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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, November 01, 2015
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		Business
		Mahindra posts 20 per cent jump in October sales Mahindra & Mahindra today reported 20 per cent surge in total sales at 51,383 vehicles in October, mainly of account of good demand for its recently launched TUV300. Gold imports dip 45.6% to $2.05 bn in September fter recording a sharp rise in August, gold imports dipped 45.62 per cent to $2.05 billion in September, a development that will help check the country's Current Account Deficit (CAD). Sebi attaches accounts of 4 companies to recover Rs 6cr Markets regulator Sebi has ordered attachment of bank and demat accounts of four companies to recover dues worth over Rs 6 crore. More Business News»

		Environment
		Temperature rise more in winter months than in summer The warmth of winter months has increased significantly over the past 100 years. Air quality getting worse by the year Data released recently by System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting Research (SAFAR) under the ministry of earth sciences shows the air quality in September has steadily worsened since 2011. Soon, a count of leopards in mid-Himalayas The first scientific estimation exercise to count the number of leopards in the middle Himalayas, at elevations ranging from 1000 to 3000 meters, in Uttarakhand will be undertaken by the state forest department in association with Wildlife Institute of India (WII) this December. More Environment News»

		World
		12 killed, 16 hurt in Pakistan local body polls At least 12 people have been killed and 16 others injured in clashes between rival groups during local body elections in Pakistan's Punjab and Sindh provinces. Clashes occurred in various parts of the two provinces where polling was held in 20 districts in the first stage of the three-phase polls. Divided Turkey votes in critical election amid violence Turkey votes today in its most crucial election in years as the deeply divided country confronts a bloody wave of jihadist attacks and a renewed Kurdish conflict. Kerry to prod Central Asian nations on rights amid IS threat On a tour of Central Asia, Secretary of State John Kerry is hoping to prod the former Soviet republics of the region toward greater democracy and respect for human rights even as they work to snuff out funding and recruiting by the Islamic State group that has spread to the region. More World News»

		Science
		Cambridge chemists make breakthrough with "ultimate" battery which can power a car from London to Edinburgh Scientists have made a breakthrough at Cambridge University by solving issues related to a battery that, in theory, could enable a car to drive from London to Edinburgh on a single charge. Should I stop eating meat? No need, experts say The UN's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) warned Monday that processed meats like sausages and ham cause bowel cancer, and red meat "probably" does too. Science behind what makes kissing fun Scientists in the Netherlands have reported that we share about 80 million bacteria during a passionate ten second kiss; a finding that makes puckering up seem cringe-worthy. More Science News»

		Technology
		Android 6.0 Marshmallow vs iOS 9: Nine things to know We compare iOS 9 with Android Marshmallow to see if there is a clear winner or there are only a few differentiating factors left between the two... How Ola, Uber are changing drivers' lives Drivers working for app-based cab aggregators like Uber and Ola have witnessed their fortunes change at breakneck speed. Now earning five to six-digit incomes, they are living life in top gear. Buying second-hand smartphones? 7 things to remember Thinking of buying a used smartphone because it's an awesome deal? More Technology News»

