[wanabidii] News Digest: N Venkatram to assume charge as Deloitte CEO

		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, March 30, 2015
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		Business
		N Venkatram to assume charge as Deloitte CEO N Venkatram, who currently heads the audit and enterprise risk practice at Deloitte Haskins and Sells, is all set to replace Udayan Sen as the new CEO of the auditing major, after the latter ends his eight -year-old term on March 31, 2015, say sources in the know of the development Hinduja Global Solutions acquires US-based Colibrium Hinduja Global Solutions (HGS) has acquired majority stake in the US-based Colibrium Partners and Colibrium Direct (Colibrium), a wellness automation technology firm, for an undisclosed amount. Rare 100-carat diamond may fetch $25 m A rare emerald-cut 100-carat diamond is expected to fetch up to a whopping $25 million at an auction here. More Business News»

		Environment
		Sunderbans sea level to rise 3-8 mm per year: World Bank The water level in the Sunderbans, the world's largest mangrove forest, is rising at an "alarming" level, endangering the habitation, a World Bank report has suggested. Drone-based surveillance likely in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve The Wildlife Institute of India is set to submit a report to the National Tiger Conservation Authority and the Union ministry for environment and forest in the first week of April to start use of drones in tiger reserves. Rs 7 lakh a year expected from eco-tourism project In a bid to conserve the beautiful terrains of Kalsubai and Harischandragad fort, the forest department undertook an eco-tourism project by involving village committees for the first time. More Environment News»

		World
		Obama bigger world threat than Putin: Poll A third of Republicans believe President Barack Obama poses an imminent threat to the United States, outranking concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Iran nuclear talks at crunch time Negotiations over Iran's nuclear program entered a critical phase on Monday with differences still remaining less than two days before a deadline for the outline of an agreement. Air Canada plane crash lands at Halifax airport, 23 injured Twenty-three people were injured when an Air Canada jet struck an antenna and crash landed as it attempted to touch down in heavy snow at Halifax airport early Sunday. More World News»

		Science
		It takes 38 minutes to fall through Earth! It would only take a person 38 minutes to fall all the way through the centre of the Earth, instead of the commonly accepted 42 minutes. It takes 38 minutes to fall through Earth! It would only take a person 38 minutes to fall all the way through the centre of the Earth, instead of the commonly accepted 42 minutes. Speed bumps to generate power Speed bumps have always been cursed by motorists for reducing vehicle efficiency and wasting petrol. More Science News»

		Technology
		You can still get into trouble for online posts: Digital law experts The internet in India is freer now, but individuals could still to get into trouble for online posts, say digital media and law experts. Indian online buyers among world's unhappiest: UN After the US, China and the UK, India has the fourth largest number of complaints made against companies selling online. 10 mistakes that will kill your startup Here are 10 startup mistakes that needs to be avoided to survive past the initial roadblocks. More Technology News»

