[wanabidii] News Digest: Restaurant chains increasing vegetarian menu rapidly in the country

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		Saturday, September 27, 2014
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		Business
		Restaurant chains increasing vegetarian menu rapidly in the country We realised we couldn't alienate those consumers and needed to go after them," said Dhruv Kaul, chief marketing officer at Yum! Restaurants that owns KFC. Banks tell companies to raise funds abroad Banks are telling clients that this is the best time for corporates to raise funds abroad as globally rates will go up in 2015 when the US begins tightening its monetary policy. IKEA brass flying in for 'Future Search' In a letter to a participant, a copy of which is with TOI, Juvencio Maeztu, MD of IKEA India, said: "The Future Search is not "just another meeting".The stakes are high and the opportunity is inspiring. More Business News»

		Environment
		Uma Bharti participates in cleanliness drive in Delhi After picking up litter in the park, Bharti said, "If I do this on regular basis, then may be the other people will start doing it naturally. Maharashtra's Rajapur forest belt sees 20% rise in deer, blackbuck population The forest belt of Rajapur in Yeola, 104 km from here, has seen 20% rise in the population of deer and blackbucks in the past couple of years, according to forest officials. Land-ice decay behind fast sea level rise Land-ice decay at the end of the last five ice-ages caused global sea levels to rise at rates of up to 5.5 metres per century, according to a new study. More Environment News»

		World
		3 European nations offer limited support against ISIS Britain, Belgium and Denmark lined up Friday behind the United States in its fight against the Islamic State group, agreeing to military operations in Iraq - but drawing a line for now against direct intervention in Syria. Egypt court postpones ruling in Mubarak trial An Egyptian court has postponed its ruling until November in the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak, charged with complicity in the killings of protesters during the 2011 revolt that ousted him. Japan volcano erupts, several injured, aircraft diverted A volcano in central Japan erupted on Saturday injuring at least eight people and forced aircraft to divert flying routes to void the billowing ash cloud. More World News»

		Science
		Stephen Hawking believes 'science more convincing' than God Stephen Hawking has said it out and loud confirming that he's an atheist. Ebola vaccine to be ready by 2015? Thousands of experimental Ebola vaccine doses from British GSK and US NewLink should be ready for use by early 2015 in countries affected by the epidemic, the World Health Organisation said on Friday. Weight loss operaption doesn't curb depression Bariatric surgery is not a magic wand to curb depression, say scientists who found that not all obese people feel better after undergoing weight loss surgery. More Science News»

		Technology
		15 top tech stories of the week Here's a quick look at what made news in the world of technology in the week just gone by... Samsung launches Galaxy Alpha at Rs 39,990 The Galaxy Alpha features a compact body with a metal frame, curved corners and a tactile soft back cover. The 5 tests every iPhone goes through Even though Apple did not disclose all the tests it conducts on iPhones, here are the five tests that every iPhone model undergoes before hitting the mass market. More Technology News»

