[wanabidii] News Digest: 'Govt not to take any knee-jerk reaction on P-Notes'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, July 27, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		'Govt not to take any knee-jerk reaction on P-Notes' To soothe nerves of jittery foreign investors after an SIT on black money suggested stricter norms for P-Notes, the government today said it will not take any "knee-jerk" reaction that will will adversely impact country's investment climate. Philips Q2 net profit up on higher consumer Philips, the lighting, consumer and healthcare products company, said on Monday its second-quarter net profit rose to 274 million euros. Oil down in Asia, hurt by Chinese factory slump Oil prices fell further in Asia on Monday, hurt by a slump in the manufacturing sector in China, the world's top energy consuming nation. More Business News»

		Environment
		Soon cheaper, efficient metal-based solar cells maybe available In a breakthrough discovery, scientists have revealed a new method which could lead to cheap, efficient metal-based solar cells. Eco-tourism at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve gets a boost In a bid to promote eco-tourism in the buffer zone of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, an expedition has been organised between August 14 and 16. Yamuna pollution threatens Taj: Parliamentary panel A parliamentary panel has expressed concern over pollution affecting the Taj Mahal and linked it to the polluted Yamuna river that flows along the monument in Agra. More Environment News»

		World
		Child suicide bomber kills 16 in Nigerian market At least 16 people have been killed and 50 others wounded in a suicide bombing carried out by a 10-year-old girl in north-eastern Nigeria, police said. Gunfight kills at least 20 at Afghan wedding: Officials At least 20 people were killed when a gunfight broke out at a wedding party in northern Afghanistan, officials said on Monday. Strong quake strikes remote Alaska islands A strong 6.9-magnitude earthquake rattled remote islands in the US state of Alaska on Sunday, seismologists said, but there was no tsunami warning. More World News»

		Science
		Sleep essential to remember learnt things Underlining the importance of sleep, a new study has found that sleeping not only protects memories from being forgotten, it also makes them easier to access. Robotics enthusiast creates genie for self 14-year-old controls his room through voice commands. 25 yrs on, an exhibition to help decode crop circles An exhibition, marking 25 years since the appearance of one of the world's most famous crop circles, has opened in the UK to present the "unknown facts" about the mysterious and misunderstood phenomenon. More Science News»

		Technology
		OnePlus 2 launch: 10 things you need to know Here's our round-up of the 10 things you need to know about OnePlus 2 smartphone… First impressions: Second-gen Android One smartphone Lava pixel V1 We go hands-on with the new Lava pixel V1 Android One phone, which is priced at Rs 11,349 and exclusively available on Flipkart, to see where it stands in the ultra-competitive segment... Accenture drops bell curve appraisals The move at Accenture is aimed at ongoing real-time feedback and spells good news for its 3.36 lakh global employees, nearly 30% of whom are based in India. More Technology News»

