[wanabidii] News Digest: Sensex reverses losses, closes at 27,206.74

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, September 22, 2014
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		Business
		Sensex reverses losses, closes at 27,206.74 After slipping below 27K level in early trades, the benchmark sensex on Monday recovered smartly to end with a gain of over 116 points at 27,206.74 on good buying in bluechips including ITC, Tata Motors and ONGC even as global cues remained weak. Falling crude prices helps govt control fiscal deficit The finance ministry is increasingly optimistic that it can meet a tough fiscal deficit target, helped by a 12 percent decline in global crude oil prices since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took charge in May. Red carpet invitation: PM prepares 'Make in India' plan Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to unveil measures highlighting his government's initiatives to make it easier to do business in India in his first major interaction with industry captains after assuming office. More Business News»

		Environment
		CO2 emissions set to reach record high in 2014 Ahead of the New York Climate Summit, researchers have revealed that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the main contributor to global warming, is set to rise again in 2014 - reaching a record high of 40 billion tonnes. From solitude to oblivion Critically endangered in the wild, several animals are now threatened even in zoos. Lucknow zoo has not been able to find partners for rhinoceroses, giraffe and hoolock gibbons as other zoos have no spare ones for exchange. Decline in wind may affect predator-prey balance A new study by a University of Wisconsin Madison zoologist has found that declining wind may alter predator-prey relationships. More Environment News»

		World
		Two people killed in series of blasts in China's Xinjiang region Two people were killed and "many" injured by multiple explosions in China's Xinjiang, the local government said on Monday. Germany rules out air strikes, ground troops against IS Germany has ruled out participation in air strikes or any other ground offensive against the Islamic State (IS) militants in Iraq. PM promises jail for returning Australian jihadists Prime Minister Tony Abbott on Monday warned Australians fighting with extremist groups in the Middle East they face lengthy jail terms if they return home. More World News»

		Science
		5 science-backed tricks to improve your memory If you want to do get to the top of your class or climb the ladder at work, you give yourself a gigantic advantage over everybody else if you can recall more information at a faster speed. Nasa's Maven enters Mars orbit The unmanned orbiter has traveled more than 10 months and 442 million miles (711 million kilometers) to reach Mars for a first-of-its kind study of the planet's upper atmosphere. Nasa launches $20,000 Mars challenge Attention, space enthusiasts! Nasa is offering a $20,000 prize to anyone who can come up with a design idea for small science and technology payloads that could also provide the necessary weight to balance spacecraft entering the Martian atmosphere. More Science News»

		Technology
		Yahoo buys out Bangalore startup Bookpad After Facebook's acquisition of Little Eye Labs and Google's buyout of Impermium comes yet another acquisition of an Indian startup, underlining the growing innovativeness of the country's startup ecosystem. China clamps down on internet, hurting companies like Google The Chinese government has draped a darker shroud over the internet in recent weeks, a situation that has made it more difficult for Google and its customers to do business. Want a job at Google? 5 things you must avoid In a recent post on LinkedIn, Bock highlights the most common mistakes that cause him to throw out a resume and how to correct them. In a recent post on LinkedIn, Here are the five resume mistakes that Bock sees again and again. More Technology News»

