2015-08-28 India Spotlight

After Bengaluru, Coimbatore becomes the next hub for startups   
Economic Times
By Nirupama V BENGALURU: In 2012, Dhruv Kumar shifted the base of his online medical advice platform, iCliniq, to Coimbatore after operating it out of Bengaluru for two years. The reason: He didn't want to be overwhelmed or distracted by the hoopla ...

2015-08-28 India More Top Stories

The Indian Express   

Two civilians dead, nearly dozen injured in Pakistan firing in Jammu and Kashmir   
The Indian Express
Ceasefire violation: Several BSF posts were targeted in RS Pura and Arnia sectors in Jammu. Two people were killed and nearly a dozen others were injured as Pakistani Rangers resorted to unprovoked shelling on civilian areas along the international ...

2015-08-28 India Health

PotatoPro   

Colorful potatoes may pack powerful cancer prevention punch   
PotatoPro
"The butyric acid regulates immune function in the gut, suppresses chronic inflammation and may also help to cause cancer cells to self-destruct," Vanamala said. (Courtesy: PSU / Stephen Lea). August 27, 2015. Colorful potatoes may pack powerful cancer ...

2015-08-28 India Science

Daily Times   

Grow plants if you want to curb urban heat: NASA   
Daily Times
The presence of vegetation in urban areas - along the roads, in the parks and in your neighbourhood - can limit city heat effect to a great extent, says a NASA study, Zee News reports. Using multiple satellites' observations, researchers found that ...
Scarcity of Vegetation in Urban Areas Is Essential Factor in Urban Heating: NASA   NYC Today
Plants can ease hot temperatures in cities: Nasa   Livemint

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Daily News & Analysis   

Researchers recreate bread our ancestors relished 12500 years   
Daily News & Analysis
Researchers recreate bread our ancestors relished 12,500 years, which was a critical moment in human history that led to rise of civilisations. Researchers recreate bread our ancestors relished 12,500 years Getty Images. Researchers recreate a pre ...
Bread our ancestors relished 12500 years ago recreated   Business Standard
Scientists recreate bread our ancestors relished 12500 years ago   Zee News
Archaeologists Unravel Mystery of Paleolithic Rock-Cut Mortars Found ...   Sci-News.com

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RT   

Sea levels 'locked' into 3-foot rise by century's end – NASA   
RT
Sea levels around the world have risen an average of 3 inches since 1992 and are now rising faster than they were 50 years ago, NASA warned. What's worse, they are currently on track to increase 3 feet (90 cm) or more by the end of the century.
Oceans Now Three Inches Higher Compared To Measurements Taken In 1992   Tech Times
Sea Levels Will Rise, Experts Warn, and It's Not Going To Stop'   Sci-Tech Today
Global sea levels rise three inches: Is that a lot? (+video)   Christian Science Monitor
The Hullabaloo Online   
Stuff.co.nz   
CBS Local   
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Kolkata climate change roadmap soon: British minister   
Business Standard
The eastern metropolis will become one of the first Indian mega cities to have a roadmap, developed with the aid of the British government that will help the West Bengal government deal with climate change and promote sustainable growth in the city, ...

2015-08-28 India Sports

New York Times   

Only Man Who Can Topple Usain Bolt: A Photographer on a Scooter   
New York Times
BEIJING — American sprinters like Justin Gatlin? Usain Bolt keeps beating them and then beating his chest, as he did in winning his latest gold medal, in the 200 meters at the world track and field championships. But Bolt did eventually get taken down ...
They tried to kill me: Watch Usain Bolt being brought down by a cameraman   Firstpost
'Beaver' Bolt Champ beats Gatlin again for 4th 200 gold   Trinidad & Tobago Express
'This means more than anything,' says Bolt after sealing sprint double   Irish Independent
Bangkok Post   
Telegraph.co.uk   
Irish Times   
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Times of India   

After 22 years India have chance to seal series in Sri Lanka   
Times of India
COLOMBO: Virat Kohli and his team have the opportunity to grab a piece of historical pie over the next five days if they can defeat Sri Lanka and win a Test series on these shores after 22 years. The 'number 22' debate has been raging since the series ...
Live Cricket Scorecard: India vs Sri Lanka, 3rd Test, Colombo, Day 1   Cricket Country
Sri Lanka fret over batting order   ESPNcricinfo.com
India will look to ride the momentum   The Hindu
NDTVSports.com   
The Indian Express   
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Times of India   

