[wanabidii] News Digest: PepsiCo's India revenue grows in double digits

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		Sunday, October 12, 2014
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		Business
		PepsiCo's India revenue grows in double digits PepsiCo India's revenue grew in double digits for nine months ended September 6, 2014 making the country amongst the fastest growing emerging markets for the global beverages and snack giant. 'Pharma companies may post robust top-line growth in Q2' Pharmaceutical firms are expected to post robust top-line growth and improve profitability in the second quarter of this fiscal, driven by steady growth in the country, a brokerage firm has said. Final norms for payment banks next month: RBI deputy governor Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) deputy governor S S Mundra has said that the central bank plans to announce the final norms on small and payments banks next month. More Business News»

		Environment
		Burning garbage a health hazard for Gurgaon's Sohna Road residents According to them, the burning of waste in the open leads to discharge of poisonous gases, impacting the health of residents, particularly triggering asthma and respiratory diseases. Heritage trees to get 'health-card' in Kerala In an ambitious project to protect grand old trees in public places, the Kerala Forest Research Institute has come out with a proposal to mark them with a "health-card". Activists allege illegal transfer of elephants in Kerala Animal rights activists have voiced concern over illegal transfer of ownership of captive elephants in the state. More Environment News»

		World
		Triple suicide bombing in Iraq kills 22 A Kurdish security official says a triple suicide attack tore through a Kurdish compound in eastern Iraq, killing 22 security force members. Kurds battle for heart of Kobane as UN fears massacre Kurdish fighters halted a thrust by Islamic State jihadists towards the heart of the Syrian border town of Kobane, after the UN warned thousands of civilians risked massacre if it falls. Strong typhoon batters Japan; 35 hurt A powerful typhoon poured heavy rains over Japan's southern island of Okinawa and was aiming at the next island of Kyushu on Sunday, becoming the second severe storm to hit Japan in a week. More World News»

		Science
		Now, a robot hand that both grips and feels A Swedish arm amputee has become the first person to be able to control his prosthetic limb with his mind, allowing him to keep his physically demanding job as a truck driver. Brain scans explain DIY investing A new field of neuroeconomics is giving investors insight into brain chemistry that is responsible for their market moves The world at your feet — the pursuit of happiness Dr Simon N Young, professor at McGill University, Montreal, how our actions and other external factors such as meditation, diet, or even better lighting can influen ence moods through neurochemicals. More Science News»

		Technology
		Nadella gaffe: Research shows wide gender pay gap in Indian IT Amid Microsoft's Indian-origin CEO Satya Nadella's gaffe on linking pay hike for women to 'good karma', research shows that a considerable pay gap emerges between men and women staff in Indian IT sector over time, despite they normally starting at similar levels. Jolla smartphone review: On an alternative path Is the Jolla phone a good alternative when it comes to real world use? Google chairman's 8 career tips for young professionals Frequently asked by young professionals for career advice, Eric Schmidt and Jon Rosenberg decided to highlight the main lessons they'd like to impart. More Technology News»

