[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex slides 330 points on fag-end selling, GDP data eyed

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, February 08, 2016
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Sensex slides 330 points on fag-end selling, GDP data eyed Market benchmark Sensex plunged by 330 points to 24,287.42 ahead of the release of GDP numbers for the third quarter as selling pressure intensified in the later half of the session on weak opening in European shares. Gold zooms to Rs 27,875 per 10 grams Silver also regained the Rs 36,000-mark by rising Rs 250 to Rs 36,050 per kg on increased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. GDP data to show economy racing, realities less rosy A revision in salaries of millions of government employees later this year is expected to buttress consumer demand and over time create incentives for investment. More Business News»

		Environment
		Corbett Reserve tops in tiger population: Report In a report unprecedented in its detail, the Wildlife Institute of India finds out that among 44 tiger reserves of the country, Corbett Tiger Reserve has the maximum number of 215 tigers. Corbett is followed by Bandipur and Nagarahole reserves in Karnataka with 120 and 101 tigers respectively Birds of 11 rare species found in Jharkhand Birds of 11 rare species thought to be extinct have been found during a survey of the water bodies in Jharkhand, a state forest department official said. For many species, noise pollution can be deadly Many birds and other animals use sound to locate food, avoid predators, navigate their environment, and even select a mate. But all of these life-essential functions can be disrupted by noise from ships and sonar probes in the sea, motor vehicles and industry on land, or airplanes, a study found. More Environment News»

		World
		Myanmar's new prez name to be known on March 17 The names of Myanmar's next president and two vice presidents will be revealed on March 17, an official said on Monday, setting a clear timeline for the transition of power from a military-controlled government to democracy. British team say they have a remedy for Zika virus Genetics team believes it has the remedy: a modified strain of a mosquito that, by inter-breeding, will render the rest of them sterile. Seven arrested in Spain over 'jihad' links Spanish police said they arrested seven people on Sunday with suspected links to al-Qaida and the Islamic State groups and uncovered an operation to smuggle arms to jihadists under the guise of humanitarian aid. More World News»

		Science
		Sudden cardiac death may soon be a thing of past Scientists at a US university have developed a possible treatment to prevent hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) - a common cause of sudden death in young athletes - using a study conducted by researchers more than 15 years ago. Psychiatric disorders genetically linked to diabetes US scientists have found link between psychiatric disorders and type 2 diabetes. According to them, the "DISC1" gene which plays a role in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, influences function of pancreatic beta cells which produce insulin to maintain normal blood glucose levels. Young guys go gray, by choice On two magazine covers the singer Zayn Malik has graced in the last few months, the former member of the musical group One Direction, peers out of the photographs from beneath a silver mane. More Science News»

		Technology
		10 hot smartphones available under Rs 15,000 Do you have a budget of Rs 15,000 and are looking for a smartphone that looks decent and is power packed? Then here is the answer to all your questions. The wearable revolution that wasn't Will wearables be the next big thing after smartphones? Not if Gartner's predictions are right. Mobile phones production in India may touch 500m in 2 years: DoT With India becoming a global hub for manufacturing of mobile phones, the country may reach production of 500 million units in next two years on the back of an incentive policy and availability of good talent. More Technology News»

