[wanabidii] News Digest: Tech Mahindra opens office in Vietnam

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, March 05, 2015
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		Business
		Tech Mahindra opens office in Vietnam IT firm Tech Mahindra on Thursday inaugurated its sales office in Vietnam's capital Hanoi to expand its operations in the country where it plans to increase the headcount to 100 in the next 2-3 years. Oil up in Asia trade despite US inventories rise Oil prices climbed in Asian trade Thursday as signs that a refineries strike in the United States is weakening overshadowed a rise in US crude stocks, analysts said. Sensex opens at 29,437, up 115 points The benchmark BSE sensex on Thursday jumped by 115 points in early trade on Thursday on back of buying by funds and retail investors. More Business News»

		Environment
		'Cities have a memory and interact with their neighbours' Do cities have a memory of their own and do they also 'interact' with other cities? Yes, says a new study. Blackbuck population surges in Odisha's Ganjam district Population of the endangered blackbucks in Ganjam district of Odisha has increased by 1,612 in the past four years. After monkey deaths, croc's body found The body of a crocodile with serious head injuries and a bloated abdomen was found recently near Vihar lake. More Environment News»

		World
		Syrian barrel bombs kill at least 10 in Aleppo Activists say government helicopter gunships have dropped bombs on the Syrian city of Aleppo, killing at least 10 people and wounding many others. Kerry briefs Gulf ministers after Iran nuclear talks US Secretary of State John Kerry today briefed wary Gulf ministers about his latest nuclear talks with Iran as Washington and its regional allies seek to stabilise a troubled Middle East. Hillary Clinton says 'let my emails be read' Hillary Clinton, facing criticism over her exclusive use of a private email account while US secretary of state, has called for her emails to be made public after Republicans subpoenaed the documents. More World News»

		Science
		Using India made instrument, Nasa discovers planet in 4-star system Using a new instrument developed with Indian collaboration, Nasa astronomers have discovered a planet 136 light-years away which is attached to four parent stars. Inhaling extra oxygen could help fight cancer: Study Scientists claim to have found that inhaling supplemental oxygen could awaken 'sleepy' tumour-fighting cells, a breakthrough that may dramatically improve cancer treatment. Sun's heliosphere dominated by two solar jets: NASA Contrary to earlier visualisations, the sun's heliosphere is dominated by two giant jets of material shooting backwards over the north and south poles of the sun. More Science News»

		Technology
		YouTube removes Nirbhaya documentary: TV reports The government had asked YouTube to remove the documentary saying that it is a very sensitive matter. Apple increases iPhone prices in India About a week post the union budget, Apple has increased prices of all its smartphones in India by up to Rs 2,500. The 15 richest people in tech Forbes has released its annual list of the richest people in the world. More Technology News»

