[wanabidii] News Digest: Russia to impose wheat export duty from February

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, December 26, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Russia to impose wheat export duty from February Russia has said it will from February apply a duty of at least 35 euros ($43) per tonne of wheat sent for export as it tries to lower prices on its domestic market, hit by the ruble's fall. In India Inc, age no bar for retaining talent As the business world becomes more complex, organizations are turning age agnostic.The retirement age-either 58 or 60-is no longer a restricting factor for companies to retain people they want to. 'Investment risk not unique to taxi apps' e-Commerce may look expensive today, but not so in long run, says Temasek India's top executive More Business News»

		Environment
		How species shapeshift to tackle climate change Some species can quickly shapeshift to cope with climate change without having to migrate or evolve, shows a research. Bombay HC allows Kala Ghoda festival subject to hygiene and noise rules The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed the organisers to hold the prestigious Kala Ghoda cultural festival in the city for nine days from February 7 next, while ensuring proper hygiene, regulating collection of garbage and seeking strict implementation of noise pollution rules. Chennai beaches set for Olive Ridley nesting season Olive Ridley turtles are finding it tougher to nest on the city’s beaches with each passing year, having to elude fishing nets, find their way through piles of garbage and past illegal constructions along the shore. More Environment News»

		World
		Turkish teen accused of insulting Erdogan freed from custody A teenager has been released from custody after his arrest for allegedly insulting Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan caused uproar in the country. To enter paradise, be a suicide bomber: Boko Haram to teen A 13-year-old says her father gave her to Boko Haram extremists and that she was arrested after refusing to explode a suicide bomb in Kano, Nigeria's second largest city in the north. Russia says comedy movie on North Korea 'scandalous' Russia has slammed the United States over a raunchy comedy featuring a fictional plot to kill North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, saying Pyongyang's anger was understandable. More World News»

		Science
		Blood-based therapy an answer to Ebola? With no drugs available to treat Ebola, all eyes are now on a therapy that had largely been relegated to the history books. World's smallest hearing aid designed An international team of researchers has designed the world’s smallest hearing aid which is so tiny that it is almost “invisible”. Gift of coffee for strangers helps spread cheer The suspended coffee is a Neapolitan tradition that boomed during World War II and has found a revival in recent years during hard economic times. More Science News»

		Technology
		Why Samsung needs more than Tizen to take on Android After years of development and a handful of Tizen-powered smartwatches and cameras, the only product confirmed for a 2015 launch so far is a TV set. Govt to look into Airtel's tariff plan for net calls The government has decided to look into Bharti Airtel's decision to charge higher tariff for voice calls through popular internet service providers such as Skype, Viber, Facebook messenger and Google hangouts. 2014: The year that was in tech More Technology News»

