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		THE TIMES OF INDIA
		Monday, August 04, 2014
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		India
		HC appoints 'amicus curiae' to help it determine what 'viscera' is and how long it can be preserved What comprises viscera, how long can it be preserved and what is the law governing its examination at forensic science laboratories? 70% of young Gujarati women jobless: Census The state government may be celebrating the next two weeks as the 'women's empowerment fortnight'. 8 Pune blasts accused cleared of MCOCA charges A special court on Saturday dropped the charges under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act against eight accused in the JM Road Pune blasts case More India News»

		Business
		Raymond may sell up to 20% to PEs Flamboyant industrialist Gautam Singhania is for the first time opening the doors of his flagship Raymond to private equity investors. Income tax department to act tough with non-filers The focus should shift to launching successful prosecution in appropriate cases instead of concentrating only on disclosure of additional income and making recommendations to the assessing officers. Oil companies set to wipe out diesel losses by Diwali Diesel currently retails at Rs 66.63 per litre in Mumbai and Rs 50.40 in Delhi. More Business News»

		Environment
		37-million-year old fossil of 'giant penguin' found near Antarctica Researchers have discovered a fossil, which provided the proof that 'colossal penguins' existed around 37 to 40 million years ago, on a small island near Antarctica. Drones to monitor wildlife in 10 Indian sites In what could be a major boost to technologically-empowered wildlife surveillance and research in India, plans are afoot to introduce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones in 10 biodiversity-rich sites across India by January 2015. Rarely seen clouded leopard photographed One of the most elusive cats in the world, the clouded leopard, has been photographed in North Bengal's Buxa Tiger Reserve. More Environment News»

		World
		Disputes threaten to derail audit of Afghanistan vote Wrangling over Afghan election results continued Sunday as campaign aides of the presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah accused one of President Hamid Karzai’s vice presidents of involvement in fraud in a runoff vote that they say was stacked against Abdullah. US doctor with Ebola brought back amid fear, faith The first of two American citizens who have been infected with the deadly Ebola virus in West Africa were airlifted to the United States over the weekend to be treated by a team of doctors in Atlanta, including an Indian-American infectious disease specialist. Deputy British PM calls for limits on EU migration Migration to Britain from countries joining the European Union should be restricted, the deputy prime minister urged Monday, entering a touchstone debate on immigration and Europe nine months from a general election. More World News»

		Entertainment
		Revealed: Why Alok Nath doesn't get wife on any show Veteran actor Alok Nath, who marked his debut in comedy with telly show Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai, is once again playing Babuji, a role that has come to be synonymous with him. Why did Shahid Kapoor sit at home for 3 months? Shahid Kapoor knew that his decision to go bald for Haider would cost him dearly. Pics: Alok Nath's not so sanskaari moments Here we put together few not so sanskaari moments of our 'babuji'. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Now, ice cream that changes colour with each lick Researchers have created an ice cream that changes colours when it is licked in a cone. Comet-chaser nears prey after 6 billion-km quest After a decade-long quest spanning six billion kilometres (3.75 billion miles), a European probe will come face to face on Wednesday with a comet, one of the solar system’s enigmatic wanderers. Neuronal 'sweet spot' may curb obesity The discovery of a simple switch in the brain may let you eat what you want and stay slim, according to a new study. More Science News»

		Sports
		Kashyap shuttle arrives on big stage The celebration was more animated. The otherwise calm P Kashyap threw his racquet away, tore off his jersey and twirled it over his head before kissing it. Glasgow Games: Full coverage, last day P Kashyap wins gold and Indian hockey team and Gutta & Ponnappa settle for silver each as India ends its Glasgow CWG campaign with a total of 64 medals. Two officials arrested for alleged assault Rajeev Mehta, secretary general of IOA and Virender Malik, a senior wrestling referee, were arrested in two separate incidents of alleged assault on Saturday. More Sports News»

		Technology
		Lenovo S660 review: Budget phone with good battery Lenovo S660 is an economy smartphone that promises good battery life. It's pretty clear that Apple is winning the war with Samsung If there's one thing that's clear today, it's that Apple has been completely right in its smartphone strategy so far. Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka: 7 things to know As Sikka embarks on his first full week at the company, we bring to you seven things you should know about the company's first non-founder CEO. More Technology News»

		Education
		India-Japan effort Over 50 Indian and Japanese researchers are building an information network for natural disaster mitigation and recovery in India. Course cursor — aesthetically built A degree in architecture focuses on the cultural, historical, social and technological aspects of designing. Innovative edge A course in textile and design equips students with knowledge and skills in printed, woven and multimedia textiles. More Education News»