		Education
		IIPM barred from offering MBA, BBA Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice Rajiv Sahai Endlaw also slapped a cost of Rs 25,000 on IIPM for misleading students by claiming to be a B-school even though it is not recognized by any statutory body including AICTE. SOL, colleges may get same courses Delhi University is likely to bring parity between courses offered at the School of Open Learning (SOL) with that of regular undergraduate syllabi from the next academic session. SC orders physical verification of red-flagged deemed universities Seven of the 41 deemed universities had agreed to subject themselves to fresh physical verification, and not clearance granted after scrutinizing photographs and videos of these institutions. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Many North Indian BJP supporters to quit party in Kalyan Many North Indian BJP supporters in Kalyan (East) constituency are planning to quit the party after BJP decided to give ticket to controversial MNS leader Moreshwar Bhoir who was arrested over the alleged killing of two North Indians in the wake of Raj Thackaray's arrest in 2008. Uddhav is a gentleman, but he lacks maturity: Eknath Khadse BJP leader and leader of opposition in the assembly, Eknath Khadse, is emerging as a new force to reckon with in his party. He played a crucial role in seat-sharing negotiations with the Shiv Sena.  When it comes to growth of assets, ministers outstrip other legislators The assets of all outgoing MLAs rose from 2009 to 2014, but the assets of the ministers in the outgoing government grew more steeply, their affidavits show. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Gymkhana president faces poll in second year Many of the club members TOI spoke to seemed unhappy with the election this year since the club is breaking its convention. HC seeks response from zoo on safety Expressing concern over the incident of a tiger mauling to death a visitor in Delhi zoo, the high court on Friday asked for a response from the city zoo and Central Zoo Authority. PWD Swachh drive to prune trees for more visible signage Starting from October 2 and spanning over three weeks, the public works department will take up several projects to clean up the city. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Jaya assets case: AIADMK supporters lathicharged for protesting outside court Police on Saturday lathicharged AIADMK supporters near the Parappana Agrahara court and at Hosa Road junction on the busy Hosur road here. Wrecked city picks up the pieces On Friday morning, the sun was out and the fury of the previous night was clear. Self-defence is key to live like a Rani Training to defend oneself is the key to continue being a 'rani' (queen), actor Rani Mukherjee, fresh from her role as a tough police inspector implied on Friday. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Former Jadavpur University students hit streets in Hyderabad It was just another weekday at HiTec City on Thursday — traffic was moving at its usual pace and people were walking around in great hurry. As the clock struck 7 pm near Cyber Towers, around 70-75 people gathered with placards and candles and began walking towards an IT Park. Hawala Amounts Seized from the relatives of triple murder accused In a new twist to the Pinakadimi faction feuds, the police is believed to have found huge cash in the residence of the relatives of the triple murder case accused on Friday. Six Locals behind triple murder: CP Confirming the seizure of incremental documents at Pinakadimi village, Vijayawada city police commissioner AB Venkateswara Rao said that they found the role of at least 6 locals behind the killing of 3 near Gannavaram airport. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Jayalalithaa DA case verdict: Clashes erupt near DMK chief Karunanidhi's house The clashes erupted about 100 meters from the heavily secured house of DMK chief M Karunanidhi.  Jayalalithaa found guilty in disproportionate assets case Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa was on Saturday found guilty of conspiracy and corruption charges in the Rs 66.65 crore disproportionate assets case. Jayalalithaa leaves for Bangalore with a victory sign The chief minister offered prayers at Kotturpuram Vinayaka Temple as she proceeded to the airport. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Amit Shah inaugurates GCA's new facility Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA)’s new cricket infrastructure was opened at Gujarat College ground in Ahmedabad on Friday. BJP president Amit Shah, who also heads the GCA inaugurated the newly developed facility in presence of GCA vice-president Parimal Nathwani, who was the guest of honor on this occasion. Vav ustad uncovers stepwell secrets Rani-ki-Vav was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in June this year. But there are a very few scholars who have been able to interpret the monument — archaeologist Kirit Mankodi is one among them. Smriti advises VCs to bolster research Union HRD minister Smriti Irani met vice chancellors of universities in Gujarat at Raj Bhavan in Gandhinagar on Friday. She discussed the challenges universities face in higher education with them. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Make-up men: Backbone of tableaux, Ramleela stages Make-up men may aptly be called the backbone of Ramlila and Ramdal processions during Durga Puja and Dussehra festivities. They are always there in tableaux, performing duty with patience for hours. Spotlight on good constitutional governance A seminar will be organized on "Approaches towards good constitutional governance" at NCZCC auditoriumon October 6, 2014 by Kanhaiya Lal Misra Memorial Committee. Set up panel for Company Bagh's beautification: HC Hearing a PIL highlighting pathetic condition of Allahabad's historical Company Bagh, now named as Chandrashekhar Azad Park, the Allahabad High Court on Friday directed constitution of a committee which would get opinion of experts to take steps for its beautification and act accordingly to complete the task. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		CB 'diversionary' tactic under lens The role of Economic Offence Wing (EOW) of the Crime Branch came under the scanner as it allegedly suppressed 'diversion' of Rs 9 crore by Seashore Group to Bhubaneswar Institute of Technology (BIT), during its inquiry. AC catches fire in SCB, patients safe Around 12 patients at the central ICU of SCB Medical College and Hospital here had a narrow escape when thick plumes of smoke from an air-conditioner (AC) filled the room in the ground floor late on Thursday. Vendors encroach on road, invite ire A one-km stretch of road at Palasuni in Ward 18 is occupied by around 300 vegetable vendors on every Friday and Monday. It is difficult for residents to walk or take a vehicle through the market to reach the main road - National Highway 5 - which meets the haat road. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Bhopal partygoers dance with headphones on Silent party? What’s that? Well, it is the one that Bhopalites recently had at a city pub where everyone put on headphones, let their own music play, and dance! JNCT authorities indifferent to ragging victim After two days of alleged incident of ragging in Jai Narayan College of Technology (JNCT), college authorities have not talked to victim Shiv Pratap. Gwalior cops take cow in 'safe custody' Cops at a Gwalior police station these have got the additional responsibility of taking care of a cow and its calf. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		50 students to get special army wards' scholarship Aryans Group of Colleges has launched a special scholarship scheme for the wards of army personnel where 50 students will get 50% scholarship in various courses being offered at the college. Shimla parking lots to have gothic architecture Parking lots of Shimla are in major facelift as chief minister Virbhadra Singh as directed that that all the parking lots being constructed in the town should have a roof in historic Gothic style. Swachh Bharat Mission begins A month-long ''Swachh Bharat Mission'' campaign began on Saturday in PGIMER with Professor Y K Chawla, Director, PGIMER picking up the first broom More Chandigarh News»

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