[wanabidii] News Digest: 5 Indian firms among Forbes' most innovative companies

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, August 21, 2014
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		Business
		5 Indian firms among Forbes' most innovative companies Five Indian companies, including Hindustan Unilever and Tata Consultancy Services, are among Forbes' list of the world's 100 most innovative companies that investors think are most likely to "generate big, new growth ideas". Tata launches Nano car in Bangladesh market India's automobile giant Tata Motors has launched its low budget Nano car in Bangladesh, two years after it announced plans to capture the market in the neighbouring country. Porsche drives in Cayenne diesel platinum at Rs 86.5 lakh The Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 turbo-diesel engine, delivering 245 horse power. More Business News»

		Environment
		Ancient microbe colonies found living under 800m ice in Antarctic In a major breakthrough, scientists have finally proved that life exists in a lake buried under half a mile (800 meters) of ice on the west Antarctic ice sheet. Lake Whillans where 4000 types of micro-organisms were found has not seen sunlight or felt a breath of air for millions of years. Tripura to set up elephant reserve in Gomati district Tripura government will set up an elephant reserve at Gandhari in Gomati district for better conservation of the jumbos whose population was dwindling in the state. South Australia keen on 'Clean Ganga' project Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Clean Ganga' project received a shot-in-the-arm with the South Australia government showing its interest in cleaning up the river, which is considered sacred by many Indians. More Environment News»

		World
		Ebola crisis: This is why '75%' of victims are women About 75 per cent of people contracting Ebola are women because they are often the primary care-givers, nurses and traders, health officials have said. Thailand army ruler chosen as next PM Thai junta leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha was elected as prime minister in parliament on Thursday in a move that has been widely expected since he seized power in May. Three Gaza commanders killed in Israeli air strike: Hamas An Israeli air strike killed three senior Hamas military commanders in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, the Islamist militant group said. More World News»

		Science
		Lizard tails may help humans get new limbs Lizard tails have fascinated humans from ancient times, falling off and growing back just like new. Now, scientists have solved the mystery of how lizards can regenerate their tails. Ancient microbe colonies found living under 800 meters ice in Antarctic In a major breakthrough, scientists have finally proved that life exists in a lake buried under half a mile (800 meters) of ice on the west Antarctic ice sheet. Lake Whillans where 4000 types of micro-organisms were found has not seen sunlight or felt a breath of air for millions of years. Now, beam your pictures to Mars A US-based space-funding company has launched a new project that will allow you to send messages and pictures to Mars. More Science News»

		Technology
		Google offers Rs 1.4 crore pay at BITS-Pilani Technology and e-commerce players have taken the lead over companies in core industries during the campus placements at the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS)–Pilani. Panasonic Eluga U review: A mediocre flagship phone Does the top Panasonic model have what it takes to get the better of budget and mid-range phones? 11 Google Chrome extensions to boost your productivity To save you some trouble, we've found 11 Google Chrome extensions guaranteed to keep you focused and productive during working hours. More Technology News»

		Education
		10 best business schools in the world, according to people who work in tech We asked participants to rate the reputation of the graduates from top business schools around the world. HDFC Life, Manipal Education launch PG diploma in insurance On successful completion of the course, students will be offered a job at HDFC Life with a starting salary of Rs 2.5 lakh per annum along with performance-based sales incentives. Will try to get civil defence subject in school textbooks: Home ministry The home ministry will take the initiative to introduce civil defence as a subject in school textbooks and curriculum to inculcate knowledge of this important life-saving skill in young minds. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Bhojpuri actor Anjana Singh gets extortion call Bhojpuri actor Anjana Singh has filed a police complaint after allegedly receiving an extortion call on her cellphone from an unknown number. Bhojpuri actor Anjana Singh gets extortion call Bhojpuri actor Anjana Singh has filed a police complaint after allegedly receiving an extortion call on her cellphone from an unknown number. 2,800 umbrellas lost this monsoon on Mumbai BEST buses Maximum City may well also be called Maximum Forgetful City, judging by the number of items that its denizens regularly forget on BEST buses. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		SUV runs over 3 in Delhi; 1 killed In the second incident of drunk driving in the national capital this week, a driver who was allegedly in an inebriated state ran over his SUV over three people standing near a footpath in Central Delhi, killing one of them. Soon motorists will require 'pollution under control' certificate to buy petrol, diesel Soon motorists will have to show 'pollution under control' certificates at petrol pumps to refuel their vehicles with the Delhi government on Wednesday taking an in-principle decision to this effect. Identity lost, Pilanji a civic mess Behind the bustling Dilli Haat at INA, and in the heart of the planned city centre of New Delhi assembly constituency, exists a very congested cluster of over 230 buildings that is home to some 25,000 people. It’s called Pilanji Gaon. More Delhi News»

