[wanabidii] News Digest: Gold extends slide on global cues, sluggish demand

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Wednesday, November 18, 2015
		Today's Headlines

		Business
		Gold extends slide on global cues, sluggish demand After a weak trend overseas and low demand from jewellers, gold continued its slide for a second day and lost Rs 75 to trade at fresh a four-month low of Rs 25,625 at the bullion market on Wednesday. Big 3 of Indian skies mull legal options against CCI order The three airlines collectively fined Rs 258 crore by fair trade regulator for acting like a cartel and "overcharging cargo freight in the garb of fuel surcharge" have decided to legally challenge this order. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had on Tuesday asked Jet, IndiGo and SpiceJet to pay Rs 151.7 crore, Rs 63.7 crore and Rs 42.5 crore, respectively, within 60 days. Sensex down 68 pts in opening trade on profit-booking BSE Sensex fell by over 68 points in opening trade on profit-booking by investors after recent gains, despite a firm trend in other Asian markets. The 30-share barometer edged lower by 68.80 points or 0.26 per cent to 25,795.67 with indices led by IT, tech, metal, oil & gas. More Business News»

		Environment
		Retreating ice behind population explosion in Adelie penguins? Adelie penguins may be benefiting from shrinking glaciers, according to a new study that found the population of the species in East Antarctica has risen 135 times than it was around 19,000 years ago. Government reaches out to pvt firms to raise forest cover Faced with shortage of funds, the government on Tuesday called upon private firms to go the extra mile to increase forest cover so that an additional carbon sink of 2.5 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent is created by 2030. Clarify how hotels are coming up at Kaziranga: NGT to Assam The National Green Tribunal has directed Assam government to clear its stand on eco-sensitive zones and how it has permitted large-scale hotel projects to come up in and around the Kaziranga National Park - home to the famous one-horned rhinos. More Environment News»

		World
		Syria's Assad says no intelligence sharing with France Syrian president Bashar al-Assad has ruled out collaborating with France and said his country is ready to share intelligence with it only if Paris changed its policy toward Syria. 'US shouldn't sell nuclear armed version of F16 to Pak' With the Obama administration contemplating selling nuclear-capable F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, the top Republican leadership has expressed concern and spoken out against the idea, saying that would "exacerbate things". Russia intensifies air strikes against IS in Syria Russian air force intensified military operation against Islamic State (IS) targets in Syria, shortly after the Kremlin said that a passenger plane that crashed in Egypt last month was brought down by a bomb. More World News»

		Science
		Obesity and diabetes increase bone fracture risk Development of obesity and Type-2 diabetes negatively affect bone structure, formation and strength over time, thereby increasing bone fracture risk, says a new study. People fear dying of unprotected sex the most It won't be a surprise if this news sweeps the bed sheet off you, literally. According to a researcher from the University of Michigan, more people are afraid of dying from unprotected sex than a 480-km road trip via car. Overweight men face job bias too Overweight men are just as likely as overweight women to experience subtle forms of discrimination when applying for a job or shopping at retail stores, says a new research. More Science News»

		Technology
		Sony Xperia Z5 Dual review Sony Xperia Z5 is a good smartphone by all measures, offering a decent display, great battery life, smooth performance, good camera, and quality audio in a package that is not too big for the hands. However, the price tag of Rs 52,990 can be its bane, considering several smartphones offer similar features and performance at a lower price. 9 ways Snapdragon 820 will change smartphones in 2016 Qualcomm has launched the Snapdragon 820, its latest high-end smartphone processor and its most high performance chip ever. 25 tough questions asked in Apple interviews Apple is known for being one of the most challenging places to work at, so it's not surprising to learn that getting a job there is no easy task. Click on to check 25 of the toughest questions asked in Apple interviews More Technology News»

