Tag: Diwali
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Gold will not glitter this Diwali!
With Goods and Services Tax (GST), demonetisation and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations coming into effect, gold will not glitter much this Diwali, feels Somasundaram P.R., Managing Director – India of the World Gold Council (WGC). “Diwali this time has its own challenges. But I am optimistic now, as everything has settled down. It is the …
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September 24, 2017 -
‘Fuel prices to come down by Diwali’
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said today that fuel prices may come down by Diwali, which falls (rpt) falls next month. The comments come amid criticism by opposition parties of a sharp rise in oil prices after the daily rate revision mechanism was introduced by the government recently. “Fuel prices may come down …
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September 19, 2017 -
Muted fireworks
Paradoxical though that caption may appear, it is precisely what the “doctor ordered”. Opinion, however, will be sharply divided over the apex court’s lifting the blanket ban imposed last November on the sale of fireworks in the National Capital Region and replacing it with a strict regulatory regime. Those who relish a splash of “sparkle …
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September 17, 2017 -
Supreme Court changes order banning sale of fire crackers in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court today lifted “for the time being” its order of suspending the permanent licences for sale and retail of fire crackers within the National Capital Region (NCR) by modifying its order of November last year. The apex court, however, said its order lifting the suspension of permanent licences might require a review after …
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September 12, 2017 -
Inhaling illness
Air pollution is the name for the mixture of harmful particles and gases in the air around. The burning of fossil fuels by motor vehicles and power plants releases a mixture of pollutants, such as tiny particles, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds , carbon monoxide, methane, hydrocarbons and nearly 200 other toxic pollutants, which are …
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September 10, 2017 -
‘No vulgar songs during kanwar yatra, gambling improper on Diwali’
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday asked devotees participating in the kanwar yatra not to play “vulgar” movie songs and appealed to people to refrain from gambling on Diwali. Those participating in the annual pilgrimage should not “show-off”, he said here. “Kanwar yatra is about to begin. Playing of vulgar film songs and …
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July 10, 2017 -
Rajinikanth’s ‘2.0’ release postponed to January 25, 2018
The makers of Rajinikanth's 2.0 have postponed the film's release date from Diwali this year to January 25, 2018. “We are working on world class VFX, and it is taking time. An extensive portion of the visual effects work will be carried out in the USA, and our team is working in full swing now. So, …
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April 22, 2017 -
Think of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, before Jallikattu: ‘Visaaranai’ director
National Award-winning filmmaker Vetrimaaran on Monday came out in support of Jallikattu saying that before asking for a ban on the traditional and ancient bull-taming sport, people should think about banning crackers on Diwali and immersing lord Ganesh idols in water during Ganesh Chaturthi which disturbs the eco-system. "The main reason why PETA and others …
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January 16, 2017