		Education
		Malviya taught value based education to the world: Nepal Nepal vice president Parmanand Jha on Thursday lauded India's late educationist and freedom fighter Madan Mohan Malviya on his birth anniversary, saying he taught value based education to the world which is still relevant. DAV basks in glory of its illustrious student Students and teachers of Dayanand Anglo Vedic College broke into impromptu celebrations on Wednesday following the announcement of Bharat Ratna being conferred upon their most famous student and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Fadnavis gifts Nagpur Maharashtra's 1st IIM The Devendra Fadnavis government on Wednesday gave Maharashtra and Nagpur an early New Year gift by announcing an IIM in the city that could start as early as the next academic session. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Delhi fog grounds flyers in Mumbai Dense fog in Delhi hit travel plans of thousands of flyers in Mumbai as a number of domestic and some international flights were delayed inordinately leaving the holiday revellers stranded at the airport for hours on Thursday. No help for girl who traced, returned bag with 80,000 to owner Bhiwandi’s 13-year-old Monali Adhari, who found Rs 80,000 on the road and returned it to its owner, and her supportive family have become the area’s local heroes. Mumbai Metro smartcard goes online Commuters need not stand in queues at Metro stations to top up smartcards. Mumbai Metro launched a commuter-friendly service on Christmas day, which will enable them to recharge smartcards and check the balance on internet-enabled mobiles. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi HC sets aside NHRC order against Somnath Bharti HC on Friday set aside an order by National Human Rights Commission holding Somnath Bharti guilty of "racial prejudice" against 12 African women during his controversial midnight raid. Delhi records first swine flu death of the season The capital on Friday recorded its first swine flu fatality with a woman from Ghaziabad succumbing to the virus. 'Tea with Arvind Kejriwal' at Rs 20,000 After lunch and dinner, the AAP has organised a "Tea with Kejriwal", to collect donations for the party ahead of the state assembly polls. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Indian VC fund buys minority stake in luxury watch retailer Ethos Sixth Sense Ventures, a Rs 250-crore consumer centric domestic venture fund, has picked up a minority stake in luxury watch retailer Ethos for an undisclosed sum. Neta, police spar over tiger at large As the radio-collared tigress released in the forest continued to wreak havoc in Khanapur taluk, residents of Mudagai village in Jamboti forest attacked police and forest personnel on Thursday morning protesting their failure to capture or kill the maneater. Conman dupes tens, dies twice On March 27 this year, Kaushik Punita Sharma, 40, identified as a realtor, was found hanging in his Vakil Garden residence, Talaghattapura, south Bengaluru. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		A festival of laughter at Vivanta By Taj, Hyderabad A festival of laughter at Vivanta By Taj, Hyderabad Rocking the hat and boot look at ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad Rocking the hat and boot look at ITC Kakatiya, Hyderabad Fatwa against 'boisterous' Milad celebrations in city While preparations are on in full swing to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, on January 4 on grand scale, elders have begun issuing calls for low key celebrations and helping the community instead. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		MTC bus crushes Class 10 girl to death in Chennai A Class 10 girl student died on the spot when an MTC bus hit a moped at Mylapore here on Friday morning. Fog in Delhi hits flight schedules in Chennai Four departures and three arrivals were delayed after schedules were affected at other airports due to disruptions in Delhi. No such thing as 'benefit of doubt' acquittal: Judge Till he was denied appointment as a police constable at the eleventh hour earlier this year, E Kalivarathan was not aware of the difference between ‘acquittal’ and ‘honourable acquittal’ in a criminal case. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		NRG offers hope to other abandoned kids Amar Dave, 24, a resident of Washington DC in USA, unlike many NRGs who visit Gujarat during this time of the year. Weeklong fun fiesta begins at Kankaria The week-long festivities ahead of the New Year began with the Kankaria Carnival with a whole new set of attractions including a new set of rides at the amusement park. Teen who set bikes on fire detained Crime branch sleuths have detained a teenager for stealing bikes and then burning them. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Little relief for city as day temperature rises After two days of intense cold conditions, temperature rose up a notch with the bright Sun bringing respite to denizens. Jingle bells thaw Christmas chill Even as days become colder city people are not leaving any stone unturned to welcome the New Year’s. Malviya's house gathers dust at his birth anniv The House Number 357 Ahiyapur (now 510 Malviya Nagar) where the freedom fighter and social reformer Madan Mohan Malviya lived for around five decades was proposed to be developed as a ‘National Museum’ akin to that of ‘Nehru Memorial’ (Anand Bhawan) three years ago but the files related to it is gathering dust since then. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Elderly man beheaded for sorcery in Odisha An elderly man was beheaded in Odisha for allegedly practicing sorcery, police said on Thursday. UGC team visits Khallikote College A University Grants Commission (UGC) team on Tuesday visited government-run Khallikote College here to assess the infrastructure facilities for restoration of its autonomous status. Mercury plummets, sales soar at Tibetan market for winter wear Temperatures have dipped and concurrently, the sale of winter garments is soaring at the Tibetan woolens market in Saheed Nagar.Jackets, sweatshirts, sweaters, mufflers and monkey caps are fast flying off the shelves. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		SIT not entertaining PEB scam complaints, say whistleblowers Whistleblowers in the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam are finding it difficult to approach Justice Chandra Bushan-led special investigation team (SIT) that was constituted by the high court to monitor STF’s investigations into the multi-dimensional case involving top political leaders of the state. 'Hindu Mahasabha ties had nothing to do with Ratna' Malaviya’s grandson and ex DGP says BJP was in power earlier, icon was close to Gandhiji too Toxic veggies on plate: Farming with sewage continues The district administration has managed to clear vegetation on 19 acre of estimated 140 acre area, according to a horticulture department survey. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Case against Hindu Mahasabha leader after Godse statue row A case was registered against Hindu Mahasabha national general secretary Madan Acharya for allegedly using “abusive language” against Mahatma Gandhi. Tourists flock to Manali After the slump caused by heavy snowfall, tourism in Manali got a boost with thousands of tourists thronging the place to celebrate white Christmas BJP failed to play role of constructive oppn: Himachal CM Chief minister Virbhadra Singh slammed the opposition BJP for trying to destabilize his government and spreading rumours about the poor financial health of the state More Chandigarh News»

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