		Education
		CHSE revises plus two syllabus in Odisha The academic council committee of the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) approved new syllabus for plus two courses in the line of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) here on Tuesday. The new course will be implemented from 2016-17 academic session, official sources said. Delhi govt plans major changes in education policy, to introduce bill in winter session The chief and deputy chief ministers of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia held a meeting with the press to tell them about the various education bills. New UK visa for Indian students? UK may soon introduce a first-of-its-kind visa only for Indian students which will allow them to work for two years after passing out of a British university. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Children from NGOs enjoy live show of 'Beauty and the Beast' Around 300 children enjoyed the magic of the fairytale of Broadway's 'Beauty and the Beast' in Mumbai.They were affiliated to nonprofits like Meljol, an NGO which provides life skills training, and St Jude India ChildCare Centre that helps children with cancer and their parents. 1988 % growth registered in tourist visa-on-arrival in October The Tourist Visa on Arrival (TVoA) scheme extended by the government to citizens of 113 countries has turned out to be a huge hit. Delhi airport saw the highest number of TVoA applications, with 50 percent of such visas issued in the capital. Fssai chief seeks "appropriate action" on Ramdev noodles After Maggi, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s noodles may be in a soup. The chairman of the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday sought "appropriate action" against Ramdev’s brand of noodles, launched without the regulator’s approval, given that such "product approvals were not taking place right now." More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Jamaican singer-songwriter Diana King performs at Raasta in Delhi Delhiites were pleasantly surprised when Jamaican singer-songwriter Diana King performed at Raasta in HKV recently. Swept ghats wear a festive look Ghats along the Yamuna had never looked so clean, and the usual stench was covered up by the fragrance of sandalwood incense sticks. 'Seeking bride', Delhi gang robbed businessmen The modus operandi was simple but novel. On the first visit, the gang would take stock of the would-be bride’s house and valuables. Then, on the day the match was to be finalised, they would come and clean up the house, holding the family hostage. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		45 year old farmer killed in bear attack In yet another case of human-animal conflict in Karnataka, a 45-year-old farmer was killed by a bear in Chitradurga district in southern part of the state. 25 year old farmer killed in bear attack In yet another case of human-animal conflict in Karnataka, a 25-year-old farmer was killed by a bear in Chitradurga district in southern part of the state. The incident happened when the farmer Dharanesh of Sangikal village in Holalkere taluk, entered his agricultural field located in the village outskirts. The bear, which might have come from the nearby Jogimatti forest range, attacked him on Wednesday morning. Kidnappers fixed ransom on seeing victim's business cards Investigation into the arrest of four kidnappers who trapped their targets in stage-managed road accidents has revealed their modus operandi. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		It's a free run for city playschools sans safety checks Winds of change... 'Import' of heroines a trend in T-town More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Railways cancel three trains tomorrow Southern railway has cancelled three trains tomorrow (November 19) due to heavy rain in Andhra Pradesh. The trains are: 18th century Rameswaram marvel getting new life Mohabeer Dharmasala in Rameswar am once provided shelter to thou sands of pilg rims visiting Rameswaram -the island in Gulf of Mannar known for its spirituality , natural beauty and cultural ethos. Unfortunately, this 18th-century building fell into ruin due to lack of care and maintenance. Is Kamal trending lotus? Movies were as much a part of Sivagiri's life as any Tamil's. A resident of Ramanathapuram, he identified with Kamal Haasan's `Thevar Magan' released in 1992. A proud Thevar, Sivagiri felt that Kamal, whose roots are in nearby Paramakudi, had accurately depicted Thevar men -born to rule and proud bearers of village values. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Impostor cheats company of Rs 11 lakhs A company dealing in security products operating from Ahmedabad has lodged a complaint with city crime branch that a man impersonating as a Nick Barefoot, an employee of its sister concern company in the United Kingdom, lured them into booking 37 flight tickets worth Rs 30.66 lakhs. 'Charges invoked to crush our demands' E-voters back out after ROs ask them to report for verification More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Allahabad to host kebab festival next month The wait of Allahabadis for delicious Awadhi cuisine seems to be over as Uttar Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has planned to organise a three-day 'Kebab festival" next month. STDC to upgrade hotels, tourist bungalows Facing heat from private hotel industry in the state, the UP State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) has decided to give a facelift to its tourist bungalows and hotels in the state. No let down in traffic accidents Even as traffic police authorities are observing ‘Traffic Month’, there seems to be no let down in cases of road mishaps-- both fatal and non-fatal. In the past ten months, around 700 cases of road mishaps in terms of fatal and non-fatal category were reported while the graph of year 2014 stood at 1101. A total of 450 persons were killed in road accidents last year while over 270 deaths on streets were recorded in the region in the past 10 months. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Greens stop axing of 100-yr tree Tree lovers protested against felling of a 100-year-old tree at Bapuji Nagar in the heart of the city on Tuesday. A number of passersby joined them and forced the Odisha Forest Development Corporation (OFDC) personnel to stop cutting the tree. Pollution board seals 12 crusher units The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) recently sealed 12 crusher units operating illegally in Khurda district without its consent. Ganjam dist goes online for disability certificate There's good news for persons with disabilities.From next month, they will not have to make rounds of the chief district medical office (CDMO) or wait in queues to apply for and get their disability certificate. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		CBI court convicts ex bank official, 2 others for loan fraud A CBI special court on Tuesday sentenced three people including a former manager of Central Bank of India in connection with a Rs 1.13 crore loan fraud case. MP asks GoI to surrender 20 acres of land alloted to BHEL for ancillaries Madhya Pradesh government sent a fresh reminder to Union government asking for surrender of about 20 acres of land allotted to Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL's) ancillary units in Habibganj area. After Amritsar Shatabdi, 5 more to get LCD TVs Indian Railways is all set to introduce the on-board personalized entertainment system on five Shatabdi trains. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		CM to Rly: Speed up Khurda-Balangir line Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday asked the railway authorities to expedite the economically-significant Khurda Road-Balangir railway project. Punjab-Africa summit to begin in city on Nov 27 Close on the heels of the India-Africa Summit in the last week of October in New Delhi, Punjab's leading industry association - Chamber of Industrial and Commercial Undertakings (CICU) - will hold the Punjab-Africa Summit in International Engineering Technology & Sourcing Show (IETSS), scheduled to take place from November 27-30 at GLADA (Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority) grounds in the city. Zoo animals crave human touch In a city like Ludhiana, where people don't hesitate to spend big money on their pets, there are no takers for zoo animals up for adoption. More Chandigarh News»

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