Nearly 120 children were taken ill after eating a meal at a school and admitted to a hospital here.

The children were from a lower primary school at Thonnakel in the district.

Though the condition of the none of the affected children was serious, they would be discharged only after monitoring their health condition, a release from the Medical College Hospital said on Friday.

Parents rushed their children to local hospitals initially as they complained of uneasiness after they had noon meal served in school on Wednesday. Later they were admitted to the hospital.

Samples of the food the students had were being sent for examination.

India Under-19 cricket captain Prithvi Shaw and his boys are having a wonderful World Cup in New Zealand as after leading Inda to two consecutive wins, the under-19 boys seem to have taken a break from their hectic schedule and Shaw was seen enjoying his free time with a baby. Prithvi’s photograph with the baby has created a storm on the internet.

The official Twitter handle of ICC had uploaded two photos of Shaw with a baby and wrote, “India U19s star Prithvi Shaw shaking hands and literally kissing babies as he gets an early taste of fame at #U19CWC!”

India U19s star Prithvi Shaw shaking hands and literally kissing babies as he gets an early taste of fame at #U19CWC!

➡️ https://t.co/UfwuPJqyr1 pic.x.com/hRbmqVvFcX

— ICC (@ICC) January 18, 2018

The picture of Indian skipper was clicked during the match between South Africa and West Indies. A family among the spectators had requested Prithvi to hold and pose with their baby.

Prithvi had also shared this photo on Instagram.

Rahul Dravid’s boys were also seen supporting the Indian Hockey team in the on-going double-leg Four Nations Invitational Tournament. The Indian U-19 team witnessed India thrash Japan by 6-0 in the opening match.

Meanwhile, in the opening match of the World Cup between India against Australia, former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop had complimented Shaw’s batting style and compared it with cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Bishop had said during his commentary and Shaw batting resembled that of Tendulkar.

Deepika Padukone is making headlines again and it is not about Padmaavat. Amidst all the chaos due to the release of the film the actress made us laugh with her sense of humour. There has been a meme going viral on social media about Deepika and she herself re-shared it on Instagram.

The person who created the meme intelligently noticed that there is ‘Kone’ at the end of Deepika Padukone’s name and replaced it with ‘cone.’ The actress found it so funny that she posted in on her Instagram page. And, Ranveer Singh, being himself, burst into laughter.

A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) on Jan 18, 2018 at 3:08am PST

Ranveer Singh is another actor who accepts and enjoys such humor. And the alleged couple also shares an amazing relationship. Earlier, Ranveer shared a picture from GQ’s event wearing a kilt and Deepika replied on the picture.

Aap? Yahaan? Ji, Kyun? #GQ #GQPowerList @gqindia pic.x.com/g2VMUWXiJJ

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) July 7, 2017

Noooooooo! https://t.co/kAHhvWuqqK

— Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) July 8, 2017

Not only these actors, but Priyanka Chopra also took memes made on her Met Gala 2017 trench coat very sportingly. She even shared her favourite memes among the all.

**drumroll** to your creativity! I’ve picked a few of my favourites! Good to know that the dress serves more purposes than just fashion. Hope to continue to stir your creative juices. This is why I love the #MetGala you literally can push the envelope for fashion anywhere! Until next time… #ROFL

A post shared by Priyanka Chopra (@priyankachopra) on May 3, 2017 at 3:18am PDT

On the work front, both Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone will be featuring alongside Shahid Kapoor in Padmaavat. The film would release nationwide on 25 January.

The number of rape cases reported in Haryana has now gone up to 8 in last six day as three new rape cases have surfaced in just last 24 hours. The state has been at the receiving end of flak for its falling law and order situation.

In the latest incident, a 20-year-old married woman was allegedly raped by two men at a village in Fatehabad district of Haryana. In her police complaint, the woman has alleged that she was raped by her neighbour and another person.

She alleged that the two accused barged into her house when she was alone. The victim was threatened with dire consequences if she reported the matter to anyone.

“We have registered a case of rape against her neighbour and other co-accused. The accused have also been booked under other relevant provisions of the law. They will be arrested soon,” Fatehabad’s SP Deepak Saharan said over phone on Thursday.

Haryana has recently witnessed many cases of rape. According to a report in Times of India, a 17-year-old girl was raped by four men at knife-point. The report added that the Dalit girl was abducted from outside her house in Mankawas village of Charkhi Dadri district. After the horrific night, the victim was dumped outside her house in an unconscious state. Police is investigating the case.

