Month: June 2014

FIFA ethics chief will not look at fresh corruption allegations surrounding 2022 Qatar WC

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Despite millions of documents underpinning a new wave of corruption allegations surrounding the award of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, FIFA’s chief ethics investigator has reportedly revealed that will not be examining the documents.

With Michael Garcia’s report due on the millions of files raising fresh questions over Qatari bid for the 2022 World Cup on 9 June, it is reportedly understood that FIFA ethics head has not asked for the documents.

National flag to fly at half mast as mark of respect for Munde

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The Government has decided that the National flag will be flown at half mast today in Delhi and capitals of the states and union territories as a mark of respect to Union Minister Gopinath Munde, who passed away here this morning.

A statement issued by Home Ministry said that the national flag will also be flown at half mast tomorrow at the place of cremation.

Munde died here this morning in a road accident. 64-year-old Munde was on his way to airport when his car was hit by another vehicle at around 6:30 a.m. (ANI)

‘Open dialogue needed between Hindus and Muslims to dispel misconceptions’

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The former Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka Samskrit University and secretary of Gandhi Peace Foundation Mallepuram G. Venkatesh has called for an open and healthy dialogue between the Hindu and Muslim communities to dispel misconceptions about one another.

Speaking at a seminar on ‘Understanding Muslims’, organised by the monthly ‘Muslim Dani’ in collaboration with the foundation and Gandhi Smaraka Nidhi here on June 1, Prof. Venkatesh said the cultural and social history of Karnataka was marked by rich interactions between Hindus and Muslims.

Crime In Hyderabad (3.6.2014)

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Mother slit neck of alcoholic son
(Siasat News): A mother, who was very upset over the misbehaviour of her alcoholic son, killed him by slitting his neck. This incident occurred at Barkas.

As per the details, the deceased Sheikh Baba, 30, an auto driver and resident of Barkas, was an alcoholic and used to harass her mother Fatima Bi and wife Ayesha Begum under the influence of alcohol.

Synthite forays into domestic retail market with curry masalas

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Aiming to make its presence felt in the Rs 6,500 crore branded curry masala market in India, the Kerala-based spice major Synthite has launched 10 curry masalas and spice powders under the brand name ‘Kitchen Treasures’.

These include chicken and fish masalas besides six basic spice powders, chilli, turmeric and coriander, among others.

The company is targetting a market share of about Rs 30 crore in the first year, Synthite MD George Paul told reporters here last night.

The branded curry masala market in Kerala was worth Rs 600 crore, he said.

Hurricanes with feminine names more fatal than male-named counterparts

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A new study has revealed that hurricanes with feminine names are likely to cause significantly more deaths than hurricanes with masculine names, apparently because storms with feminine names are perceived as less threatening.

According to the research by University of Illinois, severe hurricanes with a more feminine name result in a greater death toll, simply because a storm with a feminine name is seen as less foreboding than one with a more masculine name.

Babies even at three months can visually identify stand-out objects

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Researchers have said that even by three months of age, babies are visually able to locate objects that stand out from a group.

Psychology Professor Scott Adler in the Faculty of Health, who led the research, said for example, an infant can pick a red umbrella in a sea of grey ones, added that this indicates that babies at a very young age are able to selectively extract information from the environment, just like adults.

Apple users can now dim lights, lock doors with new feature in iOS 8

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iPhone maker, Apple has reportedly announced HomeKit functionality for iOS 8, which lets users manage their home automation devices.

The HomeKit lets users manage their home automation devices, so that one can lock doors, dim lights, and adjust their thermostat from their iPhone or iPad.

According to CNET, on Monday the company announced that it has added functionality in its upcoming release of iOS 8, through the HomeKit software platform, to integrate control for door locking, light dimming, and other home automation gadgets and features to iOS devices.

Now, iPhone users to get predictive text suggestions in iMessage

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Apple has reportedly announced a new feature called QuickType to iOS 8, which will offer predictive suggestions as users type their text messages.

According to CNET, the iPhone maker announced the new feature on Monday, at its Worldwide Developers Conference.

QuickType promises that it will help users type their messages more quickly.

The new feature will learn users’ style and choice of words over the time and the more one uses it, the smarter it will get.

Whatsapp update for Windows opens up improved privacy, customizable UI, notification alerts

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The internet based chat application Whatsapp has launched its update for Windows today which includes better privacy settings, customizable interface and notification tones.

Whatsapp now allows Windows users to change their privacy setting and set the audience for their profile photo, status, and the last seen feature.

One can also change their device’s user interface, which earlier was same as the phone’s ‘Message’ interface, and they can also set their desired notification alert tones.

Father’s Day – time to gift dads’ designer accessories

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It’s time to pamper your dads by gifting him something as striking and unique as him. On Father’s Day on June 15, put a smile on his face by jazzing up his wardrobe with designer tie-pins.

Designer Varuna D. Jani, known for her beguiling designs and concepts, has created tie pins to lift the style sense of men, said a statement.

With studded diamonds and white gold plating, the collection can enhance glamour quotient of a man’s closet.

The designs are not only intricately crafted, but also created keeping in mind different personalities.

A leader has passed away: B-Town on Munde’s demise

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Bollywood celebrities like Mahesh Bhatt and Javed Akhtar have expressed shock and grief at the sudden demise of union Minister for Rural Development and senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Gopinath Munde in Delhi Tuesday.

