[wanabidii] Top Headlines: Teesta splurged Gujarat riot relief on wine and hairdos, police tell SC

Daily Newsletter | Thursday, July 23, 2015 TOP HEADLINES MORE » Teesta splurged Gujarat riot relief on wine and hairdos, police tell SC Gujarat police has told the Supreme Court that social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband Javed Anand had used 2002 riot victims as “poster boys” to raise Rs 6-7 crore but indulged in a colossal fraud, using most of the money for their personal expenses. Govt to strip land bill of sticky clauses The Centre is likely to work out the contours of the reworked land acquisition bill by next week amid indications that it may be purged of all the politically unpopular provisions. Women 2% of central forces, but 40% of suicides What that means is that the suicide rate for women in paramilitary forces is 396.9 per lakh compared to just 11.2 per lakh for men. The data clearly suggests that women in these units face a much higher degree of stress than men do. CITIES MORE » Man reunited with mom who left home 2 yrs ago A city-based NGO helped a man from Chennai reunite with his mother in Bengaluru who went missing two years ago in Kovilpatti, near Thoothukudi district. Cook two extra meals, launch a thousand smiles They gather as dusk falls. Food packets in hand, they walk through the streets of Chennai, gently approaching the homeless people resting on the pavements. While some hesitate, wary of strangers, others gladly reach out for the food. 'Rise of 140% in crimes in Delhi Metro from 2013 to 2014' There has been a rise of 140 per cent in the number of crimes like pickpocketing, mobile theft in Delhi Metro's jurisdiction in the city and the NCR in 2014 over the same for 2013, owing to hike in its ridership. TECH MORE » 8 cheapest 4G smartphones in India If you primarily use your smartphone for accessing the internet, you’d be delighted to know that 4G is all set to mainstream this year. Here’s a look at 8 4G phones that you can buy without burning a big hole in your pocket… Apple posts another record quarter, but forecast weak While the iPhone is the engine of Apple's current success, many analysts and investors see the sleek new smartwatch as an important indicator of the company's ability to produce new products. SPORTS MORE » Rahul, Pujara help India A reach 221/6 on Day 1 L Rahul missed out on a hundred while Cheteshwar Pujara struck a solid fifty to take India A to 221/6 on Day 1 of first 'unofficial' Test against Australia A. No one is bigger than cricket: Laxman on IPL controversy Former India batsman VVS Laxman termed the suspension of two Indian Premier League teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals as unfortunate. Mustafizur Rahman capturing attention in quick time In cricket's recent past, no one has made as much of an impact on debut as Bangladesh's new pace sensation Mustafizur Rahman. BUSINESS MORE » Give Modi more time: Premji Wipro chairman Azim Premji said the government should be given more time to achieve its economic growth targets. Tata Communications may divest $500 million unit Tata Communications, the world’s largest carrier of international calls as well as the largest owner of submarine cables, has started the process to sell its data centre business for more than $500 million, or Rs 3,200 crore plus. Bhel gets Telangana projects sans bidding The K C Rao-led Telangana government has awarded the turnkey contract of three power projects - adding up to 6,000 MW capacity and to be built at a cost of Rs 27,360 crore ($4.3 billion) - in the state to government-owned power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals (Bhel) on nomination basis, without floating a mandatory competitive bid. ENTERTAINMENT MORE » Rana overwhelmed with ‘Baahubali’ response According to reports, SS Rajamouli's Baahubali has taken the box-office by storm and has crossed the Rs 250 crore mark. Rishi Kapoor did not want to marry Neetu While the nation has loved and adored this super cute couple, let's take a look at their love story behind the screen. When Bollywood film sets caught fire Here's taking a look at Bollywood film sets that caught fire... 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