It's now confirmed. Plants can talk

NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES

Most papers today have reported prominently on star cricketer Yuvraj Singh being diagnosed with cancer. The Asian Age says 'Yuvraj battles cancer in US, out 6 months'. The Times of India reports 'Yuvraj has cancer, in US for chemotherapy since Jan'. The paper adds that experts say his chances of a Full Recovery are bright. Hindustan Times headline it as, 'Yuvi fighting 'curable' cancer' and says that he could he back in action by April.

The contentious Antrix-Devas deal is another story covered extensively. The Tribune says, 'ISRO reports indict Nair, 3 others', and asks, 'Did Devas take ISRO for a ride?'

"2G windfall for social sector", under that headline Hindustan Times reports that the Supreme Court verdict canceling all the 122 telecom licences issued in 2008, has unexpectedly opened up a new window that can help the Government earn up to Rs.75,000 crore.

India voting in favour of a UNSC resolution to stop violence in Syria, which was later vetoed by Russia and China, is reported in most dailies. The Tribune says, 'India justifies UN vote on Syria'. The Indian Express states, 'Syria resolution: India kept out automatic intervention'.

The Times of India carries a headline 'Panel for equal property rights among couples.' The paper says that a govt. panel has suggested that all movable and immovable assets acquired by a couple married or living together be classified as joint property, and be divided equitably in case of separation or desertion.

The Times of India reports on the path breaking move by the Evangelical Church of India which has appointed India's first trans-gender pastor at a parish near Chennai. Shunned and traumatized as a youngster, 25 year old Bharathi now preaches to 45 respectful parishioners, including 14 families.

Hindustan Times has an interesting report as part of its Youth Survey 2012, which says that in a country with over 50 percent of the population under 25 years of age, 42 percent of Indians in the 18 to 21 years age group say they have paid a bribe.

And finally, "It's now confirmed. Plants can talk", says the Times of India. The paper reports that researchers at Exeter University in Britain claim to have found that plants can communicate with one another. In fact, they have for the first time captured such a process on the camera, says the paper.