, with Paris once again being named the `Best Student City' on a popular student cities index, Education Times takes a closer look at what the country offers to Indian students. New entry criteria The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has changed the curriculum as well as admission criteria of one of its MBA programmes. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire in Mumbai central A fire broke out, at a high rise in Mumbai central on Monday morning at 11.15 am. Cold wave in Mumbai, temperatures drop Bringing further chill to Mumbai, minimum temperatures dropped to 12 degrees celsius in Santacruz on Monday morning as compared to 16.8 degrees celsius recorded on Sunday. 'Cycled today after more than 20 years. Thank you @Equal Streets' Neetu Dang’s body knows how to keep a secret. It does not bear tired bulges or an arching spine, not even a slight kangaroo pouch to suggest that she had a baby only eight months ago. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Cops to help clear DDA land The Delhi high court on Saturday ordered police to provide adequate force to DDA for removing illegal encroachment on public land. Attack on Mercedes executive: 2 held Two men were arrested on Saturday from south Delhi’s Neb Sarai for the December 2 attack on a Mercedes Benz senior manager that left him critically wounded. Chinese 'Romeo and Juliet' wows capital It was a classic boy-meets-girl love story that unfolded on the stage at the Siri Fort auditorium on Friday evening. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Keep the spirit of sharing alive When I was growing up in Bengaluru, with the changing weather we'd know that Christmas is here, 10 days in advance. Business of X'mas here to stay A sense of community is missing in these days of plastic trees and email rue old-times. Four die as bus falls into lake Four persons were killed and 16 grievously injured on Sunday evening when the private bus they were travelling in plunged into Sulekere lake in Channagiri taluk of Davanagere district. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		T-town stars play cricket for Hudhud victims T-town stars play cricket for Hudhud victims Man kidnapped for human sacrifice? A 23-year-old cable operator approached the Chilakalguda police on Sunday, alleging that unidentified men abducted him for human sacrifice. K Chandrasekhar Rao to adopt Modi formula in reshuffle exercise  Emulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s style of governance, Telangana chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is planning a reshuffle of his cabinet primarily on the basis of the performance report card of his ministers.  More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Cloudy skies likely over next week: Weatherman The sky is likely to remain cloudy with some spells of rain or thunderstorm over the next week, the weathermen predicted on Saturday. Inspector caught taking Rs 5,000 bribe Vigilance and anti-corruption sleuths caught red-handed an inspector attached to the Minjur police station on Saturday while accepting bribe to release a vehicle confiscated for sand smuggling a month ago. Solar firms show interest to set up 2,500MW farms Several power companies have evinced interest to set up solar farms with a total capacity to generate 2,500MW of power in Tamil Nadu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		More than 70% drop in pay offers at National Institute of Design Despite 87 companies taking part in the placement drive at National Institute of Design, there has been about 74% drop in the pay offer as compared to previous year. Obesity's sweet tooth biting more kids in Gujarat Neha Parmar never looked her age, because of the extra pounds the minor girl carried around her. The 8-year-old from Rajasthan weighed 92kg and would consume more than 1,000 calories a day due to a rare genetic disorder that made her extra hungry. Ahmedabad youth gives breathing space to space Those who saw Hollywood blockbuster Gravity will remember the damage space debris accumulated over decades can cause, putting billion-dollar space projects in jeopardy. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		CBSE to introduce course on road safety The Board will also be organizing a national film making contest on 'road safety in India' for school students and staff. Eco-task force to check Ganga pollution, says Uma An eco-task force comprising five battalions of territorial Army will be formed to guard the plantation across Ganga and monitor pollution, said Union minister for water resources, river development and Ganga rejuvenation Uma Bharati while presenting the plan of action for making the river pollution-free. 'Fog, chill to torment in coming days' Even as bone chilling conditions are all set to swathe through most parts of the northern region of the country, Saturday gave the feel of how extreme the cold would be this winter. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		DSP in CBI crosshairs Deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Pramod Panda, who was suspended earlier this year for allegedly threatening chit fund scam petitioner Alok Jena, could land in fresh trouble as the CBI suspects he has links with an Artha Tatwa (AT) Group accused. Odia books rule at Rajdhani fair Books in Odia have emerged the most sought-after items at the ongoing 15th Rajdhani Book Fair here. Tardy progress at AIIMS sparks exodus of doctors While recruitment process at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, has come to a standstill since February in the absence of its governing body (GB), the upcoming institute has already started facing exodus of doctors. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MLA patronizing goon, slain petrol pump owner's brother claims threat to life Shera Kirar, kingpin of a five-member gang into loot and extortion active in Gwalior-Chambal region for five years was shot dead in an encounter by crime branch officials on Gwalior city outskirts on Jhansi Road on Friday morning. Mourning lifts eerie silence at riot-scarred Shia colony From trauma to catharsis, at least 300 Shias marched through the dim-lit street, mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain amid frenzied beating of chests. Tigers can't be asked to stand in row for count: Minister Madhya Pradesh has 288 tigers, with a maximum number of 78 big cats in Kanha national park and 72 in Bandhavgarh tiger reserve. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		HP babus fear political vendetta After the change of guard in Himachal Pradesh, BJP leaders were alleging political vendetta. DGP has right to decide selection criterion: HC If two or more contenders for a constable's post in Punjab police force secure same marks, the younger candidate will get preference over the elder one. Khaps can't go beyond law: CM Chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that any action of khap panchayats against the law would not be acceptable in the state. More Chandigarh News»

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