[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Nepalese slam own govt, all praise for India's swift, wide-ranging help

Daily Newsletter | Wednesday, April 29, 2015 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Nepalese slam own govt, all praise for India's swift, wide-ranging help Between the almighty’s wrath and an overwhelmed Nepal government, India as the first mover seems to have made a place in the hearts of the Nepalese. Times cares: Reach out, aid Nepal We have been shocked by the pictures of destruction and read heart-rending stories of Nepal's grief. Now, it's time to lend a helping hand. You can make a difference. Unchecked prices hold hungry Nepal to ransom The Nestle packet of powdered milk — fresh milk not available in most of the city — has Rs 212 printed as MRP. But a sticker hurriedly pasted on the pouch declares the price to be Rs 400. CITIES MORE » Kerala priest held for posing as cop, cheating A priest from Kottayam was arrested and remanded in judicial custody in Devala near Gudalur in Nilgiris, on Tuesday, for allegedly posing as a police officer and persuading adhivasis, members of a tribal community, to convert to Christianity. Kolhapur's maternity homes’ AIDS control efforts dismal Dismal response from the maternity homes in the city has created a hurdle for the Kolhapur district AIDS control unit to track and secure HIV-affected expectant mothers. Housing scheme: Probe ordered against DDA Competition Commission has ordered an investigation against Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for allegedly abusing its dominant position. TECH MORE » Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6: The big shootout Samsung’s latest flagship Galaxy S6 edge is now available in the Indian market for purchase. Apple posts another blockbuster quarter The iPhone is still the engine behind Apple's phenomenal success, even if attention lately has been focused on its new smartwatch. Trai goes public with love letter Trai has not only made public email IDs of all users but has also put a love letter from a user. SPORTS MORE » Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs Two-time winners Chennai Super Kings beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a thrilling IPL match at Chepauk in Chennai. Dalmiya and Thakur mull early SGM to oust Srinivasan The BCCI's new regime under Jagmohan Dalmiya is exploring the option of an early SGM in its bid to oust N Srinivasan as the board's representative in ICC. Sushil, Mary Kom get 75 lakh each for Rio Games preparation Sushil Kumar and MC Mary Kom are among 45 athletes, who have been selected by the government for financial assistance under the TOP scheme. BUSINESS MORE » Airtel Q4 net up 31% at 1,255 crore Country’s largest telecom company Bharti Airtel on Tuesday reported a 30.5% jump in its March quarter’s net profit at Rs 1,255 crore, buoyed by a robust customer growth and rise in mobile data revenue. World Bank pegs FY16 growth at 7.5% The Indian economy has turned the corner but wider reforms are needed to boost growth, the World Bank said on Tuesday, and estimated the economy to expand by 7.5% in 2015-16. Bengaluru business club divided on Mallya case Even as Vijay Mallya puts up a fight to retain the chairmanship of United Spirits, defying a boardroom decision, the perception in Bengaluru’s business club about Mallya is divided. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » 'I am basically a Modi-BJP guy' Rishi Kapoor is someone who enjoys his drinks and it is almost customary for him to drink every night. Piku is 2015’s first family entertainer The makers of Vicky Donor are back with 2015’s first family entertainer, Piku, starring stalwart Amitabh Bachchan, the gorgeous Deepika Padukone and the inimitable Irrfan. Gabbar strikes out at corruption with his PWD This summer sees bad as the new good with the arrival of Gabbar, society’s latest hero, who is named after one of Bollywood’s most iconic villains. Gabbar Is Back toplines Akshay Kumar in a new avatar as an aam aadmi taking on corruption using his PWD — power wala danda — an iron rod to right the wrong. Other Newsletters from TOI: Entertainment | Tech | Movie Reviews | Life & Style To manage your newsletter subscription settings, click here. Copyright 2014 Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. All rights reserved. For reprint rights: Times Syndication Service