Shashi Warrier | How to make the most of rainy days
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shashi Warrier | How to make the most of rainy days

Deccan Chronicle  

A couple whom my wife Prita and I know well came visiting one Tuesday evening last month. “I’m sorry but we had no power,” Prita told them, “we’ll have it tomorrow night.” She was confident she could do it because although the power company cut the power every Wednesday at 10am, they restore it at 5 pm. “We’ve been without power for 30 hours,” my friend said. “Imagine a small factory being without power for four shifts.” “You are seeing only one side,” Vasant said, his voice grating. “Don’t compare this with Mumbai.” “In that case,” said my friend, “why does the power company shut off the power when there’s an electrical storm?

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Unseasonal rains disrupt power supply for long hours in Secunderabad
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Unseasonal rains disrupt power supply for long hours in Secunderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

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Worst Mumbai power failure in decades hits trading volume

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