[wanabidii] News Digest: 6 Indians among Forbes' 50 'Power Businesswomen'

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Thursday, February 26, 2015
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		Business
		6 Indians among Forbes' 50 'Power Businesswomen' Six Indian women CEOs and Managing Directors, including State Bank of India head Arundhati Bhattacharya and ICICI CEO Chanda Kochchar, have been named by Forbes magazine in its 50 'Power Businesswomen' from Asia who are "knocking down" walls in the traditional male bastions. Rail Budget 2015 forward looking, futuristic: Modi Modi described the 2015 rail budget as a "watershed" moment for Indian Railways and called it "forward looking, futuristic and passenger-centric budget". PE investments rise to $4.35 billion in Dec quarter: PwC Private equity investments in the country witnessed a stellar fourth quarter in 2014 with deals worth $4.35 billion, registering the best quarterly performance since the December quarter of 2007, says a report. More Business News»

		Environment
		Delay in setting up of STPF by the states: Govt The Government on Thursday said there has been a delay in setting up of special tiger protection force (STPF) by the states and they are being constantly reminded in this regard. Omfed plant polluting water in Bhubaneshwar: Panel The Odisha State Pollution Control Board (OSPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Omfed plant at Chandrasekharpur here for allegedly causing water pollution. Govt seeks ties with European nations on waste management While India was "cleaner than other countries" in term of climate change impact at this stage of economy, there is concern over hazardous waste management and the country was looking for cooperation from European countries in the area. More Environment News»

		World
		Suicide attack on Turkish diplomatic vehicle kills two in Kabul A Taliban suicide attack targeting a Turkish diplomatic vehicle belonging to the NATO mission killed two people in Kabul Thursday, highlighting the fragile security situation as the Afghan government presses for talks with the militants. Police raid home after mistaking '21' balloons for 'IS' In a bizarre mix-up, Swedish police raided an apartment after a couple hung 21-shaped balloons to celebrate a birthday but it was mistaken for 'IS' in a reverse image from outside and considered as Islamic State propaganda. S Korea decriminalises adultery, condom shares soar South Korea's Constitutional Court on Thursday struck down a controversial adultery law which for more than 60 years had criminalised extra-marital sex and jailed violators for up to two years. More World News»

		Science
		Cosmic mystery unfolds as protoplanet Ceres shows two bright spots A cosmic mystery is unfolding millions of kilometers away as NASA's spacecraft Dawn approaches the protoplanet Ceres. Nasa spacecraft to study Earth's magnetic fields Nasa is launching the first-ever spacecraft to study magnetic reconnection — one of the most important drivers of space weather events such as eruptive solar flares, coronal mass ejections and geomagnetic storms. Full-body transplants will be possible within two years, says controversial surgeon Sergio Canavero The world’s first full-body transplant – in which someone’s head would be sewn onto a donor body – could take place in just two years, according to a controversial surgeon. More Science News»

		Technology
		IT hiring to fall by 13% in FY2016: Nasscom Industry body Nasscom estimates the information technology sector to create 30,000, or 13%, less jobs in fiscal 2016 compared with this year. Motorola launches second-gen Moto E smartphone Motorola has announced the second-generation Moto E smartphone in two variants -- one featuring 4G LTE support, while the other compatible only with 3G networks. 9 biggest tech startups in the world Looking at recent media reports and the WSJ's "The Billion-Dollar Startup Club" list, here's a list of tech startups that are worth more than $10 billion -- or will be very soon. More Technology News»

