[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex, Nifty log 1st rise in 3 days ahead of US Fed meeting

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Tuesday, March 17, 2015
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		Business
		Sensex, Nifty log 1st rise in 3 days ahead of US Fed meeting In choppy trade, the BSE index opened better but dropped to a low of 28,435.45 on profit-booking. However, it quickly bounced back to hit a high of 28,784.35 and settled for the day at 28,736.38 -- a gain of 298.67 points, or 1.05 per cent. Gold prices plunge by Rs 185 on global cues Falling for the second straight day, gold prices declined by Rs 185 to hit over three-month low of Rs 26,165 per 10 grams at the bullion market today on a weakening global trend amid low demand from jewellers. Statoistics: Manufacturing careers The ratio of jobs created to investment varies from industry to industry. More Business News»

		Environment
		Climate change, migration burdening areas in Bay of Bengal Rising urban population following forced migration from rural areas is a result of climate change and poses a burden upon urban risk-reduction efforts, aver experts from Bay of Bengal countries. Hidden paths could be behind Antarctic glacier melt: Study Scientists have discovered two pathways that are likely channelling warm ocean water under a massive Antarctic glacier, which could contribute to rising global sea levels, a study revealed on Tuesday. World Bank, UK to help disaster hit poor nations Some good news for the developing countries. The World Bank and the UK government has jointly launched a new competitive challenge fund that would help poor nations -- those hit by disasters like floods, cyclones, droughts and earthquakes -- to empower their local communities. More Environment News»

		World
		Pakistan executes 12 convicts in a single day Pakistan hanged 12 male convicts on Tuesday, an interior ministry spokesman said, the largest number of people executed on the same day since an unofficial moratorium on capital punishment was lifted in December. Israeli voting polls open for general election Voting polls opened on Tuesday, AFP correspondents said, for unpredictable elections to determine whether Israelis still want incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as leader, or will seek change after six years. Prince Harry to quit British army in June It's a soldier's life no more for Britain's Prince Harry. More World News»

		Science
		Minor planet in solar system may have Saturn-like rings Scientists have detected a possible Saturn-like ring system around the minor planet Chiron, making it the sixth such object in our solar system. Citizen scientists help Nasa pinpoint more asteroids Nasa challenged the public and amateur scientists delivered, coming up with a software application that can help identify more asteroids, some of which endanger our planet. Anna Atkins: This is why British scientist who produced first photographic book has been given a Google Doodle Today marks the birthday of Anna Atkins, a British botanist whose use of cyanotypes - or 'sunprints' - of plants and algae in botanical studies paved the way for the use of photography in scientific publishing. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple in talks to launch online TV service: WSJ Apple is in talks with programmers to offer a slimmed-down bundle of TV networks this fall. Micromax Canvas Selfie review Micromax doesn’t want to stay left out and has introduced a phone that’s named Selfie, as part of its Canvas line-up. 4 ways startups are changing the interview process Startups are taking the unconventional route to hire people. More Technology News»

