[wanabidii] News Digest: Sebi may finalize e-IPO rules, easier start-up listing norms

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, June 21, 2015
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		Business
		Sebi may finalize e-IPO rules, easier start-up listing norms In a new wave of reforms, markets regulator Sebi is set to herald an e-IPO system to allow investors to bid online in the public offers, while the new-age startups will get a separate platform to raise funds and list their shares with an easier set of regulations. Top 9 Sensex companies add Rs 92,341 crore in market cap The combined market capitalization of top nine Sensex companies advanced by Rs 92,340.74 crore last week. India a bright spot in troubled global economy: Jaitley Describing India as a bright spot in an otherwise troubled global economy, finance minister Arun Jaitley has said that the new Indian government offers a stable, predictable and transparent policy regime, making the country an attractive destination for investors. More Business News»

		Environment
		NGT seeks response from city govt on dirty water issue The appalling picture of water supply in the capital has prompted the National Green Tribunal to seek the response of the city government in the matter saying there is a complete "mismanagement of affairs". UN gives green light for treaty on high seas conservation The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution Friday giving a green light to develop a new treaty for the conservation of marine life in the high seas. US proposes new standards to cut down on pollution The US government proposed new standards aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from medium and heavy-duty vehicles. More Environment News»

		World
		Black church in US to hold first service since shootings Members of a historic black church in the US will return to their sanctuary Sunday and worship less than a week after a white gunman killed nine people there, and similar sermons of recovery and healing will reverberate throughout the country. Gun violence much worse in US, says Obama US President Barack Obama has claimed that gun violence in America is much worse in comparison to other developed nations like France, Israel and Japan. One dead, nine wounded in shooting at Detroit party One person was killed and nine wounded on Saturday after a shooting at a party on a basketball court in Detroit where several children were present, local media reported. More World News»

		Science
		Millions of mummified dog remains found in Egypt For centuries, dogs have been humans' loyal companions and in ancient Egypt, they served as bridges to the afterlife, with the hope that they would intercede with the God Anubis on their owner's behalf. High cigarette cost lowers smoking among educated women While less educated women are more responsive to pictorial labels on cigarette packets, chances of kicking the butt among the highly educated goes up along with the cost of cigarettes, says a study. Study finds Earth entering 6th extinction phase, many species including humans labelled 'the walking dead' The world is embarking on its sixth mass extinction with animals disappearing about 100 times faster than they used to, scientists warned on Friday, and humans could be among the first victims. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 'hidden' Gmail features you must try Gmail is a pretty powerful email service, but you can still find all sorts of goodies and extra features in Gmail Labs.Here's over to 10 Gmail Labs features you should enable right now. Android users, don't download these apps Researchers have discovered 100+ more apps that fail to encrypt your login data properly, making it frightfully easy for hackers to steal your password. India has startup talent, but is it innovative enough? India's raw engineering potential is not in question, but the ability to drive real product innovation may be limited. An ET Magazine-Jombay study finds out... More Technology News»

