[wanabidii] News Digest: India likely to grow between 5-6% in 2015: Moody's

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		Wednesday, December 10, 2014
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		Business
		India likely to grow between 5-6% in 2015: Moody's Indian economy is expected to pick up pace in 2015 and grow in the range of 5 to 6 per cent, helped by strong domestic demand, rating agency Moody's said on Wednesday. Gold on 7-week high on safe-haven demand Gold rose for a third session in a row to trade close to a seven-week peak on Wednesday as weakness in the dollar and global equities prompted investors to seek safety in the precious metal. Sensex down 87 points in early trade The 30-share barometer, which lost 765.81 points in the previous three sessions, fell by 86.98 points, or 0.31%, to 27,710.03 in early trade. More Business News»

		Environment
		Organic farming not too far behind conventional farming, says Berkeley study A review of more than 100 studies comparing organic and conventional farming finds that the crop yields of organic agriculture are higher than previously thought. India to rich nations: Don't use disasters as tools to make profit "We in India are committed to protecting the interests of the poor. We did in it the WTO for ensuring food security of our people," Prakash Javadekar said. Climate talks: Nations split on green pledge review The developing countries including India and China are on the same page on both the key issues of adaptation and review. More Environment News»

		World
		South African judge approves Pistorius appeal South African prosecutors can appeal double-amputee Olympian Oscar Pistorius' acquittal on murder charges for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, a judge ruled Wednesday. Baby born in flight aboard airliner over US A Southwest Airlines flight landed in Los Angeles with one more passenger than when it took off. US lawmakers agree on $1.1 trillion spending bill Republicans and Democrats agreed Tuesday on a $1.1 trillion spending bill to avoid a government shutdown and delay a politically-charged struggle over President Barack Obama's new immigration policy until the new year. More World News»

		Science
		What makes champagne bubbly; decoded Researchers have decoded the science behind the formation of bubbles in a glass of champagne. Pill to curb obesity a step closer Scientists have made a significant start towards creating an obesity pill. A team of researchers from Imperial College London have discovered the exact brain mechanism that drives our appetite for foods rich in glucose and could lead to treatments for obesity. Isro to test GSLV Mk-III, crew module on December 18 India's manned space flight programme will move a step forward with the much-awaited launch of the advanced Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-MIII) on December 18 between 9am and 12pm from Sriharikota. More Science News»

		Technology
		Apple trial goes ahead with new plaintiff A federal judge said she's satisfied with a proposal to add Barbara Bennett as the new named plaintiff in the lawsuit over iTunes and price of iPods. iPhone manufacturer eyeing Nokia's Chennai plant: Sources Foxconn may buy Nokia's Chennai plant as it plans to invest $2 billion in India. 12 ways to get the best online deals As the e-commerce market takes flight in India, getting the best deal is on everyone's minds. However, with hundreds of deals available on dozens of sites, it becomes a little difficult to zero in upon the ones that suit you the most. But worry not, as we bring to you 12 simple ways you can use to bag the best online deals. More Technology News»

