China rings in Lunar New Year with most COVID rules lifted

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Many of them enjoyed snacks from barbecue and New Year rice cake stands, and some children wore traditional Chinese rabbit hats. She said she brought her 7-year-old son to Qianmen to experience the festive vibe in Beijing and learn about traditional Chinese culture. At Taoranting Park, there was no sign of the usual bustling New Year food stalls despite its walkways being decorated with traditional Chinese lanterns. Many of them enjoyed snacks from barbecue and New Year rice cake stands, and some children wore traditional Chinese rabbit hats. She said she brought her 7-year-old son to Qianmen to experience the festive vibe in Beijing and learn about traditional Chinese culture.
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Tata touch missing from Air India

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Trailblazer from pink city

Rajesh Asnani ByJAIPUR: This Diwali, lamps made by women of self-help groups in Jaipur will light many homes and courtyards across the country. With the support of her husband, Aul Gupta, Monika started forming self help groups (SHG) which now grown to over 7000. Initially, she had to mortgage her property, jewelry and even had to sell her scooter to support women. Initially, she had to mortgage her property, jewelry and even had to sell her scooter to support women. Monica also plans to launch a range of cow dung jewellery which will be made by these women’s self-help groups

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Order on crackers a tad late for festive season- The New Indian Express

Bosky Khanna ByExpress News ServiceBENGALURU: Air and noise pollution is affecting not just children and senior citizens, but also adults. The Board has also been unable to control noise pollution by various sources -- loud and shrill horns, religious organisations, industries etc. They state that while air pollution is behind the increase of patients with respiratory and lung infections post festival, the weather also plays a role. The Board has also been unable to control noise pollution by various sources -- loud and shrill horns, religious organisations, industries etc. CRACKERS ASSOCIATION RAISES QUESTIONS Members of the Crackers’ Association point out that the government is showing double standards.

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British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns after tumultuous six-week term

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