[wanabidii] News Digest: Lego leads the game in toy sales as kids choose bricks over Barbie

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Friday, September 05, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Lego leads the game in toy sales as kids choose bricks over Barbie Danish toy maker Lego has taken the top spot as the world's biggest maker of toys by sales, overtaking Barbie doll-maker Mattel, its first-half results showed on Thursday. BP may be fined $18 billion for spill in Gulf BP could be looking at close to $18 billion in additional fines over the nation's worst offshore oil spill after a federal judge ruled on Thursday that the company acted with "gross negligence" in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico disaster. I-T department to scan high-value disputes I-T returns for the year ended March 31, 2014, are filed by taxpayers in the current financial year, which commences from April 1.For instance, salaried employees had to file their I-T returns by July 31. More Business News»

		Environment
		Surface ozone pollution in India killing crops: Study Researchers point out that surface ozone pollution owing to rising emissions in the country damaged six million metric tonnes of India's wheat, rice, soybean and cotton crops in 2005. Lokhandwala Lake a birder's paradise lost? Over the last five years, naturalist and bird watcher Sunjoy Monga has spotted 102 species of birds over and around Lokhandwala Lake. China to live telecast newborn twin Pandas A Chinese website has said it will live telecast pictures of newborn twin panda cubs who will open their eyes for the first time on Thursday, 40 days after their birth. More Environment News»

		World
		Two thirds of children worldwide are physically abused: UN About two thirds of children worldwide are physically abused by their caretakers on a regular basis, said a report published by the UNICEF. New Russia sanctions could be lifted if ceasefire agreed: UK New sanctions against Russia expected to be announced on Friday in response to the Ukraine crisis could be lifted if a ceasefire is implemented, Britain's foreign secretary said. Tokyo closes popular park seen as local source of dengue A popular park in downtown Tokyo has been closed temporarily after dozens of cases of dengue fever were contracted by people who visited the area. More World News»

		Science
		World's first super massive dinosaur discovered The world's first super massive dinosaur — even larger than seven Tyrannosaurus Rex put together, has been discovered. Odisha soil gives proof of early life evolution Indian scientists from Kolkata working with geologists from Dublin, Ireland, analysed soil from Keonjhar, Odisha to upend prevailing knowledge about when oxygen-producing life evolved on earth. How brain focuses on relevant objects Ever wondered how despite the barrage of visual information on its way, the brain focuses only on important and relevant items? A unique population of shifting neurons in the brain helps it do so, says a study. More Science News»

		Technology
		Motorola launches new Moto G at Rs 12,999, Moto X to arrive later this month Motorola Moto G sports a 5-inch HD (720x1020p) display with Corning Gorilla Glass. Twitpic is shutting down, blames Twitter Twitpic — that allows internet users to share photos on the Twitter— is shutting down due to what it said were legal threats from Twitter. Hottest gadgets of consumer electronics show IFA 2014 Hottest gadgets of consumer electronics show IFA 2014. More Technology News»