		Education
		International scholarships for Indian students South Asia, with next generation superpowers like India and China, is growing to be an economic force to be reckoned with. Chair set up at IIT Madras for brain research Research at IIT Madras got a fresh impetus with the creation of three chairs in computational brain research, supported by an endowment of Rs 10 crore each. IISc, IIT-B make it to top 100 in varsity rankings India's performance inched up in an international ranking of universities in Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and 17 other emerging economies. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		'Cops filing cases must be more gender-sensitive' While 40% complainants of crimes against women said they had to wait for one to four hours to get a case registered at a police station, 43% said there was no action or a negative response from the police after the case was registered. HC acquits three after they spend nearly 10 years in jail in drugs case A couple of months before they were scheduled to complete their 10-year prison terms, the Bombay high court acquitted two Mumbai residents and a Sri Lankan in a 2005 drug bust case. Transport dept to meet private cab aggregators today, set rules The state transport commissioner’s office has called a meeting of all private cab rental aggregators in Mumbai region on Wednesday. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		HC agrees to hear plea for regulating radio cabs in Delhi The Delhi high court today agreed to hear a PIL seeking measures to regulate radio cabs in the national capital, which were allegedly flouting existing norms and guidelines made by the government, days after a 27-year- old woman was raped by an Uber taxi driver. Are you bad at math? Don't be so sure A study has found that about 20 percent of people who claim they are not good at math actually perform well and score in the top half of those taking a math test. Police recover iPhone of rape-accused Uber driver The smartphone was recovered from Mathura by a Delhi Police team which had gone there with accused Shiv Kumar Yadav yesterday in search of the phone. The phone was recovered at his instance. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Over 4,000 services now on your fingertips Citizens can access 632 government-to-citizen services and over 3,500 business-to-consumer services at their fingertips by downloading Karnataka MobileOne app K'taka bucks national trend, out-of-school kids up 67% State’s Rank Declines To 4th In 10 Months | 115% jump in Kerala, Andhra Sees 67% Dip Prez visit cuts short school hours With a fleet of 28 buses, 200 cars and other vehicles, Vidyashilp Academy closed three hours earlier than scheduled. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		An arty get-together at Kalakriti Art Gallery An arty get-together at Kalakriti Art Gallery Filmi show at Deepak and Swetha's reception in Hyderabad Filmi show at Deepak and Swetha's reception in Hyderabad Hyderabad bans Uber cab services after Delhi rape incident The Hyderabad road transport authority said that Uber has no license to operate in the city and they have asked the public to not use Uber cab services. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		'The angst of the Tamil brahmin: Live and let live' Brahmins may be at the top of the archaic social hierarchy, but in reality they hold little or no power across the country. They are numerically insignificant in most states and are not found in the public sphere at all. This is more so in Tamil Nadu than any other state. Indian Joneses and art crusades They look nothing like Harrison Ford. One is a professional archaeologist who is more than 70 years old and the other a shippie-cum-blogger who is more comfortable doing painstaking background work than with the limelight. Sidetracked by music, man runover by truck A 23-year-old man, listening to music on his cellphone as he was riding a motorbike, died when he hit a barricade and a truck ran over him on Tiruvallur High Road on Sunday. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gujarat set to experience paragliding high Gujarat has been one state which is one course of overall development. However, one sector which is lacking behind relatively is the tourism sector. Hence, any activity in the state offering adventure will be welcomed by the Gujaratis. GSHSEB distributes one lakh per month as allowance An RTI query by a teacher reveals that the GSHSEB has paid Rs 15 lakh to its members for attending meeting of various committees Food festival to be held in January Officials expect at least 5,000 visitors every day to the food festival and International Kite festival. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		HCBA opposes strike by western UP lawyers Taking a note of on-going strike of lawyers of western UP demanding setting up of a bench of the Allahabad High Court in west UP, the Allahabad High Court Bar Association on Tuesday resolved to hold a massive meeting on December 17, to oppose any move to bifurcate the high court. Separate barracks for women cops at police stations All police stations across the state would have separate barracks, rest rooms, change rooms and wash rooms for women constables. Turing Award winner endorses Modi's idea of sharing energy resources At a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi is pitching hard for the idea of sharing energy resources among the SAARC countries, his idea has been endorsed by experts like Prof Joseph Sifakis. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Youngsters game for international hockey As the youths turn ‘cheerleaders’ for Champions Trophy, the venue, Kalinga Stadium here, has become the new hangout zone. Cops put up complaint boxes in Puri Ahead of Nabakalebara, the Puri police have put in place a new system to receive complaints from people. Government to hold talks with Air Odisha for inter-state operations The state government is likely to take a final call on Wednesday on the proposed compensation of four seats for regional flier Air Odisha, which is keen to fly its small aircraft in five districts of the state . More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Goods worth 2.5L stolen from garment shop Thieves barged into a locked shop and made away with goods worth around Rs 2.5 lakh on Monday night. MP Assembly fails to debate urea shortage An acute shortage of fertilizers, especially urea, continues in Madhya Pradesh for the last four months. Sand mining in Son: NGT summons wildlife babus National Green Tribunal (NGT) has summoned top wildlife authorities of Madhya Pradesh and Union ministry after taking a serious note on a petition seeking ban on illegal sand mining around Son Gharial Sanctuary in Sidhi district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		"Free Anti-Obesity Camp" held in Chandigarh Obesity has become a major area of concern for the citizens of the tri-city and hence, as part of its commitment to help serve the people, Fortis Hospital, Mohali organized a "Free Anti-Obesity Camp" at Elante Mall. Power tariff raised by 17 paisa per unit Nearly a month after taking over reigns of the state, the Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government on Sunday gave electricity consumers a shock by increasing the tariff by 17 paisa, on account of fuel surcharge arrears (FSA). Khattar asks babus to be punctual, show results CM Manohar Lal Khattar has directed all deputy commissioners and superintendents of police in Haryana to remain punctual and give maximum time in their offices to promptly redress the grievances of people. More Chandigarh News»

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