<p>The eleventh edition of the IPL will commence with the clash of titans. Two-time champions Chennai will take on defending champions Mumbai today evening.</p>

<p>Chennai, considered to be one of the most powerful T20 franchises, is making its return to the cash-rich tournament after serving the two-year suspension.</p>

<p>Let's take a look at the Dhoni-led new squad, its strength and weaknesses ahead of the opener.</p>

<p><strong>Strengths</strong></p>

<p>The team management tried to retain the core group which includes MS Dhoni (15 cr) Suresh Raina (11 cr) and Ravindra Jadeja (7 cr).</p>

<p>Faf Du Plessis and Dwayne Bravo are the other two talents the team posses.</p>

<p>Shane Watson also has plenty of experience under his belt for the shortest format.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK made up for the loss of losing Ashwin by buying Imran Tahir and veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh.</p>

<p><strong>Weaknesses</strong></p>

<p>CSK have plenty of options in the spin department, but they lack serious firepower as far as pace bowling is concerned.</p>

<p>The squad has two all-rounders in Dwayne Bravo and Shane Watson who will bowl medium pace.</p>

<p>Only Shardul Thakur and Dwayne Bravo and have considerable experience of playing in the IPL.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad list&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium</strong><br />
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<strong>Retained:</strong></p>

<p>MS Dhoni (15 cr)<br />
Suresh Raina (11 cr)<br />
Ravindra Jadeja (7 cr)<br />
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<strong>Purchased:</strong></p>

<p>Faf du Plessis (1.5 cr), Harbhajan Singh (2 cr), Dwayne Bravo (6.4 cr), Shane Watson (4 cr), Kedar Jadhav (7.8 cr), Ambati Rayudu (2.2 cr), Imran Tahir (1 cr), Karn Sharma (5 cr), Shardul Thakur (2.6 Cr), Jagadeesan Narayan (20L), Mitchell Santner (50L), Deepak Chahar (80L), KM Asif (40L), Lungi Ngidi (50 L), Kanishk Seth (20L), Dhruv Shorey (20L), M Vijay (2 cr), Sam Billings (1 cr), Mark Wood (1.5 cr), Kshitiz Sharma (20 L), Monu Singh (20L), Chaitanya Bishnoi (20L)<br />
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Dhoni-led team has strong batting line-up but is weak at pace attack

The eleventh edition of the IPL will commence with the clash of titans. Two-time champions Chennai will take on defending champions Mumbai today evening. Chennai, considered to be one of the most powerful T20 franchises, is making its return to the cash-rich tournament after serving the two-year suspension. Let's take a look at the Dhoni-led new squad, its strength and weaknesses ahead of the opener. Strengths The team management tried to retain the core group which includes MS Dhoni (15 cr) Suresh Raina (11 cr) and Ravindra Jadeja (7 cr). Faf Du Plessis and Dwayne Bravo are the other two talents the team posses. Shane Watson also has plenty of experience under his belt for the shortest format. CSK made up for the loss of losing Ashwin by buying Imran Tahir and veteran Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh. Weaknesses CSK have plenty of options in the spin department, but they lack serious firepower as far as pace bowling is concerned. The squad has two all-rounders in Dwayne Bravo and Shane Watson who will bowl medium pace. Only Shardul Thakur and Dwayne Bravo and have considerable experience of playing in the IPL. Here is the complete squad list Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium Retained: MS Dhoni (15 cr) Suresh Raina (11 cr) Ravindra Jadeja (7 cr) Purchased: Faf du Plessis (1.5 cr), Harbhajan Singh (2 cr), Dwayne Bravo (6.4 cr), Shane Watson (4 cr), Kedar Jadhav (7.8 cr), Ambati Rayudu (2.2 cr), Imran Tahir (1 cr), Karn Sharma (5 cr), Shardul Thakur (2.6 Cr), Jagadeesan Narayan (20L), Mitchell Santner (50L), Deepak Chahar (80L), KM Asif (40L), Lungi Ngidi (50 L), Kanishk Seth (20L), Dhruv Shorey (20L), M Vijay (2 cr), Sam Billings (1 cr), Mark Wood (1.5 cr), Kshitiz Sharma (20 L), Monu Singh (20L), Chaitanya Bishnoi (20L)

IPL 2018: Strengths and weaknesses of Chennai

<p>Mumbai are arguably one of the most successful franchises of the IPL. &nbsp;It is the only team to have lifted the trophy thrice.</p>

<p>As they return with all guns blazing as defending champions in the upcoming eleventh edition of the IPL with Rohit Sharma again as their skipper, let's take a look at their strengths and weaknesses &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Strengths</strong></p>

<p>Mumbai managed to keep their core team alive by retaining skipper Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They applied the right-to-match (RTM) cards for getting Krunal Pandya and Kieron Pollard at the IPL auction.</p>

<p>All-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Krunal Pandya form the backbone of the Mumbai squad</p>

<p>Mumbai have their left arm-seamers, Mustafizur Rahman and Pradeep Sangwan who further strengthen the bowling side. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Weaknesses:</strong></p>

<p>The team has gone heavy on pace attack but are weak on spin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh's exit may cost Mumbai as apart from him there is no other spinner of repute in the bowling line-up</p>

<p>Bowlers like Anukul Roy, Akila Dananjaya and Mayank Markande are untested players in the team, while Rahul Chahar is an experienced IPL player, but he too lacks in multiple departments.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Here is the complete squad list&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Venue: Wankhede Stadium</strong><br />
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<strong>Retained:</strong></p>

<p>Rohit Sharma (15 cr)<br />
Hardik Pandya (11 cr)<br />
Jasprit Bumrah (7 cr)<br />
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<strong>Purchased:</strong></p>

<p>Kieron Pollard (5.4 cr), Mustafizur Rahman (2.2 cr), Pat Cummins (5.4 cr), Suryakumar Yadav (3.2 cr), Krunal Pandya (8.8 cr), Ishan Kishan (6.2 cr), Rahul Chahar (1.9 cr), Evin Lewis (3.8 cr), Saurabh Tiwary (80 L), Ben Cutting (2.2 cr), Pradeep Sangwan (1.5 cr), JP Duminy (1 cr), Jason Behrendoff (1.5 cr), Tajinder Dhillaon (55 L), Sharad Lumba (20 L), Siddhesh Lad (20 L), Aditya Tare (20 L), Mayank Markande (20 L), Akila Dananjaya (50 L), Anukul Roy (20 L), MD Nidheesh (20 L)</p>


The team's strength lies on all-rounders amid weak spin

Mumbai are arguably one of the most successful franchises of the IPL. It is the only team to have lifted the trophy thrice. As they return with all guns blazing as defending champions in the upcoming eleventh edition of the IPL with Rohit Sharma again as their skipper, let's take a look at their strengths and weaknesses Strengths Mumbai managed to keep their core team alive by retaining skipper Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. They applied the right-to-match (RTM) cards for getting Krunal Pandya and Kieron Pollard at the IPL auction. All-rounders like Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Krunal Pandya form the backbone of the Mumbai squad Mumbai have their left arm-seamers, Mustafizur Rahman and Pradeep Sangwan who further strengthen the bowling side. Weaknesses: The team has gone heavy on pace attack but are weak on spin. Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh's exit may cost Mumbai as apart from him there is no other spinner of repute in the bowling line-up Bowlers like Anukul Roy, Akila Dananjaya and Mayank Markande are untested players in the team, while Rahul Chahar is an experienced IPL player, but he too lacks in multiple departments. Here is the complete squad list Venue: Wankhede Stadium Retained: Rohit Sharma (15 cr) Hardik Pandya (11 cr) Jasprit Bumrah (7 cr) Purchased: Kieron Pollard (5.4 cr), Mustafizur Rahman (2.2 cr), Pat Cummins (5.4 cr), Suryakumar Yadav (3.2 cr), Krunal Pandya (8.8 cr), Ishan Kishan (6.2 cr), Rahul Chahar (1.9 cr), Evin Lewis (3.8 cr), Saurabh Tiwary (80 L), Ben Cutting (2.2 cr), Pradeep Sangwan (1.5 cr), JP Duminy (1 cr), Jason Behrendoff (1.5 cr), Tajinder Dhillaon (55 L), Sharad Lumba (20 L), Siddhesh Lad (20 L), Aditya Tare (20 L), Mayank Markande (20 L), Akila Dananjaya (50 L), Anukul Roy (20 L), MD Nidheesh (20 L)

IPL 2018: Strengths and weaknesses of Mumbai

<p>Chennai, the two-time champions are making their way back into IPL where they have been the most consistent side across 10 years.</p>

<p>The franchise was banned for two years following charges of spot-fixing and betting against key team officials.</p>

<p>Led by former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai is the only franchise to be captained by the same person since the inaugural edition in 2008.</p>

<p>The Dhoni-led team will face defending champions Mumbai in the opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.</p>

<p>With some exciting buy at the held auctions in January, let's take a look at the probable playing XI for Chennai. &nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Murali Vijay </strong>- The local boy has a phenomenal record with Chennai. In almost every season, he has given a good start to his team and maintains skipper's trust as an opener. &nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Shane Watson</strong> - The former Australian can provide a flying start to the team and is a decent bowler to restrict the opponents.&nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Suresh Raina</strong> - The left-handed player holds the highest run-getter record in the history of IPL. He is also capable of bowling and can take wickets at crucial stages.&nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Faf Duplessis </strong>- Can play different roles as per the situation. He can build an innings and also can play shots from the beginning.</p>

<p><strong>MS Dhoni</strong> - His presence is enough to bring down the confidence and strength of the opponent team. But the skipper has to take the driver's seat to reflect his return to his second-home Chennai.&nbsp</p>

<p><strong>Kedar Jadhav</strong>- He is a great asset for the team as he could give some overs of his spin bowling too if needed.</p>

<p><strong>Dwayne Bravo</strong> - He is a complete entertainer. Death bowler and a big hitter at the end of the innings.</p>

<p><strong>Ravindra Jadeja</strong> - He is one of the most unpredictable player. A complete all-rounder with bowling being his speciality. He can have a great partnership with Dhoni behind the stumps.</p>

<p><strong>Harbhajan Singh</strong> - His cricketing experience will be crucial for team. He can play some shots towards the end of the innings. He has experience of batting at the top of the order. He can bowl some defensive lines.</p>

<p><strong>Lungi Ngidi </strong>- He has an economy of 5.5 in the 3 T20Is he has played so far. He is a good bowler with a lot of variations.</p>

<p><strong>Shardul Thakur</strong> - A good swing bowler. Capable of getting wickets in the power play and also bowls variations at the death. the player has already left an impression with his knuckle ball too.</p>

<p>With this squad, the team has batting options till number 9 which is very crucial in T20s.&nbsp</p>


The franchise was banned for two years following charges of spot-fixing

Chennai, the two-time champions are making their way back into IPL where they have been the most consistent side across 10 years. The franchise was banned for two years following charges of spot-fixing and betting against key team officials. Led by former Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Chennai is the only franchise to be captained by the same person since the inaugural edition in 2008. The Dhoni-led team will face defending champions Mumbai in the opener at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With some exciting buy at the held auctions in January, let's take a look at the probable playing XI for Chennai. Murali Vijay - The local boy has a phenomenal record with Chennai. In almost every season, he has given a good start to his team and maintains skipper's trust as an opener. Shane Watson - The former Australian can provide a flying start to the team and is a decent bowler to restrict the opponents. Suresh Raina - The left-handed player holds the highest run-getter record in the history of IPL. He is also capable of bowling and can take wickets at crucial stages. Faf Duplessis - Can play different roles as per the situation. He can build an innings and also can play shots from the beginning. MS Dhoni - His presence is enough to bring down the confidence and strength of the opponent team. But the skipper has to take the driver's seat to reflect his return to his second-home Chennai. Kedar Jadhav- He is a great asset for the team as he could give some overs of his spin bowling too if needed. Dwayne Bravo - He is a complete entertainer. Death bowler and a big hitter at the end of the innings. Ravindra Jadeja - He is one of the most unpredictable player. A complete all-rounder with bowling being his speciality. He can have a great partnership with Dhoni behind the stumps. Harbhajan Singh - His cricketing experience will be crucial for team. He can play some shots towards the end of the innings. He has experience of batting at the top of the order. He can bowl some defensive lines. Lungi Ngidi - He has an economy of 5.5 in the 3 T20Is he has played so far. He is a good bowler with a lot of variations. Shardul Thakur - A good swing bowler. Capable of getting wickets in the power play and also bowls variations at the death. the player has already left an impression with his knuckle ball too. With this squad, the team has batting options till number 9 which is very crucial in T20s.

