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Big discounts on e-scooters this Diwali: Ola S1X, TVS iQube and more

As the electric scooter market continues to grow in India, manufacturers are gearing up for the festive season by offering significant discounts and benefits to attract buyers. As the festive period approaches, demand is expected to skyrocket, and key players in the industry have rolled out tempting offers on their popular models. Here, let’s take a look at a few of them.

Ola S1 X: Discounts and benefits

Ola Electric has launched its “BOSS” (Biggest Ola Season Sale) campaign, featuring substantial price reductions across its S1 lineup.Under this offer, the Ola S1 X 2kWh variant is now available for just Rs 49,999, although stocks are limited. Ola has also introduced festive benefits worth up to Rs 40,000, which include discounts, free upgrades, and exclusive deals. Customers can avail themselves of up to Rs 25,000 off on the S1 portfolio, with a flat Rs 25,000 reduction on the S1 X 2kWh model and up to Rs 15,000 off on other S1 variants. The company is also offering an 8-year or 80,000 km battery warranty, worth Rs 7,000, and free Hypercharging credits as part of the festive bundle.

TVS iQube: Discounts and benefits

Meanwhile, TVS Motor Company is also riding the festive wave with cashback offers and discounts on its iQube electric scooter. These offers, available until the end of October, provide up to Rs 20,000 in savings on select iQube models, with the 2.2 kWh variant seeing reductions of up to Rs 17,300. The 3.4 kWh variant is also part of the offer, receiving a price cut of up to Rs 20,000. Additionally, the iQube S 3.4 kWh variant comes with a free extended warranty of five years or 70,000 km, valued at Rs 5,999. However, the larger iQube ST models do not get these discounts.
In addition to these offers, popular models like the Hero Vida and Bajaj Chetak are also available on e-commerce platforms like Flipkart and Amazon. Though no official discounts have been announced by the manufacturers, customers can still enjoy significant savings through various bank offers and EMI options when using credit or debit cards for their purchases.

Plants do much more than just brighten up your living space—they can bring good luck, positive energy, and balance to your home. Certain plants, according to Vastu and Feng Shui principles, are considered especially auspicious and can enhance harmony, prosperity, and well-being in your life. Here are a few of these green wonders that not only look great but also create a positive vibe in your home.

1. Money Plant (Pothos):

Perhaps the most famous of the bunch, the Money Plant is often touted as a bringer of wealth and financial success. Its round, heart-shaped leaves symbolize wealth, prosperity, and good luck. According to Vastu, placing this plant in the southeast corner of your home attracts money and helps resolve financial issues. It’s also easy to care for, making it perfect for beginners.

2. Tulsi (Holy Basil):

A revered plant in Indian households, Tulsi is believed to bring purity and positive energy into the home. Known for its medicinal properties, Tulsi is also spiritually significant and is said to protect the family from negative energies. Keeping a Tulsi plant in the northeast corner of the house is ideal for bringing in peace and harmony.

3. Bamboo Plant:

Bamboo is considered a symbol of good luck, health, and growth. According to Feng Shui, placing a bamboo plant in the east or southeast corner of your home can attract prosperity and positive energy. The number of bamboo stalks also holds significance: five stalks symbolize wealth, three for happiness, and two for love.

4. Peace Lily:

Peace Lilies are not just beautiful; they’re also great for purifying the air. This plant is associated with peace, harmony, and calmness, making it ideal for creating a relaxing environment at home. Peace Lilies thrive best in the living room or bedroom, where they help maintain a peaceful atmosphere and improve indoor air quality.

5. Snake Plant (Mother-in-Law’s Tongue):

With its tall, sword-like leaves, the Snake Plant is another great air purifier that can absorb toxins and improve indoor air quality. According to Vastu, the Snake Plant is known to attract positive energy while protecting the home from negative influences. Place it in the southeastern, southern, or eastern corners of your home for the best results.

6. Lotus:

The Lotus flower holds deep spiritual significance and is revered in many cultures for its symbolism of purity and enlightenment. In Vastu, the Lotus is considered an auspicious plant, especially when kept near a water body like a small indoor fountain or fish tank. It’s said to bring peace and spiritual upliftment to the family.

7. Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera is well-known for its healing properties, but it’s also believed to ward off negative energies. According to Vastu, Aloe Vera helps maintain positive energy flow in the home and can bring health benefits to the family. Place it near a sunny window, and you’ll have both an energy booster and a skin-care helper.