Munde, 64, an important figure in Maharashtra politics, was on his way to the Indira Gandhi International Airport when his Maruti Suzuki SX4 car was hit by a Tata Indica at Aurobindo Marg in south Delhi around 6.20 a.m., police said.

The tinsel town remembers him as “leader” and an “inspiring gentleman”. Here’s what the celebrities posted on Twitter:

Interim schooling in shed, seeks aid for construction

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District Shamli in Uttar Pradesh has great historical importance. The struggle for India’s independence had started from here. A village called Sonta Rasoolpur in the district which comprised population over 15000 with 90 percent of them are Muslims. The village also surrounded by numerous villages which have Muslim majority. But there is no institution which can impart education to them.

A trust called Jami-Ul-Uloom Educational Welfare Society, lead by Moulana

US house resolution commits to working with Modi government

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As the US reaches out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a dozen lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan congressional resolution committing to working with his government “to advance shared values and interests.”

Co-sponsored among others by lone Indian-American House member Ami Bera and the first Hindu-American lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard, the resolution also seeks “to further strengthen our strategic partnership with India, including in the defence, trade, and security arenas.”

Rare ‘British Guiana One-Cent Magenta’ stamp expected to fetch 6-12M pounds

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A rare ‘British Guiana One-Cent Magenta’ stamp dating from 1856 is expected to fetch between 6-12million pounds and with that it will set a new world record for the fourth time.

It was first discovered among family papers in 1873 by a 12-year-old Scottish boy and making through a journey it was last owned by John du Pont, heir to a chemical company fortune, who paid 935,000 dollars in 1980 but now it is being sold by his estate, the Daily Express reported.

Panasonic, Samsung contest BEE claims over AC star rating

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Panasonic and Samsung have contested announcement made by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) which said certain air conditioner models made by the two companies and Godrej failed to meet energy consumption norms.

Supporting the companies, Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) also said BEE’s testing norms are not in conformity with international standards as it was done in a single laboratory.

IPS officer accused of clicking woman’s pictures given posting

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Senior IPS officer P Ravindranath, accused of clicking “objectionable” pictures of a woman in a coffee shop, has been posted as Additional Director General of Police Research and Restructuring.

Ravindranath was transferred from the post of Additional DGP of Karnataka State Reserve Police after the woman’s complaint.

A government notification said Ravindranath has been posted as Additional Director General of Police, Research and Restructuring, Dharwad, in the existing ex-cadre post with immediate effect.

Policeman opens fire in Lucknow, injures four

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A police constable opened fire in the King George’s Medical University (KGMU) here and critically injured four of his family, an officer said Tuesday.

The firing occurred Monday night in residential area of the university campus when Shivjeet Singh, guard to the additional director general of police, opened fire from his service revolver, injuring his wife, brother-in-law and two other relatives, police said.

SC to hear Tarun Tejpal’s plea for extending interim bail

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The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear Tehelka founder editor Tarun Tejpal’s plea seeking extension of the interim bail he was granted for performing the last rites and other related rituals of his mother who had passed away last month.

Tejpal was arrested in Goa following accusation of alleged sexual assault on his junior woman colleague on November 07-08 in a five-star hotel during an event that organised by Tehalka.

Karnataka govt to bring legislation to punish bogus ration card holders

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Karnataka government will enact a new legislation to punish bogus ration card holders, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Dinesh Gundurao said on Monday.

“On the instruction of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, we are enacting a legislaton to punish fake ration card holders to implement Anna Bhagya (scheme to provide rice at Re 1 a kg to the poor) without any obstacles,” he told reporters here.

No leniency would be shown after the initiation of the process of filing criminal cases against the bogus ration card holders, the minister said.

RiRi receives ‘Fashion Icon Award’

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Rihanna was honored with Fashion Icon Award 2014 at the annual Council of Fashion Designers of America awards.

Designer Zac Posen said that it has been an incredible journey as the ‘Umbrella’ singer is a risk taker and knows what she likes.

The 26-year-old singer has all the right ingredients like ambition, strength, and also vulnerability to be a huge superstar and her occasional use of shock value has kept her balanced with her classy beauty, he added.

Previous honorees have been Lady Gaga, Kate Moss, Nicole Kidman and Johnny Depp.(ANI)

Land allotment rates hiked by 10% in Noida, YEIDA

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New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (Noida) and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) on Monday approved a 10 percent hike in land allotment rates in their board meeting.

“Rates have been hiked for Noida and yamuna Expressway. For Greater Noida there was no hike proposal,” Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway authorities Chairman, Rama Raman said.

Pregnant women’s wine intake could cause pancreatic problems in yet-to-be born kids

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A study has warned against use of Resveratrol supplements, which is a plant compound found in the skin of red grapes and in peanuts and berries, among other plants by pregnant women.

The study revealed that a widely available dietary supplement that had been considered safe – and that some claim provides anti-aging and other health benefits – caused significant developmental abnormalities in the pancreas of offspring of pregnant monkeys who were given the supplement.

Yoga may not be of much help to asthma sufferers

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Researchers have said that even though yoga is often suggested to asthma sufferers to help alleviate symptoms, a new study has found little evidence that yoga will improve symptoms.

Researchers of the report examined 14 previously published studies to determine the effectiveness of yoga in the treatment of asthma.