Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Andhra, Telangana easiest place to do business in India: World Bank

Andhra, Telangana easiest place to do business in India: World Bank

NEWSPAPERS  HEADLINES
Today's Press Review is gleaned largly from e-papers as most newspaper offices take a holiday, post Diwali.
The Prime Minister saluting the valour of the armed forces and dedicating the festival of Diwali to them, is the lead story in the Times of India this morning. Mr. Modi also called for 'unity' to defeat the separatist mindset, as he met with jawans at Sumdo in Himachal Pradesh yesterday.
The Statesman writes - 'In a departure from the past the Border Security Force refused to exchange sweets and greetings with Pakistani Rangers along the International Boundary this time, on the occasion of Diwali.
The United Nations building itself becoming and illuminated palette for a 'Happy Diwali' hoarding, is also pictured on the front page of the Times of India - "A First at the United Nations", reads the photo-caption.
"Air quality in Delhi plunges to 'severe' category" reports the Statesman, as Delhi's Diwali festivities have blanketed the National Capital. This category carries the risk of affecting peoples resperatory systems, according to the Centre's System of Air Quality and Weather Forcasting and Research (SAFAR). While, Times of India reports that showers have eased Diwali polution in Kolkata.
"Some sparkle, but India Inc's recovery still elusive". The Financial Express, covering the September Quarter writes - All in all, India Inc's recovery is taking longer than anticipated because revenue growth remains muted.
The Hindu reports that in a first, tourists in Goa can now enjoy group 'Cycling Parties'  - as a 10 seater pedal powered eco-friendly vehicle is to be launched today.
And Finally, in a story celebrating the human factor and a human touch, The Statesman informs us that about 750 family living in the surrounding villages of the Vellode Bird Sanctuary - decided 17 years ago not to burst crackers during Diwali - fearing that the loud sounds may scare away the migratory birds.

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