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		Monday, March 17, 2014
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		India
		Weight-loss surgery may reduce knee pain in obese patients Weight-loss surgeries help obese people get rid of diseases ranging from diabetes to infertility. Poet Cheema, 'voice' of Uttarakhand movement, is AAP's man in Nainital Kumar Vishwas is not alone. There’s another poet who is going to lend his voice to Arvind Kejriwal’s party. Himachal BJP to make cement price rise a poll issue  Cement price rise has become a poll issue in Himachal Pradesh as opposition BJP has decided to corner the ruling Congress on the issue. More India News»

		Business
		World's largest charter company eyes India entry The huge spurt in demand for hiring business jets in India has now prompted the world’s largest charter company to have a subsidiary here. Toyota's Bidadi unit locked out over wage row Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), the Indian arm of Japanese auto giant Toyota Motor Corporation, has declared a lockout effective March 16 at its manufacturing unit in Bidadi, about 30km from Bangalore. India Inc snaps up $29.3bn overseas assets in FY14 Outward foreign direct investment from the country, which was on slippery road during the past two fiscals, has seen some signs of recovery in the current fiscal with the total deal value touching $29.3 billion so far, says a report. More Business News»

		Environment
		Paris pushes half the cars off roads to cut pollution In a bid to reduce the health-threatening cloud of polluted air which has settled on northern France, half of the diesel and petrol cars in greater Paris will be banned from roads Monday. Rahman, the stray tiger of Rahmankhera finds its territory The stray tiger of Rahmankhera, fondly called Rahman, has finally found its territory in Dudhwa. Green tax of Rs 20 crore in kitty, but pollution in Thane remains high The green tax collected from 15-year-old vehicles by the Thane Regional Transport Office (RTO) lies unutilized with regard to curbing rising pollution levels. More Environment News»

		World
		Rich-poor parity costs UK £39bn a year The increasing gap between the rich and poor is costing the UK £39 billion every year. Mideast peace talks at 'pivotal' juncture: Kerry Top US diplomat John Kerry urged Palestinian prime minister Mahmud Abbas on Sunday to work hard to narrow huge differences with the Israelis at a "pivotal" time for peace talks. Another group of 60 migrants tries to enter US Sixty Mexican migrants were detained Sunday by US authorities after they crossed into the United States from the border city of Tijuana as part of a protest against US immigration policies. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Sunny Leone wishes Happy Holi to her fans While Sunny Leone has been telling people that they are never too old for a Baby Doll, she’s also realizing that you’re never too old to start playing Holi! In Pics: Hottest Holi celebs of Bollywood 'Veena's husband pleaded with me to help him' First of all, let me clarify this, that I have no role to play in Veena Malik’s either coming to India, or finding a name in the entertainment space. Yes, I was the person who brought Meera, More Entertainment News»

		Science
		'Contagious yawning is not linked to empathy' Contagious yawning has been a mystery and scientists have little idea what causes it. Brain reacts unconsciously to our body movement? Researchers from University College London and Cambridge University have found evidence of a specialized mechanism in the human brain that takes in visual information about our body and triggers an instant, unconscious response. In US, super-rich footing science research bill Last April, US President Obama assembled some of the nation’s most august scientific dignitaries in the East Room of the White House. More Science News»

		Sports
		T20 WC: All eyes on India-Pak clash Pakistan have won just one of their five T20 clashes against India and they have never beaten India in eight clashes in the World Cup (5 in ODIS and 3 in T20s). Novak Djokovic wins Indian Wells crown Novak Djokovic defeated Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Sunday to capture his third title in the California desert to go with those he won in 2008 and 2011. Title-chasing Liverpool sink Man United Two Steven Gerrard penalties helped Liverpool to a crushing 3-0 win at Man United to leave them breathing down the necks of League leaders Chelsea. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Review: Google Glass Google Glass is an unassuming piece of technology when you're holding it in your hands. Google updates Android store The update, among other features, adds option to enable password-protection for each purchase made in the store. Tablet wars: iPad Air vs Galaxy Note 10.1 vs Lenovo Ideapad A10 We list some of the best devices from the last six months to help you find one that’s right for you. More Technology News»

