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Why your ceiling fan doesn’t feel effective: 5 buying mistakes to avoid (HT Tech)

Why your ceiling fan doesn’t feel effective: 5 buying mistakes to avoid (HT Tech)

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Buying a ceiling fan is often treated as a routine purchase. In reality, it is one of the few appliances that runs for several hours every day, making its energy use, airflow and reliability far more important than many buyers realise. Choosing a fan based only on price can result in higher electricity costs, weak air circulation and an earlier replacement. A ceiling fan runs daily for years, so choosing the right one matters more than many homeowners realise. Here are five common mistakes to avoid before buying a ceiling fan. Looking only at the price instead of power consumption. Choosing a blade sweep that does not match the room size. Ignoring air delivery (CMM) and motor efficiency. Overlooking ceiling height and downrod requirements. Skipping warranty coverage and after-sales support. Checking these factors can help you buy a fan that suits your room and offers better long-term value. The Atomberg Renesa Epoque uses a BLDC motor that consumes up to 35W at full speed, making it suitable for households looking to reduce electricity usage. It …

Wife dies of heart attack 5 days after buying insurance cover, husband granted Rs 50 lakh | Legal News

Wife dies of heart attack 5 days after buying insurance cover, husband granted Rs 50 lakh | Legal News

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6 min readNew DelhiJun 20, 2026 08:00 AM IST A consumer commission in Visakhapatnam has directed HDFC Life Insurance to pay Rs 50.30 lakh to the husband of a woman who died of a heart attack just five days after the commencement of her policy. A bench of president Dr Gudla Tanuja and member Varri Krishna Murthy were hearing the complaint filed by 53-year-old Savara Bhaskar, who sought directions to the insurance company to pay the sum assured of Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 lakh as compensation for mental agony. “The opposite parties (HDFC Insurance), having issued a policy based on the proposal receiving the premium amount, cannot disown their liability after the risk invoking the exclusionary clauses. Hence, the Commission is constrained to hold that the opposite parties miserably failed in discharging the burden in proving the defence and the acts of the opposite parties in cancelling the policy after risk without any justifiable ground tantamount to deficiency in service,” the May 30 order read. ‘Insurer can’t disown liability’ The commission held that the …

What is preventing PM Modi from buying cheaper oil and gas from Russia, Iran,’ asks Arvind Kejriwal

What is preventing PM Modi from buying cheaper oil and gas from Russia, Iran,’ asks Arvind Kejriwal

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Kejriwal said rising petrol and diesel prices were increasing the financial burden on citizens already struggling with inflation. He questioned why India is not importing cheaper oil and gas from Russia and Iran despite both countries being willing to supply fuel at lower rates Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Most earnings spent on buying water’: Outdoor workers bear brunt of Delhi heat

‘Most earnings spent on buying water’: Outdoor workers bear brunt of Delhi heat

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As Delhi sweltered through another day of extreme temperatures on Friday, thousands of workers across the city continued their shifts outdoors. By early afternoon, the pavement outside Dilli Haat began to simmer in the heat. A few visitors hurried past with scarves wrapped around their faces, but most stalls stood empty. Under a cloth canopy, 60-year-old Gomti adjusted the end of her sari over her head and waited for customers who rarely come before sunset in summer. Delhi and the northern part of India is going through a heat wave. (Representational image) A plastic bottle filled with warm water sat beside her jewellery display. “When my head starts heating up too much, I use my sari to cover it as I cannot afford any new clothes,” she told HT. On Friday, Delhi recorded a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius. Hot winds moved through the city at 13 kmph, while humidity stayed low at 13%. This made the afternoon air dry and harsh. The weather department has forecast even hotter conditions on Saturday and Sunday, with …

Government says no petrol, diesel or LPG shortage in India amid panic buying

Government says no petrol, diesel or LPG shortage in India amid panic buying

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The government has clarified that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in India despite panic buying and rising fuel demand. Officials said fuel supply is being maintained at all retail outlets while India continues crude oil imports, including from Russia Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Ranveer Singh not playing Lord Shiva; Amish Tripathi denies report of actor buying rights of Immortals of Meluha series

Ranveer Singh not playing Lord Shiva; Amish Tripathi denies report of actor buying rights of Immortals of Meluha series

