Saturday, October 31, 2015

No holy cows as Chetan Bhagat gets history lesson on Twitter | analysis | Hindustan Times

No holy cows as Chetan Bhagat gets history lesson on Twitter | analysis | Hindustan Times:



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TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-



The conclusion of the India-Africa Forum Summit finds place on the front pages of most dailies. "India pledges10 billion dollars cheap loan to Africa," leads the Tribune whereas The Asian Age reports , "Mugabe backs India call for big changes in UNSC." Papers also highlight Delhi's traffic nightmare "made worse by VIP restrictions "Summit holds Delhi's traffic to ransom" notes the Pioneer. "City Jammed, woman gives birth in an auto", reports the Hindustan Times.

The killing of Abdur Rehman alias Abu Qasim, a top Lashkar commander, is reported in today's papers. "Most-wanted LeT man killed in J&K encounter", leads the Asian Age.  "LeT ultra behind attack on BSF convoy killed", reports the Tribune.

 On the ongoing protests against the alleged atmosphere of intolerance in the country, The Times of India reports "Historians peeved, Scientist to return Padma": "53 historians Join stir against intolerance", says Hindustan Times whereas The Pioneer reports "Vidya Balan leads counter-offensive", "says giving awards back is an insult to the nation." The Asian Age quotes Finance Minister, Jailtey's views on the same, "It's manufactured". "Those returning awards rabid, anti-BJP" reports the Times of India.

"China has dropped its controversial one-child policy as its work force ages", reports The Hindu. "China in a significant shift", notes the Asian Age. Business Line reports "World Bank maintains 7.5 per cent GDP growth forecast for India in Financial Year 2016", which is more optimistic than other agencies that peg India's GDP growth at 7.3 per cent this fiscal.

The Indian Express headlines the Haryana Forensic Expert Committee's conclusion: "Fire that killed Dalit kids started in room, not outside". And, finally, in a report that reveals that traditions run deep, the Hindu reports, "Jail no bar for Karwa Chauth Celebrations. High prison walls and thick iron bars will not deter Tihar jails's women inmates from celebrating the festival today." when, jail authorities will allow 153 husbands and wives, to meet today.

Friday, October 30, 2015

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Saudi blogger wins Sakharov rights prize,sparking pardon calls | Business Standard News

Saudi blogger wins Sakharov rights prize,sparking pardon calls | Business Standard News



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the capital for a packed townhall event is covered by newspapers with reports and photographs prominently. The papers report that the Facebook co-founder backed net-neutrality and promised investment in education. In a related story the Hindustan Times reports that the Delhi High Court has asked for a copy of contract signed by the centre with Facebook as it is at the centre of a heated courtroom debate over terms of usage of official contents shared by the government.
    Another story that grabs front page attention this morning is that after writers, 12 filmmakers to return their national awards.
    The Times of India reports that even scientists have joined the bandwagon and PM Bhargawa became the first Indian scientist to say that he will return his Padma Bhushan to protest against the government's attack on rationalism, reasoning and science.
    The Supreme Court says "Muslim Personal Law has to evolve with the changing times", writes the Times of India.
    The arrest of Hindu sena Chief over Kerala House beef row is covered by most papers on their front pages today. The Hindu lead headline reads "Buffalo meat back in Kerala House."
    The media reports of 12 African leaders talking about terror and defence with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Pioneer leads with "Economic cement to India-Africa ties."
    All the papers take note of FTII students unilaterally withdrawing their 139-day old stirike after being unable to force the government to scrap the appointment of Gajender Chauhan as FTII chairman.
    The Hindustan Times reports that the government has banned the import of human embryos for commercial surrogacy in the backdrop of concerns that India has become an international hub for the practice.
    And Finally, The Pioneer in an interesting story writes that India is lighting up several homes in Africa by training hundreds of African grandmothers in Tilonia, Rajasthan to prepare solar Panels and lanterns under an on going programme. These grandmothers go back to their villages in Africa and set up system that can light up an entire village.

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Twitter has increased user follow limit from 2,000 to 5,000 accounts

Twitter has increased user follow limit from 2,000 to 5,000 accounts

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    "SC prods Centre on uniform Civil code" headlines the Economic Times, expressing concern over discrimination faced by Muslim women due to arbitrary divorces & second marriages while the first marriages subsisted. The Hindustan Times says, "SC wants to examine Muslim personal law".
    India jumps 12 spots on world Bank's ease of doing biz list is the Business Standard headline: Singapore retained the top spot followed by New Zealand, Denmark & South Korea.
    The Pioneer reports that in the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has urged 54 African countries to combat global menace of terrorism.
    Another report in Pioneer says that as much as 27 percent of the publishers of fake scientific journals are from India.
    In National interest, Scrap quota in higher educational institutions says, the Supreme Court - that makes the front page story in the Indian Express.
    A new pilot project E-Sahyog has been launched by the government to provide an online mechanism to resolve a mismatch in their income tax return is an Asian Age front page story.
    The Hindu reports that a cash-strapped Ministry of Science and Technology has mandated organizations involved in scientific research to start self financing project  and develop a revenue model in a business like manner with a clear cost benefit analysis.
    And Finally, The Asian Age carries 2 colorful pictures on its front page one of Mark Zuckerberg, founder & CEO of Facebook with the Taj Mahal in the background and another one of Geeta the deaf-mute lady who is now back in India meeting President Pranab Mukherjee.