		Education
		Row over site selection delays work on Central University, IIM Site selection for two reputed institutes has become a political issue in Himachal Pradesh. Logjam over Himachal Pradesh University fee hike issue continues, students to intensify stir The logjam between students and government over the fee hike in Himachal Pradesh University is continuing even after two weeks as no party is ready to bow down. UK announces 396 scholarships worth 15 crore for Indian students The United Kingdom government has announced the Great Britain Scholarships — India 2015 and Great Scholarships Guide as part of the 'Great Britain' campaign. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Women candidates few but committed to Mumbai's welfare There are few women candidates pitching for MLA status during Maharashtra's forthcoming assembly election, even in Mumbai. EC urges voters to check names on electoral rolls The election commission on Saturday despatched mass text messages to citizens urging them to verify their names on the voters' list in time for Wednesday's assembly poll. Protest pipers - Brass bands raise din about poll rallies The bike, the Aviator shades, the wrist watch and the poster of his brass band everything is black and gold. Nitin Jagtap's world, however, is black and white. It has good people and bad people. The bad people wear white, make grand promises embellished by Jagtap's music and then refuse to take his calls. Currently , such people owe him around Rs 7000. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Competition Commission of India to reply on DDA plea to stay probe The court, however, said if CCI passes any final order, it will not be given effect to for four weeks to enable DDA to challenge the same. Burden of labour kills childhood dreams Kailash Satyarthi’s relentless fight against child labour has definitely shown positive results. Create policy to safeguard cattle: Court With campaigns against cattle slaughter being intensified by some right wing organizations, a trial court has called upon the Centre to create a policy and a foolproof mechanism for protecting cattle in the country. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Bangalore may do a Bogota with vehicle holidays Environmentalist Naveen KS said localized version of vehicle holidays are also the key here. Pepper lands youth in soup Vinay Kumar told police they had no intention of robbing the women. TV journalist hangs himself Police said Sanjay had been to Badami to meet his wife and returned on Friday night. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		12 more accused identified in Vijayawada triple murder case Police found the involvement of 12 more people in the Gannavaram triple murder case. Cops have already identified Bhutam Govindu and Bhutam Srinivasa Rao as the main accused in the case and arrested seven others including four sharp shooters and three conspirators. Telangana Industries bill proposes right to clearances Industrialists seeking to invest in Telangana may soon be able to invoke the ‘right to clearances’ under the proposed Telangana State Project Approval and Self Certification System (T-Pass) Act, 2014. Telangana industries bill proposes right to clearance Industrialists seeking to invest in Telangana may soon be able to invoke the ‘right to clearances’ under the proposed Telangana State Project Approval and Self Certification System (T-Pass) Act, 2014. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Sothern Raillway to construct bridges, subways at 260 level crossings Southern Railway will construct rail over-bridges and subways at 260 railway crossings in Chennai railway division in an attempt to prevent accidents, divisional railway manager P K Mishra said on Saturday. TN govt announces 9,088 special buses to meet Diwali rush With several lakh people expected to take buses during the festive season, chief minister O Panneerselvam on Saturday announced that the state transport corporations would operate 9,088 special buses for five days, beginning October 17. Chenai corporation to clean mosquito breeding spots The health department of the city corporation has launched a drive to reduce mosquito breeding ahead of the rains in all 15 zones across the city and its suburbs. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Gathya brand in trademark row Legal battles for trademarks among city-based eateries are not new. The latest is a farsan shop — Laxmi Gathya Rath — which has got seven shops under its name across the city. Lewd-posts attack on woman academic A woman educationist has been targeted by a man on social media. The victim is a management expert who delivers lectures at prestigious institutes. The accused has been identified as Vishal Thakkar . Staffer hacks Gujarat Technological University computers The computer network and emails of employees of Gujarat Technological University (GTU) at Chandkheda have been hacked by its own temporary employee by using software called key logger. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		AU plans audit of sports infrastructure With the aim of strengthening the existing sports infrastructure and procurement of new equipment for various disciplines, the authorities of Allahabad University are planning to conduct an audit of all its existing sports resources. HC seeks reply on railway cops select list On the writ petition challenging the select list for the post of constables in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) in North Eastern Railway (NER), the Allahabad High Court on Friday asked the director general, RPF, Railway Board and IG-cum-chief security commissioner RPF, NER, Gorakhpur to file their respective replies. HC orders DG to probe into infant's death at PHC The Allahabad High Court on Friday directed the director general, medical health, UP, to conduct an enquiry and submit report in respect of birth and thereafter death of a child in front of primary health centre (PHC) at Jasra in Allahabad. It was alleged that a pregnant woman was not allowed admission in the PHC as she, due to abject poverty, had failed to fulfill the illegal demand of money of the hospital's doctors and staff. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		'Sorcery': Couple killed in Keonjhar Saharpur village, about 25 km from here, witnessed a gory scene on Thursday night when a group of villagers killed a couple, suspecting them of practising sorcery, by sliting their throat. Hoardings taken off to prevent mishaps Anticipating a wind speed of 80 to 90 kmph during the cyclonic storm on October 12, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday asked private advertisers to remove hoardings and other display boards. Revenue collection up The state has recorded 10.19% increase in revenue collection by August-end compared to corresponding period last financial year, official sources said. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Youth accidentally mixes acid with liquor, dies after drinking it A 24-year-old youth died after he mixed acid with liquor and consumed it assuming it as water, here on Saturday morning. A case was registered at Ashoka Garden police station of the city. CBI raids army's vehicle factory in Madhya Pradesh The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday raided premises of ministry of defence's vehicle factory at Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) in connection with alleged corruption in awarding tender to a Kanpur based company. Kailash Satyarthi: From crumbling address in Vidisha to world spotlight "Marriage was the turning point in his life," said his elder brother, Jagmohan Sharma.He was married to a family with Arya Samaj leanings. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Education is the pillar of modern society: Patil Chandigarh administrator and governor of Punjab Shivraj V Patil on Sunday attended Silver Jubilee Celebration of St Mary School. Speaking on the occasion Patil said that education is the pillar of our modern day society. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Manesar clinched 27th CII Quality Circle (QC) Preliminary Competition Winner Trophy The ‘Winner’ Quality Circle (QC) from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, Manesar won the ‘Winners Trophy’ in the 27th CII Quality Circle (QC) Preliminary Competition. CBM joined hands in cleanliness drive, offered support to authorities As Chandigarh administration and Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has jointly launched cleanliness drive and asked for the support of various key groups of the city in this awareness drive, Chandigarh Beopar Mandal, city’s (CBM) an umbrella group of traders (having over 80 traders` associations of the city) has formally come forward for the support of authorities in this regard. More Chandigarh News»

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