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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Sunday, July 20, 2014
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		India
		The world at your feet — starting over mid-career Dreaming of leaving your humdrum job for one you love? Amish, who made the switch from being a banker to bestselling author, tells you how to make the leap. 'Forcing ventilator on dying is assault' Taking the right call on an end-of-life decision is vital to provide relief to terminally-ill patients with no hope of recovery so that scarce resources are diverted to those who can be saved, says critical care specialist RK Mani, ex-president of the Indian Society Of Critical Care Medicine. Bird-hit damages plane engine, narrow escape for fliers Passengers on board an Indigo flight from Kolkata to Mumbai via Bhubaneswar had a miraculous escape on Saturday morning when a large bird struck the aircraft, nearly taking it out mid-air. More India News»

		Business
		RIL posts Rs 5,649 crore quarterly profit Mukesh Ambani led Reliance Industries (RIL) on Saturday reported a 5.5% growth in net profit to Rs 5,649 crore on a standalone basis for the quarter ended June 30 (Q1FY15). Pharma dealers bat for lifting ban on exports Medicine traders in the state have been fighting the state's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for banning export of pharmaceutical products. Recapitalisation of PSU banks is on high priority: FM Finance minister Arun Jaitley today said recapitalisation to the tune of Rs 2.4 lakh crore in public sector banks to meet Basel III norms is a 'high priority' item for the government. More Business News»

		Environment
		What's in a name: Gir names its lions in a unique way Gabbar Singh was thrown out of its territory in Dhari last week after he killed two lion cubs. World's first eco-friendly mosque opens in Dubai The doors of the first environment-friendly mosque in the Islamic world were opened for worshippers here Friday by Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF). Atlantic salmon can adapt to warmer waters Populations of Atlantic salmon have a surprisingly good capacity to adjust to warmer temperatures that are being seen with climate change, scientists have found. More Environment News»

		World
		Israelis destroy Hamas tunnels in Gaza Israeli soldiers uncovered 34 shafts leading into about a dozen underground tunnels, some as deep as 30 metres (yards), that could be used to carry out attacks. Bombings in Baghdad kills 27 people: Report Islamic State, an al-Qaida offshoot that seized large parts of northern Iraq last month. Gunmen kill 21 Egyptian guards near Libya The attack took place in Wadi al-Gadid governorate, which borders both Sudan and Libya. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Akshay Kumar's alleged love affairs Khiladi Akshay Kumar has had a colourful history as far as his love life is concerned. Starting from Pooja Batra to his wife Twinkle Khanna and Priyanka Chopra, the actor has had a series of alleged love affairs. Salman Khan dares his contemporaries to beat him? Bollywood’s hottest bachelor Salman Khan believes in breaking box-office records. Now he wants to take this passion to something that is very close to his heart and that is charity. I'm the headmaster in kissing: Emraan Hashmi That’s what Emraan Hashmi asserted at the trailer launch of his next Raja Natwarlal, where he was asked about youngsters like his cousin Alia Bhatt giving him competition and taking over his serial kisser tag! More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Study finds promise toward treating HIV and hepatitis C A new hepatitis C drug has shown early promise in patients whose infection with both HIV and hepatitis C has made them traditionally difficult to treat, said a study on Saturday. Why you should cool it in the bedroom Sleep is essential for good health, as we all know. But a new study hints that there may be an easy but unrealized way to augment its virtues: lower the thermostat. The vanity sizing: J Crew introduces triple zero size to meet the Asia market demand Vanity sizing has reached a new level with J Crew introducing size triple zero into its preppy clothing line. The workwear emporium joins some American brands by broadening their size range towards skinny bodies. More Science News»

		Sports
		Rosberg on pole for his home German GP F1 leader Nico Rosberg put Mercedes on pole position for his home German Grand Prix while teammate and title rival Lewis Hamilton crashed early in the session. Mourinho taunts Arsenal over Cesc deal Mourinho taunted Arsenal by claiming he needed 20 minutes to persuade Cesc Fabregas to join Chelsea as the midfielder didn't want to return to his old club. Hamilton crashes in German qualifying Formula One title contender Lewis Hamilton crashed during the first phase of qualifying for the German Grand Prix on Saturday, halting the session. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Huawei Ascend G6 review: Good selfie phone, bad pricing Huawei Ascend G6's USP is its sleek design and 5MP selfie camera. Finnish pride takes another blow from Microsoft job cuts Finland has staked much of its national pride on the worldwide growth of Nokia, based on the outskirts of Helsinki. Proxy firms back Vishal Sikka's pay at Infosys Skyrocketing pay packages of senior executives usually raise eyebrows in the industry and spark concern among shareholder advisory firms. More Technology News»

