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Firecrackers Banned in Kolkata & Howrah: Diwali and Kali Puja 2026 Rules
Kali Puja & Diwali 2026 in Kolkata and Howrah: only certified green crackers, 8 PM to 10 PM on 8 November. Sound limits, silence zones, old banned list.
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Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Fare Chart 2026
New MMRTA fares from 1 September 2026, with a full km-by-km table and midnight rates.
₹27Minimum (1.5 km)
₹18.22Per km
+25%12 AM – 5 AM
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Rajasthan Travel Guide
Our hands-on trip through Rajasthan: the cities, forts and desert of the west, and the temple circuit from Khatu Shyam to Nathdwara. Written from our own travels, with routes, timings and what to expect.
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