[wanabidii] News Digest: HDFC's Aditya Puri named best banking CEO in Asia

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 10, 2016
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		Business
		HDFC's Aditya Puri named best banking CEO in Asia Aditya Puri, the chief executive and managing director of the second largest private sector lender HDFC Bank, has been ranked as the best banking CEO in Asia by the investor community. The bank's chief financial officer Sashi Jagdishan has been ranked as the best CFO. AirAsia announces 20% discount on fares Budget air carrier AirAsia today announced a 20 per cent discount on fares across its flights for passengers taking up journey during the Diwali festival. The promotion campaign which begins today would run till July 17 for passengers travelling between July 18 and November 24, 2016, AirAsia said in a statement. Essar Power finally turns around with Rs 39cr net in FY16 After entering the business two decades ago, Essar Power has finally turned around with a small profit of Rs 39 crore in 2015-16. The management is bullish about remaining healthy in current year as well and expects to close the year with over Rs 550 crore net income. More Business News»

		Environment
		Kendrapada sheep gets rare status A threatened breed of sheep found only in coastal Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara districts of Odisha has been conferred 'rare and singular species' tag by the central government. The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) has accorded genetic recognition to the breed of sheep, locally called 'kuji mendha', officials said. This tidal turbine could do wonders for energy sector Environment Min moots 'Sun, cycle, saving' mantra Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Friday termed cycling as the "best mode" of transport for short distances and urged the people to adopt it, especially for the health benefits. More Environment News»

		World
		Australian election 2016: Malcolm Turnbull declares victory Vote counting was still underway from the July 2 ballot, but Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said his conservative Liberal Party-led coalition had secured a victory, and that opposition leader Bill Shorten had called him earlier to congratulate him on being re-elected. N Korea missile appears to have failed: S Korea NATO to hold next summit at new Brussels HQ in 2017 NATO leaders will hold their next summit in Brussels in 2017 at the alliance's new headquarters, secretary general Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday. "We look forward to meet again in 2017 at our new headquarters in Brussels," Stoltenberg said in Warsaw. More World News»

		Science
		Your parents may be to blame for job problems: Study Parents, take note! If your kids have problems at work, you may be responsible to some extent for the trouble, according to a new study which found a link between parenting styles and workplace behaviour. Why some galaxies stop creating stars Scientists may finally have an explanation for why some galaxies stop creating stars after a team of astrophysicists painstakingly analysed around 70,000 galaxies to understand the forces influencing star formation activity in them. 'Made in India' power converters for experiments on origin of universe in Germany To engage in experiments on the origins of the universe at the Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research (FAIR), Germany, India will contribute Rs 270 crore (36 million Euros) in the form of high technology equipment. More Science News»

		Technology
		6 WhatsApp alternatives you should try WhatsApp is the world's most-used messaging app, boasting of over a billion users. 5 not-to-miss gadgets for your home office The truth of the matter is that most of us dream of this perk ­- working from home. Freedom 251 smartphone's shipping starts, how far can the company go The few thousand Freedom 251 smartphones that will be delivered over the next few days will be at a huge loss. The bubble may only get bigger from there. More Technology News»