		Education
		Sex education now comes with a `Harry Potter` twist Two students at Boston have devised a 'Harry Potter'-themed sex lesson. Will check one paper a day: Maharashtra junior college teachers Trouble is brewing on the HSC paper-checking front once again. CET applications witness reverse trend with 14% increase For the first time in over four years, registrations for the common entrance test (CET) for admissions to B-schools in the state have recorded a growth of nearly 14%. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Mephedrone put on prohibited drug list The Bombay high court on Thursday disposed of a PIL after the Centre accepted Maharashtra government's recommendation to include Mephedrone in the prohibited drugs list. Ensure insurers give consumers proper services : HC to IRDA Bombay high court on Thursday told Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) to ensure that insurance companies provide proper services to consumers and not involve third party administrators (TPA) in mediclaim settlement. HC to decide status of Shivaji Park Bombay high court on Thursday fixed March 31 as the date of the final hearing of a 2009 pending public interest litigation to decide whether the iconic Shivaji Park at Dadar is a playground or a recreation ground. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Arvind Kejriwal leaves for Bengaluru Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday left for Bengaluru to undergo naturopathy treatment for ten days for high blood sugar and cough. Delhi govt asks Centre to relieve Sanjiv Chaturvedi Delhi government has once again asked the Centre to depute Sanjiv Chaturvedi, who was removed as Chief Vigilance Officer (CVO) of AIIMS around four months back, as Officer on Special Duty (OSD) in the office of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. It is a man's world, not woman's, says Kiran Bedi BJP member and retired IPS officer Kiran Bedi on Wednesday said her experience of the last few weeks, possibly referring to defeat in the Delhi assembly polls, has made her realize that “it’s truly a man’s world…not a woman’s.” More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		HC quashes PIL against registration, imposes Rs 50k fine The high court on Wednesday dismissed a PIL challenging the notification issued in 2011 under the anywhere registration concept. CET applications can be edited online The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has given edit option to its candidates from March 6 to 10. Barely 10 crossings on a 31km road Kodigehalli Gate along Ballari Road is a stone’s throw away from the spot where a speeding tanker claimed two young lives last week. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Lavish Fashion exhibition at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad Lavish Fashion exhibition at Taj Deccan in Hyderabad Uma Chigurupati hosts an Ikebana exhibition at her residence in Hyderabad Uma Chigurupati hosts an Ikebana exhibition at her residence in Hyderabad Bad days for students as Centre cuts funds to midday meal scheme Vegetables, egg and even quality rice could go off the menu of over 55 lakh students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, who are dependent on the midday meal scheme. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		73 protesting SFI cadres arrested in Coimbatore As many as 73 members of the Students Federation of India were arrested on Thursday morning when they staged a demonstration in front of the collectorate here to protest against the lack of facilities in government-run hostels across Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu agriculture minister Krishnamurthy removed from AIADMK party post Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa on Thursday removed agriculture minister 'Agri' S S Krishnamurthy from the Thiruvannamalai south district secretary post of the party. Little progress on industry corridor The Union Budget may have made no mention of the Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor but efforts are on to give wings to the plan. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Flanders, Luzern, Japan emerge new holiday spots this Holi Fresh destinations like Flanders and Luzern are emerging on the radar in case of international holiday spots, while in case of domestic destinations considerable number of people are opting for Kerala, Rajasthan and Goa. Ahmedabad's realty investors eyeing properties in Dubai The real estate market in Gujarat has been reeling under pressure for some time now. IIM-A wraps up placements for two programmes IIM Ahmedabad has completed the final placement process for the batch of 2015 for its flagship post graduate programme (PGP) in management as well as the agribusiness management (ABM) programme. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Three highway robbers arrested With the arrest of three hardcore robbers, the district police on Wednesday claimed to have busted an inter-state gang of robbers that was involved in looting trucks on highways after killing truck drivers and cleaners. Bakeries dish out multi-coloured cakes, puddings on Holi This year, city bakers have come up with unique ideas to cater to the demands of their customers. Power department on toes this Holi Since any power cut would soar the tempers, the department is making all out efforts to avoid any uncomfortable situation. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Investors stage demo outside CBI office Several duped investors staged a demonstration in front of the CBI office here on Wednesday, protesting against slow pace of probe into the chit fund scam. CBI raids Rose Valley office The CBI on Wednesday raided the office of Rose Valley Group at Kharavel Nagar here in connection with the multi-crore chit fund scam. State seeks choppers for anti-Red operations The state government has moved the Centre for two MI-17 helicopters for anti-Maoist operations."On October 29, 2010, I wrote for two dedicated MI-17 helicopters to be stationed at Koraput and Bhubaneswar. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cops mum on action against Digvijaya Singh Cops are cagey about course of action against AICC general secretary Digvijaya Singh, who is accused of 'illegal appointments' in the assembly during his tenure as chief minister. MP to be made no. 1 in ease of doing business: CM Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said Madhya Pradesh will be made number one in ease of doing business.Rules, laws and processes in the state will be simplified to boost industry and business. Modi to inaugurate worst performing thermal plant today Shri Singaji Thermal Power Station whose two units of 600 MW each will be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, has been the worst performing thermal power station of Madhya Pradesh. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		One rank one pension: Veterans meet defence minister, decide to wait The ex-servicemen fraternity has now decided to wait and watch for the announcement of one rank one pension (OROP) — the much-awaited demand of veterans, which the finance minister did not mention in his budget speech. HC dismisses plea seeking ban on screening of 'MSG' Punjab and Haryana high court on Tuesday dismissed two separate petitions challenging the screening of controversial movie 'MSG: The Messenger' featuring Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. Now, Chandigarh's Anandpur Sahib gets 'Sri' tag Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday ordered to re-designate the town of Anandpur Sahib, where Khalsa was founded, as 'Sri Anandpur Sahib'. More Chandigarh News»

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