[wanabidii] News Digest: The inside story of the new Airbus A350

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, December 22, 2014
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		The inside story of the new Airbus A350 The fluctuating, decade-long journey from half-hearted tinkering to an all-new family of jets highlights a chess game still being played out as Airbus and Boeing battle each other in the wide-body market. Sensex extends gains, up 47 points Asian markets were trading higher in early trade on Monday, tracking gains in the US market last week. Sebi probes money laundering at companies Over 50 companies are being investigated by the Securities & Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for what the market regulator suspects are activities aimed at money laundering and tax evasion in unheard of shares, which have seen sharp price spikes in recent months. More Business News»

		Environment
		Mattewara forest to be developed as nature reserve The Punjab government plans to develop the Mattewara forest as a nature reserve with an aim to conserve natural resources around Ludhiana for the benefit of people and develop the industrial town as a green city. Scientists call for pro-active role to protect coral reefs Scientists have stressed on a pro-active role by concerned agencies for conserving coral reefs that are currently facing wrath of human and environmental interventions. Vultures on way back to UP? Critically endangered vultures might be on their way back to the state. At least 900 vultures have been counted in 13 districts in the first ever vulture census conducted in the state. More Environment News»

		World
		Spanish princess to stand trial in royal first The sister of Spain's King Felipe VI, Cristina, will become the first member of the royal family ever to stand in the dock after a judge Monday ordered her to be put on trial for alleged tax fraud. North Korea threatens strikes on US amid hacking claims North Korea says President Barack Obama is "recklessly" spreading rumors of a Pyongyang-orchestrated cyberattack of Sony Pictures and warns of strikes against the White House, Pentagon and "the whole US mainland, that cesspool of terrorism." 2014 frustrates US hopes for Israeli-Palestinian peace US Secretary of State John Kerry is ending 2014 much in the same way he started it, frustrated in efforts to push Israel and Palestinians toward peace. More World News»

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		Technology
		Infosys to 'follow' Google, Facebook in evaluating employees Infosys is in the midst of putting together a staff appraisal practice that includes some of the best practices followed at Google and Facebook. Second-generation Moto X gets a price cut in India The base 16GB variant of the second-generation Moto X now costs Rs 29,999, down from its launch price of Rs 31,999. Motorola also has exchange offer on the phone. Buying a fitness tracker? 5 things to know Here’s a guide to help you pick up what’s best for you… More Technology News»

		Education
		Research roundup - The gun frenzy Stanford University research shows a US law which allows citizens to carry handguns leads to higher crime rates Student speak - Beyond the curriculum Kritika Bhardwaj, Final year LLB student at Campus Law Centre, DU, speaks to Sarah Zia A lawyer's choices With an increasing number of companies hiring law professionals, the scope for niche specialisations in the field is expanding More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Abhishek Bachchan attends road safety event in Mumbai Abhishek Bachchan turned out quite on time for a road safety event at 8 am on a Sunday morning. When Afghan girls defied the Taliban For Orzala Ashraf Nemat, the Peshawar killings rouse memories of risks she ran with her underground schools. 8,000 people march in Sikh guru Gobind Singh's honour Over 8,000 people participated in a procession on Sunday to celebrate the 348th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Pearl Academy hosts discussion on the future of design education in Delhi Well-known design institute Pearl Academy hosted a discussion with design academicians from around the world on the ‘Future of Design Education.’ Party peeps enjoy at Fork You Too launch in Gurgaon Party peeps in the Millennium City were seen celebrating and enjoying themselves at the launch of Fork You Too in Gurgaon recently. Fog disrupts trains, flights in Delhi The national capital experienced a chilly, cloudy Monday morning while dense fog affected flights and trains. More Delhi News»

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		Hyderabad
		AP plans to convert garbage into energy Naidu chalks out strategy after Singapore visit Docs turn away 5-year-old bitten by dogs, suspended Decline even first aid in absence of anti-rabies vaccine City to host S Asia's biggest surgery meet After a gap of 10 years, Hyderabad will host the 74th annual conference of the Association of Surgeons of India (ASICON 2014) – South Asia’s largest annual Congress for surgeons. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Additional leaflets issued to 72% of ration card holders in Tamil Nadu Additional leaflets have been issued to more than 1.42 crore ration card holders in Tamil Nadu since the programme was launched on December 1. It accounted for near nearly 72% of the ration cards, food minister K Kamaraj said on Monday. Five killed in multiple vehicle collision near Salem Five people, including a two-year-old girl, were killed in a road accident involving multiple vehicles near Mallur in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu on Monday. Sanghavi looked stunning at the launch of Diff 42 pub at Velachery in Chennai Fashonistas and party lovers came in to catch up with each other. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Wild Ass Census ends, growth around 5-10 per cent expected The two day Wild ass census which concluded on Monday morning is likely to thrown up encouraging results. The officials involved in the Census said that the initial sightings reveal that the population was likely to grown by 5-10 per cent. Probe against Gujarat University dean yet to start The three-member committee formed to look into the allegations against Nisha Shah, science dean of Gujarat University (GU), has not begun the investigation. Tension grips college after student is caught copying Tussle between a professor and a student during a paper of Bachelor of Commerce Semester III examination of Gujarat University and conflicting versions emerging about it created tension in KK Shastri College here. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		12 bathing ghats to be set up for mela This time Magh Mela administration would construct 12 temporary bathing ghats. It has also been proposed to built zero-discharge toilets at ghats to maintain hygiene. Trains continue to run late With no improvement in weather conditions, trains continue to run late on Sunday. Aslam Bhai's cake a must for Christmas A Muslim family of Sangam City is working time. They want to make Christmas memorable for people through their special Christmas cake. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Aviation experts to voice ozone concern Concerned over the depleting ozone layer because of the emission of aviation fuel, civil aviation experts and environmentalists here will discuss measures to be taken to check pollution on Saturday. AT scam: Nayagarh DSP in CBI net The CBI on Friday arrested a DSP-rank officer, identified as Pramod Panda, in connection with Artha Tatwa (AT) Group Ponzi scam. Ponds in Ward 44 gasp for fresh air Three natural ponds in Ward 44, Badagada, have become victims of neglect with sludge and weeds overflowing in them and surrounded by overgrowth, making them unsuitable for bathing. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Ministers fail, no report card, only briefings Two more ministers presented a report card on the performance of their respective departments under them before the media on Sunday. Patna varsity VC under CBI scanner Patna University vice-chancellor has come under CBI scanner in connection with multi-crore recruitment and purchase scam related to Dr Hari Singh Gour Central University. Christmas spirit sweeps home & hearts City markets are abuzz with last-minute yuletide shopping More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Lawyer gives suggestions to make holiday season safer Showing concern over incidents of violence and accidents, city based lawyer wrote a letter to city chief to make additional arrangements during Christmas and New Year celebrations. BJYM of Chandigarh urged Modi to give Bharat Ratna to Atal Bihari Vajpayee Prem Kumar Dhumal speaking a few words on Atal Ji said that Vajpayee was admired by his supporters for his oratory. Even Jawaharlal Nehru had a very high opinion of him. Aryans Group, Chandigarh launches January 2015 Batch With this decision, PTU has taken an initiative to make Punjab an Education Hub. The students from all over India can take admission till 15 th January 2015. Aryans has also launched Toll Free helpline 1800-30000-388. More Chandigarh News»

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