		Education
		DPS Ranchi ties up with US consulate in Kolkata The Delhi Public School (DPS) Ranchi on Friday tied up with the US consulate in Kolkata for development programmes in the coming months. Opeca protests hike in engg seats of state colleges The Odisha Private Engineering College Association (Opeca) on Friday alleged that the state government has been raising engineering seats in government colleges without the prior approval of the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). MHRD embarks on search for new MANIT director Union ministry of human resource and development (MHRD) has kicked off the process to appoint new director of Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (MANIT). More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Online petition seeks freedom for Versova engineer An online petition on Change.org addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks freedom for Versova engineer Hamid Ansari, who is lodged in prison in Pakistan. Ansari's family has appealed to people to join the signature campaign in large numbers. My 'India's Got Talent' win was unexpected: Suleiman Mumbai, Jul 10 () Suleiman, who emerged the winner of "India's Got Talent" with his appreciable flute performances, says he was not expecting to win the show amid such a tough competition. "I was not at all expecting to win the show because there were other very talented contestants. Devendra Fadnavis asks Pankaja Munde to attend water summit More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Panama Papers:I-T dept approaches dozen nations to widen probe New Delhi, Jul 10 () Faced with resistance in disclosures by those named in the Panama Papers, the Income Tax department has made foreign references to about a dozen countries in order to obtain actionable evidence against such Indian entities. Customs dept wants FPOs to be automated to check smuggling New Delhi, Jul 10 () The customs department has asked the Department of Posts to completely computerise the Foreign Post Offices in the country in order to check smuggling through FPOs. 'Udta Punjab' to be screened at AIIMs for doctors Authorities at National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC), AIIMS are mulling screening Hindi film 'Udta Punjab' on the hospital campus to make the resident doctors aware of the different aspects of drug abuse and addiction. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Indiranagar kids up in arms against stadium proposed on playground They help teachers and students discover the magic of science 18-km bus priority lane still in planning stage More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		AP targets 43 lakh ha acreage in kharif season: Official Hyderabad, Jul 10 () Andhra Pradesh government is targeting an acreage of about 43 lakh hectares in this kharif season against last year's total of 38 lakh hectares on the back of good moonsoon this season. `High streets' in high demand Be it global technology companies or high-end retail brands, the number of big names vying to set up shop in the city is only growing by the day. IT graduates aplenty, but where are the skilled ones? More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Train parked in Arakkonam yard 'moves on its own,' derails A suburban train that was parked in a yard at Arakkonam railway junction “moved on its own” for 500 metres and got derailed in the early hours of Sunday. On Jawa Day, families recollect their rides of yore When S R Ananthan received an appointment letter from Madras University in 1967, he put forth a condition to his father -he would accept the offer if he was gifted a Jawa 250cc. Needless to say , his father conceded. Bought for a few thousands, the vintage motorbike has been the centre of the family's adventures for nearly 50 years now, though Ananthan is no more. From balancing gas cylinders and water cans while moving homes to taking the family on weekend getaways -the majestic two-wheeler has done it all. Lost ear or nose? Get new ones 3D printed Since he lost his left ear lobe in an accident last month, 14-year-old Jayanth has been wearing a cap pulled down over his ear. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Prison inc gets a new address: Industry park Rajiv wanted Ram Rajya: VHP general secretary Opposes Modi Govt's Decision To Allow Islamic Bank's Operations In India Talks fail, bank strike on July 12, 13 Employees of the public sector banks have decided to strike work on July 12 and 13. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Need a park for wedding? Save your date with writing on the wall Staking claim is on first-come-first-serve basis, and parties also leave their mobile number and other details so that anyone may contact them in case some discussion is in order. The park has a rich history of being the oldest Barwari (venue for Durga Puja) of the city, over 122-year-old. Although the park belongs to Allahabad Municipal Corporation, locals complain negligence in maintenance of the park which is also used by them to park their two and four-wheelers. Sangam ghats to get a revamp Sangam city would undertake renovation of its existing ten ghats and construction of crematoriums at six places as part of Namami Gange project. UP Board: Online application process on for classes 10, 12 Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad has started inviting online applications from students for appearing in High School and Intermediate examinations for 2016-17. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Kandhamal fails to check high maternal mortality rate The death a pregnant woman on the way to the community health centre at Sarangagada in Kandhamal district on Wednesday has exposed the gloomy picture of the maternal deaths in the tribal-dominated district. Ujjwala scheme to help 40 lakh homes Around 40 lakh below poverty level (BPL) households in state are to get free LPG cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme. Sambalpur to get 864 playgrounds More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Death toll due to heavy rains in MP touches 15, CM Shivraj Singh reviews situation With heavy rains lashing Madhya Pradesh, the death toll due to flood-related mishaps has gone up to 15 in the state, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said today. Torrential rains leave state marooned, roads cut off 294mm In 24 Hours In Hoshangabad | Many Families Evacuated Rivers across the state in full spate, spell danger More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Darknet's an onion with layers within layers, but cops can hack it Third honour killing in two weeks in state After a few years of lull, Haryana is again witnessing a spurt in honour killings.The third such incident in the past two weeks was reported from the state late on Friday evening. Police grill AAP MLA for 8 hours, let him go More Chandigarh News»

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