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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, June 28, 2015
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		Business
		Use online tax calculator to file Income Tax Return With the new Income Tax Return forms being recently notified for assessment year 2015-16, filers can do an easy check of their annual tax liability on a new computer-based 'calculator' launched by the CBDT. HDFC Securities to open 50 branches this fiscal Brokerage firm HDFC Securities will open 50 branches across the country and add 4 lakh new customers during this financial year to expand its operations. Cement market in North India likely to recover by FY18 North India's cement market, which currently accounts for 31 per cent of country's total consumption, is expected to make a recovery only by FY 2017-18 on account of demand revival in the infrastructure sector, according to a report. More Business News»

		Environment
		Panel on Yamuna suggests ban on use of fresh water A committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal has suggested that use of fresh water should be prohibited and made an offence in order to maintain the minimum environmental flow of Yamuna river. Yamuna's rising level increases pollution woes The Yamuna’s rising level has led to increased presence of contaminants and pullutants in the water, causing numerous problems both for riverside residents and the Agra Jal Sansthan (AJS). With the continuously rising water level, the quantity of waste discharged by the industries and households in the city is also increasing Corals adapting to global warming: Study At a time when global warming is threatening the very survival of coral reefs, some coral populations already have genetic variants necessary to tolerate warm ocean waters, a new study says. More Environment News»

		World
		Sri Lankan ex-president to contest as PM candidate Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa would contest as a prime ministerial candidate in the August 17 parliamentary elections, a source said on Sunday. Britain warns further Islamist attacks in Tunisia possible Britain says Islamist militants may launch further attacks on tourist resorts in Tunisia after a gunman killed 39 people, including at least 15 Britons, in the worst assault of its kind in modern Tunisian history. Nine trapped in unlicensed coal mine in China Nine persons have been trapped inside an unlicensed coal mine when they broke into it without permission in China's eastern Fujian Province. More World News»

		Science
		Brain scans to help people with obsessive-compulsive disorder Researchers have found that brain scans can predict who responds best to certain treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in the long term. Eyes go red and stingy after swimming because of urine, not chlorine The red, bloodshot eyes that people get after being in a swimming pool aren’t caused by chlorine, as thought but by what happens when people urinate in the water. UK plans world's first artificial blood transfusions by 2017 The world's first human trial of artificial blood grown in a lab from stem cells is set to take place in the UK by 2017. More Science News»

		Technology
		5 tablets with unique features Some device makers are endowing their tablets with special features to stand out.We take a look at five unique tablets… Sony Xperia Z3+ first impressions Almost nine months after launching the Xperia Z3 in India, Sony is back with a new high-end smartphone. 8 cool smartphones coming to India soon Smartphone makers from China are making a beeline to India, heading to the market in droves More Technology News»