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Girls not safe in country: Kailash Satyarthi

Girls not safe in country: Kailash Satyarthi

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The 7.5 magnitude earthquake which hit Afghanistan, Pakistan and India grabs front page attention. highlighting the Indian government's response, the Times of India reports "Modi calls up Sharif and Ghani, offers help".
    The arrest of underworld don Chhota Raja in Indonesia is prominently noticed in all the papers. "Dawood rival held on tourist island of Bali, local police say his deportation likely within this week". The Asian Age states "CBI team going to Indonesia to bring him back".
    Geeta, an Indian girl who had accidentally strayed into Pakistan 12 years ago returned to India yesterday. The Indian Express has a picture of Geeta meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the caption "Geeta gets PM welcome: Truly wonderful to have you back". The Pioneer notes "On return to New Delhi, she fails to acknowledge Mahatos as her family".
    The media keenly tracks the political temperature in Bihar ahead of the third phase of assembly elections. The Indian Express quotes Prime Minister Modi as saying at a rally in Buxar "Nitish and Lalu conspiring to give Dalit, OBC quota to another community". The Times of India highlights Nitish Kumar's response with the caption "PM distorting facts with quota claims to polarise voters".
    The Sardar Patel Memorial lecture organised by All India Radio and delivered by Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaitley, is highlighted in most papers. The Pioneer quotes him as saying "Age of bans on media over". The Indian Express reports him as saying "government may impose restrictions in extreme cases".
    Senior BJP leader Arun Shourie's critical comments on the NDA government are widely noticed in the press. The Asian Age quotes him as saying "PM managing economy through headlines". The Hindu reports him as saying "NDA is congress plus a cow".
    The Financial Express in its front page headline writes "Government spending on infrastructure projects picking up at a modest pace".
    A report by a team of WHO experts on the harmful effects of eating processed meat is prominently noticed. The Times of India specifies that WHO has categorised processed meats like ham,bacon and sausages as carcinogenic.
    And finally...the Asian Age informs us that the world's largest portrait is to be shot in Lucknow. When a group of 50,000 students in school uniform will pose by the Gomti river and a total of 100 cameras operated also by students will click 1500 pictures that will be stitched together to make a single portrait.

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

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Wanted gangster Chhota Rajan arrested in Bali, government says he will be brought to India

Wanted gangster Chhota Rajan arrested in Bali, government says he will be brought to India

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio programme - Mann-Ki-Baat, aired yesterday, receives extensive coverage in the Press. Quoting the Prime Minister, The Times of India writes "Diversity is India's beauty and Unity our mantra". Hindustan Times quotes, 'India is a multi-cultural nation whose spectacular 'diversity is its pride'.
    "Landmark Africa Summit starts today" headlines The Asian Age, with India going all out to push for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council. The Pioneer reports that at least 25,000 police personnel and central forces are to man security around the hotels and routes of dignitaries from 54 countries and two choppers will be deployed for overall security operations.
    The Times of India headline reads  'Courts will be tough on hate crimes, says CJI'. At a time when the country is witnessing a spurt in hate crimes Chief Justice of India H.L Dattu has said the court will take a stern view against those who are charge-sheeted by the state police for allegedly indulging in hate crimes.
    Mail Today writes that Former British Prime Minister - Tony Blair, in an extraordinary confession, has said 'sorry' for the Iraq war, and has admitted that he could be partly to blame for the rise of ISIS.
    "Stringent Law on anvil for Services Data" - headlines Business Standard. The Govt is planning a legislation for a stringent penalty on companies not providing correct information or giving false data on trade in services.
    CSIR develops herbal drug for diabetes - headlines  Times of India. The Council Of Scientific And Industrial Research launched BGR-34 -  the first scientifically validated Ayurvedic drug meant for Type -II diabetes priced at 5 rupees per tablet.

Monday, October 26, 2015

South Africa win first ever ODI series in India

South Africa win first ever ODI series in India

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The government's decision to allow women in combat roles in the Indian Air Force grabs front page attention in most dailies. "Women to fly IAF fighter planes" reports the Hindustan Times. Elaborating on the move, the Mail Today writes "First woman pilot will get into a fighter jet by June 2017".
    The Bihar elections continue to draw the media's attention.The Asian Age reports BJP chief Amit Shah as telling India TV "Manjhi not offered CM post". In the backdrop of the controversy over Union Minister General V K Singh's comments on the murder of two Dalit children in Haryana, the Hindu quotes NDA partner and former Bihar Chief Minister Jiten Ram Manjhi as saying "NDA under pressure".
    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's visit to Punjab in the backdrop of the recent protests against incidents of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib is highlighted in all the papers.The Pioneer reports the Shiromani Akali Dal as saying "Delhi CM stoking communal passions in Punjab". The Tribune notes "Kejriwal meets firing victims' kin, terms use of force barbaric".
    Most papers take note of the controversy over a  donation made by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadanavis from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. "Fadanvis government under fire for funding dance troupe's tour" writes the Times of India.
    The Indian Express draws attention to a case of bureaucratic corruption involving an IAS officer in Karnataka with the CID recovering more than 4 crore rupees in cash and 2.5 Kilograms of gold and diamonds from a flat owned by a firm run by the IAS officer Kapil Mohan's family.
    In a special front page story, the Times of India writes that a report released by more than 16 NGOs has found that countries like India and China are promising much more emission cuts than the US or EU.
    And finally....the Chambal ravines were once known for hosting dreaded dacoits. The Asian Age reports that they will now host the first ever bird festival in December.


Sunday, October 25, 2015

Nearly 75,000 Tonnes of Pulses Seized After 6,000 Raids in 13 States

Nearly 75,000 Tonnes of Pulses Seized After 6,000 Raids in 13 States

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    Home Minister Rajnath Singh cautioning Union Ministers for their controversial statements figures on the front pages of most dailies. "Rajnath raps loose cannons in government" says Mail Today , referring to remarks by  VK Singh and Kiran Rijiju . "Remark  dogs V K Singh, SC/ST panel tells UP government to file case" is the Times of India headline.
    Delhi government taking on the LG, over transfers, gets front page coverage in the Hindu and the Hindustan Times. "Kejriwal Cabinet launches Jung on LG" says the Pioneer.
    Sahitya Akademi finally breaking its silence is prominently covered by the press. "Literary body finally supports protesters" reports the Economic Times. "Akademi urges writers to take back awards' writes the Tribune.
    Its difficult for the Aam Aadmi to even eat Dal-Roti now, with the spiralling prices of pulses. The Business Standard shows a graph of prices of arhar dal, which from 77 rupees a kg in January has now become 175 rupees a kg. There soon might be relief as the paper's headlines reads 'Government in overdrive to rein in prices of pulses".
    The World is finally realising that India has some of the best brains. The Hindu business line writes, "Google turns to India for moonshot ideas", search engine giant set to lauch contest, offers winners millions of dollars'.
    So you are enjoying your non veg fare after Navratris? Choose your food carefully. The Times of India writes on its front page 'processed meats as big a cancer risk as smoking', adding that ham, bacon, sausages and salami pose the highest cancer risk.
    "Delhi Police spreads its wings to unclog traffic"says the Pioneer , of the cops monitoring immersion of Durga idols yesterday. "Traffic cops keep eye from the sky" writes the Hindu, showing a chopper hovering over Ferozeshah Kotla ground in the capital.
    Adnan Sami all set to get Indian citizenship is reported by The Hindu and The Times of India.
    And finally, with Diwali round the corner, are you waiting for the Melas to shop? Well The Tribune trends writes 'Diwali Melas go on line' making your shopping a lot easier.