IPL 2018: Probable playing 11 of Chennai in opener against Mumbai

<p>&nbsp;Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in daughter Sheena Bora's murder and former head of INX media, was admitted to the JJ Hospital in Byculla late on Friday.</p>

<p>According to media reports, she was rushed to the emergency ward in a delirious condition.</p>

<p>Indrani is currently lodged in Mumbai's Byculla jail on the charges of murder of her daughter Sheena.</p>

<p>This is not the first time that Mukerjea has been rushed to JJ in a semi-conscious condition. In 2015, she was admitted there for a suspected drug overdose.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The case history forwarded by the&nbsp;Byculla prison&nbsp;superintendent touching upon the health aspect of the applicant disclosed that symptoms of chronic small vessels ischemic changes are appearing. Further, her blood pressure was fluctuating and remained at a high level. It also revealed that sometime inside the jail she was suffering from blackouts. It further revealed that she had lost substantial weight and was “found disturbed inside the cell”, reports say.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indranis-accusations-desperate-attempt-to-wriggle-out-peter-mukherjea-24956">Indrani</a> and <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/indrani-mukerjea-accuses-husband-of-framing-her-in-daughter-sheena-boras-murder-24330">Peter Mukerjea</a> are co-accused in the sensational 2012 murder of Sheena Bora, Indrani's daughter from an earlier relationship.</p>

<p>On November 15, Indrani Mukerjea filed an application demanding that Peter Mukerjea's call data records (CDR) be disclosed, and also alleged that he may have played a role in Sheena Bora's disappearance and framed up Indrani. She alleged Peter might have caused her daughter's disappearance out of "greed and ill-will".</p>

<p>Also, on February 5 a Delhi court sent Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in Sheena Bora murder case, to<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-case-cbi-takes-karti-chidambaram-to-mumbai-for-further-investigation-34590"> two days' CBI custody</a> in connection with the INX Media case.</p>

<p>The special CBI court allowed the CBI to arrest Indrani Mukerjea in INX media case.&nbsp;</p>


Indrani is currently lodged in Mumbai's Byculla jail on the charges of murder of her daughter Sheena

Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in daughter Sheena Bora's murder and former head of INX media, was admitted to the JJ Hospital in Byculla late on Friday. According to media reports, she was rushed to the emergency ward in a delirious condition. Indrani is currently lodged in Mumbai's Byculla jail on the charges of murder of her daughter Sheena. This is not the first time that Mukerjea has been rushed to JJ in a semi-conscious condition. In 2015, she was admitted there for a suspected drug overdose. The case history forwarded by the Byculla prison superintendent touching upon the health aspect of the applicant disclosed that symptoms of chronic small vessels ischemic changes are appearing. Further, her blood pressure was fluctuating and remained at a high level. It also revealed that sometime inside the jail she was suffering from blackouts. It further revealed that she had lost substantial weight and was “found disturbed inside the cell”, reports say. Indrani and Peter Mukerjea are co-accused in the sensational 2012 murder of Sheena Bora, Indrani's daughter from an earlier relationship. On November 15, Indrani Mukerjea filed an application demanding that Peter Mukerjea's call data records (CDR) be disclosed, and also alleged that he may have played a role in Sheena Bora's disappearance and framed up Indrani. She alleged Peter might have caused her daughter's disappearance out of "greed and ill-will". Also, on February 5 a Delhi court sent Indrani Mukerjea, prime accused in Sheena Bora murder case, to two days' CBI custody in connection with the INX Media case. The special CBI court allowed the CBI to arrest Indrani Mukerjea in INX media case.

Indrani Mukerjea admitted to Mumbai hospital

<p>Coming across strange spray-painted symbols across Mumbai is nothing new. Locals in Mumbai have been reporting of strange graffiti on the walls, billboards, and pillars. The symbols look like a triangle with a wavy line underneath.</p>

<p>The symbols, in particular, were spotted on the exterior boundary walls of Victoria church in Mahim and Kohinoor Square near Shiv Sena Bhavan in central Mumbai.</p>

<p>Some believe that the graffiti bears a resemblance to the work of anonymous British graffiti artist, Banksy.</p>

<p>'We first saw someone painting this symbol in December, don't know the identity of the person," a passerby told ANI.</p>

<p>"This painting was made in the month of December. The person who made this painting looked like an Indian," noted another local.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;</em></p>


Some believe that the graffiti bears a resemblance to the work of anonymous British graffiti, Banksy

Coming across strange spray-painted symbols across Mumbai is nothing new. Locals in Mumbai have been reporting of strange graffiti on the walls, billboards, and pillars. The symbols look like a triangle with a wavy line underneath. The symbols, in particular, were spotted on the exterior boundary walls of Victoria church in Mahim and Kohinoor Square near Shiv Sena Bhavan in central Mumbai. Some believe that the graffiti bears a resemblance to the work of anonymous British graffiti artist, Banksy. 'We first saw someone painting this symbol in December, don't know the identity of the person," a passerby told ANI. "This painting was made in the month of December. The person who made this painting looked like an Indian," noted another local. (With inputs from ANI)

Strange spray-painted graffiti takes over Mumbai

<p>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today rejected the demand for revoking the ban on plastic items, which came into effect from March 18.</p>

<p>He said the government was willing to address genuine concerns of the plastic manufacturing industry.</p>

<p>Fadnavis said a Cabinet sub-committee headed by Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam would be directed to engage with plastic industry stake-holders to find a working solution.</p>

<p>The chief minister said?discussions had been held with the plastic industry stake-holders in the last six months and more engagement would be done to ensure they do not suffer because of the ban.</p>

<p>The demand for reconsideration of the ban was made by some MLAs during a debate on the Opposition-sponsored last week motion on the last day of the Budget session.</p>

<p>Leader of Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil (Congress) said?the government should ensure that plastic manufacturers don't get affected since the industry is the generator of jobs.</p>

<p>The state government implemented its ambitious plan to ban almost all plastic carry bags and single-use plastic, such as disposable plates and cutlery, food packaging and other items.</p>

<p>The government has proposed fines of Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000 for the first three offences, with the maximum punishment for violation of the ban being a three-month jail term.</p>

<p>To a question, Fadnavis said the state government would fill 72,000 posts in various departments in the next two years.</p>

<p>"A total of 14000 posts will be filled in Home department, 1500 in Urban Development department. The government will fill 2572 posts in agriculture department," he said.</p>

<p>Recently, unemployed youths had held protests against non-fulfillment of government posts.</p>

<p>Fadnavis also justified the reappointment of senior bureaucrat Radheshyam Mopalwar as the vice-chairman and managing director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) last month.</p>

<p>The chief minister cited a GR (Government Resolution), dated February 9, 2000, on whose basis former bureaucrat R C Sinha was reappointed by the erstwhile Congress-NCP government.&nbsp</p>


He said the government was willing to address genuine concerns of the plastic manufacturing industry

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis today rejected the demand for revoking the ban on plastic items, which came into effect from March 18. He said the government was willing to address genuine concerns of the plastic manufacturing industry. Fadnavis said a Cabinet sub-committee headed by Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam would be directed to engage with plastic industry stake-holders to find a working solution. The chief minister said?discussions had been held with the plastic industry stake-holders in the last six months and more engagement would be done to ensure they do not suffer because of the ban. The demand for reconsideration of the ban was made by some MLAs during a debate on the Opposition-sponsored last week motion on the last day of the Budget session. Leader of Opposition Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil (Congress) said?the government should ensure that plastic manufacturers don't get affected since the industry is the generator of jobs. The state government implemented its ambitious plan to ban almost all plastic carry bags and single-use plastic, such as disposable plates and cutlery, food packaging and other items. The government has proposed fines of Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000 and Rs 25,000 for the first three offences, with the maximum punishment for violation of the ban being a three-month jail term. To a question, Fadnavis said the state government would fill 72,000 posts in various departments in the next two years. "A total of 14000 posts will be filled in Home department, 1500 in Urban Development department. The government will fill 2572 posts in agriculture department," he said. Recently, unemployed youths had held protests against non-fulfillment of government posts. Fadnavis also justified the reappointment of senior bureaucrat Radheshyam Mopalwar as the vice-chairman and managing director of the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) last month. The chief minister cited a GR (Government Resolution), dated February 9, 2000, on whose basis former bureaucrat R C Sinha was reappointed by the erstwhile Congress-NCP government.

Maharashtra CM rejects demand for revoking ban on plastic items

<p>Tiger Shroff who has made a name for himself in the space of action-oriented films will now be seen playing a boy-next-door character in the upcoming sequel of Student Of The Year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The actor who has earned himself a repute for being an extraordinary dancer among the new crop of actors will be seen taking a break from his Baaghi character and play a lover boy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to a leading news agency on the role, Tiger Shroff said, "I don’t have much action in the film (Student of the Year 2). I didn’t choose it to break the stereotype. It was an honour to work with Dharma Productions. It is Karan Johar’s baby franchise, his prized possession and he is passing it on to me, so there’s an expectation. I take huge pride in taking the legacy forward of Student of the Year."<br />
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"For me, it’s great as an actor to explore different facets. I’ve never played a regular, normal lover boy. It’s like a musical. If I get bullied there, the audience will be surprised. Suddenly after Baaghi 2, here I am getting bullied. So for me, that’s scoring marks," he added.&nbsp;<br />
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Speaking about the film, Tiger had earlier said, "The first SOTY film was a love triangle set in a college campus, but the second won’t have another leading man. It’s a solo-hero film. Karan has always been a Jackie Shroff fan. Working with his son is something he wanted to do from the time Tiger was ready to make his debut."</p>


The first film of the franchise was directed by Karan Johar but the sequel will be helmed by Punit Malhotra

Tiger Shroff who has made a name for himself in the space of action-oriented films will now be seen playing a boy-next-door character in the upcoming sequel of Student Of The Year. The actor who has earned himself a repute for being an extraordinary dancer among the new crop of actors will be seen taking a break from his Baaghi character and play a lover boy. Speaking to a leading news agency on the role, Tiger Shroff said, "I don’t have much action in the film (Student of the Year 2). I didn’t choose it to break the stereotype. It was an honour to work with Dharma Productions. It is Karan Johar’s baby franchise, his prized possession and he is passing it on to me, so there’s an expectation. I take huge pride in taking the legacy forward of Student of the Year." "For me, it’s great as an actor to explore different facets. I’ve never played a regular, normal lover boy. It’s like a musical. If I get bullied there, the audience will be surprised. Suddenly after Baaghi 2, here I am getting bullied. So for me, that’s scoring marks," he added. Speaking about the film, Tiger had earlier said, "The first SOTY film was a love triangle set in a college campus, but the second won’t have another leading man. It’s a solo-hero film. Karan has always been a Jackie Shroff fan. Working with his son is something he wanted to do from the time Tiger was ready to make his debut."