In yet another incident of sexual violence, a college student (BA – second year) was raped in a moving car by two men at Farrukhnagar in Gurgaon district of the state. Police have registered an FIR against the two men. After being raped, the victim was dumped on a road side.

On Tuesday, a 14-year-old boy had allegedly raped a 3-year-old girl in a colony in Hisar.

A 15-year-old girl’s half-naked body was found on Saturday from near the bank of a canal in a village in Jind district after she had gone missing last Tuesday from her village in Kurukshetra district. The girl was brutally assaulted, her private parts mutilated and some of the vital organs ruptured, police said.

In a separate incident, an 11-year-old girl was raped and killed in Panipat last week.

Alleging complete breakdown of law and order machinery, the opposition Congress has sought dismissal of the Khattar government and imposition of President’s Rule in the state.

The Congress on Thursday had alleged that Haryana had become a “crime hub” under the BJP government, and said Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar had no right to continue in office if he was unable to check rising crime.

(With PTI inputs)

A car ploughed into a crowd on Rio de Janerio’s tourist-packed Copacabana promenade on Friday, injuring 11 people, Brazilian police said.

“A person lost control of his vehicle… running over at least 11 people”, a Rio military police spokesman told AFP, adding that initial information did not suggest it was an intentional attack.

According to firefighters, one of the victims of the accident was seriously hurt.

Tata Steel on Friday said its wholly own subsidiary incorporated in Singapore, Abja Investment Co Pte Ltd, has successfully issued a dual tranche of $1.3 billion of unsecured bonds in the international markets.

The issue comprises $300 million 4.45 per cent unsecured bonds due on July 24, 2023, and $1 billion 5.45 per cent unsecured bonds due on January 24, 2028.

“The transaction was launched on January 18, 2018 (Thursday). By the time books closed at the end of the day, the peak order book was in excess of $7 billion across tranches,” a statement said.

“The proceeds of the bonds will be used to refinance the offshore obligations of the Group, which will help de-risk the balance sheet, enhance financial flexibility, diversify the investor base and improve the overall debt maturity profile.

“The completion of the refinancing also marks an important step forward to create a sustainable financial structure in preparation of the proposed joint venture in Europe,” said Koushik Chatterjee, ED and CFO of Tata Steel.

The bonds are rated BB- by S&P and will be listed on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

Roadshows were organised simultaneously in Dubai, Singapore, London and Hong Kong and on the back of overwhelming investor response.

“The tremendous response enabled the issue to be priced about 42 bps tighter than the initial price thoughts on both the tranches. The deal was distributed to a wide number of long-term buy-and-hold institutional investors, banks and private banks across regions,” it said.

Chatterjee also said based on the buoyant trading performance of the existing bonds and strong credit appetite from quality investors, the company launched an innovative bond structure.

“The success of the issue demonstrates the investor’s confidence in the long-term strategy of the company and we are very happy with the quality of the investors in the issue,” he added.

The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday turned down a plea that sought quashing of the CBFC certificate granted to controversial movie ‘Padmaavat’.

The three-judge bench of Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dipak Misra refused to entertain a plea filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma, claiming that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certificate issued to Padmaavat was illegal.

Stressing that the apex court has to “function as a constitutional court”, the bench said that it had in its interim order passed on Thursday already said that states can’t block a movie from screening.

The court further said that maintaining law and order was not the court’s job.

“That’s the job of the state,” said the SC as it rejected the fresh plea seeking an urgent hearing in the matter filed by lawyer Manohar Lal Sharma.

The CBFC had on December 30, 2017 gave Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ a UA certificate and suggested the director to change the film’s title to ‘Padmaavat’.

Meanwhile, the Rajput Karni Sena on Friday slammed CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi for clearing the film and said that he won’t be allowed to enter Rajasthan or take part in the Jaipur Lit Fest that begins on January 25.

On Thursday, hours after the Supreme Court lifted a ban on the film “Padmaavat” by some states, activists of Karni Sena attacked a cinema hall in Bihar and tore down posters of the movie.

IBPS results 2017: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection has made an announcement for the candidates appeared for IBPS RRB Officer Scale 2017 examinations and have qualified the examination can now check their IBPS Score 2017 online at ibps.in.

