[wanabidii] News Digest: Diwali gift or bribe? Companies in a fix

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, October 23, 2014
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		Business
		Diwali gift or bribe? Companies in a fix Some months ago, the communication department of a multinational bank faced a strange dilemma. Tesco chairman resigns over profits fiasco: Company The chairman of Britain's biggest retailer Tesco will resign after the supermarket group was found to have overstated profits by £263 million ($422 million, 334 million euros), it announced on Thursday. Sensex gains 26% since last Diwali The just-ended Samvat 2070 has turned out to be the best in the last six years with the sensex gaining 26% and investors' wealth, measured by BSE's market capitalization, going up 37%. More Business News»

		Environment
		Migratory birds arrive in Chilika lake Migratory birds have started arriving at the Chilika.They were spotted at Mangalajodi and Nalabana Island, the designated bird sanctuary inside the 1,100 sq km lake. Fewer bird species back in Okhla Only seven species of migratory birds have arrived in Okhla Bird Sanctuary.Last year, 15 species were spotted at this time.However, this has been a general trend for most bird areas in north India, claim some birders. SmartCity Kochi gets environmental nod SmartCity Kochi, Kerala's ambitious information technology business township project, has received environmental clearance for the entire project covering 246 acres even as the construction of its first IT building is nearing completion. More Environment News»

		World
		Russian spy plane intercepted in Nato airspace: Alliance It then flew north towards non-Nato member Sweden which also sent jets to intercept the plane. Man jumps White House fence, causes lockdown A man jumped the White House fence on Wednesday and was attacked by Secret Service dogs, a Secret Service spokesman said. Bilawal throws down gauntlet to Nawaz Sharif "Like any politician, like the head of any political party we are looking to expand our vote bank, make gains, gain more seats," Bilawal Bhutto said. More World News»

		Science
		Skin patches may replace traditional blood test A team of researchers has designed and successfully tested, for the first time, a small skin patch that detected malarial proteins in live mice. 'Cosmic rays threaten manned Mars missions' Radiation hazards in space caused by cosmic rays could threaten future deep-space astronaut missions such as those to Mars, a new study suggests. Fusion energy holds key to power dream The 25th Fusion Energy Conference is being attended by scientists from 43 countries including India. More Science News»

		Technology
		Google launches new email service dubbed 'Inbox' Google Inc launched an email service called ‘Inbox’ on Wednesday that will better organize emails and display information such as appointments, flight bookings and package deliveries in a more user-friendly way. Twitter announces Digits, an alternative to passwords When users sign up or log into an app, they will get a message with an authentication code on their phone. This code is used by the app to confirm the user’s identity. Revisiting 1994: What tech was like 20 years ago Twenty years ago, your smartphone wasn't even a twinkle in Steve Jobs's eye. Nevertheless, 1994 was a momentous year for the tech industry. More Technology News»