NEW DELHI: Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front -Yasin (JKLF-Y) chairman Yasin Malik, in his affidavit submitted to the UAPA tribunal that reviewed the ban on JKLF-Y, claimed that he gave up “armed struggle” in 1994 as a means to achieve JKLF-Y‘s object of establishing a “United Independent Kashmir”, in favour of a “Gandhian way of resistance”.
Yasin’s affidavit — cited in the UAPA Tribunal’s order issued last month and published in the gazette on Thursday, upholding the declaration of JKLF-Y as an ‘unlawful association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, for a further five years — adds, “through questionable factual assertions”, how top political and govt functionaries at the Centre have, since 1994, engaged with him to explore a peaceful settlement to the Kashmir issue raised by the separatists.
Yasin, who founded JKLF-Y in 1988, is a prime accused in the sensational killing of four Indian Air Force personnel at Rawalpora, Srinagar, in 1990, with witnesses having identified him as the main shooter earlier this year. He was also sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for life in May 2022 in a terror financing case probed by NIA.
Yasin, in his reply-cum-affidavit to the tribunal, claimed that he was assured by “various state officials” in the early Nineties that they shall resolve the Kashmir dispute through a meaningful dialogue and that once he initiated a unilateral ceasefire, all cases against him and JKLF-Y members would be taken back. “Subsequently, a unilateral ceasefire was declared in 1994 by him and his organisation and consequently, he was provided bail in all the 32 pending militancy-related cases under TADA and, thereafter, none of the cases were pursued against him in terms of the ceasefire agreement from 1994 till 2018,” records the tribunal’s order.
The JKLF-Y boss claimed that while armed militancy was the outfit’s chosen path from 1988 to 1994 to achieve its aim of establishing a United Independent Kashmir by reintegrating PoK, Gilgit, Baltistan with J&K, “after the year 1994, the said efforts were continued through a non-violent struggle”.
The Centre, both in its ban notification dated March 15, 2024, as well as through depositions by officers investigating cases against JKLF-Y, maintained that though Yasin had distanced himself from armed resistance in 1994, he did not step back from supporting and sustaining terrorism. “He used his new facade to become one of the most important channels of financial resources for the violent campaign. JKLF-Y continued its anti-national activities and…played a vital role in the riots which broke out during the years 2008, 2010 and 2016,” it was submitted.
Yasin sought to dismiss the charge that he had received Rs 15 lakh from terror-financing accused Zahoor Ahmad Watali as “concocted”, but the tribunal in its order noted that he had refused to comment when asked by ED the purpose of receiving this money. On NIA’s charge that he is implicated in over 89 cases of stone pelting post the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani in 2016, Yasin said he was in police custody during the violence.
Though Yasin claimed JKLF-Y officers in Kashmir were closed since it was first banned in 2019, he admitted that its international branches in over 50 countries are functional and supporting the cause of the outfit. This belies his submission that there is no unlawful activity by JKLF-Y and its cadres since the 2019 ban.
The tribunal, in its order confirming the ban on JKLF-Y, said there is no denial to the assertions by witnesses who deposed on behalf of the Union of India, that JKLF-Y has indulged in acts of secessionism and is still committed to secession of J&K from the Indian Union, “which directly and gravely impinges upon the territorial integrity of India”.

ARIES

Ganesha says the beginning of the month will be good for Aries people. Your child will get some achievement which will make you happy. This month will give mixed results for love life. There will be love between you but there will also be disputes. Your loved one’s health may deteriorate. Married people will try to handle life from their side. Your tuning with your spouse will also be good. Now your income will also be good. There will be a situation of salary increase in the job.

The second half of the month will be better for business. There may be some problems in the first phase, but in the second phase you will come in contact with some new people, who will provide new work for your business, and your business will grow. Now the expenses will also be higher, which will be very difficult to control. Expenses may increase further in the second phase of the month, but the good thing is that your income will be good.

An increase in income will give you a chance to cover your expenses. Can also buy any property. Your stress in the job will increase, but your income will also increase. Invest some money now in investment also, this will benefit you in future. Talking about students, they will have to face many obstacles in their studies. From the health point of view, you do not see any major problem.

TAURUS

Ganesha says the beginning of the month will be full of ups and downs for Taurus people. The month is good for love life. Time is likely to be even better for married life. Some problems may arise in your career also. Talking about employed people may have to face some problems in their professional lives due to the relationship. Right now you may be overconfident, due to which you will have to suffer in your job, so it would be better that you keep some peace and try to do your work well.