		Education
		Biometric attendance for Allahabad University students For the first time at Allahabad University, attendance of students would be registered through biometric attendance machine. National civic fest: Students and their ideas steer change at civic level  It was a whirlwind of thought-provoking ideas at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan auditorium on Friday, thoughts that poured out of young minds and actually helped fix civic woes. GIAN attracts foreign faculty, but just in tech institutes Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN), the much-touted programme to attract foreign faculty to teach for a term in India, is slowly finding its feet but primarily in IITs, NITs and techical education. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		93% desi tipplers say cheers to hard liquor Tipplers in India love their spirits and are yet to warm up to beer, the chilled beverage that the rest of the world prefers. Night-long siege, shootout as suspected 'chaddi-baniyan' gang breaks into Borivali house Suspected members of the notorious 'chaddi-baniyan' gang entered a house and attacked a woman in Mumbai on Sunday, triggering a night-long siege and shootout in the city's Borivali area. Maharashtra villages can show world how to beat Zika At a time when the world is reeling under an outbreak of the Zika virus, several villages in Nanded district of Maharashtra have successfully drowned out the mosquito buzz with underground soak pits that suck in waste water. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		All about masti at this Raahgiri in Delhi Raahgiri Day, which is supported by the Times of India, made a comeback this Sunday with a slight chill in the air and a little drizzle, setting the right mood for and meditation workshop by Sahaja Yoga, where an instructor guided over 30 Raahgirs while also talking about the benefits of the exercise. Once done, a three-member band played soothing music for the audience, which had a calming effect on them. Bronies hosted a party to launch new food and beverage menu Bronies hosted a party to launch new food and beverage menu recently. Guests unwind at Throwback Thursday party hosted by Story Unfolds Guests were seen chit-chatting while grooving to retro tunes, when Story Unfolds hosted a Throwback Thursday party. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Start-up fever catches Nano conference That it’s the time for start-ups is established. In line with this, the eighth edition of the Bangalore India Nano, a premier nano-science and nanotechnology event is not hiding it. Teachers don't know enough science: CNR Rao Professor CNR Rao on Monday said that Indian teachers themselves did not know enough science to teach children. World War-II veteran passes away at 95 A World War-II veteran ex-Pioneer Ashwin Kumar das breathed his last in Bengaluru, on Sunday at about 5pm at Red Cross Society. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Kapu leader continues fast, government holds talks Two legislators of ruling Telugu Desam Party on Sunday night held talks with the couple but no breakthrough could be achieved. Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi surrenders before police All Indian Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) supremo and Hyderabad Member of Parliament (MP), Asaduddin Owaisi surrendered before the South Zone DCP of Hyderabad on Monday in an assault case booked against him for allegedly leading the mob that attacked senior Telangana Congress Party legislators during the recent municipal corporation elections. Murder case solved, 5 held Chilakalguda police have arrested five per sons for their role in the murder of au to driver Md Shafi. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		GAIL pipeline project: Tamil Nadu govt files review petition in Supreme Court Reiterating that it is not against GAIL’s gas pipeline project, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking to review its order quashing the state government’s notification which restrained the central agency from laying pipelines in agricultural lands. Chennai gets 65 more small buses As many as 65 new small buses have been introduced in Chennai. These buses, which were flagged off by chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Monday, will ply on 30 new routes. Cop snatches woman's gold chain in Tamil Nadu, caught A police constable attached to the Madurai armed reserve police battalion was arrested in Theni for snatching a woman’s gold chain, weighing three sovereigns. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Pakistan boat seized off Jakhau coast, 11 arrested The Indian Coast Guard on Friday night intercepted a Pakistani fishing boat about 30 nautical miles west of Jakhau coast and apprehended 11 fishermen for violating the Indian Maritime Zone. 10 held after group clash in Mehsana At least 10 persons were arrested following clashes between two groups of different communities over a petty issue in Gojariaya village of Mehsana on Saturday. New book on male sexual abuse survivors' trauma There are very few who write on male survivors of sexual abuse in childhood and Dr Arun Sharma, a physician in Mount Abu and national vice-president of the National Association for the Blind (NBA) has made a sincere attempt dispelling myths regarding the invulnerability of males. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Around 1.25 crore devotees likely to take holy dip on Mauni Amavasya With around 30 lakh devotees and pilgrims already flocked Sangam to take holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya snan scheduled on Monday, men-in-khaki on Sunday turned the entire Magh Mela campus into a fortress. `Ayodhya issue should not be politicised' Shankaracharya of Puri Jagadguru Swami Adhokshayajananda on Saturday targeted the Sangh Pariwar outfits for “playing with the sentiments of people and raising sensitive issues keeping in mind the 2017 UP assembly elections and Lok Sabha elections in 2019." No reservation for creamy layer, says Justice Sacha Former Justice Rajinder Sachar said “creamy layer“ should not get advantage of reservation system in the present context and caste system should be abolished. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		NHRC holds Odisha govt responsible for publishing wrong Class 10 result causing girl's suicide The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has held the Odisha government responsible for suicide of a girl by publishing her wrong Class X results. BJP, BJD supporters clash ahead of PM meet The battle for dominance between BJP and BJD at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public meeting to mark the inauguration of the Rs 35,000 crore oil refinery of the IOCL turned violent here on Sunday. BJP delayed IOCL project, says Congress Congress on Sunday came down heavily on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for criticizing the party's work culture while addressing a huge gathering in Paradip after dedicating IOCL's oil refinery to the nation. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		BJP Mayor hints at renaming Bhopal to Bhojpal The move to change the name of the state capital from ‘Bhopal’ to ‘Bhojpal’ has once again gained steam. A similar move in 2006 and subsequently in 2011 was put aside by the BJP ruled government after it met with opposition. GPS to track prisoners in Madhya Pradesh prisons Following the escape of two murder convicts from Bhopal Central Jail, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to keep an eye on the prisoners through Global Positioning System (GPS). This is probably the first time the system will be enforced in any prison in the country. Key proof of Vyapam scam still in deep freeze Seven months after taking over investigation into Vyapam scam from the Special Task Force (STF), CBI has not been able to send the most crucial and controversial evidence to Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), Hyderabad for the examination. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Success comes from the Art of Influencing : Experts Confederation of Indian Industry Chandigarh Council organised a ‘Workshop on Mastering the Art of Influencing’ at the CII NR Region Headquarters with the aim to help the industry to understand that all successes come from initiating relationships with the right people and then strengthening those relationships by using excellent influencing skills. Kidnapping for ransom case solved, 3 held Cops at Sector 19 police station have finally claimed to solve the kidnapping case of a Sector 21 resident with the arrest of three accused.Two of the accused have criminal background and all of them belong to Punjab. 'Hindi authors are marginalized' Passion and themes are not enough to write a book, it is their power to draw in money that is more important. More Chandigarh News»

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