		Education
		Tough questions? Smashing answers! A post-presentation question-answer session is the litmus test of a good presenter — while anyone can repeat what’s been rehearsed, only a thoroughly prepared presenter can successfully handle questions. Own business now big lure for fresh MBA graduates: Survey The US remains the most preferred job location for alumni from B-schools worldwide with Chinese and Indians taking the lead. 'Higher education enrolment ratio likely to grow to 30 % by 2020' Higher education enrolment ratio in India is likely to grow to 30 per cent by 2020 because of increased investment in the sector and economic growth, a senior official today said. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Don't let Holi 'colour your vision' With people suffering from eye injuries ahead of Holi, doctors have advised caution in the use of colour and water balloons on Monday. Godown collapse kills two people in Mumbai Two people died and one was injured after a slab of a godown collapsed on them on Sunday morning. Glasses that help doctors live-stream surgeries, check patient's parameters The unobtrusive Google Glass he wears over his spectacles then starts recording the surgery, capturing the surgeon’s view in hi-definition. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Behenji with benefits Introducing herself to backpackers in an Amsterdam hostel, the gauche young heroine in the film Queen says simply: “Myself Rani, from Rajouri, India.” South African woman tries to fly out 12kg drugs to Kenya, held The marketplace of narcotics smuggled by air through the Delhi airports is growing and foreigners are increasingly playing the role of drug mules. Schools hire experts to counsel students Shri Ram School - across its three main campuses in Vasant Vihar, DLF Phase III and Aravali -has over 40 special educators and counsellors. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Surya namaskar to dosa, he loves all things Indian As a boy, Ian Felton would look forward to "walking holidays" with his parents every year in Lake district, northwest England. Keep our outdoors as tidy as our indoors In India we are familiar with the idea of being house-proud: proud of keeping our homes tidy, clean and beautiful, however modest they are. This is your city keep it clean Last May, a group of techies, lawyers and architects from The Green Lungi Movement (TGLM) swooped down on a dirty, stenchy stretch of Ejipura near Koramangala, with brooms, buckets, mugs and mops. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Tragedy follows lucky escape In a tragic turn of events, five people, including three policemen were mowed down by a speeding trailer minutes after the same trio had a miraculous escape when the car in which they were travelling hit a divider and turned turtle. BJP-TDP tie-up on the cards In its quest for forming a key national alliance, the Bharatiya Janata Party inched towards sealing a deal with its old ally, the Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh, senior leaders from both sides said. Kishan to contest Secunderabad LS seat Dattatreya's name did not figure in the list of probable candidates for both Telangana and Seemandhra finalized by the party, said sources. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Indian officials in US ignore museum's request to ID idol The Toledo Museum of Art has a mea culpa page on its website. Idol talk? Kapoor loot was huge, sold across world Subhash Kapoor, the New York-based art dealer, is being tried in Jeyamkondan for smuggling 18 idols from Varadharaja Perumal temple in Suthamalli, Ariyalur. BJP-led alliance key front in TN poll race More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		When British tried to rein in HOLI HURDANG! A few days before Holi, the state administration issues a notification without fail. We, the PIL people Vaghela's bio on Congress site edited in 'Emergency' More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Traders seek action against errant tempos Mahanagar president Syed Mohd Askari said, "Tempos have been involved in several crimes but authorities concerned are least bothered about the safety of the commuters". Research to give scientific affirmation to papaya The researcher explained that MRSA was a bacterium responsible for several infections that were difficult to treat as it was resistant to most of the standard antibiotics prescribed due to their indiscriminate use. Political hues mix on Holi In the existing political climate wherein parties are constantly engaged in a game of one-upmanship, witnessing, for instance, Modi applying gulal on Rahul's face or Sonia hugging Mayawati seems close to impossible. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seat set for intense triangular contest An intense triangular contest between the Congress, BJP and BJD is on for the Nabarangpur Lok Sabha seat. Odisha JMM chief joins BJD Marandi, a former MP and at the helm of JMM affairs in Odisha for over a decade, said he did not join BJD for a ticket, although political circles speculate that he could be nominated for the Mayurbhanj Lok Sabha seat. 50 more companies in Odisha for free-and-fair election At present, the state has adequate central paramilitary forces, including eight OSAP battalions and six India Reserve battalions. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Saba Sultan to recast Auqaf-e-Shahi board More than two years after taking charge as Mutawalli (custodian of royal waqf properties), Saba Sultan is set to restructure Auqaf-e-Shahi (royal waqf properties) board, here on Sunday. Teen repeatedly raped by friend's brother A youth from Tilajamalpura area in city has been booked for repeatedly raping a teenaged girl over the last three months.Parents of the girl realized about it only after the girl became pregnant and lodged a complaint. Kerosene sale ban: 3 climb atop overhead tank, threaten suicide Three people, including a woman climbed on an under construction overhead water tank and threatened to commit suicide in protest against ban on free sale of kerosene on Saturday. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Maintain crime figures in chart: SSP The crime branch officials and modus operandi branch sleuths were asked to collect crime figures from all 11 police stations after every 10 days. Holi makes them feel at home away from home For people who have come from different parts of the country and settled in the Tricity, Holi celebrations is different from what they have been doing in their home states.They have adapted to the Chandigarh ways. Holi takes on political overtones This Holi is tinged with election fever with shops offering pichkaris or water guns with pictures of Narendra Modi and Arvind Kejriwal. More Chandigarh News»

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