		Education
		JNU council rejects proposal on courses in yoga and culture In a rebuff to the government, Jawaharlal Nehru University's academic council has rejected a proposal for introduction of short-term courses in 'Indian Culture' and 'Yoga' for propagating spiritual and mythological traditions and establishing Indian values in the world. IIM-Indore students hold career counselling at govt school As a part of two-day Utsaha- the rural marketing festival of Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM-I) set to start from November 24, a session on career counselling was organised by students for Government School, Manpur on Saturday. Maharashtra schools to focus on better attendance, teaching skills Government schools in the state are up for an overhaul.Innovative teaching methods with toys and props, teacher training, biometric attendance and bringing drop-out rate to zero are on the cards. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Indian police officials reach Bali A team comprising of Mumbai, Delhi and the Central Bureau of Investigation on Saturday flew to Bali in Indonesia to finalised the process of Extradition of underworld don Chhota Rajan. Citizens urge NGO to hold more awareness campaigns on rights Sharing experiences on their inability to get justice, unpleasant experiences with the police, citizens vented out their ire and frustration at the current difficulties in obtaining closures to cases filed with the police. Jain monk completes 423 days of fasting More than 50,000 Jains congregated at BKC on Sunday morning to witness history. A Jain monk broke his 423 day long fast today. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the function amongst other dignitaries. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Boatmen turn guides for rides They tell foreign tourists about river’s mythology & history, show landmarks & rituals on banks. Girl steals Rs 38 lakh from builder dad, flees to Doon with friends First, Rs 38 lakh went missing from a builder’s house on Tuesday. On Thursday, his 14-year-old daughter was “abducted” while three of her friends went missing too. FTII students back Occupy UGC protest Students participating in the Occupy UGC protest now have the support of students from Film and Television Institute of India More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		They groom autistic persons to make them ramp-ready Tall, fair and handsome. These are not specifications for a matrimonia ad but the attributes of a 14 year-old boy . When he struts down the ramp, he can give any celeb a run for his money Meet Haravindan Divakaran whose charming smile can win hearts. Rods hold Sugriva temple as Metro rumbles below In the Ramayana, brothers Vali and Sugriva are known for their innate physical strength. Today, the mighty duo's abode is on shaky ground. A temple dedicated to the mythological characters in Balepet is being supported by iron rods as Metro tunnelling work goes on underground. This is being done to prevent the structure from collapsing. State moots KG classes in government schools To ensure that all children from the age of 3 years get education, the state government proposes to introduce nursery (kindergarten and anganwadi) in governmentrun primary schools, primary and secondary education minister Kimmane Ratnakar said on Saturday . More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Cong blames Somesh Kumar, Bhanwar Lal for deleting genuine voters' names Various political parties on Saturday demanded that Hyderabad district election officer (DEO) Somesh Kumar and chief electoral officer (CEO) Bhanwar Lal be suspended for their alleged role in deletion of names from the voters’ list in a fraudulent manner. Cyberabad SHE team: No help without helpline Just like a plethora of mobile security apps launched recently, the SHE teams operating within the IT corridor in Cyberabad seems to have been yet another futile attempt at curbing crimes against women. Staycation, the new getaway As an alternative to thumbing through dozens of glossy brochures or spending hours scouring the internet for best deals on package tours and flights, professionals leading over-scheduled lives in the city's IT hub are now increasingly opting for a 'staycation' for that much-needed downtime. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tracing back the story of asylums in colonial India In Great Britain, mental illness was a serious subject of research during the 19th century, with leading scholars coming up with fascinating aspects of asylums in the region. Corpn to leave medians sans plants or trees Deviating from its commitment towards making the metropolis a green haven, Corporation of Chennai has decided that all the new road medians coming up in the city will be bare concrete structures without landscaping, plants or trees. This month write a novel to discover the author in you A bunch of aspiring writers met at House #22 Café on St. Thomas Mount last week at 3pm. Similar meetings took place at the same time in coffee shops in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Punjab and Bengaluru. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Blind achievers feted by national body Gujarat chapter of the National Association for the Blind (NAB) felicitated six blind achievers from the state at an event organized at Ahmedabad Management Association (AMA) on Saturday . Increase in wages of khadi workers my first priority: V K Saxena V K Saxena, activist and founder of National Council for Civil Liberties (NCCL), was recently appointed chair man of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He took charge on October 27. Saxena said he considered it a great honour to be appointyed KVIC chairman. Stroke often mistaken for numbness, unease Stroke that affects almost millions of people every year across the globe is often mistaken for mere numbness or unease. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Soldier from Goverdhan martyred in J&K Samod Singh, rifleman with 14, Rashtriya Rifles, died late Wednesday of injuries sustained in an operation against Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists at Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. Polling booths in dacoit infested belt of Chitrakoot turn into fortress In an attempt to ensure free and fair polling in dacoit infested belt of Manikpur, Markundi and Bahilpurwa circles of Chitrakoot district in the fourth and final phase of panchayat polls for the post of block development committee (BDC) members, the cops on Wednesday claimed to have turned all the 23 hyper sensitive booths into fortress. HC dismisses PIL against Shukla as withdrawn The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) as withdrawn that sought to restrain Rajeev Shukla, a Member of Parliament (MP), from functioning as secretary of Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA). More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Govt plans to extend Aahar to all districts The state government is planning to extend the Aahar scheme to all district headquarters and industrial townships after it received tremendous response in the five municipal corporations. Special units to probe crime against women The state government will set up specialized units to probe crime against women. Initially, these will come up in Bhubaneswar, Balasore, Rourkela, Berhampur, Sambalpur, Mayurbhanj and Angul police districts. Palace in Kendrapada to be heritage hotel The century-old Kanika palace at Rajkanika in Kendrapada district will be converted into a museum-cum-heritage hotel. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		STF nabs member of global poaching gang from Delhi Special Task Force (STF) of Madhya Pradesh forest department arrested an alleged member of international poaching syndicate from Delhi on Friday night. IIFM conclave: Green in mind, students root for biodegradable sanitary napkins Breaking taboos, they are not just getting innovative but also revolutionary. Gaur pays homage to Indira while Congressmen sleep Home minister and BJP leader Babulal Gaur paid tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her 31st death anniversary on Saturday even before Congress opened its office premises. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Mayor Poonam Sharma flags off The Pink Run in Chandigarh Around 300 women gathered at Sukhna Lake to participate in The Pink Run, organized by Max Super Speciality Hospital Mohali in association with SHE (Sacred Heart Ex-students association) to commemorate the breast cancer awareness month on Saturday morning. Ahead of Diwali, demand for diyas rise With Diwali just 10 days away, city residents are busy with preparations. As people throng markets to shop for the festivities, traditional diyas seem to be high in demand in the Indian souk despite the occasional dilemma of 'Make in India' versus 'Made in China' goods. City's genesis observatory on its deathbed The Nehru memorial at Lily Garden in Sector 9 from where the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru surveyed the city from an observatory is in a neglected state. More Chandigarh News»

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