Tiger Shroff on his role in 'Student Of The Year 2': I've never played a regular, normal lover boy

<p>Maharashtra state government has imposed a complete ban on plastic across the state becoming the 18th state of the country to impose such ban.</p>

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<p>Effective from today, the ban has been put on storage, manufacture, use, &nbsp;distribution, wholesale and retail sale import and transportation of all kinds of plastic bags.</p>

<p>Use of thermocol and disposable cutlery&nbsp;including straws,&nbsp;pouches to store food items and liquid items are also banned.</p>

<p>The government has given one month to traders, manufacturers and consumers to dispose of the banned plastic items.</p>

<p>Local administrations of the state have also been asked to start a collection point to accept the banned item from consumers only while manufacturers and traders will have to look for recycling facilities.</p>

<p>The proposal of the ban was cleared by Maharashtra cabinet on March 15.</p>

<p>In&nbsp;case&nbsp;of violation, the manufactures and users will have to pay fine of 5,000 rupees.</p>

<p>Plastic products that have been exempted from the ban are milk pouches, wrappers for processed food, dustbin liners, medicines packs, solid waste and agricultural products and PET bottles.</p>

<p>However, the PET bottles and milk pouches will be sold on an additional price of 1-2 rupees which will be refunded to the consumer after the return the retailer for recycling.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dairies have also been instructed to make an attempt to sell milk in glass bottles.</p>

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Effective from today, the ban has been put on storage, manufacture, use, distribution, wholesale and retail sale import and transportation of all kinds of plastic bags

Maharashtra state government has imposed a complete ban on plastic across the state becoming the 18th state of the country to impose such ban. × Effective from today, the ban has been put on storage, manufacture, use, distribution, wholesale and retail sale import and transportation of all kinds of plastic bags. Use of thermocol and disposable cutlery including straws, pouches to store food items and liquid items are also banned. The government has given one month to traders, manufacturers and consumers to dispose of the banned plastic items. Local administrations of the state have also been asked to start a collection point to accept the banned item from consumers only while manufacturers and traders will have to look for recycling facilities. The proposal of the ban was cleared by Maharashtra cabinet on March 15. In case of violation, the manufactures and users will have to pay fine of 5,000 rupees. Plastic products that have been exempted from the ban are milk pouches, wrappers for processed food, dustbin liners, medicines packs, solid waste and agricultural products and PET bottles. However, the PET bottles and milk pouches will be sold on an additional price of 1-2 rupees which will be refunded to the consumer after the return the retailer for recycling. Dairies have also been instructed to make an attempt to sell milk in glass bottles.

Maharashtra becomes 18th state to ban plastic, effective from Saturday

<p>The memorial to Babasaheb Ambedkar, to be built on the Indu Mill site near Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai, would be completed in three years time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the Legislative Council.</p>

<p>He was replying to supplementary queries raised on a calling attention motion moved by Sharad Ranpise of the Congress.</p>

<p>&quot;Major works will be carried out in the first two years, ancillary works would be done in one year after that,&quot; Fadnavis told the House.</p>

<p>He informed the House that a special kind of steel, recommended by the Centre, would be used for its construction as well as the memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji off the coast of Mumbai. This steel could last for about 300 years, Fadnavis said.</p>

<p>Replying to further queries, Fadnavis informed the House that a three member committee, comprising former Shiv Sena corporator Surendra Bagalkar, the Dean of J J School of Arts and the Head of Department of History of Mumbai University would take suggestions from legislators, leaders and the public.</p>

<p>&quot;The committee shall accept suggestions if they improve the overall aesthetic value of the memorial,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Fadnavis urged members not to compare the project cost of the Ambedkar Memorial with that of Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Arabian sea or with the Sardar Patel Statue of Unity coming up in Gujarat.</p>

<p>He said these projects could not be compared because all the three personalities had contributed immensely in their own way for the welfare of the nation.</p>

<p>Responding to a supplementary query over the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) pending since 2011 which had led to the Centre withholding environment clearances for several city projects, the CM said that the government had received a draft report from two institutions which would be sent to the Centre after approval from the state Cabinet.</p>

<p>Referring to the omission of some prominent personalities during the &#39;bhoomipujan&#39; ceremony of the Ambedkar memorial in October 2015, he said that all those who had been left out would be invited for its inauguration.</p>

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'Major works will be carried out in the first two years, ancillary works would be done in one year after that,' Fadnavis said

The memorial to Babasaheb Ambedkar, to be built on the Indu Mill site near Chaityabhoomi in Mumbai, would be completed in three years time, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis told the Legislative Council. He was replying to supplementary queries raised on a calling attention motion moved by Sharad Ranpise of the Congress. "Major works will be carried out in the first two years, ancillary works would be done in one year after that," Fadnavis told the House. He informed the House that a special kind of steel, recommended by the Centre, would be used for its construction as well as the memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji off the coast of Mumbai. This steel could last for about 300 years, Fadnavis said. Replying to further queries, Fadnavis informed the House that a three member committee, comprising former Shiv Sena corporator Surendra Bagalkar, the Dean of J J School of Arts and the Head of Department of History of Mumbai University would take suggestions from legislators, leaders and the public. "The committee shall accept suggestions if they improve the overall aesthetic value of the memorial," he said. Fadnavis urged members not to compare the project cost of the Ambedkar Memorial with that of Chhatrapati Shivaji in the Arabian sea or with the Sardar Patel Statue of Unity coming up in Gujarat. He said these projects could not be compared because all the three personalities had contributed immensely in their own way for the welfare of the nation. Responding to a supplementary query over the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) pending since 2011 which had led to the Centre withholding environment clearances for several city projects, the CM said that the government had received a draft report from two institutions which would be sent to the Centre after approval from the state Cabinet. Referring to the omission of some prominent personalities during the 'bhoomipujan' ceremony of the Ambedkar memorial in October 2015, he said that all those who had been left out would be invited for its inauguration.

Ambedkar memorial to come up in three years: Devendra Fadnavis

<p>Alia Bhatt got injured recently while shooting an action sequence on the sets of Brahmastra in Bulgaria. The actress has been advised to take rest, states a report in DNA.&nbsp;<br />
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The actress has been in Bulgaria for the past month shooting for Ayan Mukherji&#39;s film with Ranbir Kapoor and Mouni Roy. The actress will not be able to shoot for 15 days and might fly back to Mumbai. She has reportedly hurt her right shoulder and arm.<br />
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&ldquo;The team was shooting for a scene when Alia fell and hurt herself. She has injured her right shoulder and arm. There&rsquo;s a clot in her arm, so she has been advised bed rest. She is in a lot of pain. Her right arm is bandaged and held up in a sling, so she can&rsquo;t exert it or her shoulder for the next 15 days,&quot; the paper quoted a source as saying.<br />
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The &#39;Brahmastra&#39; team was supposed to wrap up the shoot in Bulgaria and return to Mumbai by end of March. But Alia&#39;s injury has stalled the shoot and the team is now looking for other alternatives.&nbsp;<br />
&ldquo;In the current scenario, Alia can&rsquo;t film any stunt sequences. She can only shoot for close-up scenes and the team is checking if they would need any right now, &quot; a source told DNA.<br />
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&#39;Brahmastra&#39; is Ayan Mukherji&#39;s ambitious adventure fantasy film. The maker plans to make three films in the series. The film will bring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir and Alia together for the first time and is slated to release on Independence Day, August 15, 2019. It is being produced by Karan Johar.</p>


The actress hurt her right shoulder and arm and has been advised to take rest.

Alia Bhatt got injured recently while shooting an action sequence on the sets of Brahmastra in Bulgaria. The actress has been advised to take rest, states a report in DNA. The actress has been in Bulgaria for the past month shooting for Ayan Mukherji's film with Ranbir Kapoor and Mouni Roy. The actress will not be able to shoot for 15 days and might fly back to Mumbai. She has reportedly hurt her right shoulder and arm. “The team was shooting for a scene when Alia fell and hurt herself. She has injured her right shoulder and arm. There’s a clot in her arm, so she has been advised bed rest. She is in a lot of pain. Her right arm is bandaged and held up in a sling, so she can’t exert it or her shoulder for the next 15 days," the paper quoted a source as saying. The 'Brahmastra' team was supposed to wrap up the shoot in Bulgaria and return to Mumbai by end of March. But Alia's injury has stalled the shoot and the team is now looking for other alternatives. “In the current scenario, Alia can’t film any stunt sequences. She can only shoot for close-up scenes and the team is checking if they would need any right now, " a source told DNA. 'Brahmastra' is Ayan Mukherji's ambitious adventure fantasy film. The maker plans to make three films in the series. The film will bring Amitabh Bachchan, Ranbir and Alia together for the first time and is slated to release on Independence Day, August 15, 2019. It is being produced by Karan Johar.

Alia gets injured on the sets of 'Brahmastra' in Bulgaria, may return to Mumbai soon

<p>The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena resorted to violence over its call for indefinite strike of drivers of app-based taxi aggregator <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/ola-uber-on-strike-today-demand-better-earnings-36298">Ola and Uber</a> in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An MNS worker took to streets and damaged a windshield of a taxi in Mumbai, threatening the driver to stop running the vehicle during the strike.</p>

<p>The MNS worker was heard yelling at the taxi driver, &ldquo;Gaadi band matlab gaadi band (no vehicle means no vehicle)&rdquo;.</p>

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<p>Several commuters complained of long waits and surge fares due to a dearth in cabs on the road.</p>

<p>Drivers for app-based cab aggregators Uber and Ola started an indefinite strike across Mumbai, demanding extra pay as a surge in the number of cabs on the two platforms, coupled with cutbacks in incentive payments, have stung drivers.</p>

<p>Drivers in other cities like the capital New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune among others would also take part, party leaders said over the weekend.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Drivers are in huge debt, but the firms are favouring those driving company-owned vehicles,&rdquo; Sanjay Naik, president of the MNS transport wing told a press conference on Saturday.</p>

<p>&quot;Ola and Uber had given big assurances to the drivers, but today they are unable to cover their costs. They have invested Rs 5-7 lakh (500,000 - 700,000), and were expecting to make Rs 1.5 lakh (150,000) a month but are unable to even make half of this, owing to the mismanagement by these companies,&quot; said Sanjay Naik of Maharashtra Navnirman Vahatuk Sena, who is organising the strike.</p>

<p>Ola had cut driver incentives based on the number of trips completed by as much as 20-40% in Delhi as compared to the previous year, according to a report. Even Uber had tweaked its incentives model to reward drivers bases on earnings and not on the number of trips, said the report.</p>