		Education
		Red tape cut for foreign students planning to extend stay in India Foreign students studying in India stand to gain as the union home ministry has empowered Foreigner Registration Offices to extend the validity of student visas. Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday approved the delegation of more powers to the FROs. High profile IIAS gets its first women chairperson Political scientist Chandrakala Padia, Vice-Chancellor of Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner will be the new chairperson of the prestigious Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla. Teachers' Day: Most teachers get a pittance for pay While government school teachers get pay scales ranging between Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000 per month depending on their level of qualification and experience, most of the private school teachers survive on a pittance. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		A 13-year-old gets electrocuted in Ganesh mandal, dies A 13-year-old boy died due to electrocution after he came in to contact of open live wire at Ganesh pandal in Ulhasnagar on Thursday night. Nalasopara scribe held for extorting money from builder The editor of a local newspaper in Nalasopara was arrested for allegedly extorting money from a builder. Girl sexually assaulted by guard at school The Antop Hill police arrested a 37-year-old man on Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a seven-year-old girl at a school in Sion-Koliwada where she studies. The accused, Mukesh Mishra, is a security guard at the same school. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		20-year-old woman stabbed to death in Delhi A 20-year-old woman was stabbed to death while her mother was injured by a stalker in Delhi, police said on Friday. Delhi govt formation: BJP hints at possibility, opposition calls it 'murder of democracy' "If BJP at all forms govt, it would be the death of democracy. I'll shave off my head to mark that," AAP leader and former state law minister Somnath Bharti said. Govt to rope in pvt bodies for OFC connectivity The government has decided to expedite the optical fibre cable (OFC) connectivity to roll out its digitization program in the country. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Many kids may miss Modi's live telecast today Many students here will miss the live telecast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech on Teachers’ Day. To Ma'am, with miniature love When her student randomly took pictures of her on his smartphone during the paediatrics lectures, Dr Pushpa G Kini, professor and head of the department of paediatrics at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, didn’t give it much thought. Guru Dakshina: Honour your mentors for showing the way September 5, 2008. I brought Mini home from the airport. Those were the days when the airport was a short drive from Whitefield. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Case against Mallika Sherawat for 'insulting national flag' On the directions of a local court, the Falaknuma police on Thursday registered an FIR against Bollywood actor Mallika Sherawat for allegedly insulting the national flag. Charminar project slowly inching forward The long pending Charminar Pedestrianisation Project (CPP), which seeks to protect the historic monument, seems to be inching forward as the GHMC has begun talks with shopkeepers to install uniform signage. Hyderabad roads fall short of IRC standards Most of Hyderabad’s roads are not fit for use. At least that’s what the rule book of the Indian Roads Congress (IRC) says. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Professional tax must be paid before Sept 30: Chennai Corporation Salaried individuals, private establishments and companies should pay half-yearly profession tax before September 30. Tamil Nadu omnibus operators hike ticket fares The new fares will come into effect on Saturday. Madras high court quashes cancellation of licence to Sun Group's Kal Cables Justice V Ramasubramanian quashed the cancellation of provisional licence saying no show-cause notice had been issued. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat HC pulls up state govt for not increasing pay for part-time employees Gujarat high court on Thursday came down heavily on the state government for not increasing part-time employees' payment as per the court order and not paying them at minimum wage rate. These youngsters quit promising jobs for mission education On Teacher's Day, TOI profiles some of these young professionals who have made a lifetime commitment to end education inequity in Ahmedabad. HC notice to Gujarat govt, Centre over lack of facilities in creches Gujarat high court has issued notice to the state government and the Centre over a PIL seeking implementation of Right to Education Act (RTE) and Early Childhood Care and Education policy by providing facilities to the anganwadi centres (creches) and adequate staff. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Music maestros get a 'stamp' of recognition India Post has paid tribute to legendary maestros of Indian classical music by releasing a set of stamps featuring eight of them on Wednesday. On the very first day, music lovers booked and purchased the precious stamps worth Rs 25,000 in Allahabad. Pitra Paksha spl train to Gaya from Sept 10 Railways would operate a ‘pitra paksha special train’ for people keen to perform ceremonies for the departed souls at Gaya. The train would ply between Jabalpur and Gaya passing through Chheoki. Contempt case: HC frames charges against Gr Noida officials The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday framed charges against chief executive officer and ADM (land acquisition) of Greater Noida Rama Raman and Shishir Kumar respectively on a contempt petition alleging disobedience of the order passed by it in a land acquisition case. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		18 AT agents quizzed in Sethy presence After interrogating top bosses of Artha Tatwa (AT) Group, CBI has turned the heat on agents, who collected deposits worth Rs 2 lakh and above. Fresh low pressure over bay Bhubaneswar/ Heavy rain lashed several parts of state on Thursday under the impact of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal. No place to dispose of private hospitals waste The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) is in a fix over disposing biomedical waste of private hospitals in Berhampur and Burla. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Who is the 'Boss'? That's torture code In Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT), they are called ?Boss'.In other engineering colleges, ?major major senior' unleash terror on junior students. After embracing Islam, Jatav duo return to Hindu fold Tularam and Manikram Jatav, who embraced Islam and even forced their wives to convert, decided to return to Hindu fold after being ostracised by their family and booked under MP Freedom of Religion Act, 1968. I-T department's 'clean chit' to Tinoo Joshi In a major relief to terminated IAS officer Tinoo Joshi, I-T department has reportedly given a clean chit to her in the disproportionate assets (DA) case considering her as a separate entity, sources said. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		22-year-old operated in a rare surgery of stomach A 22-year-old girl, suffering from extreme pain in stomach and subsequent loss of weight, was successfully operated for a rare surgery of stomach at the Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital. Sector-wise inspection of building violations kicks off The UT estate office has decided to check building violations in commercial areas sector-wise. PM's address: Parents wonder why the fuss While private schools are disappointed over having to make arrangements for the telecast of Prime Minister's speech, parents are wondering why schools have been making excuses for not organizing the event of national importance. More Chandigarh News»

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