Seniors may also get angry with something you say. It would be a good option to protect yourself by giving timely clarification. People doing business are likely to get big benefits from a long journey. You can also get good benefits from the government sector. Talking about students now is a good time.

They will be able to perform better in their studies than before. If you want to go abroad then pursuing your hobby will be very beneficial for you. Right now you may have to face health-related problems. Pay attention to your eating habits.

GEMINI

Ganesha says this month is going to be good for people with the Gemini zodiac sign. Your relationship will be full of love and romance and you will be happy. You will find happiness in your domestic life. Talking about love life now is going to be a good time for you. Your tuning with your beloved will improve and you will spend quality time with each other. Some problems may arise at the beginning of the month.

There may be obstacles in your work and the work being done may get stuck. Someone’s attention may fall on you, which may hamper your work. Avoid doing any work that involves the risk of defamation. Therefore, work with some caution at the beginning of the month. The health of the elders in the family may deteriorate. Talking about married people, their relations with their spouse will be good, which will bring you happiness.

Employed people need to behave well with their colleagues so that they can get good benefits. However, your position in the job will be good. People doing business will benefit from business partners and with their cooperation there will be progress in business.

The month is going to be better for students. You will be able to achieve good results in your studies, especially in creative and technical education. From a health point of view, you will have to take care of your health now. The second and third weeks of this month will be good for travel.

CANCER

Ganesha says this month may be a bit expensive for people with the Cancer zodiac sign. In such a situation, now you will have to pay some attention to your financial situation. It will be very important to control uncontrolled expenses, otherwise some problems may occur. Your relations with your in-laws will improve. Married people will enjoy their domestic life to the fullest and will have important discussions with their life partner, which will support their life.

This month is good for a love life. You will spend a lot of time with your beloved and will be special to each other. Your intimacy will increase. Employed people may remain very busy in their work, but this busyness can get you a salary increase. Be a little cautious of your opponents. This will be the time for business people to act wisely. Before finalizing any new deal in business, know about all its aspects, otherwise, problems may arise later.

Talking about students, right now they will need to pay a lot of attention to their studies. You can take the help of a guru. From a health point of view, you will need to take care of your health now. The second and third weeks of the month will be good for travel.

LEO

Ganesha says this month will be mixed for people with the Leo zodiac sign. Married people will experience some problems in their domestic life. Your spouse’s behavior and the way you interact with him/her can be the cause of this problem. To overcome this, work with patience.

This month is good for a love life. You will give enough time to your beloved, which will remove the problems between you and increase your closeness. Employed people will get a chance to improve their performance this month. Even your boss will not be able to remain impressed by you. Time will be normal for those doing business. There will be some ups and downs, but you will get through it somehow.

To get success in work you will have to work hard. This month is likely to be somewhat weak for students. Your hard work will take you ahead, but if you want to get help from a good friend, you can do so, it will benefit you. This month is going to be weak from a health point of view. You should pay attention to your eating habits, otherwise, you may have to face problems. Mental stress will also increase and your family relationships may also be affected. The second and fourth weeks of the month will be good for travel.

VIRGO

Ganesha says this month is going to be mixed for people with the Virgo zodiac sign. Married people will feel happy in their domestic life. You will also feel happy with your spouse and you will live a happy life. The day is going to be good for my love life also. You may plan a surprise for your loved one, but you may be a little worried due to their weak health.

The month will be good for employed people. You will be successful in maintaining a good position in the eyes of your boss, due to which you will get the blessings of your boss. People doing business may have to face some inconveniences at the workplace. You can create your new office or change the interior of your office. The financial situation will be good, but you should avoid taking any big risks.

This month will be good for students. Your hard work will bring you success. You have to take care of your health because health-related problems can trouble you this month. Be careful even while driving.

LIBRA

Ganesha says this month is likely to be good for people with the Libra zodiac sign. Although married people will experience problems in their domestic life, you will gradually feel better in the second phase of the month. Your tuning with your spouse will be better. Time will be good for a love life, but in between, your beloved will say some things that can break your heart. So you should understand them and talk properly.

Employed people may now get a chance to change jobs. You may get a new opportunity, which will help you in getting a good job. People doing business will also get good profits. New avenues of profit will open in business. You can also start a new business. Your income will increase. You will also get income from some sources which you might not have even thought about. Money can also be obtained through some secret methods. You may also get some inheritance.