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Strongest ever western hemisphere storm heads for Mexico



Strongest ever western hemisphere storm heads for Mexico



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

Most newspapers lead with a report of Union Minister of State for External Affairs', comment on the Faridabad killings. "V.K Singhs "dog remark" on Dalit killings triggers storm" says The Tribune. "VK Singh gets a political kicking for dog remark" reports The Asian Age while The Times of India quotes the minister as saying "I apologize, didn't mean to hurt people".

On the foundation stone of the new capital of Andhra Pradesh being laid, newspapers say "Amaravathi rises in new avatar"- Pioneer. "Modi lays foundation, New Amaravathi is born"- The Hindu; "PM mum on special status on AP" highlights The Statesman whereas The Asian Age reports "PM Modi says Congress spread poison by its hasty decision to split Andhra".

Reporting the RSS chief, Mohan Bhagwat at his annual address in Nagpur on the completion of 90 years of the Sangh's foundation, the Pioneer quotes, "Modi government took India from despondency to confidence". "BJP breathes easy as RSS chief backs reservation" says The Times of India whereas The Hindustan Times reports the chief as saying "Small incidents being blown out of proportion".

The Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray's comments in Mumbai also find mention on the front pages. "Dadri brought more shame to India than ink attack" quotes The Hindu. "Uddhav taunts BJP on beef, Ayodhya but ruled out walking out of the Maharashtra Government" reports The Statesman.

"Japan fuels PM's bullet train dream with 15 billion dollar soft loan at an interest rate of less than one per cent" reports The Pioneer adding that "India's dream of acquiring a bullet train has got a boost."

And finally, a note of caution, The Times of India reports a study published in the International Journal of Obesity: "Children who regularly use antibiotics gain weight faster than those who have never taken the drugs."

Friday, October 23, 2015

Sena chief Uddhav tears into BJP, but won’t break Maharashtra alliance

Sena chief Uddhav tears into BJP, but won’t break Maharashtra alliance 

 NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Haryana Government ordering a CBI probe into the burning of a Dalit family by upper caste villagers in Faridabad's Sunped village, which left two small children dead, is covered by several newspapers. "CBI to probe attack on Dalit family, Rajputs flee village". headlines The Indian Express, The Hindu carries a photograph of a neat single row of women blocking a road, to protest the deadly assault.
    On the same issue, Mail Today reports, "Netas out to encash Dalit Kids' murder, from Rahul to Brinda to Ashutosh, Sunped became the spot for political photo op".
    The Punjab Police have claimed that it has clear and concrete evidence of foreign funding in the cases of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in recent days, aimed at ripping apart the social fabric of Punjab reports The Pioneer.
    "Stage set for the rise of Amarawati", headlines the Hindu. The new futuristic capital of Andhra Pradesh is to come up at village Uddan-dara-yuni-palem and surrounding villages, where local farmers are already sitting around in group to discuss what is to happen to them and their villages.
    The Hindustan Times says"UK wants CWG dues of British Firms settled before PM visit" adding the "David Cameron government has expressed hope that New Delhi will resolve the issue of outstanding payments to British Companies involved in the 2010 Common Wealth Games before Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives for a three-day visit in November."
    "Pakistan could be No.5 Nuclear Power by 2025", headlines the Times of India . The latest Nuclear Notebook report by Bulletin of Atomic Scientists reports that Pakistan now has a stockpile of 110-130 warheads, and is developing mini-nukes to use against Indian Troops if required.
    The Hindu Business Line says that the Anil Ambani led- Reliance Capital announced yesterday the acquisition of the Indian mutual fund business of Goldman Sachs for 243 crore rupees, in an all cash deal, including its strong bouquet of schemes and talented team.
    The Hindustan Times headlines "Hot and Dry Octobers are the new normal in the capital now", adding that October 2014 was the hottest in 64 years and this October doesn't seem any different with temperatures several notches above normal and no sign of the autumn showers usual for this time of the year.

Thursday, October 22, 2015

In Andhra, all roads lead to Naidu’s capital show | The Indian Express



In Andhra, all roads lead to Naidu’s capital show | The Indian Express



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES



"For the first time, Pakistan admits its ready with battlefield nukes", reads the top headline in The Time of India. Pakistan has ramped up its nuclear saber-rattling ahead of Prime Minister Nawaj Sharif's meeting with US President Barack Obama, stating that deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in border area was aimed at deterring any conventional Indian attack through Delhi's 'Cold Start' doctrine.

The Statesman reports that a dalit family of four, including two minors were burnt alive while sleeping, by some upper caste persons at Sunped village in Faridabad yesterday, even as two policemen looked on. The two children later succumbed to their injuries.

"Chief Justice of India breaks his silence". Mail today writes that Chief Justice HL Dattu spoke out on the Supreme Court judgment  scraping the National Judicial Appointments Commission. He said the verdict is good for the Institution, and that the government is mature and will take the decision in the right spirit.

"India adds 5.21 lakh jobs in a year", headlines The Asian Age, in the eight sectors  of - IT/BPO, automobiles, gems and jewelery, textiles, handloom and powerloom, leather, metal and transport, according to a survey done by the Labour Bureau.

"GDP growth to exceed 7.5 percent", writes the Statesman. Dismissing Standard and Poor's cautious remarks on the Indian economy, the Finance Ministry said that more reform measures will be taken by the government to push growth further still.

"Center's finger is on Pulse", writes The Pioneer. "After Beef its Dal that is creating ripples in the Bihar election", adds the Paper.


Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Virender Sehwag was a real match-winner in every sense: Dilip Vengsarkar | The Indian Express

Virender Sehwag was a real match-winner in every sense: Dilip Vengsarkar | The Indian Express



NEWSPAPER HEADLINES



The rising instances of intolerance in the country -- the attack on the BCCI office in Mumbai, the blackening of J&K MLA Engineer Rasheed in Delhi, the desecrating of the Sikh Holy book leading to protests, and the shutting down of Kashmir following the death of a teenage trucker who was attacked over cow slaughter rumours --- find place on the front pages of all the dailies today. "Sena vandalises BCCI headquarters over meet" with Pakistan Cricket Board Chief headlines The Statesman. "Hate squad attacks blacken face of Indian democracy" -- Times of India. And "Second time in a fortnight, President sends message on tolerance, dissent" headlines the Indian Express."

"Kejriwal puts age of juveniles back in focus" reports the  The Hindu, quoting the Delhi chief minister as saying that "fear of the law and law enforcement has ceased to exist in the capital's criminals." "Kejriwal seeks death for 15-year old rapists too" notes the Pioneer.

The Prime Minister to lay the foundation stone for Amravati, the new Capital of Andhra Pradesh, has been reported in some dailies. "In two days, a capital dream will rise from dust in Guntur." says the Indian Express.

"India desires to see a united, stable, prosperous Nepal" reports the Pioneer of the message conveyed by PM Narendra Modi to Napalese deputy Prime Minister.

And Finally, in news that inspires communal harmony "Muslims beat Hindus to plum roles at Agra's oldest Ramlila" organised by the Railways, notes the Times of India.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

AP to shift Secretariat from Hyderabad to Vijayawada | Business Line

AP to shift Secretariat from Hyderabad to Vijayawada | Business Line



NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    "Amit Shah pulls up saffron hotheads at Modi's-prompt is the top headline in Times of India. The BJP on Sunday reprimanded some of its top leaders for their controversial remarks on Dadri lynching and cow slaughter. PM upset at focus shifting from development.
    At the 43rd annual convocation of AIIMS in New Delhi on Sunday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley says "Democracy cant be tyranny of unelected" reports The Asian Age. He further added Democracy would be in danger if the elected are undermined.
    The Indian Express headline says "CJI presses ahead, collegium put in motion for High Court posts."
    The Hindustan Times reports of an app developed by students of Oxford University to combat rising sexual assaults. Its aptly called First Response.
    The world's largest ship breaking site-Alang in Gujarat is in doldrums. Out of 100 only, 30 units remain with a workforce of 10,000 workers, about 25,000 have already left for their home town - all this due to devaluation of rupee against the dollar says the Business Standard.
    According to a Hindustan Times headlines Privatised Delhi Airport wont let CAG teams check its books as projects developed under a private public partnership programme do not come under the purview of the CAG.
    Many newspapers have also reported that reduced budget have led to simple decoration of pooja pandals during the current Navratri season leading to rekindling of lost bonds and pure tradition.
    And Finally, Delhi University's MRITUNNJAY SHARMA has created a new world record of playing the Piano for 155 hours reports the Pioneer.

Monday, October 19, 2015

The NJAC would have politicised judicial appointments with compromises and patronage

The NJAC would have politicised judicial appointments with compromises and patronage

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

    The  ghastly rape of two minors in Delhi is prominienty covered by newspapers. The  Sunday Pioneer writes "Capital shame". The Hindu writes girls 2 and 5, gangrape in unsafe capital. 

    On recent Supreme Court 'quashing' of the National Judicial Appointments Commission Act.  The Statesman writes 'Congress and BJP spar over NJAC'. The Opposition Congress party, which had supported this constitutional amendment law earlier, has made it clear that it will keep its options open over government's future move on the issue.

    The statement of senior  Shiromani Akali Dal leader Naresh Gujral, against the Dadri lynching, is also highlighted. The Indian Express reports - The Shiromani Akali Dal, a trusted BJP ally and partner in governments at the Centre and Punjab, warned the government that 'fringe elements'  were hurting its credibility with 'irresponsible utterances', and would undo the 'good work' being done by the government, particularly in the realm of economy and Foreign affairs.

    A news story in the Sunday Guardian Live writes that back in 1990, President R. Venkataraman had wanted Pranab Mukherjee to be sworn in as Prime Minister of India, after VP Singh demitted office, following the decision of the BJP to withdraw support to the Janata Dal Government. The then President's preference of Pranab Mukherjee over Rajeev Gandhi is revealed in ML Fotedar's forthcoming book, entitled The Chinar Leaves.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

A Rapist’s Nightmare

A Rapist’s Nightmare

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

    The striking down of the collegium system to select judges by Supreme Court, Prime Minister signaling an era of transparency through digital India at an RTI convention, NSG to deploy women in combat roles, TRAI ordering Telecos to compensate consumers for 1 rupee per call drop are some of the stories dominating newspapers today.

    Provident fund subscribers may soon be able to withdraw their money online from March end after the Supreme Court extended voluntary use of Aadhaar Card to government schemes including PF, reports the Hindustan Times.

    A Nathealth report says that India has shortage of 2 million doctors and 4 million nurses - a striking contrast to the fact that we also have some of the best in-class health care delivery system promoting medical tourism.

    The Business Standard reports of Stanford engineers creating a plastic skin that can feel through sensors - this could help particularly those with a prosthetic limb.  In some good news for children, the country's food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety Standards Authority of India) is all set to restrict consumption of junk food in schools and also in 50 meter radius of school premises, says Times of India.

    It's festival time and mega sales by e-tailors has propelled a demand for delivery boys and bikers- there is a shortage of 70 per cent boys to the tune of 1 lakh vacancies expected during Navratri-Diwali season. This has forced companies to tap villages around metros- that's a story on the front page of Economic Times .

    The Hindu carries a colourful picture of artists performing Garba in front of the world famous Bhadra fort at Ahmedabad. Rohan Murthy, son of Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, is paying 1 million dollars to a Robotic Company Caltech, in Arizona, has also been covered by most newspapers.