		Education
		New campuses could give malls a complex Institutions, which used to fixate only on a redoubtable academic record, are now spit-shining their campuses, and loading them to the teeth with worldly frills. Indian Maritime University introduces online counselling Total number of seats available in IMU campuses and affiliated institutes is around 1,900. IIM-C to set up centre for differently-abled students Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM-C) is considering steps to support differently-abled students of its flagship MBA programme. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		Dead fireman's wife sought job before last rites The wife of a Mumbai firefighter, who died in Friday's commercial high-rise in suburban Andheri, on Saturday didn't accept the body of her husband, saying she would not allow the last rites till authorities offer her a job. 3 cadaver donations in 36 hrs benefit 12 The city witnessed a record number of three cadaver donations within 36 hours, benefiting 12 patients with organ failure. Tenders invited for Metro-III car depot The Mumbai Metropolitan Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) recently invited tenders for a Metro car depot in Aarey Colony, Goregaon, for the Colaba-Bandra- Seepz underground corridor. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Man killed, wife and lover held Police have cracked the mysterious case of an unidentified body found in a jungle in north Delhi on June 9. '50% of Delhiites won't get power subsidy in summer' The Centre announced a Rs 260-crore subsidy for Delhiites consuming 0-400 units of power, on Friday. Acid attack and 43 surgeries later, she fashions a fresh start Monica Singh’s face lights up when she talks her dream to study fashion marketing at Parson’s New School of Design in New York. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Rape of minor in Bangalore: Zero tolerance for paedophiles Crimes against children are the worst forms of cruelty, especially when perpetrated by adults because it violates basic trust and humanity. Expert view on protecting children from crimes: Check staff's antecedents It takes a community to protect a child. Rape of minor: Can you ensure this, Mr commissioner? Parents who marched submitted a memorandum listing a number of demands, to the city police commissioner. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Gold smuggling kingpin held with foreign currency The kingpin in gold smuggling racket, who was using smart phones to carry out his nefarious activities, was arrested by Task Force sleuths at Kalapather on Saturday. 15 ZPTC members expelled from T Cong Telangana PCC president Ponnala Lakshmaiah expelled 15 ZPTC members from the party for six years for violating the party whip and voting against the official Congress nominee in the Zilla Parishad chairman elections in Telangana. Fearing clashes, Centre mulls CISF security for dams As per the proposal, personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will be deployed at Srisailam, Nagarjunasagar, Jurala, Pulichinthala and Sileru reservoirs. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Tamil Nadu dalit woman beaten to death by non-dalit husband, in-laws A 28-year-old dalit woman was beaten to death and buried by her non-dalit husband and in-laws at a village near Bhuvanagiri in Cuddalore district. DMK expels ex-minister, an Alagiri man DMK on Saturday expelled former minister V Mullaivendhan, a loyalist of M K Alagiri, for alleged anti-party activities. 1kg heroin among Rs 5 crore drugs seized at airport, 4 held Sleuths of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday seized 1.16kg of heroin and 1.02kg of methamphetamine from a passenger at Chennai airport. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Ahmedabad's women doctors hold health camp, seminar for policewomen The woman doctors' wing of Ahmedabad Medical Association has organized health check-ups and information seminars for 500 women. Movie to mark 45th year of moon landing On July 20 in 1969, history was created for the mankind as man landed on Moon for the first time. 2nd round of medical, paramedical intake on The second round of medical and paramedical admissions began in the city from Saturday. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		Milk teeth stem cells help treat chronic diseases Stem cells, which have the potential to protect from life threatening diseases, can be ?locked' within your family teeth. Bahraich cops file gang rape case under MV Act The Ramgaon police registered a gang rape case after a delay of six months but under the Motor Vehicle Act.The case was lodged only on local court's order on victim's complaint. Youth shot by friend in Allahabad A 24-year-old youth was allegedly shot by an acquaintance near a restaurant under the Soraon police station on Friday afternoon.The killer, identified as Aman Singh, was later arrested. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		Debt-ridden farmer kills self in Bargarh A debt-ridden farmer in Bheden block of Bargarh district on Thursday committed suicide by consuming pesticide. Boy sustains 50% burns, loses hand in roadworks A Class IX student has lost his left hand in a mishap during a road construction work under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in Malkangiri district. Border dispute: Deadlock on Collector (Balasore) Aravind Agrawal on Thursday met his East Midnapore (West Bengal) counterpart to sort out a border land dispute.Administrative officers and DIG (eastern zone) Asit Panigrahi were present. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Dr Togadia becomes a doctor again, plans free medical treatment for the needy Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) international working president Dr Praveen Togadia is back to being a doctor. Temporary halts of Bhopal Shatabdi, other trains to be scrapped Railways have decided to do away with temporary halts of major trains like Bhopal-New Delhi Shatabdi Express in its new time table. Another exam controller booked for MPPEB scam Bhadoria had a longer stint in MPPEB than his successor, Pankaj Trivedi, who was arrested in September 2013 in connection with irregularities in PMT. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Don't insult Haryanvis: Surjewala The Haryana government has asked the Centre to withdraw its letter against the new Act mandating the formation of a separate body to manage gurdwaras in the state. SAD goes into morcha mode to stall HSGMC Raising the stakes in the battle against the formation a separate gurdwara body in Haryana, Shirmomani Akali Dal (SAD) on Saturday gave a call for another ‘morcha’ or mass agitation. Neerja Bhanot: Brave in life, brave in death The ceremony for announcing the Neerja Bhanot Award was held at Press Club, Sector 27, on Saturday. More Chandigarh News»

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