		Education
		UPPCS exam cancelled after paper leak, three arrested The UP government cancelled the provincial civil services preliminary examination (UPPCS) after an exam paper was leaked on Whatsapp messaging service even as the STF arrested three persons in connection with the leak. PU senators suggest ways to generate revenue As the Panjab University (PU) senate on Sunday discussed and approved a budget of Rs555.30 crore for the financial year 2015-16 — carrying a deficit of over Rs100 crore — senators increasingly pushed for reforms at the university level to save and generate revenue, instead of increasing student fee, or looking at other sources. Students protest as VC presents a case for fee hike in senate Even as Panjab University (PU) vice chancellor (VC) Arun Kumar Grover almost justified the proposed 5% fee hike that will be implemented from the coming session, the item couldn't be tabled during Sunday's senate meeting. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Fire breaks out at fibre sheet godown in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi Fire broke out at a fibre sheet godown in Bhiwandi city in Maharashtra on Monday. Maharashtra minister admits carrying gun to school, CM defends Maharashtra's water resource minister Girish Mahajan, who came in for criticism for attending a school function with revolver tucked in his waist, has said that it was business as usual for him and he was carrying the revolver for last 25 years. Women feel strong after a week in closed-door coach in Mumbai A ride on the city's lifeline with automated doors is still a novelty that commuters are literally grappling with. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		People and their pets enjoy together on Raahgiri Day in Delhi Organized by DDA and Delhi Police, with Embarq as its knowledge partner and supported by The Times of India, this edition of Raahgiri Day at Dwarka saw a of lot fun activities organized. Masti meets self-defence on Raahgiri Day at Cannaught Place in Delhi On Sunday , visitors to Raahgiri were treated to a morning of dance and music in CP. DDA okays Dwarka cycling hub Over 150 cycling stations will come up over the next financial year in Dwarka, developed by DDA as a bicycling hub in the first phase of this project. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		TRAI consumer outreach event The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) conducted a Consumer Outreach Programme in the Telephone House, Rajbhavan Road, Bengaluru on Monday. Driving to KIA airport gets dearer Bengalureans stranded in Yemen, wait for nod to fly home Hundreds of people from Karnataka are stranded in strife-torn Yemen. While one Bengalurean is desperately trying to get out of the Arab nation, another executive with a petroleum company is watching the situation, their relatives here said. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Boat collision in Hyderabad: Driver arrested A day after doubts were expressed over speed boat driver Shiva Koti's navigation skills, which may have resulted in the death of a Wipro employee in the speed boat-launch collision in the Hussainsagar, Telangana Tourism Development Corporation officials have clarified that the driver has over six years experience. Hit-and-run case: Deloitte manager yet to be arrested Three days after running over 36-year-old Infosys software engineer Soni Ramchandani and critically injuring her husband Hari Prasad allegedly in an inebriated condition, Deloitte HR manager Shwetabh Kumar still continues to elude police. Resource-starved GHMC goes for a record budget Despite severe resource constraints, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has projected a record budget of Rs 5,550 crores for the financial year 2015-16. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Land Acquisition Bill: PMK urges Centre not to pass new ordinance The central government should pass a new ordinance for the Land Acquisition Bill as it would affect several farmers, said PMK chief S Ramadoss on Monday. Student among three killed as school van plunges into canal in Tamil Nadu Three persons, including a boy, were killed when a school van plunged into a canal near Nagercoil in the Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu on Monday morning.  Patients upset as doctors post operation pics online Six months after a massive tumour was removed from his heart, Mohammad Faizal saw his innards on public display on social networking site Facebook. The culprit who posted the picture was the same man who saved him: His surgeon. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Two men booked for ruckus in flight In a first, two Morbi based men were booked by police for creating ruckus and misbehaving with crew members during the flight from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. Minority areas' TP schemes not yet cleared It's not with Fatehwadi alone. Over the past eight months the state urban development department has been refusing to sanction town planning schemes — essential for providing basic civic amenities — prepared by AMC for minority dominated areas like Sarkhej, Makarba, Maqdoomnagar, Shahwadi, Vejalpur, and pockets of Saijpur, Bhogha and Hansol. 3kg unclaimed gold found hidden in Ahmedabad's flight from Dubai The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs department recovered 3 kg gold worth Rs 80.32 lakh hidden beneath a seat in a SpiceJet flight on Saturday night at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Violence breaks out in front of UPPSC headquarters over paper leakage Violence broke out in front of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission headquarters here today when youths demanding the removal of the Chairman over the issue of leakage of question papers indulged in stone pelting and damaged a state roadways bus. 10 villagers arrested for attack on cops The Kaushambi police on Sunday claimed to have arrested as many as 10 villagers allegedly involved in the attack on police party in Jalauli village. Paper leak a rumour, exam peaceful: UPPSC The leaked General Studies-I question paper of PCS (pre)-2015 was not officially cancelled by UP Public Service Commission (UPSC) till reports last came in on Sunday evening. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Puri priests set out in search of neem trees for Nabakalebara A centuries-old tradition came alive in Puri on Sunday when a group of priests set out on a 49-day expedition in search of neem timbers for formation of new idols (Nabakalebara) of the sibling deities of Jagannath Temple. PRIs to be restructured in phases: Minister To strengthen the administration at the grassroots and make it people-friendly, the state government is planning to reorganize the panchayati raj institutions (PRIs). Delhi organizations in campaign mode Two Delhi-based socio-cultural organizations have joined the bandwagon to promote Nabakalebara across the country. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Paedophiles on prowl at home, POCSO brings swift justice Serial rapist Saurabh Jain stalked children on streets of Bhopal and sexually assaulted them before he was nabbed on Saturday, but paedophiles run amok within the four walls of homes and district court is flooded with such cases. Lokayukta could close 21 of 161 cases against ministers, CMs in 31 years Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta, state's anti-corruption ombudsman, could complete investigations in only 21 out 161 cases registered against chief ministers and ministers of the state in the last three decades. Tiger cub found dead at MP deputy speaker's farm A tiger cub died in a trap kept at a farmhouse of former Congress minister and deputy speaker of legislative assembly Rajendra Singh in buffer zone of Bandhavgarh National Tiger Reserve in Umaria district. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Former Punjab CM releases book on Sibias Former Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh has released a book on one of the popular statesmen of Punjab – Sardar Gurbakhsh Singh and the story of Sibia’s forefathers, “A Life Well Lived” written by his son Karanvir Singh Sibia, at a function held at St Stephen’s School in the city. Missing 4-year-old found unconscious in Chandigarh A 4-year girl who went missing from a residential area in Sonipat on Saturday evening was found lying in an unconscious state at a deserted place near Sector 12 by the police on Sunday morning. Doctors not to be checked by junior revenue officials in Chandigarh Protesting PCMS doctors on Sunday met Punjab health minister Surjit Kumar Jayani, who assured them of issuing a circular against checking of doctors at the hands of junior revenue officials. More Chandigarh News»

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