Friday, November 8, 2013
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Mars, here we come
The successful launch of the Mars mission has found coverage on the front pages of major newspapers this morning. Under the headline, "Mars, here we come", Hindustan Times writes that if the mission is successful, India will be the fourth country in the world and the first Asian country to reach Mars. The paper adds that at a cost of 450 crore rupees, India's Mars enterprise saw a reduced satellite assembly cost to a tenth of Nasa's.
152 Bangladeshi soldiers have been sentenced to death by a special court in one of the world's biggest-ever mass criminal trials for their role in the 2009 mutiny and massacre of 74 people, including top army officers, notes The Asian Age on its front page.
Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin has lashed out at Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal following reports that Kejriwal had sought the support of Barelvi cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan who had issued a fatwa to behead Nasrin for criticizing Islamic practices, reports The Times of India.
Mail Today writes that a detailed forensic analysis by the National Investigation Agency has nailed the Pakistan Government's imprint on fake Indian currency notes pumped into the country, adding that the paper used to print the counterfeit rupee notes is an excellent match with the legal tender of Pakistan.
Around one-third of the global workforce employed in top IT companies is based in India - a sign of the fact that our country is virtually turning into the global IT headquarters, reports The Times of India.
The Indian Express reports that Diwali pollution continues to envelop Delhi in a thick layer of smog even two days after the festival.
And finally, US scientists claim to have developed a new cutting-edge software that predicts where burglaries are most likely to occur, anticipates crime patterns, especially the hot spots of crime, which can allow law enforcement agencies to engage in targeted prevention activities that could disrupt the cause of crime before it happens, writes The Times of India.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
India successfully launches historic mission to Mars
"PM's Lanka dilemma: To go or not to go for CHOGM" - is on the front page of Tribune. The Asian Age writes - Two more Ministers on Monday joined the chorus of those from within the Govt. demanding that PM Manmohan Singh give the CHOGM Summit in Sri Lanka a miss.
The positions of political parties on the Election Commission proposal to ban opinion polls and surveys during elections, is also highlighted. The Times of India headlines - "Ban on opinion polls: Congress says Yes, BJP - No".
In the Asian Age we can read... "The plush 1,20,000 dollar farm where feared Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud died in the US drone strike just North of Miranshah, is just a kilometer away from the Pakistani Army headquarters for the restive North Waziristan region: this proximity recalling the hideout of Osama Bin Laden in Abbottabad.
The Tribune quotes J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah as saying at a darbar - "J&K acceded to India and is an integral part of India, there are no two ways about that. He denied using words such as 'conditional' and 'incomplete'.
The Pioneer informs us that 'NOTA' or none of the above option will be printed in pink on ballot papers for the up-coming assembly polls in five states, but for the Lok Sabha elections next year, it will appear in white.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Sensex hits record high in Mahurat Biz
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Congress wants restrictions on opinion polls during elections
BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar to meet the families of the victims of the Patna blasts is prominently noticed in the press. "Party parades ashes, hands cheques as Modi goes to kin of blast victims" reports the Indian Express. Highlighting the sharp reaction from Bihar Chief Minister the Hindustan Times writes "People will sweep away trash from outside says Nitish".
Most papers take note of playback singer Lata Mangeshkar's endorsement of Narendra Modi for the Prime Minister's post. Highlighting the Congress reaction the Indian Express writes "Congress says people don't want Lata's guidance".
The allegations by Malayalam actress Shweta Menon that she was molested at a public function in Kerala are highlighted in all the papers. "Actor Shweta alleges molestation at function : Congress MP denies allegation, calls TV reports strange"" reports the Times of India.
The Congress' support for the Election Commission's views on restricting the publication and dissemination of opinion polls during elections is keenly noticed in the press. "Congress wants restrictions on opinion polls during elections" observes the Pioneer.
The election of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India to the UN Board of Auditors finds mention in most papers. "CAG on UN Board of Auditors" reports the Tribune. Highlighting an interesting aspect of his election, the Times of India writes "China, Pakistan help CAG win poll to UN audit body".
In a special story, the Times of India informs that in order to curb proliferation of petitions with vested interests, the Supreme Court has ruled that any person who files a PIL against a public authority or a politician must first prove to the court that he has no ulterior motive.
There is a new creature drawing in crowds in the Italian city of Florence. It is neither a zebra nor a donkey. The Hindustan Times calls it a 'zonkey', a baby produced by an act of love between a zebra and a donkey.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
An alarming 69 percent of the nearly 5 lakh drivers of all vehicles involved in accidents last year did not possess the mandatory educational qualification to command the steering wheel
NEWSPAPERS HEADLINES:
Newspapers have noted on their front pages the killing of Pak Taliban Chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike in Pakistan. The Asian Age says this is the latest in a series of blows to the country's most feared militant group.
Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Bihar to visit the homes of the six people killed in the serial bomb blasts during the BJP's hunkar rally in Patna on Sunday has also been covered by newspapers on their front pages. Under the headline, "Modi's visit heats up Bihar", the Pioneer writes that a war of words has broken out between the JD(U) and the BJP over the latter's state-wide march with the ashes of the victims.
The Jaipur police has registered a case against BCCI Chief N Srinivasan and his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, accusing them of fixing an IPL 6 game between their team Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, reports Hindustan Times.
The Indian Express writes that a woman teacher in tribal dominated Rayagada district of Orissa, who was set on fire for refusing to withdraw a sexual assault complaint against a school inspector, has succumbed to her burn injuries.