<p>Uber was not immediately reachable for comment, while Ola&rsquo;s spokesman said it was too early in the day to measure the impact of the strike.</p>


An MNS worker took to streets and damaged a windshield of a taxi in Mumbai, threatening the driver to stop running the vehicle during the strike

The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena resorted to violence over its call for indefinite strike of drivers of app-based taxi aggregator Ola and Uber in Mumbai. An MNS worker took to streets and damaged a windshield of a taxi in Mumbai, threatening the driver to stop running the vehicle during the strike. The MNS worker was heard yelling at the taxi driver, “Gaadi band matlab gaadi band (no vehicle means no vehicle)”. #WATCH Mumbai taxi drivers strike: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) leader Nitin Nandgaonkar breaks windshield of a taxi which was plying in the city pic.twitter.com/ZERyZXU68h — ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2018 × Several commuters complained of long waits and surge fares due to a dearth in cabs on the road. Drivers for app-based cab aggregators Uber and Ola started an indefinite strike across Mumbai, demanding extra pay as a surge in the number of cabs on the two platforms, coupled with cutbacks in incentive payments, have stung drivers. Drivers in other cities like the capital New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune among others would also take part, party leaders said over the weekend. “Drivers are in huge debt, but the firms are favouring those driving company-owned vehicles,” Sanjay Naik, president of the MNS transport wing told a press conference on Saturday. "Ola and Uber had given big assurances to the drivers, but today they are unable to cover their costs. They have invested Rs 5-7 lakh (500,000 - 700,000), and were expecting to make Rs 1.5 lakh (150,000) a month but are unable to even make half of this, owing to the mismanagement by these companies," said Sanjay Naik of Maharashtra Navnirman Vahatuk Sena, who is organising the strike. Ola had cut driver incentives based on the number of trips completed by as much as 20-40% in Delhi as compared to the previous year, according to a report. Even Uber had tweaked its incentives model to reward drivers bases on earnings and not on the number of trips, said the report. Uber was not immediately reachable for comment, while Ola’s spokesman said it was too early in the day to measure the impact of the strike.

MNS worker resorts to violence amid Ola, Uber strike

<p>As the country celebrates the spring festival of Gudi Padwa, Mumbai witnessed a colourful parade of women bikers clad in traditional Marathi attire to commemorate the new year for Marathi Hindus.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Women ride two wheelers wearing traditional Maharashtrian sarees in Mumbai&#39;s Girgaon during <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GudiPadwa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GudiPadwa</a> celebrations. <a href="https://t.co/V8o4ng927Q">pic.twitter.com/V8o4ng927Q</a></p>
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<p>Women in Mumbai&#39;s Girgaon area took to the streets, riding two-wheelers in traditional Maharashtrian sarees. Some pinions carried elaborate parasols to save themselves from the scorching heat and add more drama to their grand avatar.</p>

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<p>Every year, Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharashtra and adjoining regions on the first day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu calender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The day marks the onset of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar.&nbsp;</p>


The day marks the onset of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar

As the country celebrates the spring festival of Gudi Padwa, Mumbai witnessed a colourful parade of women bikers clad in traditional Marathi attire to commemorate the new year for Marathi Hindus. Women ride two wheelers wearing traditional Maharashtrian sarees in Mumbai's Girgaon during #GudiPadwa celebrations. pic.twitter.com/V8o4ng927Q — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018 × Women in Mumbai's Girgaon area took to the streets, riding two-wheelers in traditional Maharashtrian sarees. Some pinions carried elaborate parasols to save themselves from the scorching heat and add more drama to their grand avatar. #WATCH: Women ride two wheelers wearing traditional Maharashtrian sarees in Mumbai's Girgaon during #GudiPadwa celebrations. pic.twitter.com/jUVk0lSXhP — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018 × Every year, Gudi Padwa is celebrated in Maharashtra and adjoining regions on the first day of the Chaitra month of the Hindu calender. The day marks the onset of the New year according to the lunisolar Hindu calendar.

Mumbai: Saree-clad biker women take to streets to celebrate Gudi Padwa

<p>At least three people have been reported dead in a clash that erupted between two groups of people in Mumbai&#39;s Bhandup area.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Two people are reported injured. A police investigation is underway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>More details are awaited.&nbsp;</p>


Two people are reported injured; police investigation is underway

At least three people have been reported dead in a clash that erupted between two groups of people in Mumbai's Bhandup area. #Update: Death toll rises to 3 in the clash that erupted between two groups of people in Bhandup area. Police investigation on. #Mumbai — ANI (@ANI) March 18, 2018 × Two people are reported injured. A police investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Mumbai: Death toll rises to 3 in clash between groups at Bhandup

<p>A fire broke out on the second floor of a building near Afghan Church in Colaba earlier today.</p>

<p>According to reports, four fire tenders are present at the spot currently. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.</p>

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A fire broke out on the second floor of a building near Afghan Church in Colaba earlier today. According to reports, four fire tenders are present at the spot currently. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far. Mumbai: Fire broke out on the second floor of a building near Afghan Church in Colaba, 4 fire tenders present at the spot. No casualties/injuries reported. More details awaited. — ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2018 × More details are awaited.

Mumbai: Fire at building near Afghan Church, no casualties reported

<p>Newlyweds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma reportedly pay&nbsp;INR 15 lakhs per month as rent for a flat in Raheja Legend, which is located on Dr Annie Besant Road, a posh area in South Mumbai.</p>

<p>The flat is on the 40th floor and has 2,675.07 sqft carpet area. Though, Virat had bought a flat for INR 34 crore in the year 2016. The couple chose to stay in a rented accommodation.</p>

<p>The reason&nbsp;behind this is,&nbsp;Worli is one of the most classy areas to live in Mumbai and well connected to rest of the city.</p>

<p>Last December, Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli got married to&nbsp;Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who herself&nbsp;owns a luxurious apartment in Versova.</p>

<p>Recently, the couple got to spend some <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-cosy-up-after-hectic-schedules-35460">time together</a> from their hectic schedule and shared some <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-cosy-up-after-hectic-schedules-35460">pictures on the social</a>&nbsp;forums.</p>

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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/anushkasharma/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> AnushkaSharma1588</a> (@anushkasharma) on <time datetime="2018-03-11T12:38:10+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Mar 11, 2018 at 5:38am PDT</time></p>
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<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/virat.kohli/" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> Virat Kohli</a> (@virat.kohli) on <time datetime="2018-03-11T11:22:20+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Mar 11, 2018 at 4:22am PDT</time></p>
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<p>Recently,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/virat-kohli-and-anushka-sharma-cosy-up-after-hectic-schedules-35460">Virat Kohli posted</a> a picture on social media from the balcony of his home and captioned it as, &quot;Where else would you wanna be when you have such a stunning view from home!&quot;</p>

<p>In the picture, he captured the beautiful cityscape of Mumbai consisting of several skyscrapers of the city and the beautiful Arabian Sea behind him.</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BgEAtF2Afli/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Where else would you wanna be when you have such a stunning view from home! ????&hearts;️</a></p>

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<p>Earlier, it was suspected that Virat has moved to his apartment in Omkar 1973 which he had bought in 2016 but some sources revealed that the image he shared is from the flat which is on Dr Annie Besant Road in Raheja Legend.</p>

<p>The Raheja Legend&nbsp;apartment in which Virat and Anushka are staying currently is on the 40th floor for which they paid INR 1.50 crore as a deposit and INR 1 lakh as the registration amount.</p>

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It was suspected that Virat has moved to his apartment that he had bought in 2016 but some sources revealed that the image he shared is from another flat in Worli

Newlyweds Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma reportedly pay INR 15 lakhs per month as rent for a flat in Raheja Legend, which is located on Dr Annie Besant Road, a posh area in South Mumbai. The flat is on the 40th floor and has 2,675.07 sqft carpet area. Though, Virat had bought a flat for INR 34 crore in the year 2016. The couple chose to stay in a rented accommodation. The reason behind this is, Worli is one of the most classy areas to live in Mumbai and well connected to rest of the city. Last December, Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli got married to Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, who herself owns a luxurious apartment in Versova. Recently, the couple got to spend some time together from their hectic schedule and shared some pictures on the social forums. ???? A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) on Mar 11, 2018 at 5:38am PDT × Chilling and how! ???? A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Mar 11, 2018 at 4:22am PDT × Recently, Virat Kohli posted a picture on social media from the balcony of his home and captioned it as, "Where else would you wanna be when you have such a stunning view from home!" In the picture, he captured the beautiful cityscape of Mumbai consisting of several skyscrapers of the city and the beautiful Arabian Sea behind him. Where else would you wanna be when you have such a stunning view from home! ????♥️ A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) on Mar 8, 2018 at 4:43am PST × Earlier, it was suspected that Virat has moved to his apartment in Omkar 1973 which he had bought in 2016 but some sources revealed that the image he shared is from the flat which is on Dr Annie Besant Road in Raheja Legend. The Raheja Legend apartment in which Virat and Anushka are staying currently is on the 40th floor for which they paid INR 1.50 crore as a deposit and INR 1 lakh as the registration amount.

Here is why Virat, Anushka pay Rs 15 lakh as rent for Mumbai flat

<p>The famed &#39;dabbawalas&#39; of Mumbai and the city residents came out to help the thousands of farmers, who walked for six days to reach here from Nashik to raise their various demands, by providing them food and water.</p>

<p>The farmers walked up to the Azad Maidan in South Mumbai early this morning as a part of their &#39;long march&#39; for raising demands, including implementation of the Maharashtra government&#39;s loan waiver scheme.</p>

<p>Subhash Talekar, the spokesperson of Mumbai Dabbawala Association, said, &quot;We thought about helping the farmers with food as they are our food-providers and have come from remote parts of the state.&quot;</p>

<p>&quot;We asked our men working between Dadar (in Central Mumbai) and Colaba (South Mumbai) to collect food and deliver it to our farmer brothers at the Azad Maidan,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>Dabbawalas, the tiffin-carriers,&nbsp;known for their efficient delivery service, provided food to the protesters as a part of their &#39;roti-bank&#39; initiative.</p>

<p>According to Talekar, the Mumbai roti-bank, of which the dabbawalas are an integral part, deploys GPS-tracked vans to collect excess food from eateries, hotels, public functions and households, so that it can be distributed to the poor and hungry people.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, city residents were also seen offering &#39;Vada-pav&#39; (a popular street snack), other food items and water to farmers last night.</p>

<p>A Mumbai resident also posted on social media a picture of food and water being distributed to farmers.</p>

<p>Several political parties like the Congress, the NCP, the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena have extended their support to the protesting farmers.</p>


Dabbawalas, the tiffin-carriers, known for their efficient delivery service, provided food to the protesters as a part of their 'roti-bank' initiative

The famed 'dabbawalas' of Mumbai and the city residents came out to help the thousands of farmers, who walked for six days to reach here from Nashik to raise their various demands, by providing them food and water. The farmers walked up to the Azad Maidan in South Mumbai early this morning as a part of their 'long march' for raising demands, including implementation of the Maharashtra government's loan waiver scheme. Subhash Talekar, the spokesperson of Mumbai Dabbawala Association, said, "We thought about helping the farmers with food as they are our food-providers and have come from remote parts of the state." "We asked our men working between Dadar (in Central Mumbai) and Colaba (South Mumbai) to collect food and deliver it to our farmer brothers at the Azad Maidan," he said. Dabbawalas, the tiffin-carriers, known for their efficient delivery service, provided food to the protesters as a part of their 'roti-bank' initiative. According to Talekar, the Mumbai roti-bank, of which the dabbawalas are an integral part, deploys GPS-tracked vans to collect excess food from eateries, hotels, public functions and households, so that it can be distributed to the poor and hungry people. Meanwhile, city residents were also seen offering 'Vada-pav' (a popular street snack), other food items and water to farmers last night. A Mumbai resident also posted on social media a picture of food and water being distributed to farmers. Several political parties like the Congress, the NCP, the Shiv Sena and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena have extended their support to the protesting farmers.