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Dhurandhar has been a game changer for Ranveer Singh’s career, catapulting him to the ranks of the biggest stars in the Hindi film industry. After the film’s historic success, all eyes are on next projects the actor will take on, and reports had been doing the rounds that Ranveer would play the role of Lord Shiva in a film adaptation based on author Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy — the Immortals of Meluha series. Amish, however, dismissed such claims on Tuesday and clarified that the Gully Boy actor isn’t associated with the project. Ranveer Singh in a still from Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Will Ranveer play Lord Shiva? Earlier, a report in Pinkvilla claimed that Ranveer had bought the rights to the Immortals of Meluha series under his production banner, Maa Kasam Film. It also suggested that the actor had partnered with Birla Studios to develop it as a grand-scale trilogy. However, Amish denied all these claims and told Variety India, “The rights for the Shiva Trilogy are with me. And nothing has been signed with anyone …

Why PM Modi’s appeal to stop buying gold may fail to move Indian households

Why PM Modi’s appeal to stop buying gold may fail to move Indian households

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3 min readPuneMay 11, 2026 10:43 PM IST The day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for Indians to unite during the crisis caused by the prolonged war in West Asia by, among other austerity measures, not buying gold for a year, there was concern but also a quiet confidence in the industry. “Traditionally, people of India have an unbreakable relationship with gold. Gold is an emotion for the majority of us. This bond is not going to change or break,” said Abhay Gadgil of the Pune Saraf Association (PSA), an apex body of jewellers of the city. He added that different jewellery associations would be discussing the issue and might approach the government at a national level. Vipul Ashtekar, Partner at KRA Jewellers, said that crores of small artisans depend on the gold industry for their livelihood. “If people stop buying gold for a year, there will be huge losses. I think what Modi ji meant is that people should control on buying biscuits and bullions,” says Ashtekar. The Prime Minister’s speech was to …

Ameesha Patel takes dig at Bollywood’s ‘fake PR games’, slams younger actresses for buying ‘number 1’ tag

Ameesha Patel takes dig at Bollywood’s ‘fake PR games’, slams younger actresses for buying ‘number 1’ tag

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Actor Ameesha Patel has stirred fresh debate in Bollywood after seemingly taking a swipe at the younger crop of actresses and growing PR culture in the industry. In a series of fiery social media posts, the actor called out what she described as Bollywood’s “fake PR games,” accusing several younger stars of paying to secure the “number one” tag and earn a “superstar” image despite lacking genuine box office success. Ameesha Patel was last seen in Gadar 2. (PTI) Ameesha’s fiery rant Late on Friday, Ameesha took to social media to call out Bollywood’s “fake PR machinery” and criticise the growing PR culture among younger female actors in the film industry. The actor took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared a series of posts voicing her views on stardom, box office success, and what she called Bollywood’s “fake PR machinery.” She first addressed the growing influence of YouTubers, writing, “Never feel bad or upset at Certain negative UTUBERS who always wake up with negativity and criticism for all the STARS… We as stars …

‘Sakht action hoga’: Delhi CM warns private schools against forcing parents into captive buying | Watch

‘Sakht action hoga’: Delhi CM warns private schools against forcing parents into captive buying | Watch

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Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday warned private schools of strict action if they force students and parents to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from specific vendors. Her warning comes after the Directorate of Education (DoE) asked schools not to compel students or parents to purchase books, writing materials, or uniforms from particular vendors. Chief minister Rekha Gupta tells private school to not force parents into captive buying of books, students. (@BJP4Delhi) (HT_PRINT) Gupta said she can walk into any private school in Delhi at any time to check whether schools have clearly stated on their notice boards, websites, and at any store they operate that parents are free to buy uniforms, books, and stationery from anywhere. “I can personally inspect any private school in Delhi. On every school’s notice board, website, or store, where they provide books, you must state in writing that parents can purchase uniforms, books, or stationery for their children from anywhere. There is no compulsion to buy them from the school itself or from a single vendor you recommend. …

Panic buying shuts 421 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh; CM Naidu orders review

Panic buying shuts 421 petrol bunks in Andhra Pradesh; CM Naidu orders review

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A ‘No Stock’ board at a diesel dispensing unit in Munna, Vijayawada, on Monday. | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the petrol and diesel supply position in the State on Sunday (April 26, 2026), after a sharp spike in demand temporarily shut several fuel stations. Before flying from Mumbai to Amaravati, the Chief Minister held a teleconference with Chief Secretary K. Sai Prasad and other senior officials. Officials briefed him on a district-wise picture of fuel availability and supply disruptions.. Published – April 26, 2026 12:43 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link