    And Finally, Mrityunjay Sharma- final year B.Com student from Delhi University- is all set to get into Guinness World Record Book by playing piano for 155  hours, says a Pioneer report.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Supreme Court scuppers NJAC, will stick to collegium system


Supreme Cour scuppers NJAC, will stick to collegium system


NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    A special court slamming the CBI for filing a 'false and fabricated' charge sheet against former Telecom secretary Shyamal Ghose and three Telecom firms, is highlighted by several papers this morning. The Times of India writes - the judge minced no words while holding the CBI guilty of providing 'distorted' facts in the case. The Pioneer headline reads - "Court kills UPA bid to drag NDA in 2G".
    The top headline in the Indian Express reads Muslims can live in this country but they will have to give up eating beef, because 'the cow is an article of faith here' says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, describing the Dadri lynching incident as 'wrong' and the 'result of a misunderstanding'.
    Hindustan Times reports that the Supreme Court, yesterday, extended the voluntary use of Aadhar Cards to avail of social welfare schemes like MNREGA, Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan-Yojna all pension schemes and provident fund. "SC allows use of Aadhar in more areas", is the top headline in The Asian Age.
    The Tribune reports that the Enforcement Directorate probing the Money Laundering case, has busted a module that transfered 557 crore rupees of unaccounted funds to Hong Kong and has placed "Seven more banks under the ED scanner".
    And finally, Times of India writes that communist China has over taken capitalist United States in the richie-rich list, with 596 billionaires as against America's total of 537 billionaires.

Friday, October 16, 2015

Aadhaar Card May Be Used Voluntarily For Social Schemes, Supreme Court Says

Aadhaar Card May Be Used Voluntarily For Social Schemes, Supreme Court Says

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Government to declassify Netaji files and reactions to Prime Minister's comments on Dadri incident are prominent stories in newspapers today.
    Times of India notes "Prime Minister says there is no need to strangle history". Pioneer informs "Modi sets Bose's birth anniversary on January 23 to blow lid off 70-year-old uneasy secrets".
    Hindustan Times reports "Modi remarks on Dadri, intolerance raise storm; Shiv Sena responds by raking up Godhra". Indian Express quotes Prime Minister terming the incidents "Sad, not desirable", but asking "what is Centre's role? "
    Hindu notes Sudheendra Kulkarni as saying "Mumbai has rejected Sena's views on Pakistan", while Minister of Commerce, Nirmala Sitharaman is quoted as saying " India yet to have free debate on communalism".
    Hindustan Times, under the headline, "Inflation still in negative zone but pulses spin out of control", suggests, India's wholesale price could be masking a worrisome rise in food prices, leaving consumers wondering why their household budgets are spinning out of control despite declining inflation.
    And Finally, the Hindu states, while the world celebrates signs of flowing water on Mars, researchers estimate, Martian pebbles travelled roughly 50 KM from their source, supporting the idea that Mars once had an extensive river system and conditions that could harbour life.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Godhra made Narendra Modi known, says Shiv Sena

Godhra made Narendra Modi known, says Shiv Sena

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Eminent Punjabi writer Dalip Kaur Tiwana, returning her Padma Shri Award and joining nation wide protest over the alleged threat to free speech is covered prominently by the news papers this morning.
    Most dailies take note of India telling Pakistan not to preach over remarks that India should ensure  that incidents to disrupt functions of prominent Pakistani personalities like Ghulam Ali and the book release of Khurshid Kasuri do not recur.
    In a related story on the backdrop of the ink attack, The Asian Age writes "Sena-BJP rift grows, split looks inevitable". The Hindu leads with "Sena dares BJP to break alliance".
    Another story that finds prominent place in the papers is that of China operationalising the 1.5 billion dollar Zam Hydro Power Station, the largest in Tibet, built on  the Brahmaputra river, which has raised concerns in India over the likelihood of disrupting water supplies.
    The papers take note of the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI arresting six people among whom were Bank of Baroda and HDFC staffers in connection with the alleged illegal remittances and money laundering.
    In an exclusive report the Hindustan Times writes that not only are the smokers and litter bugs being swept clean of the Railway Stations in Delhi but also the Swachh Bharat Campaign is earning the railways some big money. It has already earned 1 crore rupees in nine months.
    The Pioneer in its lead story writes the Supreme Court rapped Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt for perjury and slammed him for misusing media to create pressure on judges and amicus curiae in the 2002 Gujarat riot cases.
    The Asian Age reports on its front page that to track Blackmoney the Income tax department is going to  to unveil a PAN activity monitoring and analysis software tool to check the nation wide transactions history of an individual. It is undergoing final tests before being formally launched.

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Battling for India’s soul, state by state


Battling for India’s soul, state by state

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

The Supreme Court asking the centre to decide soon on a uniform civil code to end the confusion over personal laws, Industrial growth soaring to 3 year high of 6.4 per cent in August and the Supreme Court imposing a green cess on vehicles for four months from November first on an experimental basis are some lead stories in papers today.

Almost all dailies have carried pictures of activist and scholar Sudheendra Kulkarni, with his face smeared with black ink at the launch of former Pakistan Foreign Minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri's book in Mumbai. "Black Paint does not deter Kasuri book launch - Shiv Sena's attack on Sudheendra  Kulkarni causes political and diplomatic embarrassment for India" writes the Hindu.

In a related story the Times of India opines "Sena may ask mantries to quit Maha govt - Khurshid Kasuri's memoirs may soon consign the BJP Sena govt. in Maharashtra to Mantralaya archives".

In an exclusive story, the Hindustan Times writes that the Modi govt is planning on invoking Sufism through Sufi conferences to foster inter-religious peace.

Reporting on Dengue in the capital the Asian Age says "Worst Dengue outbreak ever, cases in city cross 10 thousand mark".

The Mail Today writes that in a move that would severely affect thousands of flat buyers, the Allahabad High Court yesterday, ordered the Demolition of 3 illegally built Residential towers in Greater Noida - that is Supertech, Amrapali and Jagat Taran Towers.

in cheering news for a greener planet, the Times of India, writes that a British Co. is developing a specialized tree - planting drone, which may have the potential to plant around a billion trees per year. The seed pods planted will contain all the healthy nutrients required for tree growth for that particular area.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Is Hyderabad India's latest aerospace hub?


Is Hyderabad India's latest aerospace hub?
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:-

    Newspapers today quote the Prime Minister's reassurance on the reservation policy while laying the foundation stone for the Grand Memorial of Dr. Baba Saheb Ambedkar in Mumbai. "No rethink on reservation policy" : PM headlines the Asian Age. "rules out end to quota", says the Pioneer and in a related story, the Statesman highlights  the Prime Minister declaring "Nov 26th as Constitution Day - Samvidhan Divas". 