Dabbawalas, Mumbaikars feed protesting farmers

<p>Protesting farmers have finally completed their 180-km march as they reached Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Monday to protest outside the Vidhan Bhavan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The six-day long march, called by Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha (ABKS) affiliated with the CPI(M), began on March 6 from the CBS chowk in Nashik.</p>

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<p>Farmers have been walking with blistered feet under the scorching sun from last six days, sighting difficulty for the office goers and the students appearing for board examinations on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The farmers reached Thane toll on Saturday and following a night-halt, they marched towards Sion on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After resting for nearly three hours at Somaiya ground, they started marching towards Azad Maidan at 1 am.</p>

<p>Today, they plan to surround the state assembly to press for their demands for a complete loan waiver, fair pay and transfer of adivasi land to farmers who have been tilling it for years.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The protestors are also demanding to implement the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission.</p>

<p>The tribals have joined the protest in huge numbers. The huge crowd reached Azad Maidan around 5 am.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protestors had camped at the KJ Somaiya Ground before marching towards Azad Maidan, a large ground designated for protests in South Mumbai, shortly after midnight.</p>


Today, they plan to surround the state assembly to press for their demands

Protesting farmers have finally completed their 180-km march as they reached Azad Maidan in Mumbai on Monday to protest outside the Vidhan Bhavan. The six-day long march, called by Akhil Bharatiya Kisan Sabha (ABKS) affiliated with the CPI(M), began on March 6 from the CBS chowk in Nashik. #WATCH: Visuals from Mumbai's Azad Maidan where members of All India Kisan Sabha have gathered to protest. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/3GgN6UMVPB — ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2018 × Farmers have been walking with blistered feet under the scorching sun from last six days, sighting difficulty for the office goers and the students appearing for board examinations on Monday. The farmers reached Thane toll on Saturday and following a night-halt, they marched towards Sion on Sunday. After resting for nearly three hours at Somaiya ground, they started marching towards Azad Maidan at 1 am. Today, they plan to surround the state assembly to press for their demands for a complete loan waiver, fair pay and transfer of adivasi land to farmers who have been tilling it for years. #Maharashtra: Latest visuals of All India Kisan Sabha protest which has reached Mumbai's Azad Maidan. The protest will proceed to state assembly later in the day. pic.twitter.com/Dp5hsKU1Rc — ANI (@ANI) March 12, 2018 × The protestors are also demanding to implement the recommendations of the Swaminathan Commission. The tribals have joined the protest in huge numbers. The huge crowd reached Azad Maidan around 5 am. The protestors had camped at the KJ Somaiya Ground before marching towards Azad Maidan, a large ground designated for protests in South Mumbai, shortly after midnight.

Mumbai: Farmers complete 180-km protest march, reach Azad Maidan to demand loan waiver

<p>Mumbai experienced its hottest day yet in March on Sunday with temperature rising by 4.7 degree Celsius from Saturday recording it at 37.8.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per IMD-Mumbai, this was so far the hottest day in March this summer adding that Sunday&#39;s temperature was 6&nbsp;degree Celsius above normal. However, humidity levels were extremely low, leading to hot but dry conditions.</p>

<p>The weather station at Santacruz recorded 37.8 degrees Celsius, 5.7 degrees Celsius above normal, and Colaba recorded 34.8 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees Celsius above normal. On Saturday, Santacruz and Colaba had recorded 33.1 degrees Celsius and 30.3 degrees Celsius, which were much closer to the normal mark.</p>

<p>Officials have also informed that the weather is said to continue in similar conditions in future with some fluctuations.</p>

<p>The humidity level during the day on Sunday was 85% at Colaba and 77% at Santacruz but by evening levels dropped to 65% at Colaba and just 15% at Santacruz.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Night temperatures were close to the normal mark at the suburbs as Santacruz recorded 20.8 degrees Celsius but it was 1.6 degrees Celsius above normal at Colaba at 23.5 degrees Celsius.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Skymet, a private weather forecasting portal, predicted Mumbaikars can prepare to witness some light rains next week.&nbsp; Rainfall is expected only in the south Konkan region on the first day, followed by two days of isolated rainfall in most parts of Maharashtra.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>


Officials have also informed that the weather is said to continue in similar conditions in future with some fluctuations

Mumbai experienced its hottest day yet in March on Sunday with temperature rising by 4.7 degree Celsius from Saturday recording it at 37.8. As per IMD-Mumbai, this was so far the hottest day in March this summer adding that Sunday's temperature was 6 degree Celsius above normal. However, humidity levels were extremely low, leading to hot but dry conditions. The weather station at Santacruz recorded 37.8 degrees Celsius, 5.7 degrees Celsius above normal, and Colaba recorded 34.8 degrees Celsius, 4.1 degrees Celsius above normal. On Saturday, Santacruz and Colaba had recorded 33.1 degrees Celsius and 30.3 degrees Celsius, which were much closer to the normal mark. Officials have also informed that the weather is said to continue in similar conditions in future with some fluctuations. The humidity level during the day on Sunday was 85% at Colaba and 77% at Santacruz but by evening levels dropped to 65% at Colaba and just 15% at Santacruz. Night temperatures were close to the normal mark at the suburbs as Santacruz recorded 20.8 degrees Celsius but it was 1.6 degrees Celsius above normal at Colaba at 23.5 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, Skymet, a private weather forecasting portal, predicted Mumbaikars can prepare to witness some light rains next week. Rainfall is expected only in the south Konkan region on the first day, followed by two days of isolated rainfall in most parts of Maharashtra.

Mumbai records highest temperature in March

<p>Over 30,000 farmers protesting against the BJP government in Maharashtra demanding a complete farm loan waiver, will reach&nbsp;Mumbai on Sunday.</p>

<p>The farmers, who started their march&nbsp;from Nashik,&nbsp;reached the doorstep of Mumbai, Thane on Saturday evening. The farmers will reach Mumbai on Sunday.</p>

<p>The 180-km-long march is led by All India Kisan Sabha National President Ashok Davle, local MLA J P Gavit and other leaders.</p>

<p>Also read: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-farmers-protest-demanding-loan-waiver-reaches-thane-35177">30,000 farmers head towards Mumbai to demand complete loan waiver</a></p>

<p>The farmers are planning to gherao the Vidhan Bhawan on Monday to demand complete loan waiver, remunerative prices for agricultural produce and implementation of Swaminathan commission recommendations which addresses issues of providing minimum support prices (MSP) and safeguarding interests of small farmers.</p>

<p>The Devendra Fadnavis government has been under immense pressure after continuous protests by farmers who alleged that he did not honour assurances given to farmers for a farm loan waiver of Rs. 34,000 crore in June last year.</p>

<p>Ashok Davle has accused the BJP government of having betrayed farmers. He said that promises made have remained unfulfilled.</p>

<p>He is also demanding transfer of forest land to those who have been tilling it for years and an increase in the compensation for peasants whose crops were damaged in the recent hailstorms and pink bollworm infestation.</p>

<p>Farmers and farm labourers in large number from various districts of the state gathered in Nashik city before setting off on &nbsp;&lsquo;long march&rsquo; to Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon.</p>

<p>The budget session is also underway at the state legislature.</p>

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The protesting farmers reached the doorstep of Mumbai, Thane on Saturday evening

Over 30,000 farmers protesting against the BJP government in Maharashtra demanding a complete farm loan waiver, will reach Mumbai on Sunday. The farmers, who started their march from Nashik, reached the doorstep of Mumbai, Thane on Saturday evening. The farmers will reach Mumbai on Sunday. The 180-km-long march is led by All India Kisan Sabha National President Ashok Davle, local MLA J P Gavit and other leaders. Also read: 30,000 farmers head towards Mumbai to demand complete loan waiver The farmers are planning to gherao the Vidhan Bhawan on Monday to demand complete loan waiver, remunerative prices for agricultural produce and implementation of Swaminathan commission recommendations which addresses issues of providing minimum support prices (MSP) and safeguarding interests of small farmers. The Devendra Fadnavis government has been under immense pressure after continuous protests by farmers who alleged that he did not honour assurances given to farmers for a farm loan waiver of Rs. 34,000 crore in June last year. Ashok Davle has accused the BJP government of having betrayed farmers. He said that promises made have remained unfulfilled. He is also demanding transfer of forest land to those who have been tilling it for years and an increase in the compensation for peasants whose crops were damaged in the recent hailstorms and pink bollworm infestation. Farmers and farm labourers in large number from various districts of the state gathered in Nashik city before setting off on ‘long march’ to Mumbai on Tuesday afternoon. The budget session is also underway at the state legislature.

Over 30,000 farmers marching from Nashik demanding farm loan waiver to reach Mumbai today

<p>Some&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/over-30000-farmers-marching-from-nashik-demanding-farm-loan-waiver-to-reach-mumbai-today-35356" target="_blank">35,000 farmers reached Mumbai on Sunday </a>demanding, among other things, a complete loan waiver and leaving the city on edge.</p>

<p>The farmers, who are also demanding higher&nbsp;prices for their produce and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee recommendations, plan to&nbsp;gherao the Vidhan Sabha on Monday.</p>

<p>The farmers had marched to Mumbai from Nashik, with the 180-km-long march being led by All India Kisan Sabha National President Ashok Davle, local MLA JP Gavit and other leaders.</p>

<p>Though the All India Kisan Sabha party has communist associations, Davle said that the protest should not be branded as &quot;communist&quot;. The protests, Davle said, was for a common cause and not restricted to the Left alone.</p>

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<p>The Swaminathan Committee report says farmers should be reimbursed one-and-a-half times the cost of their produce and also fix the Minimum Support Price.</p>

<p>Longtime cultivators of Adivasi&nbsp;land also demanded transfer of the land to their names.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The protesters have been on the road for the last five days.&nbsp;They camped this morning at the Thane-Mumbai border.</p>

<p>The farmers have said their protest will not affect the residents of Mumbai but the city is on edge.</p>

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<p>Keeping in mind the Class X board exams, Davle said farmers will protest Monday at 11 am after students have got to their respective examination&nbsp;centres.</p>

<p>Mumbai Police meanwhile said they are fully prepared to handle the protesters and the potential traffic jams. They have however advised residents not to use the Eastern Express Highway.&nbsp;</p>


The farmers plan to gherao the Vidhan Sabha Monday

Some 35,000 farmers reached Mumbai on Sunday demanding, among other things, a complete loan waiver and leaving the city on edge. The farmers, who are also demanding higher prices for their produce and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee recommendations, plan to gherao the Vidhan Sabha on Monday. The farmers had marched to Mumbai from Nashik, with the 180-km-long march being led by All India Kisan Sabha National President Ashok Davle, local MLA JP Gavit and other leaders. Though the All India Kisan Sabha party has communist associations, Davle said that the protest should not be branded as "communist". The protests, Davle said, was for a common cause and not restricted to the Left alone. #WATCH: Over 30,000 farmers of All India Kisan Sabha march in protest demanding a complete loan waiver among other demands. The march started from Nashik and reached Mumbai today. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/dKinWWnmhf — ANI (@ANI) March 11, 2018 × The Swaminathan Committee report says farmers should be reimbursed one-and-a-half times the cost of their produce and also fix the Minimum Support Price. Longtime cultivators of Adivasi land also demanded transfer of the land to their names. The protesters have been on the road for the last five days. They camped this morning at the Thane-Mumbai border. The farmers have said their protest will not affect the residents of Mumbai but the city is on edge. Traffic arrangements during the Long March tomorrow #TrafficUpdate pic.twitter.com/GVYJGkVa79 — Mumbai Police (@MumbaiPolice) March 10, 2018 × Keeping in mind the Class X board exams, Davle said farmers will protest Monday at 11 am after students have got to their respective examination centres. Mumbai Police meanwhile said they are fully prepared to handle the protesters and the potential traffic jams. They have however advised residents not to use the Eastern Express Highway.