		Education
		Yoga lessons will soon be part of syllabus: Tawde Incessant rains in the city played a spoilsport to the International Yoga Day celebrations at schools as fewer students turned up on Sunday. UGC likely to allow PhD enrolment under distance education The University Grants Commission (UGC) is actively considering relaxing its norms which would enable distance education institutions to offer MPhil and PhD programmes, benefiting nearly 10,000 students. IIMs sharply divided over draft bill that grants greater say to govt The draft IIM bill, which seeks to give seeping powers to HRD ministry in the functioning of the B-schools, including policy matters like deciding fees, emoluments and service conditions of the faculty, has left the prestigious institutes sharply divided. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Suburban services unaffected, no megablocks today' Trains on Central, Western and Harbour lines are running as per schedule today, the officials said. Tata Power gears up to meet exigencies during monsoon To provide 24/7 uninterrupted power supply, Tata Power has initiated a proactive action plan with 'monsoon preparedness programme'. CR observes international yoga day in Mumbai The Central Railway observed International Yoga day today. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Yoga is good for mental concentration: Kejriwal Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, who arrived at Rajpath on Sunday to take part in the celebration of the first International Yoga Day, has said that the discipline is good for mental concentration, adding that he has been practicing it from years. 3 govt staff among 13 nabbed for harassing women passengers Railway Protection Force arrested 13 people, including three government employees, for allegedly harassing women passengers at the Shivaji Bridge station in central Delhi recently. Fitness trials over, 4,065 attempt them About 4,065 Delhi University aspirants—3,026 boys and 1,039 girls—have appeared for the centralized fitness test for sports quota admissions. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Ram Guha chosen for top Japanese award Author and historian Ramachandra Guha is among the three recipients of Japan's prestigious Fukuoka Prize, awarded annually to Asians who "have made outstanding contributions to academia, arts, and culture in Asia" and who have made substantial efforts to "preserve, develop, and promote the harmonious coexistence of the diverse Asian cultures." CM Siddaramaiah's U-turn: 50 more TenderSURE roads Making an about-turn on his stand against the width of pavements under TenderSURE, chief minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that his government will develop at least 50 more roads under the same system. Bengaluru becomes a magnet for MNCs, startups again Traffic can be a nightmare at peak hours. Many roads are pot-holed. Experts warn of an inevitable water crisis.  More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Venky's son entertains with his music in Hyderabad Venky's son entertains with his music in Hyderabad City school students bend backwards for Yoga Day As part of the Inter national Yoga Day celebrations, most schools in the city have organised elaborate demonstrations and practice sessions. Some of them have started the activities as early as on June 19 and plan to continue them till June 24. Anti-Maoist forces to de-stress with yoga Tough hands that carry AK 47, Barmers, SLRs, and LMGs will now practice yogic postures. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		I have been practising yoga for years, Stalin says DMK treasurer M K Stalin on Sunday said he has been practising yoga for many years and it brings positive energy to him. Sri Lankan navy apprehends 24 Indian fishermen Sri Lankan navy arrested 24 fishermen from Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu who went for fishing on Saturday afternoon. Father's Day:  Meet this dad who lives life king-size in ghost town K Mookupori was 25 years old when the mighty tidal waves brought down the buzzing port town Dhanushkodi to nothing but ruins. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Kalam inaugurates techno social business incubator in Ahmedabad Former President APJ Abdul Kalam on Saturday inaugurated Aashray, a techno social business incubator, at Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDI). Cept BoM: Not all on board? Were all members of Cept University's board of management (BoM) consulted before clearing three new appointments? State's champ waits for government assistance Like many Yoga teachers in the country , Jalpa Kachhia will give a demonstration of physical exercises for which this ancient Indian tradition is known. She will give a demonstration on `International Yoga Day' celebrations on Sunday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Four of a family commits suicide Four of a family – a woman and three of her minor children committed suicide by jumping before a goods train near Karam Ali Ka Purwa between Kunda and Manikpur railway stations in wee hours of Friday. Preliminary investigation by the police revealed that family tussle compelled them to take such an extreme step. Cricket finds many takers among city girls Girls studying in high school and inter colleges are increasing taking to playing cricket. They can be found toiling hard at a special camp for girls being organized at Dr K N Katju Inter College ground. The camp is part of the secondary education department’s effort to encourage girls to take up sports. Katarniaghat tourist houses getting spruced up Katarniaghat wildlife sanctuary is going to be developed into an eco-tourism hub and state tourism department would announce a special package soon. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Soul transfer fiasco: Temple widens probe to find guilty in Bhubaneswar With public outcry over 'bungling' of Nabakalebara rituals showing no sign of abating, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday expanded the probe purview. Specialized units to probe crime against women in Bhubaneswar The state government will create specialized units in seven police districts to expedite the investigations into crime against the women. 9 servitors asked to explain rite ruckus More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		After Sushma, BJP magazine editor mocks Shivraj's mandarins After taking a jibe at Sushma Swaraj's 'humanitarian help to IPL czar Lalit Modi' on social media, Jairam Shukla editor of BJP-run fortnightly magazine "Charaivati" again hit out at BJP government in the state. Conditions favourable for onset of monsoon in Bhopal A strong spell of showers lasting more than half an hour on Saturday evening triggered traffic jam and tripped power supply in some areas of the city. Patient drags hospital to consumer court for leaving tube inside body in Bhopal When 52-year-old Bhogal went to a private hospital in Bhopal for a kidney stone operation little did he know the very operation would be an impending danger on his life. Bhogal was diagnosed with kidney stones in 2012 and was operated upon at a city-based private hospital. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		MC blatantly ignoring RTS Act Harsimran Singh Batra | Residents are facing a harrowing time to get their work done at the municipal corporation as the Right to Service (RTS) Act being blatantly ignored by the civic body officials. Factory worker ran over by bus In yet another incident of rash driving a factory worker was crushed by a speeding bus at Dholewal Chowk on Saturday. Public parks turned to 'pvt gardens' Residents and committees that get involved in maintenance of public parks have turned it into private gardens by locking the entry gates to restrict entry of general public. More Chandigarh News»

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