IPL likely to have 10 sides from 2018   
Times of India
KOLKATA: It was much ado about nothing at the IPL Governing Council's meeting here on Thursday. After one-and-a-half hour deliberation, it was back to square one for the BCCI. With the Chennai Hight Court refusing to grant interim relief to Chennai ...
IPL Governing Council proposes 2 new IPL teams from next season   The Indian Express
IPL likely to have 2 new teams in next edition, could be a 10-team affair from ...   Cricket Country
New franchises may replace CSK, RR teams   The Hindu
Cricbuzz   
News Nation   
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Daily News & Analysis   

Australia beat feisty Ireland in rain-curtailed ODI   
Daily News & Analysis
World champions Australia beat Ireland by 23 runs under the Duckworth/Lewis method for rain-affected matches in their lone one-day international in Belfast on Thursday. Ireland, set a revised target of 181 in 24 overs were dismissed for 157 in 23.4 ...
Joe Burns boosts chance of inclusion in Australia Test squad following fifty ...   Cricket Country
Ireland falls to Australia in Belfast ODI, but the Irish are hungry for more   ABC Online
Australia claim 23-run Duckworth/Lewis win over Ireland in Belfast   Irish Independent
ESPNcricinfo.com   
Irish Examiner   
The Nation   
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Daily News & Analysis   

Sania Mirza will get Khel Ratna on August 29 as scheduled: official   
Daily News & Analysis
A senior ministry official told dna that the court's notice will not cast any shadow on the awards ceremony on August 29 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, and that the original awards list will be implemented in totality. Sania. The Sports Ministry has ...
Fellow athlete thinks Sania Mirza should not get Khel Ratna   Hindustan Times
Sorry, Girisha: Whichever way you look at it, Sania Mirza deserves the Khel ...   Firstpost
High Court issues notice to govt, Sania Mirza on Khel Ratna issue   The Indian Express
Times of India   
The Hindu   
Economic Times   
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IBNLive   

Viswanathan Anand draws with Fabiano Caruana in Sinquefield Cup   
IBNLive
St. Louis: Former world champion Viswanathan Anand played out a second straight draw by holding American Fabiano Caruana with ease in the fourth round of the Sinquefield Cup -- a part of the Grand Chess tour. Playing his third black in four games, ...

2015-08-28 India Entertainment

The Indian Express   

Will Saif Ali Khan-Katrina Kaif's 'Phantom' be as successful as Kabir Khan's last?   
The Indian Express
Kabir Khan's much-awaited 'Phantom' starring Katrina Kaif and Saif Ali Khan finally releases today. Google +. Comments. Written by Sunitra Pacheco | Mumbai | Published:August 28, 2015 8:30 am. phantom, saif ali khan, katrina kaif, baankey ki crazy ...
Phantom review: Kabir Khan's 'thriller' starring Saif Ali Khan, Katrina Kaif ...   Firstpost
'Phantom' quick review   Zee News
Dawood Ibrahim to Hafiz Saeed: Know your terrorist, courtesy Bollywood   India Today
Daily News & Analysis   
Times of India   
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Times of India   

'I always tell my leading men that they have not arrived until they become gay ...   
Times of India
Pooja Bhatt is all set to go on the floors with another film in her erotic-drama franchise, Jism. After casting Bipasha Basu in Jism and Sunny Leone in Jism 2, Pooja wants to ensure that for the third film, not only the actress but also the actor is an ...
Jism 3 to be braver and bolder, says Pooja Bhatt   Daily News & Analysis
Pooja Bhatt Begins Search For Jissm 3   SKJ Bollywood News

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Daily News & Analysis   

Malaika Arora Khan to judge Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa   
Daily News & Analysis
Malaika Arora Khan has been roped in as a judge on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded, inform sources. "Talks were on with her for some time, but Malaika had date issues. Now, everything is sorted and she has given her nod to the show," adds a source. She ...
Scarlett Wilson: I DON'T think I will win Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded!   Bollywood Life
'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Reloaded' Promo: Karan Johar is moved to tears on his last ...   PINKVILLA
When Alia Bhatt surprised Shahid Kapoor and Karan Johar with her presence in ...   The Indian Express
Bollywood Mantra   
Times of India   
IBNLive   
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Times of India   