    Quoting the Prime Minister speaking in New Delhi at the birth anniversary celebrations of Jai Prakash Narayan, the Indian Express reports "Emergency threw up leaders who could die for India". "Modi hails JP, recalls emergency", reports the Pioneer. "At 'apolitical' event, PM uses emergency to needle Congress", opines the Hindustan Times.

    "As D-Day dawns, Bihar fight gets tougher" headlines The Hindu, billing the election in Bihar as a "Mini-Lok Sabha election". "One-fifth of Bihar votes today", reports the Indian Express. "Big fight for Bihar kicks off today", leads the Pioneer.

    The papers also carry reports of the visit of Khurshid Mohammed Kasuri, former Pakistan Foreign Minsiter, to Mumbai, "Kasuri's visit on course despite Sena's threat" to disrupt the three-day visit, says the Hindu.

    "Communist Party leader KP Oli is Nepal's new Prime Minister", is another front page story in Hindustan Times. PM Modi congratulates Mr. Oli and invites him to India, says the Asian Age.

    "Fiscal balance turns surplus after 8 years" reports The Hindu, quoting data gathered by the Comptroller-General of Accounts, which attributes this to "a sharp surge in the Centre's revenue receipts as well as a steep decline in total expenditure".

    News about the football legend Pele arriving in Kolkata is carried, with photographs, in most dailies. "Pele arrives to rousing welcome", says the Asian Age. "Black Pearl touches down in Kolkata", reports the Times of India. 

Monday, October 12, 2015

Hyderabad has become epicentre of terrorists: Dattatreya

Hyderabad has become epicentre of terrorists: Dattatreya

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

    86 killed in Ankara blasts, tension in Mainpuri over cow slaughter, Indian boxer Vijender Singh thrashing Britain's Sonny Whiting in his professional debut and CBI raiding Mallya premises are the front page stories in most papers.

    The Hindustan Times, Times of India and the Asian Age have a picture of the devastation at the terrorist attack site in Ankara. "Turkish PM declares 3 days of national mourning", writes the Statesman.

    "21 held for violence over cow killing rumour in Mainpuri" states the Hindustan Times. "Police see right wing plot behind Mainpuri violence" is the Times of India headline.

    The news of Vijender Singh winning his professional debut features prominently on Hindustan Times page one plus. "Bhiwani boy gets his professional career off to a flying start in Manchester, mauling home boy Sonny Whiting  with a full round to spare' writes the paper.

    "King of good times has CBI at his door" says Mail Today, referring to CBI raiding Vijay Mallya's King Fisher Airlines for a 900 crore rupee loan fraud on IDBI.

    "CBI raids Bank of Baroda branch for 6000 crore rupee forex violations" is the Business Standard headline. The paper adds that this pertained to black money transferred to Hong Kong.

    "First phase campaigning end amid raging row over beef ban" writes the Tribune, referring to Bihar election.

    Sarah Joseph and Rahman Abbas returning their Sahitya Akademi Awards over the Dadri lynching incident is widely covered by the press. PAK PM Sharif inviting Geelani to Pakistan to discuss J&K figures in the Statesman and the Asian Age.

    Sacked minister Asim Ahmed Khan gets front page coverage in the Hindustan Times and Statesman. The Hindustan Times, quoting him writes "its a conspiracy'. The paper adds that he is threatening to expose big names.

    "Punjab farmers refuse to yield ground, extend stir by 2 day's is the Tribune headline. India's Drashti Bhanushali crowned Mrs India Worldwide in Myanmar is another feather in the cap for Indian beauty queens competing at the international level. Her picture appears in the Asian Age.

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Andhra Pradesh signs MoUs for 8 tourism projects worth Rs 1,240 crore

Andhra Pradesh signs MoUs for 8 tourism projects worth Rs 1,240 crore

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

    PM Narendra Modi's campaigning for polls in Bihar; The Supreme court's proposal to impose pollution tax on trucks entering Delhi; Shashi Deshpande's resignation from Sahitya Akademi Council; Tunisian Quartet winning  Nobel Peace Prize and World Mental Health today; have been widely covered by most newspapers.

    'RSS sees scientific basis for cow protection' is a headline on The Hindu front page. Cow based farming has been the backbone of our agriculture for centuries, it quotes a Prachaar Pramukh.

    The Public Accounts Committee PAC has told the government that ESIC - Employee State Insurance Corporation is in total disarray with 53 out of 63 projects behind schedule, reports Hindu Business Line.

    Yog guru Ramdev tying up with future group's Kishor Bayani to propagate Swadeshi products and giving a tough challenge to MNC's, has been covered by almost all newspapers.

    The Tribune carries a picture of an award winning body builder, Waqar, a Muslim rehearsing the role of a Hindu King for Ram Leela in Jammu. Ramleela has been organised by Sanatan Dharma Natak Samaj for the last 154 years.

    "Saudagar of melodies - Ravinder Jain dies"says Mail Today. He was the man who composed music for superhit TV serial Ramayana and films like Ankhiyon ke Jharokhon Se and Chitchor.

    A US court has rejected copyright protection over yoga postures by yog teacher, Bikram Chaudhary, citing that yoga philosophy has been there since thousands of years and derived from Hindu ures, like the holy Bhagwat Gita, that's a report in the Asian Age.

    And Finally, in a study, Mumbai has emerged as the world's cheapest city to live and work among top twelve metro cities of the world.

Saturday, October 10, 2015

India demands justice after Saudi employer accused of chopping off maid's arm

India demands justice after Saudi employer accused of chopping off maid's arm

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Prime Minister speaking on Dadri, the J&K MLA being thrashed for holding a beef party, women pilots to fly supersonic fighters, and Vodafone winning the transfer pricing case figure prominently in today's newspapers.
    "Vikas Raj vs. Jungle Raj: Modi calls for Hindu-Muslim unity to fight poverty" headlines The Pioneer; "Modi says fight poverty not each other" states the Times of India; "President showed way, shun leaders' hate talk : Modi" says Asian Age.
    "BJP men thrash J&K MLA over beef party", reports the Asian Age. The Tribune reports that the Beef Row took a violent turn because "Independent legislator Abdul Rashid Sheikh hosted a beef party on the lawns of the MLA's hostel.
    "Vodaphone wins 3,700 crore rupees in income tax demand case" is the other headline in The Hindu with the Business Line adding that the High Court says the "Transaction outside transfer pricing purview". "Voda wins in court again," reports the Financial Express and the Economic Times.
    "196 countries of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change are expected to agree to a universal deal in Paris this December." "Paris Climate draft favours rich nations", reports the Hindustan Times quoting Environment Secretary Ashok Lavasa. "Paris agreement is lopsided and does not contain concerns of the developing countries".
    Ghazal Maestro Gulam Ali being invited to sing in Kolkata and Delhi finds mention in the papers. "Sena wont let Ghulam Ali sing in Maharashtra", reports the Tribune  after the Pakistan singer's Pune show too is cancelled.
    And finally, "Missionaries of Charity may have to shut down orphanages" after it refused to give children up for adoption to single, divorced or separated people," says the Hindustan Times.

