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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Saturday, March 07, 2015
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		Business
		Walmart India appoints 2 new executives Wal-Mart India Pvt. Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., announced two new executive appointments. Gold at 3-month low, tumbles Rs 520 Gold prices on Saturday plunged by Rs 520, its biggest fall this year, to trade at an over three-month low of Rs 26,540 per 10 gram at the bullion market. Hindalco, Jindal Power bag mines on 3rd day Hindalco Industries and Jindal Power have bagged one mine each on the third day of the second phase of the coal block auctions. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ringling elephants say goodbye to the circus Across America through the decades, children of all ages delighted in the arrival of the circus, with its retinue of clowns, acrobats and, most especially, elephants. EU pledges to cut its emission by 40% by 2030 A week after Switzerland took lead by becoming the first country to submit its post-2020 climate action plan, the European Union on Friday submitted its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) pledging that this group of 28 countries would work to reduce domestic emission of greenhouse gases by 40% from their 1990 level by the year 2030. India, Egypt to cooperate in environment, climate change Ahead of the UN climate conference in Paris later this year, India and Egypt have decided to form a 'joint working group' for "cooperation in environment and climate change". More Environment News»

		World
		At least 5 dead in shooting at restaurant in Mali capital At least one masked gunman sprayed bullets in a nightclub popular with foreigners in Mali's capital early Saturday, killing at least five people including a French person and a Belgian national, officials and witnesses said. Afghan president inaugurates new session of parliament Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has inaugurated a new session of parliament, praising the country's security forces in his speech. CIA chief says sweeping reorganization of agency Director John Brennan has ordered a sweeping reorganization of the CIA, an overhaul designed to make its leaders more accountable and close espionage gaps amid widespread concerns about the US spy agency's limited insights into a series of major global developments. More World News»

		Science
		Nasa's 'Dawn' spacecraft first to orbit dwarf planet The US space probe Dawn began orbiting the dwarf planet Ceres on Friday on a voyage of discovery into the solar system's main asteroid belt, where it will collect a trove of data and photos, Nasa said. Brain abilities peak at different ages finds new study A new study of fluid intelligence, that is, our ability to think quickly and recall information, has upended conventional theory that it peaks at around age 20 and starts declining after that. Thomas Edison's 'lost' idea: A device to hear the dead One of Thomas Edison's little-known ambitions was to build a device to hear the voices of the dead, according to a nearly lost chapter of the inventor's memoirs. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple Watch: Rumour roundup Apple is preparing to announce more information about its Apple Watch on Monday, but here are some leaks about the much awaited watch. Big-sized smartphones: 4 things that matter If phones get any bigger will they be too hard to use? That's the worry of smartphone makers, and the reason why many of the new models this year didn't grow. 6 hot smartphones coming soon to India World's biggest annual mobile expo Mobile World Congress is a platform for the biggest brands to showcase their flagship products for the year. These are six of the hottest smartphones that you will be able to buy soon... More Technology News»