		Mumbai
		30 Thane bars feel heat of fire safety The Thane police came down heavily on bar owners who have still not complied with the fire safety norms. Gadkari gives green signal for waterways in Thane If things go as planned, then residents of Thane will soon be able to travel to Mumbai, Palghar and Navi Mumbai using waterways. 'Those who buy shares as an investment are consumers' Since shares are “traded”, consumer fora treat this matter as a commercial dispute, which is not maintainable. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Raahgiri Day: Puppeteers put up a good show Raahgiri Day has also become a stage for people to show their talent. On Sunday, puppeteers from Kathputli Colony put up a show on road safety. Over 5,000 liquor bottles seized The Delhi government's excise department has seized 5,724 bottles of illicit liquor from different parts of the city. DDA hands over Rohini land for DTC depot Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has handed over possession of one of the three alternate sites to DTC for relocation of the Rs 60 crore Millennium Depot. More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		Parents seek global education edge for kids International schools are no longer niche institutions meant for foreign and NRI students. Cycles take over streets of Yelahanka After putting on a reflective vest and her helmet, 33-year-old Sumana K V started cycling around the serene Allasandra Lake, as the early morning sun shone. Cops fail to bust cover-up act The case of the alleged rape of a six-year-old girl in an east Bangalore school is turning murkier as questions are being raised as to why police have not been able to find out who covered up the crime in the school. More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Andhra Pradesh needs more central assistance: Venkaiah Naidu Union minister for urban development and parliamentary affairs, M Venkaiah Naidu, on Sunday appealed to the Congress to support the Insurance Bill seeking to increase FDI limit in the sector from 26% to 49%.  30 Andhra pilgrims fall sick About 30 Andhra pilgrims fell ill near Howrah while they were returning from Kashi on Sunday. Heavy inflows into Srisailam dam Flood alert has been sounded in all villages and towns along the banks of river Krishna and Tungabhadra in Mahbubnagar and Kurnool districts as the rivers continued to receive heavy inflows from Karnataka on Sunday. More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Erosion a looming threat over TN coast Sea erosion threatens the lives of fishing communities in Thengapattinam, Chinnathurai, Marthandamthurai, Vallavilai and Thutthur in Vilavancode in Kanyakumari district. Man arrested for snatching chains to bump off goon A 34-year-old associate of gangster ‘Dindigul’ Pandian, who was breaking into homes and snatching chains in Coimbatore to spend on goons he was training to kill another rowdy, was arrested on Saturday. Cop presence in prisons interferes with norms, rules Police and prison departments are as distinct as chalk and cheese, and our laws ensured that they remained so all these years. More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Mentally ill woman rescued Police and local residents in Maninagar came together to help a 40-year-old woman on Saturday night. The woman, who seemed to be mentally unstable, had no clothes on her body and was shivering in rain. CID ropes in 2,000 'friends' to report on crimes The Gujarat criminal investigation department (CID) is now reaching directly to people through “volunteers” to free society of crime. A house built from 'nothing' The world's most ubiquitous cereal holds the key to your dream house - which is cooler, more cost effective, earthquake resistant and maintains a constant temperature inside.Did you think rice? Possibly not. More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		A friendship bond stronger than steel In the present time, when people are fast losing faith on each other and best of friends forgot each other while negotiating with the challenges of fast moving lifestyle, two friends of the city, Honorary Captain Dharma Deo Singh and Haveldar Paras Rai, are living together, along with their respective families, for the past 50 years, sharing ups and downs of life under the same roof and same kitchen. Girl from Bihar, sold for Rs 30,000 A couple from Bihar kidnapped a girl from Chhapra district by giving her intoxicant and brought her to Bahraich. BJP corporators demand scrapping of house tax Sadan meeting was held in Allahabad Municipal Corporation on Saturday in which members raised many civic related issues. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		AIIMS becomes no-tobacco zone AIIMS Bhubaneswar declared itself a no-tobacco zone on Saturday. Timber mafia shown Red card in Koraput Maoists have warned the timber mafia against felling trees in Koraput district. 235 houses damaged in Koraput district At least 235 houses, four bridges and 10 small culverts were damaged during incessant rain that lashed Koraput district between July 27 and 29. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Aamir in trouble over nude advtisment, lawyer files complaint Bhopal/ Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has courted controversy over his recent advertisement promoting his new film 'PK' in which he is portrayed nude, as complaints was filed against him in the state capital and Indore. Hall of infamy: MP first in suicides by kids Madhya Pradesh has earned another dubious distinction of topping the list of the states with maximum number of suicide by children up to age of 14 years. Rs 1 crore loan to young entrepreneurs Commerce, industries and employment minister Yashodhara Raje Scindia has informed that now young entrepreneurs will be provided upto Rs 1-crore loan. More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Illegal construction in Shimla to invite imprisonment In Shimla now illegal construction could land a person in jail as Shimla Municipal Corporation (SMC) has made amendments in the existing Act to regulate construction activity in the tourist town. Drop-back ambulance service in HP soon Himachal Pradesh government would soon launch 'drop-back ambulance service' for facilitating expectant mothers and children up to one year of age. Amarinder condemns police action on teachers Congress deputy leader in the Lok Sabha and local MP Capt Amarinder Singh condemned the brutal use of force on ETT teachers by the police here on Sunday. More Chandigarh News»

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