Friday, October 9, 2015

PM Modi breaks silence on Dadri, says country has to stay united

PM Modi breaks silence on Dadri, says country has to stay united

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    President Pranab Mukherjee saying that India's core values of diversity, tolerance and plurality should not be allowed to wither away, in the backdrop of a mob lynching in Uttar Pradesh is covered prominently by all newspapers on their front pages today.
    The Asian Age quotes Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh as saying "Will act against all who disrupt harmony".
    Another story that is highlighted by the media is that the government approved a 500 crore rupees project for building a "national war memorial" and a "national war museum" near India Gate in memory of over 22,500 soldiers who laid down their lives post independence.
    Hindustan Times, Hindu and Times of India report on their front pages of two under-trials locked in a battle for supremacy being killed in a clash in the Tihar jail on Wednesday afternoon, once again bringing into focus inadequate security at the country's biggest prison.
    Most newspapers take note of the Supreme Court refusing to modify its interim order and allow bodies like RBI and SEBI and some states to allow voluntary use of Aadhaar card for welfare schemes other than the public distribution system (PDS) and LPG schemes.
    The Times of India leads with the story that whitefly destroys 2/3rd of Punjab cotton and 15 farmers commit suicide. The paper also reports that many dealers are held for selling fake pesticide.
    And finally, The Asian Age reports that the hunt for alien life may get easier, thanks to a habitability index created by scientists that can point out which of the thousands of exoplanets discovered so far have a better chance of hosting life.

Thursday, October 8, 2015

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NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    Dadri lynching incident continues to dominate the press. Times of India headlines "Give us justice, not politics, says Akhlaq's son Sartaj". Hindustan Times quotes Indian Air Force sources as saying, Dadri family had shifted to an IAF colony in Delhi, but the victim's son denied reports of the move.
    The Hindu writes, noted writer Nayantara Sehgal has returned the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award in protest against what she called the "vanishing space" for diversity. Indian Express notes, Hindi poet, Ashok Vajpeyi, also returned his Sahitya Akademi award to protest against the Dadri lynching incident.
    "Delhi MLAs may be the highest paid in country, panel seeks fat raise" is the lead in the Hindustan Times. Asian Age asks "Delhi legislators salary set to be hiked four-fold ?"
    Pioneer writes "India, Israel to lift Defence ties veil", reporting, armies of the two countries are likely to hold the first-ever joint exercise since diplomatic relations were established in 1992.
    Hindu in a front page report, quotes US intelligence contractor, Edward Snowden as saying, British spies can hack into phones remotely with a simple text message without the knowledge of owners.
    Times of India notes on its front page, "Banks, not clients gain from RBI rate cuts", saying, lakhs of depositors are getting lower returns on their savings as banks have cut deposit rates more than RBI's cut in rates.
    Business Standard reveals , an analysis by the NITI Aayog on this year's onion crisis shows traders could have milked 8 thousand crore rupees from consumers in August and September by manipulating prices.
    And Finally, "Dogs to Beat Travel Blues". Hindustan Times reports, in a first at an Indian airport, three trained Golden Retrievers stationed at Mumbai airport's international departure terminal have been helping stressed fliers feel better.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Pilot Michael Johnston dies during American Airlines flight

American CEO offers 'thoughts, prayers' after pilot died in flight

Pilot Michael Johnston dies during American Airlines flight

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledging over one billion Euros to India's solar energy push, the Sensex jumping 564 points on strong foreign fund inflows and curfew being clamped briefly in Varanasi as Sadhu's protest turned violent are some front page stories in Papers today.
    The Pioneer, quoting the world bank writes that aided by lower oil prices and limited exposure to the global financial turmoil, India is set to grow at 7.5 % this year and 7.8 percent in 2016, while China's growth projection has been downgraded from 7.1 % to 6.9 %. The Paper adds that China is headed for its slowest growth in a quarter of a century.
    "Supreme Court for "Pollution tax" on trucks to clear Delhi Air", writes the Hindustan Times.
    Under the headline that asks "FTII student not averse to Information and Broadcasting Secretary as Chairman?". The Asian Age writes that according to campus sources, the agitating Film and Television Institute students are not averse to the ministry secretary  assuring the post of Chairman, till a transparent mechanism to select the institutes governing body is  evolved.
    The Financial Express reports that the US and 11 other Pacific Rim nations have agreed to a largest trade accord in History, a potentially precedent setting model for global commerce and worker standards that would tie together 40% of the world's economy from Canada and Chile to Japan and Australia.
    "India is home to world's largest poor population but in percentage terms, poverty rate lowest among poor", writes the Hindustan Times, reporting on inputs from a world bank report.
    And finally, The Mail Today writes that Doctors in Australia were able to successfully re - attach a 16 month boy's head to his neck after it was pulled apart in an internal decapitation during a car accident.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

BPO employee gang-raped inside moving van in Bengaluru


BPO employee gang-raped inside moving van in Bengaluru

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    The Dadri lynching incident in which a man was beaten to death by a village mob over rumours that his family had consumed beef continues to dominate the front pages. On the visit of BJP MLA Sangeet Som to Dadri, the Indian Express writes "In Dadri, Muzaffarnagar -accused BJP MLA warns : Befitting reply if innocents framed". The Asian Age highlights UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's meeting with the victim's family under the caption "Akhilesh pledges justice for Dadri lynching victim". The Tribune quotes the village head as saying "I feel ashamed".
    Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's remarks on black money are prominently noticed. The Hindu quotes Mr Jaitley as saying "Bulk of black money is in India".
    All the papers take note of the election of Shashank Manohar as the new chief of the cricket control body BCCI.          
    The Times of India writes "Back as BCCI boss, Manohar vows clean-up in 2 months".
    The Indian Express highlights former Law Minister Ram Jethmalani's comments on the forthcoming Bihar elections. The paper quotes him as saying "Modi cheated people, must be defeated in Bihar".
    In a front page exclusive, the Hindustan Times reports that the army is planning to deploy remote controlled machine guns on the Line of Control to tighten security measures to fend off infiltrators.
    The press continues to track the condition of Indrani Mukherjee, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case after she fell unconscious in prison. "Indrani out of danger but drug overdose mystery deepens" reports the Indian Express.
    The Nepalese Ambassador's interview with PTI, in the backdrop of supplies to Nepal from India being hit, is noticed in many papers. The Hindu quotes him as saying "Dont push Nepalis to the wall". The Asian Age reports him as saying "Left with no option, Nepal would approach other countries, including China".
    And finally, a new list of the best Asian films of all time compiled by the Busan International Film Festival in South Korea.