35,000 farmers reach Mumbai demanding loan waiver

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French President Macron takes dig at Trump, hails India's efforts at making International Solar Alliance a reality Taking a swipe at US President Donald Trump for backing out of Paris climate agreement, French President Emmanuel Macron lauded the efforts of India, along with other nations, for making International Solar Alliance (ISA) a reality. 35,000 farmers reach Mumbai demanding loan waiver Over 35,000 farmers have reached Mumbai on Sunday to stage protest against the Maharashtra government demanding a complete loan waiver. Vandals attack Muslim-owned restaurant in Sri Lanka In an alleged case of "hate crime", police said vandals attacked a Muslim-owned restaurant in Sri Lanka on Sunday. Uttar Pradesh Bypolls: Gorakhpur voter turnout reaches 43%, Phulpur 38% by 5 pm Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency witnessed a polling percentage of around 43 per cent while Phulpur saw a turnout of around 38 per cent till 5 pm today, Election Commission sources said. China's parliament abolishes presidential term limit, Xi Jinping could stay in power for life China's Xi Jinping on Sunday secured a path to rule indefinitely as parliament abolished presidential term limits, handing him almost total authority to pursue a vision of transforming the nation into an economic and military superpower.

WION Evening News brief, March 11, 2018

<p>Aruna Shanbaug a victim of sexual assault remained in a vegetative state for&nbsp;about 42 years.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While working as a nurse in a hospital at Mumbai, Aruna was attacked by a ward boy, Sohanlal Bhartha Walmiki in 1973.</p>

<p>Following the incident, she remained in a vegetative state until her death in 2015.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A plea was filed in the Supreme Court by journalist Pinki Virani seeking an euthanasia for her.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The apex court had sought for the medical report of Shanbaug on December 17, 2010.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court on January 24, 2011, responded to the plea filed by the journalist by setting up a medical panel to examine her.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In March 2011, the apex court legalised passive euthanasia in India.</p>

<p>According to the judgement, the decision to withdraw treatment, nutrition or water establish that the decision to discontinue the life support be taken by parents, spouse or other close relatives or in the absence of them by a &quot;next close friend&quot;. This decision further requires the approval of the High Court.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aruna Shanbaug was, however, restrained from receiving passive euthanasia as the KEM Hospital where she worked as a nurse and where she was getting her treatment wished that she be allowed to live.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The court declined to consider Journalist friend Pinky Virani, who had filed the petition on behalf of Aruna, as the next friend and instead treated the KEM Hospital staff as the next friend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She finally&nbsp;died of pneumonia in 2015.</p>

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While working as a nurse in a hospital at Mumbai, Aruna was attacked by a ward boy, Sohanlal Bhartha Walmiki in 1973, following which she remained in a vegetative state for the next 42 years until her death in 2015

Aruna Shanbaug a victim of sexual assault remained in a vegetative state for about 42 years. While working as a nurse in a hospital at Mumbai, Aruna was attacked by a ward boy, Sohanlal Bhartha Walmiki in 1973. Following the incident, she remained in a vegetative state until her death in 2015. A plea was filed in the Supreme Court by journalist Pinki Virani seeking an euthanasia for her. The apex court had sought for the medical report of Shanbaug on December 17, 2010. The court on January 24, 2011, responded to the plea filed by the journalist by setting up a medical panel to examine her. In March 2011, the apex court legalised passive euthanasia in India. According to the judgement, the decision to withdraw treatment, nutrition or water establish that the decision to discontinue the life support be taken by parents, spouse or other close relatives or in the absence of them by a "next close friend". This decision further requires the approval of the High Court. Aruna Shanbaug was, however, restrained from receiving passive euthanasia as the KEM Hospital where she worked as a nurse and where she was getting her treatment wished that she be allowed to live. The court declined to consider Journalist friend Pinky Virani, who had filed the petition on behalf of Aruna, as the next friend and instead treated the KEM Hospital staff as the next friend. She finally died of pneumonia in 2015.

Euthanasia and Aruna Shanbaug: The case that started it all

<p>An annual study has revealed India&#39;s financial capital Mumbai to be among the wealthiest cities in the world.</p>

<p>Mumbai City was at the 16th spot of the report published by independent global property Knight Frank&#39;s Wealth Report &nbsp;2018.</p>

<p>The research was based on four main factors, wealth, investments, lifestyle and future.</p>

<p>The research further indicates that Mumbai and Delhi would be among the top 10 markets to witness the highest addition household earning more than $250,000 annually between 2017 and 2022.</p>

<p>The research further showed that the list of ultra-rich people is growing rapidly.</p>

<p>According to the report, 2.5 million people have assets of 5 million dollars in the world in 2017; which has been up by 9% as compared to 2016.</p>

<p>In Asia, the number of ultra-rich people has grown by 37% which was much higher&nbsp;as compared to Europe which increased by 10%.</p>

<p>The list of billionaires in India has also grown in comparison to 2017.</p>

<p>Reportedly in 2018, India has almost 119 billionaires as compared to&nbsp;2017 in which there 101 billionaires.</p>

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The research was based on four main factors, wealth, investments, lifestyle and future

An annual study has revealed India's financial capital Mumbai to be among the wealthiest cities in the world. Mumbai City was at the 16th spot of the report published by independent global property Knight Frank's Wealth Report 2018. The research was based on four main factors, wealth, investments, lifestyle and future. The research further indicates that Mumbai and Delhi would be among the top 10 markets to witness the highest addition household earning more than $250,000 annually between 2017 and 2022. The research further showed that the list of ultra-rich people is growing rapidly. According to the report, 2.5 million people have assets of 5 million dollars in the world in 2017; which has been up by 9% as compared to 2016. In Asia, the number of ultra-rich people has grown by 37% which was much higher as compared to Europe which increased by 10%. The list of billionaires in India has also grown in comparison to 2017. Reportedly in 2018, India has almost 119 billionaires as compared to 2017 in which there 101 billionaires.

Mumbai is 16th costliest city of the world: Report

<p>Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar left for the US tonight for further treatment from Mumbai where he was admitted at Lilavati Hospital.</p>

<p>Parrikar left for the US for his further treatment by a special flight from Mumbai airport, a senior official of the chief minister office told.</p>

<p>The chief minister left for the US in Air India flight at around 1.30 AM. He is accompanied by a doctor and his elder son, Utpal, a senior official from CMO said.</p>

<p>Parrikar was admitted at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on February 15 and discharged on February 22. On the same day he returned to Goa and presented the Budget in the Assembly, but the session was truncated to only four days owing to his illness.</p>

<p>He was later admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital after he suffered from dehydration.</p>

<p>Before leaving for Mumbai yesterday, Parrikar held a series of meetings, including one with senior state ministers.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, Goa BJP general secretary Sadanand Tanawade said that Parrikar will fly to the US for further treatment.</p>

<p>Parrikar also informed Governor Mridula Sinha earlier in the day about his absence from the country.</p>

<p>In the letter, Parrikar also informed the governor about the interim arrangement of a Cabinet advisory committee to guide the state administration.</p>

<p>The letter says that he would be chairing the meeting of the council of ministers, whenever it is held, through video conferencing from abroad.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;I have been also advised by the expert team of doctors in Goa as well as in Mumbai and subsequent consultation with doctors abroad to travel overseas for a specialised treatment of my medical condition,&#39;&#39; according to the letter.</p>

<p>He said that during his absence in the state, the meeting of the council of ministers whenever held shall be presided over by him through video conferencing or by circulation.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;If that is not possible for any reason, or I may decide at later point of time, the minister nominated by me shall preside the meeting and I will separately instruct the chief secretary in such exigency,&#39;&#39; the letter said.</p>

<p>He also informed that a team of three ministers --&nbsp;Sudin Dhavalikar (MGP), Francis D Souza (BJP) and Vijai Sardesai (Goa Forward Party) --&nbsp;will function as a Cabinet advisory committee.</p>

<p>The committee shall meet at least once a week, at such point of time and place, and is empowered to decide unanimously amongst themselves on the certain important financial year ending issues. The committee shall consult the finance department before taking any financial decisions,&nbsp;Parrikar said in the letter.&nbsp;</p>


The chief minister left for the US in Air India flight at around 1.30 AM. He is accompanied by a doctor and his elder son, Utpal, a senior official from CMO said.

Ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar left for the US tonight for further treatment from Mumbai where he was admitted at Lilavati Hospital. Parrikar left for the US for his further treatment by a special flight from Mumbai airport, a senior official of the chief minister office told. The chief minister left for the US in Air India flight at around 1.30 AM. He is accompanied by a doctor and his elder son, Utpal, a senior official from CMO said. Parrikar was admitted at the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai on February 15 and discharged on February 22. On the same day he returned to Goa and presented the Budget in the Assembly, but the session was truncated to only four days owing to his illness. He was later admitted to the Goa Medical College and Hospital after he suffered from dehydration. Before leaving for Mumbai yesterday, Parrikar held a series of meetings, including one with senior state ministers. Earlier in the day, Goa BJP general secretary Sadanand Tanawade said that Parrikar will fly to the US for further treatment. Parrikar also informed Governor Mridula Sinha earlier in the day about his absence from the country. In the letter, Parrikar also informed the governor about the interim arrangement of a Cabinet advisory committee to guide the state administration. The letter says that he would be chairing the meeting of the council of ministers, whenever it is held, through video conferencing from abroad. ''I have been also advised by the expert team of doctors in Goa as well as in Mumbai and subsequent consultation with doctors abroad to travel overseas for a specialised treatment of my medical condition,'' according to the letter. He said that during his absence in the state, the meeting of the council of ministers whenever held shall be presided over by him through video conferencing or by circulation. ''If that is not possible for any reason, or I may decide at later point of time, the minister nominated by me shall preside the meeting and I will separately instruct the chief secretary in such exigency,'' the letter said. He also informed that a team of three ministers -- Sudin Dhavalikar (MGP), Francis D Souza (BJP) and Vijai Sardesai (Goa Forward Party) -- will function as a Cabinet advisory committee. The committee shall meet at least once a week, at such point of time and place, and is empowered to decide unanimously amongst themselves on the certain important financial year ending issues. The committee shall consult the finance department before taking any financial decisions, Parrikar said in the letter.