Along with this it has been informed that the candidates waiting for IBPS RRB Office Assistant Mains results 2017 don’t need to wait much and will be declared soon at www.ibps.in.

Till now, no official notification has been released on the IBPS official website regarding the IBPS RRB main results.
Candidates trying to check IBPS Score 2017 for RRB Officer Scale I, RRB Officer Scale-II and RRB Officer Scale III need to visit the official website i.e. www.ibps.in and enter the required information including roll number, date of birth and submit it online.

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The Indian cricket great Sachin Tendulkar on Thursday wrote a special Tweet for Indian skipper Virat Kohli after he swept International Cricket Council Awards for 2017.

“No surprises there at all. You deserved it. Many congratulations, @imVkohli!,” wrote Sachin Tendulkar from his official Twitter handle.

No surprises there at all. You deserved it. Many congratulations, @imVkohli! #ICCAwards @ICC

— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 18, 2018

In the ICC awards 2017, Virat was named ICC cricketer of the year, ICC One Day International Cricketer of the year and captain of both ODI and Test teams. And this is the second time when Virat is crowned ODI cricketer of the year. He had won the same award in 2012.

Virat also becomes the fourth Indian to win Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy award. Other than Virat, only Sachin Tendulkar (2010), Rahul Dravid (2004) and spin wizard Ravichandran Ashwin (2016) have won this award.

“It’s the first time winning the Garfield Sobers Trophy, and it’s a huge honour for me,” Kohli said in a statement.

“It’s probably the biggest of all in world cricket and two Indians getting it back-to-back makes it more special.”

The award was decided on the basis of performance between September 21, 2016 to December 31, 2017, during which Virat Kohli scored 2,203 Test runs at an average of 77.80.

The Delhi lad also scored eight centuries in the time period in the longest format, including five double hundreds.

In ODIs, Kohli scored 1,818 runs at an average of 82.63, including seven tons, and 299 T20I runs at a strike rate of 153. With Kohli as skipper, India went on to register 9 consecutive series wins in the longest format, a record that India share with Australia.

Virat Kohli had also past the record of Aussie legend Ricky Ponting to the second spot in place in the all-time ODI centurion list with his 31st hundred. ‘God of cricket’ Sachin Tendulkar still holds the first spot.

Last year, Virat Kohli had become the fastest batsman to score 9,000 runs in the ODI. Virat had also surpassed Ponting by becoming the most successful captain in an ODI year.

The parents accused of holding their 13 children in shackles at a California home have pleaded not guilty.

David Turpin, 56, and Louise Turpin, 49, are facing charges of torture, abuse, and false imprisonment, BBC reported on Thursday.

They were arrested after their daughter escaped from their home where police found some of her siblings chained to their beds and severely malnourished.

The couple appeared in court hours after prosecutors detailed the horrific abuse allegations against them.

Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin said the couple had allegedly punished their children by tying them up – first using ropes and later chaining them to their beds with padlocks.

He said the alleged punishments would last weeks or months, and intensified over time.

Prosecutors said circumstantial evidence showed the children were not released from their chains to go to the toilet.

The children, who are aged between two and 29, have been treated in hospital since being freed on Monday.

The teenager who escaped and alerted police to the house where her siblings were held captive had been hatching a plan to leave for two years, Hestrin said.

Hestrin detailed some of the gruesome allegations against the parents at a news conference on Thursday.

The shocking claims include:

The children were accustomed to frequent beatings, including strangulation.

They were only allowed one shower a year.

The children would stay awake all night until going to sleep at four or five in the morning and slept during the day.

They were not allowed to play with any toys but many were found inside the house in their original packaging.

If the children washed their hands above the wrist they were subjected to punishments, allegedly accused of “playing with water”.

The Turpin parents allowed their children to eat only one meal a day but the parents would sometimes buy food, like pumpkin pies, and place it where the children could see it but not eat it.

They have never seen a dentist and haven’t visited a doctor in over four years.

The children lack basic knowledge of life and did not know who a police officer was.

Undoubtedly, milk nutrition is very important. It is one of the four major food groups. However, dairy foods certainly are not the only foods that provide bone-strength and good health. Non-dairy alternatives like tofu also serve the purpose.

Tofu or bean curd is a food derived from soybeans. It is made by curdling soya milk with a coagulant and pressing the curds into soft white blocks.