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		Hyderabad
		Andhra budget mum on loan waiver sop, capital city Andhra Pradesh finance minister Yanamala Ramakrishnudu on Wednesday presented the TDP government's first budget with an outlay of Rs1,11,884 crore, but came under fire for making no provision for the farm loan waiver scheme and allocation for the new capital city. 1.49 lakh households in city yet to be counted Despite an additional 24 hours, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) failed to complete the Telangana government-initiated Samagra Kutumbha Survey in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Seven dead as lorry rams into auto Seven persons died and four others critically injured when a lorry hit an auto at Maganoor village in Mahbubnagar district on Wednesday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras high court closes plea seeking removal of hoardings praising Jayalalithaa The court closed the matter after additional advocate general K Chellapandian informed the court that appropriate action would be taken if any unauthorized hoardings were found. PMK leader urges Tamil Nadu govt to follow Kerala, shut down liquor shops Considering the ill-effects of liquor consumption, the government should bring in total prohibition, PMK leader S Ramadoss says. Southern Railway officials to hold discussions with SRMU leaders Southern Railway general manager Rajesh Misra and other senior railway officers heading different departments will hold talks with SRMU leaders, including its general secretary N Kanniah. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		All from African countries scanned for Ebola virus at Ahmedabad airport With a number of medical tourists from African nations streaming into Gujarat after Ebola virus alert, the state and municipal health authorities are conducting detailed health scans of the visitors at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Diplomat spellbound US Ambassador charge d’affairs at New Delhi, Kathleen Stephens, visited the heritage marvel Sarkhej Roza on Wednesday evening and conceded that its beauty had her spellbound. Barack ben at Roza, thorns remain The interim US Ambassador to India, Kathleen Stephens, arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and met CM Anandiben Patel on a mission to thaw a relationship with Patel’s mentor Narendra Modi, which had been frozen since 2005. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Book exhibition begins at MNNIT A three-day exhibition, organised by the Central Library of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology was inaugurated by director of the institute Prof P Chakrabarti. Allahabad University Central Library to get a facelift The Allahabad University authorities have decided to revamp the Central Library. Varsity authorities have asked CPWD to prepare a blue print and the estimate of the proposed project. British era police records to be preserved The Allahabad police has found police records of British era in which casts of Urdu alphabets were used to lodge FIRs as well as maintain records. Now, these records would be preserved for posterity with help from historians and experts of Allahabad museum. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Inter-linking of rivers in limbo Little progress has been made in the three inter-linking of river proposals, which aims to divert surplus water to deficit areas and reduce chances of flood. Government incentive eludes mothers Reality has belied the hype around Janani Surakhya Yojana (JSY), a centrally-sponsored scheme that seeks to reward safe motherhood. CBI on Artha Tatwa money trail After conducting raids on houses of BJD leader Pravat Tripathy and his close associate Subash Padhi for their alleged involvment in Artha Tatwa (AT) Group scam, the CBI is now tracking their bank transactions. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		6 lakh voters to decide fate of candidates in bypolls on Thursday More than 6 lakh voters will seal the fate of candidates in three assembly bypolls of the state on August 21.Assembly bypolls will be held in Vijayraghavgarh, Bahoriband and Agar. Power cuts in MP take the sheen off Atal Jyoti Abhiyan A shortage in supply of coal coupled with mismanagement has taken the sheen off Madhya Pradesh's much-hyped Atal Jyoti Abhiyan ?chief minister's flagship 24X7 power supply to every district. Man held for rape bid on cousin A man who tried to rape his cousin in Bagh Sewania area on Wednesday was caught by local residents after the girl raised an alarm.Accused was beaten up before being handed over to police. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sharp shooters make their mark in 15th Punjab state inter school shooting championship-2014 The winners were awarded cash prizes, which included Rs 21,000 with a gold medal, Rs 14,000 with a silver medal and Rs 7000 with a bronze medal. A total of 16 events were played in the championship in the under-15 and under-19 categories. Guru Nanak Dev University to organize special workshops on theater, dance and music from August 26 The youth welfare department of the Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) will organize special workshops from August 26-28 in the Dasmesh Auditorium of the University. HC stays Haryana's Faridabad draft master plan 2031 Some residents of Faridabad had approached the high court against state government's move to finalize the master plan. More Chandigarh News»

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