[wanabidii] News Digest: Rolls Royce bags its biggest-ever order

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, September 17, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Rolls Royce bags its biggest-ever order A Hong Kong tycoon has placed the biggest ever order for Rolls-Royce cars, agreeing to buy 30 Phantoms for his luxury Macau hotel-resort. Sensex rebounds over 138 points Snapping a two-day downtrend, the benchmark sensex on Wednesady rose over 138 points on the back of gains in IT, power and auto scrips. Modi picks former McKinsey India chief to head quality council Prime Minister Narendra Modi has picked former McKinsey India chief Adil Zainulbhai to head the Quality Council of India that promotes high standards in areas like education, healthcare, environment, infrastructure, governance and social sectors. More Business News»

		Environment
		Scientists given rare glimpse of 350-kilo colossal squid Scientists said on Tuesday a female colossal squid weighing an estimated 350 kilograms (770 lbs) and thought to be only the second intact specimen ever found was carrying eggs when discovered in the Antarctic. Of Himalayan blunders & rivers of muck Developmental gains will crumble if India follows a model of growth that is resource-and-energy-intensive. As it is, rivers are degraded, pollution is growing, forest cover's thinning. Overhaul of green governance is the need of the hour Bengal launches smart cage to trap tigers The forest department on Tuesday unveiled a scientifically-improved cage to trap tigers in the Sunderbans and leopards in north Bengal. More Environment News»

		World
		Bangladesh court commutes top Islamist's death sentence Bangladesh's Supreme Court today commuted the death sentence of Delwar Hossain Sayedee, a top Islamist preacher whose sentencing last year triggered the deadliest political violence in the country's history, to life term. Thai police hunt 'prime suspect' in murder of British pair Myanmar migrants are frequently accused of committing crimes in the kingdom, where they make up a vast, poorly-paid and low-status workforce. Fiji stages first election since 2006 coup Fijians voted today in the South Pacific nation's first election since a 2006 coup, with the military on standby in case violence flares but police reporting no problems in early polling. More World News»

		Science
		Money makes you reveal more online: Study IIT-Gandhinagar has carried out a study on 200 IT students of Ahmedabad and Mumbai. Meteorite that killed dinosaurs helped forests bloom A giant meteorite that wiped out dinosaurs along with evergreen flowering plants 66 million years ago gave rise to deciduous plants — plants that lose their leaves at some point during the year, a significant study reveals. Sleep switch discovered deep inside the brain In a major breakthrough, scientists have found a sleep switch buried deep in the most primitive part of the brain. More Science News»

		Technology
		With new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, it's what's inside that counts The new Apple iPhones going on sale this week, the iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus, have crisper screens, faster processors and sharper cameras. Android One phones vs Xiaomi Redmi 1S vs Moto E Taking Micromax's Canvas A1 Android One phone as the reference point, we compare Android One, Moto E and Xiaomi Redmi 1S to see whether the new Android One smartphones are a threat to the two popular low-cost smartphones... Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to visit India later this month Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella will be making his first visit to India later this month. The visit, coincidentally, will happen on the day when Microsoft will launch a technical preview of Windows 9. More Technology News»