Monday, October 5, 2015

5 box office records that Akshay Kumar's 'Singh is Bliing' has made so far!

5 box office records that Akshay Kumar's 'Singh is Bliing' has made so far!

TODAY'S NEWSPAPERS:-

    The anger and tension in Noida village over lynching of a man/ murder accused Indrani Mukherjee being critical in the hospital/ Nepal turning to UN over trade blockade/ Arrival of German Chancellor Angela Merkel/ and Shashank Manohar all set to become the BCCI president are some of the stories dominating the newspapers today.

    The Hindustan Times reports on the front page of an inspiring story of  21 year old Neetu from Rohtak a national level wrestling champion who was married at 13, was a mother at 14, yet worked hard through economic hardship to achieve her goal.

    In the proposed Assisted reproductive Technology (ART) Regulation Bill 2014 the center has suggested banning of surrogacy motherhood for foreigner's thus affecting "fertility tourism in India" says a report in Mail Today.

    On the other hand some doctors in Delhi have been propagating surrogacy through street plays as a right to have family, with infertility on the rise and are un-happy with the strict clauses in the Bill says the Hindu.

    Government shelving the plan of mandatory rural posting for MBBS doctors and turning to create a special cadre of AYUSH practitioners and paramedics for village postings finds mention on the front page of The Tribune.

    The pro genetically modified seed giant Monsanto is under fire for undisclosed recruitment of scientists from Harward and Cornell Universities and 3 other schools to write about pro GMO food is a revelation in the Financial Express.

    The Aadhaar card has raised 2,687 crore rupees by the elimination of duplicate ghost beneficiaries of social schemes, claims the UIDAI in an affidavit to Supreme Court in a front page Pioneer story.

    And finally, Girls dressed in a colourful traditional wear for the garba dance beginning 13th October during Navratra has been beautifully captured in a picture in Pioneer.

Saturday, October 3, 2015

In seventh heaven: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis bag Wuhan Open title


In seventh heaven: Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis bag Wuhan Open title

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:

    India's pledge to cut its carbon emissions by 2030 in an action plan submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change dominates the front pages. "India targets 35% cut in carbon intensity by 2030" reports the Hindustan Times. The Times of India says that the government hopes to achieve this through "40% power from green sources".
    Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election rally at Banka in Bihar is prominently noticed in the press. "Modi attacks Nitish, says Bihar CM too arrogant" reads the headline in the Asian Age. The Indain Express reports "Vikaswad is Modi's Bihar poll punchline".
    The shocking incident of the murder of Mohammad Akhlaq by a mob in Greater Noida's Bisada village continues to be tracked by the media. "Local BJP man's son incited mob, beef victim's kin tell authorities" reports the Times of India. The Hindustan Times tells us of how some Hindus helped some Muslim men, women and children escape from the village minutes before a mob reached their homes.
    In a special story, the Times of India reports "PM wants all of India under Aadhar by December".
    The Pioneer,the Hindu and the Hindustan Times inform us of a new initiative to improve women's security. "Government mulls panic button in cellphone for women's safety" writes the Pioneer.

Friday, October 2, 2015

Sushma Swaraj rubbishes Pakistan's 4-point peace formula

Sushma Swaraj rubbishes Pakistan’s 4-point peace formula at UN, says ‘give up terrorism and let’s talk’ http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/sushma-swaraj-rubbishes-pakistans-4-point-peace-formula-at-un-says-give-up-terrorism-and-lets-talk/

Indian Photography Festival

At the State Art Gallery,  Madhapur

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Thirsty Leopard Gets Head Stuck in a Pot

Thirsty Leopard Gets Head Stuck in a Pot

NEWSPAPER HEADLINES

    The Reserve Bank of India cutting its key lending rate-the repo rate-by 0.50 percentage points to 6.75%, setting the stage for cheaper loans for consumers ahead of the festival season and more affordable bank capital for companies to aid investment dominates the front pages of all newspapers this morning. "Cuts for thrust to economy", headlines the Financial Express. "Cut to the chase now", leads the Economic Times.
    In some bad news for small savers, the Asian Age  reports that the Union Finance Ministry indicated on Tuesday it may lower interest rates on small savings schemes (mostly those that are offered by post offices and public provident fund, or PPF) to nudge banks to bring down their lending rates.
    All the newspapers report of three Delhi infants who moved the Supreme Court seeking ban on firecrackers during the festive season.
    Another story that finds mention in the papers this morning is that of the fight between two Gurgaon top cops - Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Bharti Arora and Commissioner Navdeep Singh Virk, accusing each other of misconduct at a press conference in connection with a probe into a rape case registered in the city.
    The story of an Italian aid worker, Cesar Tavella, being shot dead in a high security diplomatic area in Bangladesh is covered by most papers prominently. The dreaded ISIS terror group has claimed responsibility for this attack.
    The Pioneer in its front page writes that there is a Paradigm shift on the right to privacy, as the Centre doesn't oppose Gujarat governments assertion in Supreme Court that it is an absolute right.
    A major sports related story that is noted by the newspapers today is that of the speculation on the election of the BCCI president being put to rest when the board secretary Anurag Thakur said on Tuesday that the former BCCI chief Shashank Manohar would be the consensus candidate.
    And finally, the Asian Age reports that an individual's ancestral background can be determined based on their fingerprint characteristics, according to a new research that may have applications in law enforcement and anthropological research.