Email By Gian De Poloni Updated February 27, 2021 18:37:48 Map: Perth 6000 Explore the most significant policies of the parties asking for your vote in the 2021 WA Election. Photo: Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup will face off on the March 13 WA election. (ABC News) On March 13, WA will head to the polls once again. The two major parties have already made hundreds of spending promises as they battle to win as many seats as they can. Premier Mark McGowan has described his Labor Party's election commitments as "modest and affordable". Meanwhile, Opposition Leader Zak Kirkup says his Liberal Party's promises show they have a "clear economic plan". The Greens and the Nationals have plans of their own, and are promising some big-ticket items. Ultimately, you will be the judge — and to help, we've compiled the most significant policies in an easy to digest guide, which will be updated daily. Agriculture and food Photo: Agriculture and ... » Learn More about WA election: Your handy guide to Mark McGowan and Zak Kirkup’s election promises
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Dev Anand: I will remake Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Next Patcy N in Mumbai D ev Anand will turn 87 next month but the actor-director-producer shows no signs of slowing down. Recently, he launched his new film, Charge-Sheet. So, where does he get all this energy to make his film and act as the main lead? Patcy N speaks to the actor, and discovers what keeps him going. What does cinema mean to you? Cinema is entertainment. Cinema is a thought that makes you think about life. Cinema is the world to me. Have you ever approached Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan for a film? I made a film with Aamir Khan called Awwal Number . After that, I have never approached him or Shah Rukh Khan. I once thought I would make a film with Shah Rukh. But if they are not available, why ask them? Who, according to you, is the new superstar? I think they are all very good. Anybody whose film becomes a hit is a superstar. Today there is somebody and tomorrow there will be ... » Learn More about Dev Anand: I will remake Hare Rama Hare Krishna
RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco. IMAGE: RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani. Photograph: ANI Photo. The reorganisation will enable the focused pursuit of opportunities across the O2C value chain, improve efficiencies through self-sustaining capital structure and a dedicated management team, and attract dedicated pools of investor capital, according to a company presentation filed with the stock exchanges. The O2C business unit holds Reliance's oil refinery and petrochemical assets and retail fuel business but not upstream oil and gas producing fields such as KG-D6 and textiles business. Once completed, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) -- the company founded by Dhirubhai Ambani in the late 1960s -- will house only the upstream oil and gas ... » Learn More about RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan
Laughter yoga: What it is and how it works
Practising yoga regularly has countless health benefits. While there are many forms of yoga and types of asanas, there is also a branch of yoga called laughter yoga or laughing yoga. You might have even seen elderlies practising this form of yoga in groups. But what exactly is laughter yoga? Is it just about laughing when you do your yoga practice or something more? Let's discover. What is laughing yoga? Laughing yoga is a popular movement and breathing exercise, which aims to bring out your inner child, cultivate joy and help you get rid of daily stressors. Laughter is contagious and thus it's no surprise that laughing yoga started from a small group in Mumbai and now is famous all over India. The advocates of the practice claim that it relieves stress and reduces your risk of chronic diseases. Why should you practise laughing yoga Laughing yoga involves a series of movements and breathing exercises that promote deliberate laughter. The laughing therapy has been used ... » Learn More about Laughter yoga: What it is and how it works
Reflections on strange times
Hong Kong Arts Festival returns to the city with a combination of online, live and recorded productions, including local gems that resonate with the current realities. Rebecca Lo reports. Hosting a cultural festival at a time when much of the world is still grappling with the adversities caused by a pandemic is challenging, to say the least. However, the Hong Kong Arts Festival team are ready to roll out the 49th edition of their annual show and give what it takes to make it a success. The festival, which kicks off tomorrow, has seen a few scheduling changes and cancellations already. The local government relaxed the COVID-19-related restrictions on performance venues only a few days ago, which meant the festival opening concert by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, planned as a live show and subsequently turned into a free online event, is now back in the theater as a live performance with simultaneous online streaming. Rescheduling, cancellations and having to transfer live shows ... » Learn More about Reflections on strange times
In Zhengzhou, movies meet starry sky
Outdoor screens in Zhengzhou, Henan province — called "cinemas under the starry sky" — are delivering free films to residents, as part of an effort to enrich the culture and arts experience of the public. They're a key element of the China Golden Rooster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival 2020, one of the most professional and authoritative movie events in the country. It kicked off in the city on Thursday night. Screens in more than 100 outdoor spaces show films at night from Wednesday to Friday, supported by the local government. The films include candidates for the 35th Hundred Flowers Awards this year, as well as previous winners. The outdoor cinemas have been set up on community squares, in parks and on college campuses, where renowned actors and actresses are invited to speak with the audience. Hu Xiaohan, an official from the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, said at the opening ceremony that films capture the essence of historical eras and tell people's ... » Learn More about In Zhengzhou, movies meet starry sky