		Education
		Nursery fee refund if admission withdrawn Months after the nursery admission process began in Delhi, the Directorate of Education has issued a circular on fee refund. Due process followed: DU Delhi University’s registrar in a press statement said: “The Executive Council of the university, in its meeting held on Tuesday, after following due process, resolved to terminate the services of Dr Sapna Jain, associate professor, department of mathematics, with immediate effect for gross misconduct including not taking classes amounting to an act unbecoming of a teacher. Exempt all educational products from central, state taxes: Assocham to Centre Apex industry body Assocham has suggested the government to exempt all educational products meant for use by school and college students from both central as well as state taxes to promote education and to make available educational aids at an affordable cost, particularly to the lower economic strata of society. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Ahead of mayor election in Mira-Bhayander on Friday, NCP corporator joins BJP Ahead of the mayor and deputy mayor election of the Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation (MBMC), a Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) corporator has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bariatric surgery has positive & negative effects on pregnancy In recent years, bariatric or weight-loss surgeries have emerged as an alternative treatment for patients with hypertension, diabetes and infertility. Sena's racecourse land plan has activists fuming Close on the heels of drawing up plans to develop Aarey Colony, the city’s green lung, the Shiv Sena-BJP ruled BMC now wants to take over the prime open space in the island city – the Mahalaxmi Race Course More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Once Upon A Trunk concierge and styling service launched at Olive Qutab in Delhi Delhi loves to shop, and what's better than getting the complete shopping experience at home? That's what guests at the recent bash thrown at Olive Qutab, Mehrauli, celebrated the launch of India's first attempt to bring together all the elements of online and offline shopping. Club BW hosts their EDM night in the Capital It was all about taking the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) culture in the city to the next level, when Club BW hosted their I Love EDM Friday recently. Are people getting passports on fake addresses: HC asks Centre, Delhi Concerned that Indian passports are being issued to citizens and foreigners on incorrect addresses, the Delhi high court on Wednesday sought an explanation from the Centre and the state government s on the issue. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Dekkoh can help you discover India Bengaluru is a functioning anarchy. At least that's how it appeared to Anupama Misra when she made it her home recently. 'Even paan-beeda shops keep better records than BBMP' Upa Lokayukta Subhash B Adi, who is investigating the illegal hoardings menace in the city, pulled up BBMP for not presenting proper documents on unauthorized hoardings and flex boards. HC asks state: Why can't you obey SC on language policy? The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday asked the state government to explain why it cannot follow the Supreme Court's verdict on language policy and why it cannot allow English-medium schools from classes 1 to 5. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		DRL under US scanner over generic drug pricing Hyderabad-based Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) has received a letter from the United States Congress seeking certain information on increase in the prices of their generic drugs. Fashion Yatra at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Fashion Yatra at Taj Krishna in Hyderabad Pink Ladies' Club have a Bachata session at The Park, Hyderabad Pink Ladies' Club have a Bachata session at The Park, Hyderabad More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Madras HC quashes AIADMK govt's defamation case against Tamil daily In the absence of any mala fide motive in a news report which contains certain discrepancy in data, an aggrieved party can insist on a correction or clarification but not initiate criminal defamation proceedings, the Madras high court has said. Chennai engineering college student stabs classmate over unrequited love Unrequited love drove an engineering student to stab a girl -- his classmate – at Surapet near Chennai on Thursday morning. Tamil Nadu registration dept has realised only 70% of target With just a month to go for the current financial year to end, the Tamil Nadu state registration department has been able to realise only 70% of the target. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Delhi HC to Centre: Post Rajnish Rai in police Delhi high court has directed the Centre to give IPS officer Rajnish Rai a posting as an IG in a central police organization within three weeks. Ahmedabad district tops in malnourished kids The state government admitted in the assembly on Wednesday that there are 2.11 lakh underweight children in Gujarat. 26% posts vacant in 5 city government hospitals Around 26.37% posts in five government hospitals in the city are vacant. Even among the posts that are filled up, 33% are those occupied by fixed-salary earners. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Museum to digitize cultural assets In an attempt to preserve the cultural identity of the city, Allahabad Museum would soon be maintaining a database of all archaeological sites, historic monuments and fairs including Maha Kumbh, Ardh-Kumbh, Magh Mela and Kartik Mela. Online shopping entices revelers before Holi If you are among those who want the best of colours, sprinklers or balloon for your kid but reluctant to leave your cozy sofa, online shopping on this Holi is an option. Cops to give 'receipts' for filing complaints at stations In a fresh initiative taken by top police brass, people filing complaints or applications for redressal of their grievances at police stations/ police outposts or public grievances cell, would get receipts of their complaints. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Seer's role: Govt may amend law If the state government has its way, the Jagannath Temple Act, 1955, will soon define role of Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati during Rath Yatra. Centre's green light to seafood park in Khurda The Centre has approved a state government proposal to set up a seafood park at Derasa in Khurda district. 46 lakh people to be screened for diabetes Amid growing concern over increasing incidence of diabetes, the state government has decided to screen around 46 lakh people in 10 districts this year. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		MP governor Ram Naresh takes off to attend Lalu Yadav's daughter's wedding today Completely unconcerned about the drama going on regarding demands for his resignation after being booked in MPPEB scam, Madhya Pradesh governor Ram Naresh Yadav is all set to take off from state hanger to Delhi Thursday evening to attend the grand wedding ceremony of Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Yadav's daughter Raj Lakshmi with Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's grandnephew Tej Pratap Yadav. Fitness buffs make the most of Raahgiri in Bhopal Bhopalites turned up in huge numbers to participate in the weekly Raahgiri celebrations. Besides the regular exercise and fitness enthusiasts, youngsters could be seen enjoying the warm weather with their friends by doing everything from clicking selfies to skating on the roads. Some people could also be seen running along the periphery of the lake, enjoying the weather and the nature’s serene beauty. Makrand Deshpande performs 'Sir Sir Sarla' on Bharat Bhavan's 33rd anniversary in Bhopal Makrand Deshpande is exhilarated with the response his play Sir Sir Sarla has received at the 33rd anniversary celebrations of Bharat Bhavan. He tells us, “The auditorium was jam-packed and still, there were people standing out in a line, hoping to get in. We had to install a big screen outside, so that they could watch the play. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Callous PGIMS made ex CM, Kins wait for ambulance for two hours Kins of Haryana's former CM Hukam Singh had a horrible experience on Wednesday as they had to wait for good two hours for ambulance at PGIMS Rohtak for rushing him to Medanta hospital in Gurgaon. SAD-BJP sweeps Zirakpur municipal council polls Diljot Singh | The SAD-BJP alliance won the Zirakpur municipal council elections with a comfortable majority on Wednesday. Teenager hangs self; no suicide note found Sumer Singh Brar - a class XI student of St John's High School and son of Fazilka deputy commissioner Manjeet Brar - was found hanging from the ceiling fan with his pet dog's collar at his room in his Sector 8 residence on Wednesday morning. More Chandigarh News»

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