		Education
		TCS unveils teaching resources to reduce UK digital skills gap Tata Consultancy Services, India's leading IT services, has unveiled a new initiative in the UK designed to help encourage more young people into digital careers. Scholarships to be cleared by March-end: Tawde Medical education minister Vinod Tawde said all scholarship dues will be cleared by March-end. Today's Karnataka PU exams put off to March 28 The II PUC Maths and Geography examinations scheduled to be held across the state on Tuesday (March 17) have been postponed to March 28. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		U-M, USC, Broad to study genetics of two mental health disorders Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and Medical School and collaborators at two other institutions will undertake the largest whole genome sequencing study funded to date, as they seek to better understand bipolar disorder and schizophrenia Implement NRRS policy 2007, demands NGO The Watchdog Foundation has demanded that as per order passed in PIL No 117 of 2009 by the Bombay High Court, which directed that it is the duty of authorities to implement the said policy. Parts of Mumbai's Dharavi to be without water for 27 hours Several parts of Dharavi will experience a water cut, some for as much as 27 hours on March 18 and 19. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Apeejay Stya and Svran Group organises second edition of Dr Stya Paul Memorial Lecture in Delhi The second edition of Dr Stya Paul Memorial Lecture was organized by Apeejay Stya and Svran Group in the capital recently. The lecture was addressed by Dr Rami Ranger, chairman of Sun Mark Ltd at Apeejay School, Sheikh Sarai. Rabbi Shergill performs at A State of Music in Delhi It was all about good music when musician Rabbi Shergill performed at A State of Music as a part of their ASOM Studio Night in the capital recently. Guests were spotted dancing and singing along to hits like 'Bullah Ki Jaana.', as they cheered the singer on. Delhi grooves to DJ Aqeel's tunes at the Untamable Nights at Manhattan Party people in the city were recently seen enjoying themselves when DJ Aqeel performed at the Untamable Nights at Manhattan recently. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Duty hours stretched up to 4am, Bengaluru cops despair Resentment is sweeping the rank and file of Bengaluru police as the working hours of the shortstaffed force, especially the field staff, have been stretched by an hour. Anganwadi workers hit the streets again They asked for Rs 10,000 hike, but got only Rs 500. Upset with the apathy of the government, which had promised action when they protested recently, 5,000 anganwadi workers on Monday took to the streets. Doctors protest attacks on their ilk Top doctors in the city and thousands of medical professionals from private and government hospitals came together at Freedom Park on Monday to protest attacks by patients and their families. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Vishal-Shekhar create a musical storm The night started with medleys of old and new songs that kept the crowd singing along with them. Promises galore, but no funds to lay roads Despite chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu's oft-repeated promises that all corners of Andhra Pradesh, particularly the Rayalaseema region, would be connected to the new capital city with widened roads, finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu has not allocated any funds for it in the budget. Over 50% citizens lead sedentary lifestyle: Study Majority of Hyderabad's `urban lot' lead a sedentary lifestyle. While this might not come as a shocker to many , a recent survey has only reiterated this `unhealthy' trend that, in turn, is leading to a steep rise in non communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity and cardio-vascular diseases. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Man gets two death sentences, life imprisonments for murdering woman and her two kids in TN A mahila court in Coimbatore on Tuesday awarded two death sentences and two terms of life imprisonment to a 32-year-old man for murdering his former landlady and her two young children in Coimbatore in May last year. Chennai building collapse: HC says TN chief secretary can't be left out of proceedings Tamil Nadu chief secretary cannot be left out of the proceedings relating to the June 28 Moulivakkam building collapse, which claimed 61 lives, the Madras high court said on Tuesday. Woman gang-raped in front of her husband in Tamil Nadu Police on Tuesday arrested five men who allegedly gang-raped a woman in front of her husband near Rasipuram in the Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday night. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Doctors in Ahmedabad concerned over recovery time As the swine flu numbers ebb in the state with rising temperatures, the prolonged time that patients are taking to recover from the disease is worrying health professionals. Man does sting on wife to establish her income Gujarat high court asked a family court in Surat to permit a man to pose certain question to a witness, who has allegedly employed his wife. Cong MLAs raise crop damage issue Congress MLAs were suspended, for a day, from the assembly when they insisted that the government allow them to discuss the damage caused to crops in the state by unseasonal rains. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Dist lawyers to collect Rs 1 cr for killed lawyer's family The District Court Bar Association will collect Rs 1 crore to help family members of lawyer Nabi Ahmad who was allegedly killed by sub-inspector Shailendra Singh on court premise. Automatic weather station to come up at MNNIT Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) – the lone NIT of the state – will soon get a state-of-the-art remote automatic weather station on its campus. No boundary wall to protect women hostellers in AU The women hostel area on Allahabad University campus continues to face encroachment even after the authorities have spent around Rs 1 crore to construct boundary walls for the safety of the girls living in hostels. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Odisha Mahotsav in Bhopal The Madhya Pradesh government will host a five-day fest called Odisha Mahotsav in Bhopal to acquaint people of that state with the vibrant culture and practices of Odisha. Cool drinks bring relief from searing heat What can be more soothing than a cool glass of lassi or buttermilk when the mercury shoots up and the punishing sun bears down upon you? AT scam: HC rejects model's bail plea The Orissa high court on Monday rejected the bail petition of Mumbai-based model Preeti Bhatia, who was arrested by the CBI for her alleged involvement in Artha Tatwa (AT) group fraud. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Attempt to rape minor on train in MP, law graduate held A law graduate was arrested for an alleged attempt to rape a 10-year-old girl on a train between Jabalpur and Bhopal on Sunday night. Pay market rate for LPG from April 1, receive subsidy a/c LPG cylinders will no more be available from dealers at subsidized rates from April 1. CBSE directs schools to form anti-bullying panel After the Scindia School, Gwalior ragging issue involving a Bihar minister's son, Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE's) has issued fresh guidelines recently on anti-bullying. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Man threatens wife with offensive clip Two days after the arrest of an IT professional for blackmailing his former woman colleague on the pretext of her objectionable clip, another cyber crime came to light in which an estranged husband made an offensive clip of his wife and threatened her to withdraw a dowry harassment case against him and his father. 3 girls chase abusive rickshaw puller in Sec 17 Three girl students chased a rickshaw puller after he dropped them mid-way from their destination and hurled abuses at them in Sector 17 on Saturday, forcing him to abandon his three-wheeler and run for his life. President convoy chokes Chandigarh traffic There were traffic jams at almost all prominent traffic lights and road dividers on Saturday due to convoy of President Pranab Mukherjee making its way to the city. More Chandigarh News»

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