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ConserveEnergy
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Friday, February 5, 2010. The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). On 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The Major Regulatory Functions of BEE include:. Activities focusing on designated consumers.
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Complaint against Auto and Taxi drivers
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Complaint against Auto and Taxi drivers. Complaint against Auto and Taxi drivers. Ever had a quarrel with an taxi driver or an auto-rickshaw driver? And wondered what should be done to such guys? Well now there is nothing to worry about here is something that will help you a lot. A complaint against any taxi driver who misbehaves can be lodged against him by either email or post. To lodge an online complaint, go to the Mumbai traffic police website.
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Travellers' Tips
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Sunday, July 19, 2009. Traveling to Mumbai with proper preparation and basic about the city will help you feel comfortable in the city. Learning a few lines in the regional language will help a lot. Keeping traveler's cheques rather than cash while moving around. You can easily exchange these cheques at various money exchanger. Do not carry your important documents and valuables all the time rather submit them at the counter of your hotel. Posted by Akshay Shirsat. Old Road -...
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Stop Child Labour
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Saturday, June 27, 2009. How would you feel if were asked to do rigorous work for 8-12 hours and treated like a slave? This is the condition of many Children in India. Those tiny hands work hours and hours just for a one time meal. These children get forced to work not just for them selves but for their younger parts too. A 12 year old boy working at a construction site to feed his younger sister of just 5 years! How does that feel to you? The Ministry of Labour has already h...
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Mom's Kitchen Secrets: Tips From a Reader
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Tips From a Reader. Friday, July 3, 2009. To cook potatoes faster, cut them into half and add a pinch of. To make chapatis soft, leave the dough for 30min. Adding 1/2 tea spoon of sugar while cooking beetroot in cooker avoids the spreading/splashing of colour. Dip the knife in water while cutting boiled potatoes this avoids. Sticking to the knife. Add Brinjal pieces or peeled smoked Brinjal in water for around. 10min Discard the water. This remove any bitter taste from them. This separates the rice grains.
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Historical Landmarks
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Tuesday, July 21, 2009. 810 - Mumbai was under the reigns of the Silhara Kings. 1534 - Sultan of Gujarat gave away Mumbai (Bombay) under pressure of the Portuguese. 1554 - The islands of Mumbai were given to Dr. Garcia da Orta, a physician and Botanist on a yearly rent of 85 Pounds. 1661 - King Charles II of England married Princess Catherine de Braganza of Portugal and the Island of Bombay was given to him in Dowry. 1730 - First Dock Yard was built in Mumbai. 1863 - Governor...
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Stop use of Plastic
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Sunday, October 4, 2009. Stop use of Plastic. Stop Use of Plastic. An incident at a shopping mall inspired me to write this post. Mumbai produces 7,800 tons of garbage daily - 40 tons of which is plastic. Our city being near to the coastline all our sewage goes into the nearby Arabian Sea. The plastic reaching the sea has catastrophic effect on the marine life. Different species of sea life including whales, dolphins, seals and turtles die due to plastic bags. It is our respo...
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General information on Railways
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Monday, July 20, 2009. General information on Railways. General Information on Railways. Friends you must be thinking what is this information doing on a Mumbai Awakening site, the purpose of this post is to bring into your notice that the Railway department is providing us with many facilities but we are either unaware or don't use these services. This is very user friendly and you don't have to walk down to a railway station to gather the information. PNR / Berth Inquiry :.
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Matheran- A must visit
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Awakening mumbai on the web. Friday, July 22, 2011. Matheran- A must visit. I recently had a visit to Matheran with my friends and that’s when I found Matheran to be one of the most beautiful places around Mumbai. This place is a must visit to everyone visiting Mumbai and also for every Mumbaikar. Matheran was discovered by Hugh Malet in 1850. The British developed Matheran as a popular tourist resort. With vehicles being banned in Matheran, the place is quite peaceful despite the thousands of visitors t...
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