		Education
		Engineering R&D poised to grow: Nasscom While the overall IT sector is expected to grow at 12-13% this fiscal, it is the engineering R&D segment that looks more upbeat among others in the IT sector, said apex IT body National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) chairman BVR Mohan Reddy in Hyderabad.  Open university degrees are not given their due   The course flexibility attracted SC Lokesh, a businessman in Mysuru, to enrol for the distance education BA.  Medical colleges in MP get nod to start PhD courses Medical colleges of state, including Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (MGM) will be able to start PhD course in clinical branches of medicine from this academic year. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Local train at Mumbai's Churchgate hits buffer, 5 injured In a freak incident, an Electrical Multiple Unit (EMU) local crashed in to the dead-end buffer on platform No. 3 at Churchgate on Sunday morning causing panic among the commuters. Power intensive industries happy as electricity rates cut in Maharashtra Cement, steel and textile units are relieved by the Mahaashtra government's decision to lower electricity rates which are among the highest in the country. Fire breaks out in Chawl in Mumbai A fire broke out in Dagdi chawl in Byculla next to Lakhpati hotel at 11.22pm on Saturday night. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		App soon on frequency, routes, arrival time of buses in Delhi Commuters in the capital will soon get exact schedule, location and seat availability regarding DTC buses and details required to hire autorickshaws through a mobile app. Free wi-fi in Delhi colleges, villages by year end In some good news for the internet-savvy, the city's colleges, including ones under Delhi University, and villages will avail free wi-fi facility by the end of this year. The first families of Khan Market Indira Gulati's fingers move with practiced ease over her sitar strings. In her lifetime, the 81-year-old has seen eve rything around her trans form beyond recognition her city, its lanes and homes -but her passion for music has stayed unchanged through it all. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Open university degrees are not given their due The course flexibility attracted SC Lokesh, a businessman in Mysuru, to enrol for the distance education BA. “I wanted to study but don’t have much time. My friends suggested the distance education mode,” said Lokesh, who will graduate in a year’s time. How this teen brings bagsful of joy to underprivileged kids The tears of gratitude in little Roja’s eyes overwhelmed Nikhiya Shamsher, 13. A harsh reality dawned on her — there are innumerable kids in the city who have never owned a schoolbag. This well-digger ensures city doesn't go dry “When I go down 30 feet digging into the deep, dark entrails of earth, sometimes I fear I won’t be able to climb up again,” says Chinna Muniyappa. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		A big, fat Iftar get-together in Hyderabad A big, fat Iftar get-together in Hyderabad Engineering R&D poised to grow: Nasscom While the overall IT sector is expected to grow at 12-13% this fiscal, it is the engineering R&D segment that looks more upbeat among others in the IT sector, said apex IT body National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) chairman BVR Mohan Reddy in Hyderabad. Queer community celebrates historic verdict in the US Just as Justice Anthony Kennedy read out the verdict legalising samesex marriage in the US, the hashtag love wins began trending with people all over the world welcoming this historic development. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		50 inspectors loiter as crime rate shoots up in Chennai While the crime rate has gone up in some places in the city and suburban areas due to lack of police personnel, at least 50 police inspectors in the city are loitering on the corridors of the city police commissioner’s office as they have not been given any posting since four months. Dr RK Nagar constituency voters hope Amma would look after them Most of the voters who stood in long queues in front of polling booths in R K Nagar constituency in north Chennai on Saturday nursed one hope – that their constituency would shed the tag of neglect. They hope that once chief minister J Jayalalithaa becomes their elected representative, she would take special care of the constituency. Dr RK Nagar bypoll: High turnout for a Chennai constituency With a 74% voter turnout, the R K Nagar bypoll is an endorsement of sorts of the AIADMK’s strength in this urban constituency. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Railway tribunal pulls up WR officials for inaction The Ahmedabad bench of Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) has castigated the Western Railways (WR) for paralyzing the tribunal due to shortage of staff leading to pendency of large number of claims. K G Subramanyan awarded Savyasachi Award Noted painter K G Subramanyan was conferred third Dhirubhai Thakar Savyasachi Saraswat Award at Gujarat Vishwakosh Bhavan on Saturday evening. Teesta moves HC for de-freezing of bank accounts Social activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, Javed Anand, have approached the Gujarat high court for de-freezing of the bank accounts of their two NGOs — Sabrang Trust and Citizens for Justice and Peace. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Space crunch at AU hostels a blessing in disguise for pvt lodges At a time when Allahabad University had started admitting students for academic session 2015-16, there could be hundreds of admission seekers from other cities, who may face accommodation crunch. AU scientists develop herbal oil for fungal infections High humidity has led to spurt in cases of fungal infection. The easy remedy to the problem comes in form of oil extracted from various herbs. Cattle hold roads hostage, commuters struggle for space Stray cattle continue to hold Sangam City to ransom. Herds occupy busy thoroughfares and footpaths making commuting a Herculean task. Garbage littered on roads provide fodder to these stray cattle and herds can be found around garbage bins. Allahabad Municipal Corporation’s cattle catching squad has failed to break the sway of these animals on roads. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Now, BJP readies for stir against Puri ritual lapse A day after the Congress organized a successful Odisha bandh over the Nabakalebara mess, the BJP on Saturday got down to preparing a blueprint for a weeklong agitation, touching all districts, on the issue. President to attend NLUO convocation The National Law University, Odisha, (NLUO) is leaving no stone unturned to make its second convocation ceremony a success. President Pranab Mukherjee will be the chief guest. Robbers loot lecturer house, Bhubaneswar shocked A daring daylight heist rocked the city on Saturday. Three unidentified miscreants looted valuables worth Rs 4 lakh from the house (plot number: VIM-113 at Sailashree Vihar here) of Krushna Chandra Singh, 68, a lecturer in a private university here. The house is situated very close to the main thoroughfare. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cops deployed after dalits' migration from Damoh village After migration of dalits from village Achalpur of Damoh district of Bundelkhand, heavy police force has been deployed in the village and a temporary police checkpost was set up in the village to stop exodus. Free driving licence for women in state on cards State government has proposed amendments in Madhya Pradesh motor vehicle rules to issue free driving licence to women and make public transport services smoother and safe. A gazette notification has already been issued for purpose on June 22 this month. Six stranded flyers find their seats in AI flight occupied They had confirmed tickets, but six flyers on Saturday could not board Air India flight AI-633 from Raja Bhoj airport as their seats were occupied. After passengers protested, Air India authorities booked their ticket for another flight during the day. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Many Satnams, few playgrounds Many of Punjab's sports heroes have come from its villages, but Indian- born NBA player Satnam Singh Bhamara's village still lacks adequate facilities for its residents. Punjab sends rescue team for stranded pilgrims in Uttarakhand The Punjab government has dispatched a high-level rescue team to oversee the evacuation of the pilgrims stranded at Hemkund Sahib, Uttarakhand, due to heavy rains and reported damage to bridges and roads. FB hacker booked The Chandigarh police on Saturday registered a case against an unknown person on the complaint of a woman that her Facebook account was hacked.Sources said the accused sent messages from the complainant's account. More Chandigarh News»

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