Tofu is made from soybeans. It is the rich source of plant protein. If you are eliminating milk from your diet, thankfully you don’t have to eliminate your favorite meals often having dairy products as a staple ingredient. Tofu, the helpful substitution will aid you in creating dairy-free versions of classic recipes as well as exciting dishes that contain milk and milk products. If you love to eat cheese but confront the problem with Lactose Intolerance, then also you can replace cheese with tofu.

Tofu contains high amounts of protein as compared to milk products. Not only protein, tofu is an excellent source of calcium and iron. It is lower in cholesterol. Its nutritional content is richer than cheese and the best part is that it tastes the same. Loaded with antioxidants and flavonoids tofu provides protection against cancer. It not only delays aging but reduces the risk of osteoporosis, hypertension, cardiovascular disease and liver damage. It also lowers the incidence of age-related brain diseases. The phytoestrogen in soya may help relieve symptoms related to menopause, such as hot flashes.

This soy-based protein can be added to any vegan meal for a little extra protein. You will love to have it for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The meat-like texture makes it much more porous to soak up delicious sauces and far more appetizing. Tofu can be so versatile and delicious – it only needs to be prepared in right way. Growing up eating it in different shapes and forms can leave anyone craving for more. Cooking with tofu is never boring!

There are different levels of firmness. Silken tofu is the softest type of tofu. It is so soft that it crumbles as soon as it comes in contact with chopsticks. It has subtle sweet and nutty flavor. The delicate texture is perfect for soups and smoothies. It is also good to eat on its own with a little drizzle of scrumptious sauces.

Medium firm tofu is still fairly soft. However, it is firm enough that it can be cut into cubes and you can hold it in your hands easily. It is perfect to make salad toppings.

Firm tofu holds its shape nicely as it is much less watery. It can be sliced, cubed and crumbled. Excellent in stir-frying, baking or grilling, it is a great vehicle for flavor. It can get beautifully crispy and absorb flavor really nicely.

Sadly, all tofu is not created equal. Embrace only the whole real soy. Say no to processed soy. It includes soy protein isolates and concentrates, soy supplements and soy junk foods. It also comprises of unhealthy fats and other compounds and doesn’t have traditional benefits that whole soy foods do.

Slamming Prasoon Joshi for giving the go ahead to controversial film ‘Padmaavat’, the Karni Sena on Friday said that the CBFC chief won’t be allowed to enter Rajasthan or take part in the Jaipur Lit Fest that begins on January 25.

“Prasoon Joshi will not be allowed to enter Rajasthan or take part in Jaipur Lit Fest,” an agitated Sukhdev Singh of the Rajput Karni Sena said adding that Joshi had hurt their sentiments by certifying the film’s release.

The group also vowed to not let Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the director of ‘Padmaavat’ to ever shoot in Rajasthan again.

“Prasoon Joshi has hurt the sentiments of Rajputs and we will neither let him participate in Jaipur Lit Fest nor let Sanjay Leela Bhansali shoot in Rajasthan,” Ajit Mamdoli, another member of the group said.

Interestingly, the release date of ‘Padmaavat’ clashes with the inaugural session of the prominent Lit Fest as well.

The 11th edition of ZEE Jaipur Literature Festival 2018, touted as one of the biggest literary shows across the globe will host over 250 writers, thinkers, politicians, journalists and cultural icons from over 35 different nationalities at the Diggi Palace Hotel in Jaipur.

The festival will feature a line-up of speakers who have won major awards including the Nobel, Man Booker, Pulitzer, Padma Vibhusan and the Sahitya Akademi Award. They will representing over 15 Indian and more than 20 international languages.

The literary extravaganza will come to an end on January 29.

On Thursday, hours after the Supreme Court lifted a ban on the film “Padmaavat” by some states, activists of Karni Sena attacked a cinema hall in Bihar nd tore down posters of the movie.

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) had on December 30, 2017 gave Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmavati’ a UA certificate and suggested the director to change the film’s title to ‘Padmaavat’.

First up is Afghanistan, where 20 million voters are scheduled to cast their votes on July 7. The country is at a crossroads after decades of war and chaos.

Despite relentless Taliban attacks, Afghanistan’s Independent Election Commission is conducting the parliamentary polls in the war-torn country on July 7, almost three years late. Holding free, fair and peaceful elections is a priority as the war-torn country’s last presidential elections saw the top two candidates bickering over who the real winner was.