		Education
		Q & A - Need accountability According to the survey, maths scores of the children surveyed in 2013 show a decline in the learning levels when compared with 2006? What is the reason for this decline? Career Guide After completing my MBBS, I would like to specialise in sports medicine. Do institutes in India offer courses in this discipline? What is the scope in this field? Indian universities vis-a-vis global institutes The long-anticipated improvement in Indian universities' position in world rankings will have to wait at least another year: the country has held its own in today's QS World University Rankings, but still does not feature among the top 200 in stitutions. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mentally unstable woman jumps to death in south Mumbai A 44-year-old mentally unstable woman jumped to her death from sixth floor of a south Mumbai building and died early on Monday. Maharashtra government yet to withdraw petition seeking review of forest land order Over two weeks after it decided to withdraw the review petition challenging the Supreme Court’s decision on private forest land that was delivered in January, the state government is yet to instruct its lawyers to do so. Bengal artisans in Mumbai to sculpt idols for Durga Puja Groups of Bengali sculptors have arrived in the city with clay collected from the river bed of the Hooghly. They use this precious raw material to carve idols of Goddess Durga and her kin at makeshift workshops across Mumbai. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi Metro to start feeder bus service from Shivaji Stadium station tomorrow Delhi Metro will be starting a dedicated feeder bus service from Shivaji Stadium Metro station of the Airport Express line from Tuesday onwards. 787 killed by DTC buses in 10 years As many as 787 people have been killed and 2,678 injured in accidents involving Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses in the past 10 years. Delhi Tree committee hasn't met for over a year Delhi Tree Authority, a committee of forest and civic agencies formed to preserve trees in the city, hasn’t met for over a year now. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Don't protect land-grabbers, Karnataka CM told Of the 1.50 lakh acres of government land in Bangalore Urban district, 34,100 acres, valued at Rs 61,000 crore, have been encroached upon. A joint house committee headed by A T Ramaswamy had identified most of these encroachments in 2007. Salary delayed, Metro ticket staff protest Commuters were surprised to see empty ticket counters at Indiranagar Metro station at 7.30am on Sunday. Ten ticket machine operators were staging a protest against the delay in payment of salary. No booing at Karnataka CM, state BJP advises its workers To boo or not to boo. After previous instances of chief ministers in non-BJP states being jeered at by its workers after sharing public platforms with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Karnataka BJP wants to spare chief minister Siddaramaiah the embarrassment. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Excess prime land for Hyderabad metro rail project In what could turn out to be the next big land scam, huge tracts of excess land was acquired by the government for the Hyderabad Metro Rail project, even as Larsen & Toubro (L&T), the executing agency, maintains that it has got only the agreed 269 acres. JNTU student commits suicide A 20-year-old engineering student, who was reportedly suffering from depression due to poor health and financial condition, committed suicide on the university campus in Kukatpally in the early hours of Sunday. Two minor girls commit suicide in Hyderabad Two minor girls allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves from a ceiling fan at Brahma Shankar Nagar in Jubilee Hills on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa announces Rs 20 lakh reward for Dipika Pallikal The chief minister congratulated Dipika Pallikal for winning a bronze medal at the ongoing 17th Asian Games in South Korea. 1 killed, 3 injured as fire breaks out at bag manufacturing unit near Chennai Police said Suraj, a native of Uttar Pradesh, who sustained burn injuries and was rushed to a private hospital, succumbed to burn injuries on Sunday night. Minor fire breaks out at Tamil Nadu secretariat Police said a short circuit might have caused the fire at the office of the personnel and administrative reforms department on the first floor of the building. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		In a first, water pipeline being laid under police protection In a first in the city, drinking water pipeline in Kalupur ward was being laid under police protection. The fear of reduction in water pressure had led to tension in the otherwise peaceful areas of Katakiyawad and Targadawad. LRD jawan hit by a car near SG Road A Lok Rakshak Dal (LRD) jawan was hit by an SUV when he tried to stop it on a service road near SG Road late on Sunday. Vastrapur police have registered a complaint and have started search for the absconding car driver. No collecting of funds relating to Garba and Dushera To stop any commuter in public for collecting funds relating to Garba-Dushera or for any other reason which can lead to breach of peace, would be an offence during these Navratri. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HC upholds rights of rights of sugar mills Allahabad High Court had upheld the rights of sugar mills of the state to avail the benefits, which were promised to them in pursuance of the Sugar Promotion Policy, 2004. Strict action against those flouting traffic rules The increasing road accidents on city roads and highways has forced the traffic police authorities to moot a plan to continuously monitor road safety measures at places where majority of road mishaps in terms of fatal and non-fatal category had been reported in the past eight months. Work starts on ponds for idol immersion In accordance with the directives of Allahabad high court, the district administration along with irrigation department, on Sunday, made alternative arrangements for idol immersion. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Women's spirited fight against liquor Discontentment is brewing against bootlegging in Koraput hinterland.Tribal women assembled at Mathpada in Koraput district on Sunday, demanding immediate stoppage of liquor sale in their area. Site unsuitable: New airport plan grounded The state government will have to scout for a new location for the proposed international airport as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has found that the site at Malipada in Khurda district not suitable. Students plan market launch of 'smallest' washing machine Three students of the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR), credited with inventing the 'smallest' portable washing machine, are now planning to introduce it in the market. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Peta's call to Muslims to observe vegetarian Eid misfires One policeman was injured and a Peta volunteer roughed up by protestors, which included women, and later whisked away by Bhopal police. Retired judge 'advises' complainant to withdraw case against Scindia The man who stirred a hornet's nest, alleging former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's direct involvement in a major land scam now claims threat to his life. Retired judge 'advises' complainant to withdraw case against Scindia The man who stirred a hornet's nest, alleging former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia's direct involvement in a major land scam now claims threat to his life. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Punjab govt warns against de-reserving of SC/BC posts Punjab government has issued directives against de-reserving posts of reserved categories without getting prior approval from the welfare department's reservation cell. Someone is instigating students not to eat with dalit schoolmates: Officials The caste divide among students of a government middle school in Mandi has left education department officials apprehensive. Student outfits threaten to intensify stir After receiving cold response from the vice-chancellor and the chief minister, student organizations in Himachal Pradesh University have decided to intensify their struggle. More Chandigarh News»

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