		Education
		Changes announced in pattern of CAT 2015, to be held on Nov 29 The pattern of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2015 to be held on November 29 for admissions to prestigious B-schools has been changed to provide an "even" field to candidates from divergent streams and for a better assessment of data interpretation ability. First person - Rural empowerment Clementine Chambon, a PhD research scholar at the Imperial College London, on what motivated her to co-find a social enterprise that will coproduce clean electricity, household cooking gas and biochar for off-grid villages in Uttar Pradesh. Innovate together US-based academic says faculty, students and others should work together to solve the world's problems. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Online visa applications gaining in popularity While flight and hotels are increasingly being booked using mobile phone apps, when it comes to applying for a visa the trend veers towards the increasing use of online platforms for visa processing, according to an internal consumer study done by a travel company. Four killed as a tree falls in Mumbai Four people died and five have been injured after a tree fell last night on a wall which then fell over a khucha house located adjacent to it. SSC toppers receive laptops, PC tablets in Andheri A public function was held at Jankibai Hall near Bhavans College in Andheri Saturday to felicitate toppers of the recent SSC exam. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Bhindi from the balcony While Uniyal's 'vegetable patch' may seem like a veritable field, according to Ritu Mathur of Upavan, a gardening venture in Gurgaon, a 'gamla' or pot could work just as well. Bhushan, Yadav want old club returned to farmers The several eager men who arrived at Delhi Race Club on Sunday afternoon to wager their money on a horse race taking place in far-off Hyderabad were left a tad annoyed. Over 50 people had blocked the gate holding banners and placards and were asking for the race course to be handed over to farmers.Bhushan, Yadav want old club returned to farmers Metro phase III to have green benefits Greater connectivity is not the only benefit Delhi Metro's phase-III project will offer. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Ashwin Rao detained A posse of officials from Special Investigating Team (SIT) on Monday detained Ashwin Rao, son of lokayukta justice Bhaskar Rao, from a house in Ranga Reddy district, Telangana. These families live amid the dead in peace The children sit in tently, heads buried in their books. The dimming light of the evening does little to deter them from doing their homework. So does the fact that under the slabs they are sitting lies a body . Top techies head back to classroom MBA programmes see more applicants with 10-20 years of work experience More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tug-of-war a big hit Having very few open spaces, gardens and playg rounds in the city, denizens thronged Happy Streets on Sunday morning to indulge in fun and games. Will excise laws hinder Telangana's liquor policy shift? The Telangana government is finding itself in a piquant situation over its new liquor policy that has been in the works for some time now. Will hyderabad meet fatehpur sikri's fate? When water vanished from Fatehpur Sikri, leaving nothing for his people, horses and camel, Mughal emperor Akbar left the city lock stock and barrel for Agra in 1585. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Businessman, three others die under mysterious circumstances in Chennai Police identified the deceased as Nandakumar (55) of Seven Wells, a businessman, his wife Kalaivani (50), their son Purushothaman (30) and their relative Lalitha (60). Madurai looms that once made royal apparel may fall silent The centuries-old rhyth mic 'tak-tak' of hand looms that one hears on Krishnan Lane in Madurai's Chinnakan mai area may soon stop, with the last of handloom weavers who migrated to the area from Sourashtra affected by changing trends. Davidson Devasirvatham to be Tamil Nadu intelligence IG Davidson Devasirvatham will be the new inspector general of police (intelligence) in place of P Kannappan who is retiring from service on superannuation on July 31, according to a press release issued by Tamil Nadu home secretary Apruva Varma. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Soon, check in time at Ahmedabad airport to be reduced Soon, passengers travelling from city airport will get their boarding passes from any counter irrespective of the airline they are flying, saving them from standing in long queues. Study links poor oral health to cancer People with swollen gums, missing teeth, ill-fitted dentures, and other signs of poor dental health are susceptible to getting cancer. A new study has shown that people with limited mouth opening and poor dental hygiene are at risk of contracting oral cancer. Khambhat artisans to show stone beads skills For the past 5,000 years, stone bead artisans in Khambhat have been involved in ‘Make In India’. Now, they will finally get a global platform. A forthcoming workshop at IIT-Gandhinagar will see Khambhat’s master craftsman Anwar Hussain Shaikh and his team conducting live practical into the technique of making stone beads before eminent experts and scholars from the US, the UK, Japan, Sri Lanka, Italy, Nepal, Thailand and Bangladesh. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Ganga, Yamuna continue to rise Ganga and Yamuna continued to rise at different places in the city on Sunday even as residents of low-lying areas began to shift to safer places. District administration is keeping a closer look at water levels and monitoring the situation. Ghaziabad is UP's suicide capital Ghaziabad has emerged as the suicide capital of Uttar Pradesh with 217 cases being reported in 2014. It was followed by Lucknow at the second spot with 162 cases. The data is based on the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2014 report. Balkhadia gang caught between cops & rival gang The July 2 encounter death of dacoit Sudesh Patel alias Balkhadia has put his gang members in a catch 22 situation. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Maoist poster' asks public not to hold up transport A poster, purportedly written by the Maoists, seized from Malkangiri bus stand has put police in a spot. Kalpataru cremated at native village in Jajpur BJD vice-president and Rajya Sabha member Kalpataru Das was cremated at his native village Bhotaka in Jajpur district on Sunday with full state honours. State seeks green energy funds The state government has demanded funds from the National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) to promote use of renewable energy in the state. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Rail accidents: MP among top five states of country Madhya Pradesh has earned the dubious distinction of being in top five states of the country when it comes to railway accidents and related deaths. Fortnight after loot, cops still clueless, woman lawyer fumes Almost a fortnight has passed since a woman advocate was robbed of cash and valuables worth Rs 8.5 lakh, police remained clueless. Kargil Day: Martyr's parents rue botched compensation after war RN Prasad, father of Kargil war martyr Major Ajay Prasad on Sunday claimed that parents of several martyrs are forced to live their lives in deplorable conditions in want of money. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Sukhbir Badal condemns Gurdaspur terror attack Condeming the terror attack in Gurdaspur, Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Monday said all measures will be taken to maintain law and order and the safety of people in the state. CBSE seeks feedback on English novels, OTBA The CBSE has asked schools for feedback on English novels and the recently-introduced open text based assessment (OTBA) from students, parents and schools. Govt school wears new look ahead of adviser's visit With new fans, white-washed classrooms, clean floors, a fenced boundary, clean toilets and verandas, the Government Model High School of Hallomajra is all decked up for the adviser's visit expected on Monday. More Chandigarh News»

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