Sridevi to make a comeback with husband's film   
Times of India
Sridevi swept all the Best Actress awards for her portrayal of Kajal Varma in the 1997 drama, Judaai. The film, also featuring Anil Kapoor and Urmila Matondkar, was produced by the late Surinder Kapoor, her producer-husband Boney Kapoor's father.
Sridevi returns for hubby Boney   Mumbai Mirror
Jhanvi Kapoor   Justbollywood

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NDTV   

Ileana D'Cruz: I am on a Small Break   
NDTV
"I am on a small break because I wanted to do something different. The kind of offers I was receiving, were not to my liking. So, I thought I should wait for a while. There is something interesting in the pipeline right now but it is not yet confirmed ...
I am on a small break: Ileana D'Cruz   The Indian Express
Ileana D'Cruz on a break from acting!   PINKVILLA

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Times of India   

John Abraham: I have never lifted a hand on anybody till date but no one has ...   
Times of India
John Abraham's dedication for fitness can put a fitness freak to shame. When he says he doesn't want to be a part of the rat race, you do believe him. After all, his professional choices and attitude towards life in general, reflects this thought. In ...
John Abraham, Anil Kapoor enthral fans with 'Welcome Back' promotions   Zee News
Nagpur fans go all out to Welcome Back Anil Kapoor, John Abraham | Nagpur NYOOOZ   NYOOOZ
Anil Kapoor wants John Abraham's physique   The Express Tribune
NDTV   
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Daily News & Analysis   

MSG-2: The Messenger Trailer will leave you speechless   
Daily News & Analysis
Guess who's back, back again. Shady's back, tell a friend. Guess who's back,guess who's back,guess who's back, guess who's back, guess who's back. Guess who's back... If these words weren't coined by Marshall Matthers to describe MSG AKA Gurmeet ...

2015-08-28 India Technology

Sky News Australia   

What to expect at Apple's iPhone event   
Sky News Australia
Apple has said it is holding its next product event on 9 September, when it is expected to launch a new iPhone. The company sent out invitations to reporters and analysts on Thursday with the headline: "Hey Siri, give us a hint" - but in typical ...
New iPhones September 9   The National Business Review
Apple Announces Sept. 9 Event   Wall Street Journal (blog)
Apple may launch new iPhones at Sept. 9 event   Reuters
Sydney Morning Herald   
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Sky News   
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Hindu Business Line   

John Sculley's Obi Mobiles to relaunch in India by October as Obi Worldphone   
Economic Times
SAN FRANCISCO: Obi Mobiles, cofounded by former Apple chief executive officer John Sculley, is relaunching as Obi Worldphone with a new line of smartphones. The company had failed to make a mark in the Indian market where it started out in July last ...

2015-08-28 India Business

Firstpost   

Only 98 cities instead of 100 announced: All questions answered about smart ...   
Firstpost
The Centre today announced the names of 98 cities selected for the Modi government's flagship Smart Cities project but Bengaluru and Patna don't figure in the list. The names of the cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project was ...
Chandigarh clears stage 1, makes it to list of top 98 cities   The Indian Express
Six NE state capitals make Smart City cut   Times of India
Government releases list of 98 smart cities, Uttar Pradesh gets maximum share   Economic Times
The Hindu   
Financial Express   
NDTV   
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Times of India   

PM Modi concerned over steep airfare hikes   
Times of India
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the frequent sharp hikes in airfares, especially during peak travel times and when someone has to buy a ticket on short notice to travel for an emergency. In a meeting with the aviation ...

2015-08-28 India World

Daily News & Analysis   

Up to 50 dead bodies found in truck as concern over Europe's refugee crisis rises   
Daily News & Analysis
The truck was found near the Slovakia and Hungary border. This incident has occurred right after boats carrying migrants capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Forensic officers investigating the truck that was found with 50 dead bodies near Slovakia and ...

2015-08-28 India India

The Indian Express   

Chandigarh clears stage 1, makes it to list of top 98 cities   
The Indian Express
The Union Urban Development Ministry on Thursday named Chandigarh among 98 cities selected for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's flagship smart city mission. The selection was done through intra-city competition (stage 1) which evaluated various cities ...