Talking about students, this time will be good for them. You will be successful in concentrating on the subjects and your studies will be good. Your mental health will be poor and your health may also become weak, so you should take care of yourself. Don’t consider yourself alone. By spending time with family members, you will be successful in getting out of these problems.

SCORPIO

Ganesha says this month will prove favorable for you. Married people will enjoy family life. Due to your good tuning with your spouse, the family atmosphere will also be positive and your children will also be happy. This month is a bit weak for my love life. Take care that the distance from your beloved does not increase. If you want, you can go shopping or out with them.

At the beginning of the month, you can go on a long journey. Your luck will become stronger, due to which all the work will start getting done. Stuck money can also be recovered. If money is stuck somewhere, you can get it back too. There will be some shortcomings in family life, due to which you will remain troubled, and mental stress will increase.

Your financial condition will be good, which will also give you better results. This will improve your financial condition. Employed people will have to focus a lot on their work, otherwise some problems may occur. This month is good for business people. You will also travel in connection with business, the results of which will also be good. You will do a lot to fulfill your ambition and will be successful to a great extent. Talking about students, the month will be good for them. Since your studies are good you will not have any major worries. From a health point of view, you will have to take care of your health now. Stomach disease may cause problems.

SAGITTARIUS

Ganesha says married people should maintain harmony in their domestic life and avoid considering their life partner as a competitor. Focus on improving your relationship, otherwise, your aggression can spoil your relationship. Time is going to be very romantic for love life. You will try to strengthen your chemistry with your beloved and will also be successful in it. Now you will see an increase in your income. Your income will also increase from many other works.

You are likely to get more money than expected, and along with this, you can also repay any old bank loan of yours. This will be a very good time for employed people, you should take advantage of it as much as possible. You may also get a new job offer. People doing business will have to control themselves and concentrate on their work. Move forward by doing your work better without saying good or bad to anyone.

This will improve your business. Talking about students, this month is good for them also. By working hard you will get success. take care of your health. Right now, stomach-related diseases and colds may bother you. The second and fourth weeks of this month will be good for travel.

CAPRICORN

Ganesha says this month will be favorable for Capricorn people. There will be a lot of emotional feelings in the domestic life of married people. You will take care of your spouse as well as family members. With this, your domestic life will become even better and family life will also become better. This month is also good for love life. You might feel close to your loved one. You will open your heart to your beloved.

This will solve mutual problems. Your relationship will also become stronger. Now your financial condition will improve. The business will also increase. Whatever business you are doing, you will try to make some new improvements in it and you will also get success in it. Time will be favorable for employed people. Your problems will be reduced.

The workload that was on you will now go away. You might be able to do your work better. Talking about students, this month will be better for them. You can get success in any competition also. Stomach and chest-related problems may arise.

AQUARIUS

Ganesha says this month will be full of ups and downs for Aquarius people. Married people will feel more relief and happiness in their domestic life. You can go on a pilgrimage or a trip with your spouse. Take care of your spouse’s health during this period. His health may deteriorate. This time can be troublesome for love life.

Due to deterioration in mutual coordination, people may get influenced by someone else’s words and start fighting among themselves. This month you will get full support from friends. Family life is going to be positive. The beginning of the month will be somewhat weak. Your expenses will also increase. Conditions will start improving from the second half of the month.

Employed people need to avoid making any mistakes, otherwise problems on the job may increase. You may also get a new job opportunity in the second phase of the month. People doing business will benefit from their experience. Your work will make you famous in the market. Your goodwill will increase and your pending work will also be completed. You will benefit greatly from the help of an expert. Talking about students, at this time they will work hard for their studies. They will also be able to perform better in higher education. This time will be a little weak from a health point of view. take care of your health.

PISCES

Ganesha says this month is going to be moderate for you. There will be a reduction in stress in the domestic life of married people. You will work on some new plans with your spouse and focus on improvements in the family. Your beloved will develop good feelings towards you. This will improve your mutual tuning and strengthen your relationship.

Employed people may get a good position. Time is also going to be better for those in government jobs. You will also get success in matters related to land and property. This month you can buy a big property. People doing business will get the fruits of their hard work. Your business will grow and you will also get benefits from it.

People would love to connect with you. Talking about students, this time will be good for them. You will remain ahead in your studies. You may be counted among learned people. From a health point of view, there is a need to take care of your health now. Some minor problems may bother you.

(The author Chirag Daruwalla is the son of Astrologer Bejan Daruwalla)