		Education
		Central, state varsities team up for research Tezpur University (TU) has recently signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) in Guwahati, signaling collaboration in the field of research, among others Internal power struggle threatens top management institute's future Management Development Institute, Gurgaon — controlled by Industrial Finance Corporation of India and among the top 10 management institutes in the country — is staring at an uncertain future. Top business school students in India score below industry standards: Survey Highlighting huge talent gap, a survey has revealed that a significant percentage of students from top business schools in India score below the industry standards in terms of sales acumen and customer focus. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Man cooks up fake don link to extort, held A four-day stint as cook was all it took this 24-year-old to gather enough information about his employer to extort from him. Week after Nigerian teen was molested, cops register case Nearly a week after a 19-year-old Nigerian national was sexually assaulted by three youths in Nalasopara, the police on Wednesday registered a case of molestation against the unidentified youths, and have launched a manhunt for them. Activists brace for Diwali cracker scare Activists said greater civic sense needs to prevail among people so that firecrackers do not disturb those who don't light them. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Delhi's Diwali menus packed with both nostalgia and new flavours A great meal can make or break your Diwali experience, and whether you're looking to try something new or want to go for a traditional meal, restaurants are offering a variety of menus to satisfy the customer's wantsDiwali is no longer a festival of just hanging up lights, making rangolis or bursting firecrackers. Vijay Amritraj graces the launch of Grover Zampa Vineyards' Vijay Amritraj Reserve Collection launch in Delhi There was much talk of tennis and films at this do in Delhi, and that was only natural – tennis ace-turned-Hollywood producer Vijay Amritraj was here. Dr Ramesh Kapur hosts Thai food festival at Neung Roi, Radisson Blu Plaza in Delhi This Thai food festival at Neung Roi, Radisson Blu Plaza, had guests enjoying the yummy Asian spread. Said Dr Ramesh Kapur. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Railways to run Yesvantpur-Hubli special train on Sunday In order to clear the extra rush of passengers during this festival season, the South Western Railway will be running Superfast Express special train ( one trip in each direction)between Yesvantpur and Hubli on Sunday. Bangalore East school gang rape: Cops file chargesheet The city police have filed the chargesheet against three persons including founder of the school Rustom Kerawala and two gym instructors Lal Giri Indragiri, 21, a resident of Bommanahalli, and Wasim Pasha,28, a resident of Marathahalli in connection with the gang rape of a minor in an upscale Bangalore east school in July. Sexual assault of three-year-old girl confirmed, says Bangalore police chief The sexual assault on a three-and-half-year-old girl student at a school in Bangalore has been confirmed by doctors, as police intensified the probe into the horrific incident. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Triple murder — Cops to face arrest? City police reported to have decided to slap murder and conspiracy charges against three cops including an inspector in West Godavari district in connection with the triple murder of Gannvaram. Mystery shrouds over medico missing Mystery shrouded over the missing of a medico of Tenali, Kosaraju Jayachandran as search launched by the police did not yield any result two days after they received complaint. Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank to be declared defaulter For the first time in the history, Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) is heading to get the tag of ‘defaulter’ from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard). More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		GenNext of fireworks business believes in doing it the scientific way It's been happening across business India - traditional, family-run enterprises dispatching their offspring to business schools to power old engines with new tricks of the trade. Villagers give up firecrackers on Diwali for their winged friends Two villages in Salem district, Unathur near Thalaivasal and Agraharam Nattamangalam, have been celebrating cracker less Diwali for more than a century. Poachers under scanner of rangers ahead of Diwali As people prepare to celebrate the festival of lights, forest officials in wildlife sanctuaries have tightened their vigil to prevent any poaching activities so that wild animals do not end up as delicacies on the Diwali menu. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		High air fares force Amdavadis to hit road this Diwali As the Diwali weekend approaches, air fares are touching new highs. With plane seats getting fewer or almost booked, Amdavadis are planning to take road trips to nearby locations to beat the out of reach air travel. Gujarat University admin staff up in arms The Gujarat University administrative staff is protesting against the decision of the university to give Rs 30 per form to post offices for handling admission forms of external students. JEE Advanced to be held on May 24 The Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) will be held on May 24. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Alert sounded on Indo-Nepal border Alert has been sounded on Indo-Nepal border in view of Diwali festival to thwart any infiltration bid by terrorists and anti-social elements. 124 clear judicial services 2013 round 124 candidates were declared successful in UP Judicial Services (Civil Judge) Examinations -2013, the result of which was declared on Wednesday by the UP Public Service Commission (UPPSC). The commission also released the schedule of PCS (mains) -2014, to be organized in Allahabad and Lucknow between November 7 and 21. Centre should start construction of Ram temple: Singhal Vishwa Hindu Parishad patron and senior leader Ashok Singhal on Wednesday demanded that Narendra Modi led Central government should start the construction of Ram Temple at Ramjanam bhoomi at Ayodhya. Citing Bharatiya Janata Party’s election manifesto, he said that the government should work towards fulfilling all promises made in it. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		5 ADG-rank officers get new postings The state government effected a major reshuffle among senior IPS officers on Wednesday.Five ADG-rank officers got new postings. No burn unit at MKCG Medical College and Hospital There is no separate burn unit at the MKCG Medical College and Hospital.This might be a problem as the number of burn cases go up during Diwali. Relief for Sambalpur truck owners The arrest of a gang of dacoits in Keonjhar has brought cheer for truck owners in Sambalpur district.They were reluctant to ply trucks to Kolkata following incidents of loot and murder over the past few months. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cops assure to get back stolen bravery awards of martyr Incident took place in broad daylight on Tuesday and a case of burglary was registered at Shahpura police station.Nirmala Sharma, 70, is a ceramic artist. Another youth dies in BRTS corridor A youth riding motorcycle lost life and another, who was riding pillion, sustained injuries after they collided with a divider in BRTS lane near Barkatullah University, here on Tuesday evening. Bhopal Municipal Corporation issues notices to firms over delay in building foot over bridges Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC) have issued notices to five companies over their failure to build foot over bridges (FOB) at 11 different locations, two years after the contract for the same was awarded. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Blind IAS officer has vision for aspirants A young Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, posted as sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) in Dhalai district, Tripura, plans to launch a website for those without vision that will help them in their career. The officer, Ajit Kumar Yadav, a resident of Kheri village under Mahendranagar in south Haryana, is himself visually challenged Syndicate to take up BE-MBA students' issue The institute had put in its request as these students don't find good placements in either management or engineering fields. Another minor raped in Mohali According to the victim's statement, she had gone to her friend's house in the neighbourhood from where the 35-year-old accused took her to his place nearby and committed the crime. More Chandigarh News»

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