		Education
		Government will crack down on schools charging more fees The department of public instruction in Dakshina Kannada district is gearing up to prevent charging of excessive fees and to check violations during admission in private schools for the 2015-16 academic year. Workshop focuses on inclusive education The Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) has a programme called 'Teachers Education for Persons with Special Education Needs' (TEPSE) in universities across the country. Over 5,000 visit science festival at Mumbai's Mulund school As nine-year-old Yash explained his dual MOM pr ojects Man on Moon and Mars Orbiter Mission, he awed all with his knowledge and passion for science. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Power-packed performances by Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, Rohit Roy at SAB Ka Rangostav SAB Ka Rangostav, an event that celebrates the festival of colours, will be seen in a grander avatar this year, featuring power-packed performances by Dilip Joshi, Disha Vakani, Rohit Roy, Sucheta Khanna, Manav Gohil, Fenil Umrigar, Paresh Ganatra, Aditi Sajwan, Ali Asgar, Barkha Bisht and other artistes from the channel. Manav and Atul, who play Yamraj and Chitragupt in Yam Hain Hum hosted the event. Narendra Kumar hosts a celebratory evening at his new flagship store at Khar Narendra Kumar, who is known for his structured silhouettes and immaculately constructed suits, hosted a celebratory evening at his new flagship store at Khar and displayed his Spring Summer 2015 collection for men and women. Ankit Tiwari's celebrates his 25th birthday in Mumbai The singer celebrated his 25th birthday with his real and musical family. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Disabled activist says he was denied entry into upscale restaurant in Delhi A disabled rights activist was denied entry into an upscale bar and restaurant in south Delhi, sparking condemnation from rights activists. DU professor held in Mauritius Delhi University professor Ashok Kumar Bakshi who was till February-end director of Mauritius Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) was arrested on Thursday from Plaisance airport while leaving for India. Manipuri assistant prof alleges racial abuse A 41-year-old assistant professor from Manipur was physically harassed and verbally abused by three youths in south Delhi’s Katwaria Sarai. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		R Ashok gives the first clap for Kollegala in Bengaluru Srinagara Kitty also attened the film's launch R Ashok gives the first clap for Kollegala in Bengaluru Srinagara Kitty also attened the film's launch Medical treatment to rape victim is an evidence Police officials who present material evidence in court of law after arresting an accused in rape case, can submit the medical treatment details along with counselling made to the victim as extra evidence to the case, Jagadeesh N, professor of forensic medicine and forensic expert said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		CM must explain need for 30K acres for capital: CPM CPM politburo member BV Raghavulu on Friday demanded that chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu explain the need for acquiring 30,000 acres for constructing the capital city. Pawan fires fresh salvo against LPS Continuing his campaign against the land pooling scheme for the new capital, Jana Sena Party chief and Tollywood actor Pawan Kalyan on Friday urged the TDP government to exempt three villages from the scheme. Do away with consultants, Singapore team tells Naidu End consultancy raj, is the crisp but strange advice from the Singapore team to the TDP government in Andhra Pradesh, considering that they themselves are consultants of a sort. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		NGOs help build 1,700 toilets in Chennai Two NGOs, Gandhigram Trust and Arghyam, have helped build more than 1,700 household toilets in Dindigul district since last April. Stand-up act takes apart myths on ageing, expectations of women The brightly-lit Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall on Harington Road was buzzing with polite conversation as people exchanged pleasantries while they waited for the curtains to go up on the show of the evening. Monsoon gone, but mosquitoes remain in Chennai Have you been wondering why mosquitoes are continuing to painfully sting you at dusk even after the rains have ceased? A study now confirms that though mosquito related fevers are on the decline, the species are an active menace. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Swine flu: Gujarat has no plans to use CM relief fund At 302 deaths, Gujarat has achieved the dubious distinction of being the state with the highest number of swine flu casualties in the country since January 1. Ahmedabad woman beats swine flu, delivers healthy baby A 22-year-old woman, who had contracted swine flu in the ninth month of pregnancy and was on ventilator support, has given birth to a healthy baby girl at a city hospital. Delhi HC notice to govt over Satish Verma plea Delhi HC on Thursday issued notices to Gujarat government and Centre over a petition filed by IPS officer Satish Verma against the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) order, which turned down his earlier plaint against his transfer to a non-police organization at Shillong. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Blast in Allahabad claims life of a youth A youth aged about 22 years was killed when a crude bomb exploded outside the office of the ex-up minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' between Ram Bhawan crossing and Mutthiganj under Mutthiganj police station, here on Friday afternoon. Now, AU to allot hostels online from next session Peeved over repeated instances of illegal occupants occupying almost all hostels, be it of Allahabad University or that of the trusts, the varsity authorities have decided to make major changes in the process which governs admissions to hostels. Board evaluators threaten boycott of work At least 35% of the total teachers who have been employed in evaluation of answer sheets of class 10 and 12 exams of UP Board in the year 2014 in the state have not get their dues till date. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Five persons drown in Odisha Five persons, including two girl students, drowned in rivers in four separate incidents in Odisha's Jajpur district, police said on Saturday. Investors stage demo outside CBI office Several duped investors staged a demonstration in front of the CBI office here on Wednesday, protesting against slow pace of probe into the chit fund scam. CBI raids Rose Valley office The CBI on Wednesday raided the office of Rose Valley Group at Kharavel Nagar here in connection with the multi-crore chit fund scam. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		On duty cop stabbed for playing peacemaker A constable on duty was stabbed for intervening when three people were fighting on Wednesday night. Madhya Pradesh governor files plea to quash FIR against him After a continuous failed attempt to meet President Pranab Mukherjee, Madhya Pradesh governor Ram Naresh Yadav on Thursday filed a petition for quashing the FIR registered against him by Special Task Force (STF) for his alleged role in Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) scam. Ex-VC of Sagar university NS Gajbhiye sent to jail A special court in Jabalpur district on Thursday sent senior professor of IIT-Kanpur and former vice-chancellor of Dr Hari Singh Gour Central University, Sagar, Dr N S Gajbhiye to 14 days judicial custody. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Patiala villages to flash sex ratio at entry In Punjab, where people are steeped in village pride, the district administration has decided to peg its gender sensitization campaign on this. Court denies bail to Bhola, Raja in money laundering case Days after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed another complaint against 12 accused in the multi-crore drugs racket, the Patiala sessions judge on Thursday dismissed bail applications of drug lord Jagdish Singh Bhola and Varinder Raja, main accused in the case. Sikh groups want community members in UK to contend in polls Hoping that the influential Sikhs in the UK can help resolve community issues worldwide, like that of the separate identity, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) is sending a delegation ahead of the general elections in that country. More Chandigarh News»

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