		Education
		Symbiosis signs memorandum with ACCA The Symbiosis International University (SIU) has signed an agreement with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to provided a unique opportunity to finance students to achieve a bachelors degree in business and finance and a globally recognized professional accountancy qualification at the same time. Delhi University's postgraduate English students want 3 teachers sacked "Muslims brought homosexuality to India and taught Indians how to cheat and gamble." This is not the rant of a fringe group activist but the faculty member of Delhi University's English department statement in class, if the students are to be believed. No takers for 25 MBBS seats in Chhattisgarh As the counseling for MBBS admissions in Chhattisgarh ended on Tuesday, nearly 25 seats from the government quota in private colleges of the state remained vacant. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Gaitonde's paintings to be auctioned in New York today An auction house in New York will put two paintings by modern Indian artist V S Gaitonde up for bid Wednesday, September 17. A group of Indian miniatures is also on sale. No relief for sick companies in cheque-bouncing cases The Bombay high court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against plywood company Kitply and its directors in a cheque-bouncing case. Govt staffers to surrender official cars Several government employees will have to surrender their official vehicles for election duty. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Snag hits services on Delhi Metro's Blue Line Delhi Metro commuters faced a harrowing time again on Wednesday when a technical snag affected services on a line, causing trains to run slow and halt for several minutes at many stations. You thought girls love to shop? — Delhi guys beat girls to online shopaholic crown! Apart from discounts and great deals that most online shopping portals offer, another reason guys prefer shopping online is that it saves long drives to the mall and the time spent finding a parking spot. CISF Metro's campus day out In a packed auditorium, the CISF Metro showed how their dog and bomb squads work. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		I am eager to find an heir at the earliest: Pramoda Devi Wadiyar Ever since her husband’s passing, speculation has been rife about whether Dasara celebrations will be held. 6 years on, KIA is yet to get Metro link Six years after Bangalore’s flagship international airport was commissioned near Devanahalli, the much-talked-about Metro link between the city hub and the Kempegowda International Airport is still a mirage. Govt buildings not fireproof: Lokayukta The nerve centre of the state’s administration in Bangalore is not fireproof. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Prisoner dies as hospital repeatedly sends him away treating him only as out-patient A prisoner of Central Prison, Cherlapalli who was only treated as an out-patient despite being repeatedly sent to the Gandhi Hospital with complications , died at the hospital on Monday night after finally being admitted. He died due to cardio pulmonary arrest. Packed food labelling: Even educated not interested in knowing nutrient contents The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has introduced food labelling for packaged food products but not many seem to be interested in knowing the nutrients contents. A dandiya event held at Imperial Garden in Secunderabad A dandiya event held at Imperial Garden in Secunderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa, Karunanidhi greet Narendra Modi on his birthday The political leaders in Tamil Nadu wished the Prime Minister a long and successful life. Fishermen say Chennai Corporation's beach beautification project will affect their livelihoods Fishermen in Kottivakkam, Palavakkam and Neelankarai have opposed a Rs 55-crore beach beautification project of the Chennai Corporation. Superstar Rajinikanth gets stay on release of Bollywood movie named after him There are two firsts to the suit – one, this is perhaps the first time Rajinikanth has chosen to approach the court, that too disclosing his original name; two, this is, again, perhaps the first time a celebrity is invoking a concept of ‘personality rights’ and protection against its infringement. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat HC seeks reply for demolition on Sabarmati riverfront While all eyes are on the Sabarmati riverfront on the Chinese president Xi Jinping’s visit and his stay there, Gujarat high court on Tuesday asked the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to come clean on its demolition drive to construct an approach road for the riverfront in Shahpur area. Any rule to fix salary in private schools, HC asks Gujarat high court asked the state government whether it has framed any rules for fixation of salary and allowances of private secondary and higher secondary school staff and if there are no rules framed, then why? Translation of Bapu's work nearing completion in Guangzhou The translators at Guangzhou, capital of southern China’s Guangdong province, are working feverishly on the ‘Selected Works of Mahatma Gandhi’— published originally by Ahmedabad-based Navjivan Trust — to meet the December deadline. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		'Sweet' celebration in Sirathu constituency Samajwadi Party workers and leaders distributed sweets and danced to the tunes of dhols at district party office. Preserve ozone layer to save environment On the occasion of the International day for preservation of ozone layer, a programme was organised under the aegis of Eco-Green initiative in the economics department of Allahabad University. Kanth clash: HC grants bail to 60 BJP workers The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday granted bail to 60 workers of Bharatiya Janata Party, who were arrested after a clash with police at Kanth in Moradabad. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Fiasco in chamber: Bijayshree informs CM Revenue minister Bijayshree Routray on Tuesday said he has taken up Monday's unsavoury incident in his official chamber in the secretariat, involving some mediapersons, with the chief minister, chief secretary and commissioner of police. 2 Bills to check land grabbing in Odisha The state government is working on two Bills to check land grabbing and encroachments in the state. Both the Bills are expected to be tabled in the next session of the assembly, revenue minister Bijayshree Routray told the media here on Tuesday. CB takes Sabyasachi on 3-day remand The Crime Branch (CB) on Tuesday resumed interrogation of Maoist leader Sabyasachi Panda after taking him on three-day remand. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		EVMs for civic polls to have detachable memory: SEC Civic body elections in Madhya Pradesh will be held from November this year. Jabalpur mom kills her baby, comes up with abduction story A woman from Jabalpur, who was finding it difficult to raise her six-month-old baby, killed her and spread a rumour that she was kidnapped. PCPNDT Act properly executed in state: Govt PCPNDT Act is being implemented effectively in Madhya Pradesh under a well planned manner. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Clean and Clear Chandigarh Times Fresh Face 2014 compeition at Govt College For Girls On its journey towards growing bigger, Clean and Clear Chandigarh Times Fresh Face 2014, is breaking new records. Man held for posing as Rajnath's son-in-law The accused took Kaur for a ride but eventually landed in a soup after Rajnath's personal assistant clarified that he was not the minister's son-in-law. Prohibited zones: Contempt notices to DCs for illegal construction The officials have been asked to explain as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for failing to stop illegal encroachments around the defence establishments. More Chandigarh News»

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