Goa Chief Minister Parrikar leaves for US for treatment

<p>A major fire broke out at the godown of Eastel Metal Company in Kalachowki area of Mumbai on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There have been no reports on casualties or of anyone being trapped so far. Smoke could be seen billowing from afar.&nbsp;</p>

<p>People from the residential buildings in the nearby area have been told to vacate immediately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are about 16 fire brigades, 12 Jumbo tankers, CP, 108 ambulances and EMS Ambulance at the spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sources have said that the police has sealed the main road leading to the spot.&nbsp;</p>

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There have been no reports on casualties and of anyone being trapped so far

A major fire broke out at the godown of Eastel Metal Company in Kalachowki area of Mumbai on Tuesday. There have been no reports on casualties or of anyone being trapped so far. Smoke could be seen billowing from afar. People from the residential buildings in the nearby area have been told to vacate immediately. There are about 16 fire brigades, 12 Jumbo tankers, CP, 108 ambulances and EMS Ambulance at the spot. Sources have said that the police has sealed the main road leading to the spot. More details are awaited.

Major fire breaks out at godown in Kalachowki, Mumbai

<p>The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken Karti Chidambaram to Mumbai in Byculla jail for further investigation in the INX Media Case.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Karti Chidambaram will be brought face to face with Indrani Mukerjea and Peter Mukerjea, separately.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The special CBI court had earlier allowed the CBI to arrest Indrani Mukerjea in INX media case.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Enforcement Directorate has registered a case against INX Media, its founder Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).</p>

<p>The Mukerjeas are currently facing a trial in Mumbai for conspiring to kill Sheena Bora, Indrani&#39;s daughter from an earlier marriage, in April 2012.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-aircel-maxis-long-legal-battle-awaits-chidambarams-34441" target="_blank">Chidambaram </a>is on a<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-money-laundering-case-kartichidambaram-sent-to-5-day-police-custody-34436" target="_blank">&nbsp;five-day police custody</a>&nbsp;and will be produced in the court on March 6.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a court hearing on Wednesday, the CBI had claimed on having documents which prove clear links of Karti Chidambaram and various companies.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram&#39;s son <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/inx-media-money-laundering-case-karti-chidambaram-taken-into-custody-by-cbi-in-chennai-34287" target="_blank">Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28</a> from Chennai Airport in connection with the INX Media money laundering case.</p>

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Chidambaram was sent on a five-day police custody by the Delhi Patiala Court

The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken Karti Chidambaram to Mumbai in Byculla jail for further investigation in the INX Media Case. Karti Chidambaram will be brought face to face with Indrani Mukerjea and Peter Mukerjea, separately. INX Media Case: #KartiChidambaram at Byculla jail in Mumbai; he will be brought face-to-face with Indrani Mukerjea and Peter Mukerjea, separately pic.twitter.com/zqtEn7GNQh — ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2018 × The special CBI court had earlier allowed the CBI to arrest Indrani Mukerjea in INX media case. The Enforcement Directorate has registered a case against INX Media, its founder Peter Mukerjea and his wife Indrani under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The Mukerjeas are currently facing a trial in Mumbai for conspiring to kill Sheena Bora, Indrani's daughter from an earlier marriage, in April 2012. Chidambaram is on a five-day police custody and will be produced in the court on March 6. In a court hearing on Wednesday, the CBI had claimed on having documents which prove clear links of Karti Chidambaram and various companies. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram was arrested on February 28 from Chennai Airport in connection with the INX Media money laundering case.

INX Media case: Karti Chidambaram to be confronted with Indrani Mukerjea in Mumbai

<p>Indian immigrant Carlos Cordeiro has been elected president of the US Soccer Federation. Cordeiro beat out eight other candidates including two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup winner Hope Solo, leading corporate attorney Michael Winograd, other retired footballers including Kathy Carter, Kyle Martino, Eric Wynalda, Paul Caligiuri, and Kyle Martino, and Steve Gans, an attorney based out of Boston.</p>

<p>&quot;It&#39;s an incredible honor to be elected @ussoccer President. &nbsp;I&#39;m grateful to everyone who supported my campaign and I salute all the candidates who ran. I promise to work with all our members to unite our soccer family! #AimHigher,&quot;&nbsp;Cordeiro tweeted winning the election.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>62-year-old Carlos Cordeiro was born in&nbsp;India to a Goan father and Colombian mother,&nbsp;did his schooling from Cathedral &amp; John Connon School. In 1971 he moved to the US with his widowed mother and three siblings, when he was just 15.</p>

<p>Mumbai born Cordeiro replaced another Indian origin Sunil Gulati, having served as President since 2006, Mr Gulati had opted not to run for re-election, after the United States men&#39;s national soccer team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup.</p>

<p>It is expected of Carlos Cordeiro that he might bring a major reform in the US men&#39;s national soccer team as they are missing the World Cup for the first time since 1986.</p>

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62-year-old Carlos Cordeiro was born in India to a Goan father and Colombian mother, and did his schooling from Cathedral & John Connon School in Goa

Indian immigrant Carlos Cordeiro has been elected president of the US Soccer Federation. Cordeiro beat out eight other candidates including two-time Olympic gold medalist and World Cup winner Hope Solo, leading corporate attorney Michael Winograd, other retired footballers including Kathy Carter, Kyle Martino, Eric Wynalda, Paul Caligiuri, and Kyle Martino, and Steve Gans, an attorney based out of Boston. "It's an incredible honor to be elected @ussoccer President. I'm grateful to everyone who supported my campaign and I salute all the candidates who ran. I promise to work with all our members to unite our soccer family! #AimHigher," Cordeiro tweeted winning the election. Newly-elected @CACSoccer addresses the National Council as U.S. Soccer President. More » https://t.co/Lzro8BHkdR pic.twitter.com/ZekPvxlrzx — U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) February 10, 2018 × My open letter to our soccer community. We should be proud of our successes, but honest about where we need to do better. U.S. Soccer needs to change. Working together, we can transform soccer in America. #AimHigher https://t.co/JuYrxf11r8 — Carlos Cordeiro (@CACSoccer) February 14, 2018 × A message from @CACSoccer to you, the ???????? soccer community. pic.twitter.com/XBwmoiH3Tc — U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) February 10, 2018 × 62-year-old Carlos Cordeiro was born in India to a Goan father and Colombian mother, did his schooling from Cathedral & John Connon School. In 1971 he moved to the US with his widowed mother and three siblings, when he was just 15. Mumbai born Cordeiro replaced another Indian origin Sunil Gulati, having served as President since 2006, Mr Gulati had opted not to run for re-election, after the United States men's national soccer team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. It is expected of Carlos Cordeiro that he might bring a major reform in the US men's national soccer team as they are missing the World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Mumbai-born Carlos Cordeiro is new chief of US Soccer Federation

<p>Surgeons in Mumbai removed a massive brain tumour on Thursday in a seven-hour long procedure.</p>

<p>The experts believe the tumour could be the heaviest ever recorded.</p>

<p>The procedure required close to 11 units of blood. The tumour, which was surgically removed, weighed around two kilos before the surgery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The head of neurosurgery at Mumbai&#39;s BYL Nair hospital called the procedure an extremely &quot;daunting and complex surgery&quot;.</p>

<p>The 1.87-kilogram brain tumour had affected 31-year-old Santlal Pal&#39;s vision. The patient complained of constant, severe headaches.</p>

<p>Experts hope that Pal feels better with an improved vision post surgery.</p>


The head of neurosurgery at Mumbai's BYL Nair hospital called the procedure an extremely 'daunting and complex surgery'

Surgeons in Mumbai removed a massive brain tumour on Thursday in a seven-hour long procedure. The experts believe the tumour could be the heaviest ever recorded. The procedure required close to 11 units of blood. The tumour, which was surgically removed, weighed around two kilos before the surgery. The head of neurosurgery at Mumbai's BYL Nair hospital called the procedure an extremely "daunting and complex surgery". The 1.87-kilogram brain tumour had affected 31-year-old Santlal Pal's vision. The patient complained of constant, severe headaches. Experts hope that Pal feels better with an improved vision post surgery.

Mumbai: Surgeons remove 'heaviest recorded' brain tumour

<p>The CBI search in the ongoing PNB fraud continues today. The search is being conducted in the Punjab National Bank&#39;s Mid Corporate Branch, Brady House in Mumbai.</p>

<p>According to reports, the branch was briefly secured with a seal during the wee hours to prevent any inadvertent or unauthorised opening by any PNB staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The temporary sealing of the branch premises was to prevent any instance of tampering. The authorities here state that the regular business of the branch will not be affected today.</p>

<p>The official notice of the CBI read, &#39;The branch cannot be opened and entered into without permission/order of the court concerned or Competent Authority of the Central Bureau of Investigation Mumbai.&#39;&#39;</p>

<p>MCB Brady house is the same branch where transactions related to PNB scam were carried out.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the CBI also carried out searches at three places in Kanpur, questioning the three accused Directors - Vikram Kothari, Sadhana Kothari &amp; Rahul Kothari. Residential premises and offices of Rotomac Directors have also been sealed by the CBI in New Delhi.</p>

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<p>The Enforcement Directorate visited the residence of former Allahabad Bank director Dinesh Dubey. Dubey had alleged that the bank had granted a loan to Gitanjali Gems in 2013 despite his dissent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Nirav Modi-PNB fraud made headlines on January 29 after a PNB official from Mumbai lodged a complaint with the CBI complaining against Solar Exports, Stellar Diamonds and Diamond R US.</p>

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<p>Four others including diamantaire Nirav Modi and Gitanjali Gems&#39; MD Mehul Choksi were named and accused of defrauding the bank.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The bank later alleged two junior employees at the Mumbai branch to have assisted the named companies and fraudsters in acquiring &#39;letters of undertaking&#39;&nbsp;(LoUs) even in the absence sufficient funds or required credit limit.&nbsp;</p>


Residential premises and offices of Rotomac Directors have also been sealed by the CBI in New Delhi

The CBI search in the ongoing PNB fraud continues today. The search is being conducted in the Punjab National Bank's Mid Corporate Branch, Brady House in Mumbai. According to reports, the branch was briefly secured with a seal during the wee hours to prevent any inadvertent or unauthorised opening by any PNB staff. The temporary sealing of the branch premises was to prevent any instance of tampering. The authorities here state that the regular business of the branch will not be affected today. The official notice of the CBI read, 'The branch cannot be opened and entered into without permission/order of the court concerned or Competent Authority of the Central Bureau of Investigation Mumbai.'' MCB Brady house is the same branch where transactions related to PNB scam were carried out. Meanwhile, the CBI also carried out searches at three places in Kanpur, questioning the three accused Directors - Vikram Kothari, Sadhana Kothari & Rahul Kothari. Residential premises and offices of Rotomac Directors have also been sealed by the CBI in New Delhi. CBI is conducting searches at three places in Kanpur and questioning all the three accused Directors - Vikram Kothari, Sadhana Kothari & Rahul Kothari. CBI has also sealed a residential premises and an office of Rotomac Directors in New Delhi. #PNBFraudCase — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2018 × The Enforcement Directorate visited the residence of former Allahabad Bank director Dinesh Dubey. Dubey had alleged that the bank had granted a loan to Gitanjali Gems in 2013 despite his dissent. #Vadodara: ED team reaches residence of former Allahabad Bank director Dinesh Dubey who had alleged that loan was given to Gitanjali Gems in 2013 despite his dissent note #PNBFraud pic.twitter.com/vHmR4IGleh — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2018 × The Nirav Modi-PNB fraud made headlines on January 29 after a PNB official from Mumbai lodged a complaint with the CBI complaining against Solar Exports, Stellar Diamonds and Diamond R US. Bihar: Enforcement Directorate conducts raid at a #Gitanjali and a #Nakshatra showroom in Muzaffarpur. #PNBFraudCase — ANI (@ANI) February 19, 2018 × Four others including diamantaire Nirav Modi and Gitanjali Gems' MD Mehul Choksi were named and accused of defrauding the bank. #NiravModi Case: ED raids being conducted in Lucknow, Noida & Ghaziabad. — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 19, 2018 × The bank later alleged two junior employees at the Mumbai branch to have assisted the named companies and fraudsters in acquiring 'letters of undertaking' (LoUs) even in the absence sufficient funds or required credit limit.