A US led deal finally led to the formulation of the National Unity Government, with Ashraf Ghani as president and Abdullah Abdullah as chief executive officer.

In Pakistan, political parties are making efforts to prepare themselves for next parliamentary elections scheduled to be held on 15 July.  Pakistan’s politics have been in turmoil since Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was dismissed from power last year on corruption charges.

In the current National Assembly, his party, the Pakistan Muslim League holds 189 seats out of total 342, while the opposition Pakistan Peoples Party holds 47 seats. The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, led by famed cricketer turned politician Imran Khan, holds 33.

The next Asian country with elections on the cards is Cambodia, where the national election are scheduled on July 29. Thirty-five political parties are officially registered, according to Cambodia’s interior ministry. However, the country’s top court dissolved the main opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party last year.

The party’s leader, Kem Sokha, was arrested in September on charges of treason. He remains in detention. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen recently marked 33 years in power.

Cambodia’s volatile political situation has contributed to the absence of more than one million eligible voters in the registration. According to the official data, only 536,023 new voters have registered out of 1.6 million estimated new voters. Overall a total 8.3 million people have signed up to vote.

Meanwhile, Malaysia, where Najib Razak has been Prime Minister since 2009, is also preparing for elections this year to be held on or before 24 August. Najib is seeking to recapture the ruling coalition’s long-held two-thirds majority.

Najib has faced strong opposition particularly because of corruption allegations. One of his biggest critics is his onetime mentor and former prime minister, 92-year-old Mahathir Mohamad. Mahathir, who has been outspoken in his criticism of Najib, said last week that he would run as the opposition’s candidate in the upcoming election.

Malaysia’s neighbour Thailand, where the military has been in power since 2014, is going to hold elections on November 18 this year after repeated delays. The junta has repeatedly delayed elections, citing concerns such as changes to the constitution and security issues.

The Thai military has seized power 12 times since 1932 in the country, but last year it pledged to help conduct free and fair elections and not to stage another coup after the next election.  Around 50 million people are eligible to vote in the Thai elections.

Look your best while at work throughout the week by flaunting the right combination of shoes, shirts, and accessories. Pair tan-colored leather brogues with a wine-hued cardigan and herringbone muffler, suggest experts.

Ishaan Sachdeva, Akshay Narvekar, and Siddharth Saigal have given few inputs:

* A combination of a white collared shirt with candy blue stripes, chinos and brown leather formal shoes can impart a poised look to the beginning of the week and beat the Monday blues.

* For a perfect Tuesday look, go for a trendy cardigan in tones of wine or burgundy. Complete your look with tan-colored leather brogues and herringbone muffler for a sophisticated touch to your attire.

* Pairing your plain white Dobby shirt with formal trousers and black formal lace-ups can be a perfect choice to show up to work on Wednesday.

* Thursdays can be made livelier with a poplin shirt in solid colors like navy blue or bottle green which can be paired with leather loafers in tan or brown. These shirts can also be worn under jackets or blazers and accessorized with printed pocket squares to get an elegant look for formal meetings.

* Opting for a graphic polo T-shirt and teaming them with funky white sneakers is apt for a fun-filled Friday at work.

A major fire broke out at Navrang Studio inside Todi Mill Compound in south Mumbai’s Lower Parel early on Friday morning, leaving a fireman injured, a senior fire brigade official said.

Part of the studio, which was shut years ago, was gutted in the blaze. The building, in which the studio is located is dilapidated and unoccupied, the official said.

“At 1 am, our firemen received a call about the blaze in Todi Mill Compound in Lower Parel. The fire brigade jawans reached the spot by 1.17 am with eight fire engines and water tankers,” chief of the Fire Brigade P S Rahangdale told PTI.

The flames were doused within a few hours, he said.

“The fire was confined to Navrang Studio located on the fourth floor of an industrial complex, which is quite old, dilapidated and unoccupied,” Rahangdale added.

He said one of the firemen received minor injuries in the incident during fire-fighting.

The studio is just a few hundred metres away from the Kamala Mills compound, where a massive blaze on December 29 killed 14 persons.

Earlier this month, a huge fire had gutted Cinevista studio in suburban Kanjurmarg, in which an audio assistant in was killed.