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Bajaj Pulsar 250 To Arrive Before Diwali; Features, Price & More
Bajaj Auto confirmed the launch of Bajaj Pulsar 250 on October 28, a week before Diwali. Experts believe that the 250cc single-cylinder oil-cooled engine will put out 28hp and 20NM of peak torque. Pulsar 250 comes with a projector headlamp, monoshock rear suspension, telescopic front forks, alloy wheels and other exciting features. The motorcycle is expected to be priced around Rs 1.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tags: Bajaj Auto, Bajaj Pulsar, Bajaj Pulsar 250, Diwali
Courtesy: Hindustan Times Auto
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Kejriwal Imposes Complete Firecrackers Ban Before Diwali
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on September 15 announced a complete ban on the sale, usage, and storage of all types of firecrackers in order to curb the pollution on Diwali. Announcing the development, Kejriwal tweeted, ''A complete ban is being imposed...So that people's lives can be saved.'' However, the BJP criticised the decision and said the Delhi government should compensate the traders for their loss.
Tags: Delhi CM, Arvind Kejriwal, Firecracker Ban, Diwali
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Reliance Postpones Its Upcoming 'JioPhone Next' Release Date
Reliance Jio has extended the release date of JioPhone Next to November 4 from September 10, witnessing the upcoming festival Diwali. Reportedly, the company took this decision due to the current global semiconductor shortages inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the 4G phone may come with a 5.5-inch display, a Qualcomm QM215 SoC, 2GB/3G RAM +16GB/32GB storage option, 2,500mAh battery, Android 11, costing around Rs 3,499.
Tags: JioPhone Next, Release Date, semiconductor, Diwali
Courtesy: NDTV Gadgets 360
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Realme To Launch Washing Machines, Hints Diwali Release
Realme originally known for its smartphones and laptops, will soon be launching washing machines under the "Realme TechLife" brand. Acknowledging Realme's new plans, Realme India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth stated that the company wants to enter every category and build an ecosystem. Features and specifications of Realme's washing machines are yet to be revealed. Realme has hinted that its new Washing machine is likely to launch on Diwali… read-more
Tags: Realme Products, Washing Machine, India, Diwali
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Most Awaited Rajinikanth's "Annathe" To Hit Screens During Diwali
After several respites due to COVID-19 lockdown, the most awaited movie 'Annathe' starring Rajinikanth will hit the screens on November 4. The movie is an action-thriller with an established cast, including Meena, Khushbu Sundar, Nayanthara, Keerthy Suresh, and Prakash Raj. However, the movie is set to release during Diwali. The producer, Sun Pictures, has revealed the release date on Twitter.
Tags: Rajinikanth, Annathe, Diwali, Sun Pictures
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Pizza Tops As Most-Ordered Food on Zomato in 2020, Biriyani, Momos follow
In a report released by food-delivery service Zomato, pizza has entered the list of the most-ordered food in India. As per the report, over 17 lakh orders received by Zomato till November 2020 were for the pizza. Also, more than 19 lakh veg biriyanis were ordered during the period that means 22 deliveries every minute. Besides, gulab jamun emerged as the favourite desert with over one lakh orders on Diwali itself.
Tags: ZOMATO, Delhi, Mumbai, Diwali
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Kolkata: Puja Community Members Destroy Firecrackers To Spread Awareness
After the Calcutta High Court banned the use and sale of firecrackers on Diwali, members of a Kali Puja community in Kolkata on November 12 destroyed firecrackers with water to spread awareness. In addition to Diwali, the court has also decided to restrict 'Chhath' and 'Kartik Puja' celebration to curb pollution. The High Court has warned that those, who flout the rules, would serve a six-month jail term.
Tags: Diwali, fire crackers, Pollution
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Firecrackers-shaped Chocolates Shine In Bengaluru Amid Ban On Crackers
A Bengaluru-based shopkeeper has introduced some cracker-shaped chocolates with a message, "Don't burst firecrackers; eat firecrackers". Expressing that how firecrackers have become integral part of Diwali celebrations, the shopkeeper Priya jain said that she decided to make sweets in shape of crackers as real firecrackers have been banned this year. Recently, the Karnataka government has allowed bursting of "green firecrackers" in the state… read-more
Tags: Diwali, Coronavirus, Firecrackers, Chocolate
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Silver Remains People's Pick This Dhanteras Owing to Pandemic
Jewellers in the NCT-Delhi claimed that people are showing keen interest in buying Silver ahead of the Dhanteras festival. They opined that the unemployment due to the pandemic made people shift to the less costly metal this time. A jeweller mentioned people wanted to celebrate Dhanteras “without burning a hole in their pocket.” Another claimed that the footfall of customers and sales are very low this time owing to the pandemic.
Tags: Diwali, business, Silver, gold (1052, Coronavirus, Economy
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Maharashtra: Man Promotes Traditional Diwali With 'Ghee Diyas'
Maharashtra's Thane-based Sameer Mahajan has started promoting home-made 'ghee diyas', Sughandeep, this Diwali. For the tradition-based 'ghee diyas', Mahajan said, "In today's times, we are all reviving a lot of old things, old customs." He informed that as of now they are providing two types of diyas - vegan friendly Vanaspati ghee lamp with rose fragrance and cow ghee variant of Jasmine fragrance.
Tags: Diwali, ghee diyas, Mumbai, Covid-19
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