PNB scam: Investigations at Mumbai branch continue, ED probes former Allahabad Bank director

<p>Prime Minister&nbsp;<a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/tag/narendra-modi/" target="_blank">Narendra Modi</a>&nbsp;today visited Lilavati Hospital here to enquire about the health of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment.</p>

<p>&ldquo;Modi was in the hospital for 15 minutes in the evening,&rdquo; a&nbsp;<a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/tag/bharatiya-janata-party/" target="_blank">BJP</a>&nbsp;source said. &ldquo;The prime minister was accompanied by Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis,&rdquo; the source told PTI.</p>

<p>Earlier today, the hospital authorities said Parrikar is &ldquo;responding well to treatment&rdquo;. &ldquo;It has been brought to our notice (that) various malicious and misleading reports/rumours are floating around in the electronic/print media with regards to his health,&rdquo; a hospital statement read. Modi&rsquo;s visit to the hospital came on a day Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant met Governor Mridula Sinha in Panaji to discuss the situation in view of Parrikar&rsquo;s ill-health.</p>

<p>The budget session of the Goa Assembly begins tomorrow.</p>

<p>The Budget session of the Goa Assembly will be curtailed to three days owing to ill health of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is undergoing treatment at a Mumbai hospital. Parrikar, who is being treated at the Lilavati Hospital for a pancreatic ailment since February 15, would not attend the session, said BJP MP Narendra Sawaikar.</p>

<p>The budget session will begin tomorrow with Governor Mridula Sinha&rsquo;s address. It was scheduled to end in mid-March, but now it would end in three days owing to Parrikar&rsquo;s illness, Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo said. The state budget, scheduled for February 22, will now be presented on February 20, the deputy speaker said, adding that the Business Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to take a formal decision on cutting the session short.</p>

<p>&ldquo;The questions, which were supposed to be discussed in the current session, would be postponed to the next session,&rdquo; Lobo said. Legislature sources said minister Sudin Dhavalikar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party will table the budget as Parrikar, who holds the finance portfolio, will not be able to attend the session. &ldquo;On the advice of his doctors, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will be continuing with the treatment for (the ailment of) pancreas in Mumbai,&rdquo; BJP MP from South Goa Narendra Sawaikar told reporters.</p>

<p>The chief minister was responding to the treatment but he needed &ldquo;sufficient time to recover and be focused on the treatment&rdquo;, he added. &ldquo;Expert doctors are taking a good care of him,&rdquo; the MP said. Main opposition&nbsp;<a href="http://www.financialexpress.com/tag/congress/" target="_blank">Congress</a>&nbsp;said it had no objection to the curtailment of the session. &ldquo;We have no objection if the Assembly is curtailed to three days as the chief minister is genuinely ill,&rdquo; said Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, who is also a member of the Business Advisory Committee.</p>

<p>The BJP&rsquo;s Goa legislature wing will be holding a special meeting tomorrow morning before the start of the session to decide who will be its leader in the House in Parrikar&rsquo;s absence. Party sources said Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik would also attend the meeting. Parrikar underwent a check-up at the Goa Medical College Hospital on February 14 after he complained of stomach pains.</p>

<p>The next morning, he was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, where the doctors said he was suffering from a &ldquo;mild pancreatitis&rdquo;.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Parrikar at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital on Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited Lilavati Hospital here to enquire about the health of Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is undergoing treatment for a pancreatic ailment. “Modi was in the hospital for 15 minutes in the evening,” a BJP source said. “The prime minister was accompanied by Union minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis,” the source told PTI. Earlier today, the hospital authorities said Parrikar is “responding well to treatment”. “It has been brought to our notice (that) various malicious and misleading reports/rumours are floating around in the electronic/print media with regards to his health,” a hospital statement read. Modi’s visit to the hospital came on a day Goa Legislative Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant met Governor Mridula Sinha in Panaji to discuss the situation in view of Parrikar’s ill-health. The budget session of the Goa Assembly begins tomorrow. The Budget session of the Goa Assembly will be curtailed to three days owing to ill health of Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar who is undergoing treatment at a Mumbai hospital. Parrikar, who is being treated at the Lilavati Hospital for a pancreatic ailment since February 15, would not attend the session, said BJP MP Narendra Sawaikar. The budget session will begin tomorrow with Governor Mridula Sinha’s address. It was scheduled to end in mid-March, but now it would end in three days owing to Parrikar’s illness, Deputy Speaker Michael Lobo said. The state budget, scheduled for February 22, will now be presented on February 20, the deputy speaker said, adding that the Business Advisory Committee will meet tomorrow afternoon to take a formal decision on cutting the session short. “The questions, which were supposed to be discussed in the current session, would be postponed to the next session,” Lobo said. Legislature sources said minister Sudin Dhavalikar of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party will table the budget as Parrikar, who holds the finance portfolio, will not be able to attend the session. “On the advice of his doctors, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar will be continuing with the treatment for (the ailment of) pancreas in Mumbai,” BJP MP from South Goa Narendra Sawaikar told reporters. The chief minister was responding to the treatment but he needed “sufficient time to recover and be focused on the treatment”, he added. “Expert doctors are taking a good care of him,” the MP said. Main opposition Congress said it had no objection to the curtailment of the session. “We have no objection if the Assembly is curtailed to three days as the chief minister is genuinely ill,” said Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar, who is also a member of the Business Advisory Committee. The BJP’s Goa legislature wing will be holding a special meeting tomorrow morning before the start of the session to decide who will be its leader in the House in Parrikar’s absence. Party sources said Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik would also attend the meeting. Parrikar underwent a check-up at the Goa Medical College Hospital on February 14 after he complained of stomach pains. The next morning, he was admitted to the Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai, where the doctors said he was suffering from a “mild pancreatitis”.

Hospital refutes reports about Goa CM Manohar Parrikar's health, says he is 'responding well'

<p>Scientists have claimed to have detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice found in Chhattisgarh.</p>

<p>A research has concluded that three medicinal varieties of rice - Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha - have the ability to fight cancer, said scientist Deepak Sharma.</p>

<p>The research was conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai.</p>

<p>These varieties were taken from the rice germplasm bank preserved in IGKV, said Sharma, principal scientist at the genetics and plant breeding department of the agriculture university.</p>

<p>The three varieties of rice have properties to cure lung&nbsp;and breast cancers without affecting normal cells, Sharma told PTI.</p>

<p>Of them, Laicha has been found to be the most effective in preventing proliferation of cancer cells and destroying them, he said.</p>

<p>Last year, IGKV, affiliated to the University Grants Commission, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BARC for carrying out a range of research on various crops.</p>

<p>As a part of the agreement, a study is being carried out on these three varieties of rice under the guidance of V P Venugopalan, Associate Director, Bio Science Group, BARC and other scientists, he said.</p>

<p>Sharma, who is also coordinator for researches being carried as a part of the MoU, said Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha have been used for medicinal purpose in many pockets of the state, particularly in the tribal region of Bastar.</p>

<p>Gathwan also has the property to cure arthritis. Similarly, Laicha has been used in treating skin-related problems by villagers in some areas, the scientist said.</p>

<p>These varieties of rice also showed properties to prevent multiplication of cancer cells without affecting the normal cells, he said.</p>

<p>Certain elements in these rice varieties not only prevented the multiplication of cancer cells but also destroyed them to a significant extent, he said.</p>

<p>The research concluded that the necessary active ingredient can be achieved by consuming 200 gm of these varieties of rice daily by?a person, he said.</p>

<p>In the next stage of research, BARC scientists are trying to extract the anti-cancer ingredients or elements from these varieties and conduct trials on the mouse.</p>

<p>Subsequently, they plan to develop it as dietary supplement which will be easy for consumption for people, he said.</p>

<p>Describing the findings as a significant achievement, IGKV Vice-Chancellor S K Patil said very soon these three varieties of rice will be used in treatment of cancer.</p>

<p>He said several research projects are underway to identify medicinal properties of Chhattisgarh&#39;s traditional varieties of rice preserved by late R H Richharia, a renowned researcher.&nbsp;</p>


The study was conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai

Scientists have claimed to have detected anti-cancer properties in three traditional varieties of rice found in Chhattisgarh. A research has concluded that three medicinal varieties of rice - Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha - have the ability to fight cancer, said scientist Deepak Sharma. The research was conducted by the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Mumbai. These varieties were taken from the rice germplasm bank preserved in IGKV, said Sharma, principal scientist at the genetics and plant breeding department of the agriculture university. The three varieties of rice have properties to cure lung and breast cancers without affecting normal cells, Sharma told PTI. Of them, Laicha has been found to be the most effective in preventing proliferation of cancer cells and destroying them, he said. Last year, IGKV, affiliated to the University Grants Commission, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BARC for carrying out a range of research on various crops. As a part of the agreement, a study is being carried out on these three varieties of rice under the guidance of V P Venugopalan, Associate Director, Bio Science Group, BARC and other scientists, he said. Sharma, who is also coordinator for researches being carried as a part of the MoU, said Gathwan, Maharaji and Laicha have been used for medicinal purpose in many pockets of the state, particularly in the tribal region of Bastar. Gathwan also has the property to cure arthritis. Similarly, Laicha has been used in treating skin-related problems by villagers in some areas, the scientist said. These varieties of rice also showed properties to prevent multiplication of cancer cells without affecting the normal cells, he said. Certain elements in these rice varieties not only prevented the multiplication of cancer cells but also destroyed them to a significant extent, he said. The research concluded that the necessary active ingredient can be achieved by consuming 200 gm of these varieties of rice daily by?a person, he said. In the next stage of research, BARC scientists are trying to extract the anti-cancer ingredients or elements from these varieties and conduct trials on the mouse. Subsequently, they plan to develop it as dietary supplement which will be easy for consumption for people, he said. Describing the findings as a significant achievement, IGKV Vice-Chancellor S K Patil said very soon these three varieties of rice will be used in treatment of cancer. He said several research projects are underway to identify medicinal properties of Chhattisgarh's traditional varieties of rice preserved by late R H Richharia, a renowned researcher.

Indian scientists say three varieties of rice can cure breast, lung cancer

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