As the Delhi Assembly election campaign enters a decisive phase, the Aam Aadmi Party plans to re-launch its fortnightly mouthpiece "Aap Ki Kranti", reports the Hindu.
The Indian Express says that a JD(U) MP Anil Sahani has been named by the CBI in a scam of leave travel claims for Rs. 9.5 lakhs.
An alarming 69 percent of the nearly 5 lakh drivers of all vehicles involved in accidents last year did not possess the mandatory educational qualification to command the steering wheel, writes the pioneer .
And finally, in good news for pizza lovers, The Times of India says that British scientists claim to have developed the world's first nutritionally-balanced pizza by reducing salt, adding whole wheat flour, Scottish seaweed, vitamins and red peppers.
Newspapers have noted on their front pages the killing of Pak Taliban Chief Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone strike in Pakistan. The Asian Age says this is the latest in a series of blows to the country's most feared militant group.
Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit to Bihar to visit the homes of the six people killed in the serial bomb blasts during the BJP's hunkar rally in Patna on Sunday has also been covered by newspapers on their front pages. Under the headline, "Modi's visit heats up Bihar", the Pioneer writes that a war of words has broken out between the JD(U) and the BJP over the latter's state-wide march with the ashes of the victims.
The Jaipur police has registered a case against BCCI Chief N Srinivasan and his son-in-law Gurunath Meiyappan, accusing them of fixing an IPL 6 game between their team Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals, reports Hindustan Times.
The Indian Express writes that a woman teacher in tribal dominated Rayagada district of Orissa, who was set on fire for refusing to withdraw a sexual assault complaint against a school inspector, has succumbed to her burn injuries.
As the Delhi Assembly election campaign enters a decisive phase, the Aam Aadmi Party plans to re-launch its fortnightly mouthpiece "Aap Ki Kranti", reports the Hindu.
The Indian Express says that a JD(U) MP Anil Sahani has been named by the CBI in a scam of leave travel claims for Rs. 9.5 lakhs.
An alarming 69 percent of the nearly 5 lakh drivers of all vehicles involved in accidents last year did not possess the mandatory educational qualification to command the steering wheel, writes the pioneer .
And finally, in good news for pizza lovers, The Times of India says that British scientists claim to have developed the world's first nutritionally-balanced pizza by reducing salt, adding whole wheat flour, Scottish seaweed, vitamins and red peppers.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Babudom now out of Neta's control
NEWSPAPER HEADLINES
The Supreme Court's landmark decision to protect civil servants against political interference dominates the headlines of most major news dailies today. "Babudom now out of Neta's control" headlines the Mail Today. The Economic Times remarks "Babu's Court-Yard gets Neta-proofed, almost". The Hindustan Times adds "SC makes it difficult to mess with honest babu's" while the Hindu cautions "overhaul will help, but political class won't let it happen".
The riots in Muzaffarnagar have also been covered extensively today. The Asian Age reports "UP police Chief admits "Lapses" in Muzaffarnagar". The Indian Express informs in its lead story "victims demand arrest of culprits, warn of Mahapanchayat; UP rushes in police" while the Times of India enquires in its headline "Land Grab bid behind fresh deadly attack?".
The sensex reaching a new high leads the Economic Times to comment "after Dalal street, economy joins party". The Pioneer headlines "Diwali bonus! sensex closes at record 21,165".
In significant news the Hindu reports that on Thursday China opened a new highway that links Medog county located near the border with Arunachal Pradesh with the rest of the country; and provides all weather access to China to the strategically important region.
The Times of India reports that the US National Security Agency broke into Yahoo and Google data centres to collect data from millions of users. In a related story the Asian Age informs that former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has found a job working for a website in Russia, where he was granted asylum after fleeing the United States.
And finally, in a story titled "cracker of an offer: mobile firms line up freebies on Diwali eve", the Times of India informs that mobile phone users have a lot to cheer about this festive season. Its raining freebies and discount on phone buys as well as internet data charges, says the paper.
The Supreme Court's landmark decision to protect civil servants against political interference dominates the headlines of most major news dailies today. "Babudom now out of Neta's control" headlines the Mail Today. The Economic Times remarks "Babu's Court-Yard gets Neta-proofed, almost". The Hindustan Times adds "SC makes it difficult to mess with honest babu's" while the Hindu cautions "overhaul will help, but political class won't let it happen".
The riots in Muzaffarnagar have also been covered extensively today. The Asian Age reports "UP police Chief admits "Lapses" in Muzaffarnagar". The Indian Express informs in its lead story "victims demand arrest of culprits, warn of Mahapanchayat; UP rushes in police" while the Times of India enquires in its headline "Land Grab bid behind fresh deadly attack?".
The sensex reaching a new high leads the Economic Times to comment "after Dalal street, economy joins party". The Pioneer headlines "Diwali bonus! sensex closes at record 21,165".
In significant news the Hindu reports that on Thursday China opened a new highway that links Medog county located near the border with Arunachal Pradesh with the rest of the country; and provides all weather access to China to the strategically important region.
The Times of India reports that the US National Security Agency broke into Yahoo and Google data centres to collect data from millions of users. In a related story the Asian Age informs that former US spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has found a job working for a website in Russia, where he was granted asylum after fleeing the United States.
And finally, in a story titled "cracker of an offer: mobile firms line up freebies on Diwali eve", the Times of India informs that mobile phone users have a lot to cheer about this festive season. Its raining freebies and discount on phone buys as well as internet data charges, says the paper.
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