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From tomorrow onwards, women and children in won't need to look for public conveniences in busy South <keyword id="66" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Delhi">Delhi</keyword> lanes. South Delhi Municipal Corporation (<keyword id="413995" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="SDMC">SDMC</keyword>) has passed an order that allows women and kids to access toilet facilities at hotels and restaurants in the area, without having to pay for anything. By this move, SDMC plans to boost the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/small-business/companies/swachh-bharat-campaign-goes-digital-private-companies-can-now-choose-their-cleanliness-projects-online/articleshow/57730445.cms">Swachh Bharat campaign</a> in its area. As reported earlier, SDMC had decided to pass this order in March itself, but it got delayed due to <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/politics/bjp-sweeps-delhi-civic-polls-aap-alleges-evm-tampering/articleshow/58375826.cms">MCD elections</a>. Also, after the <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/latest/sdmc-to-make-restrooms-in-south-delhi-hotels-and-restaurants-open-to-all/articleshow/57646024.cms">March announcement</a>, some hotels and restaurants had agreed to do so out of will, but once the policy kicks in officially today, they would be mandated to follow the code of conduct. Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/politics/looking-london-talking-kejriwal-cm-promises-london-like-delhi-in-one-year/articleshow/57492903.cms">'Looking London Talking Kejriwal'; CM promises London-like Delhi in one year</a> While earlier there were talks of making the facilities available for nominal fee, the new order makes them free to use. These hotels and restaurants would be free to give their feedback on the policy, following which it shall be reviewed in due course. Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/connaught-place-inner-circle-is-becoming-a-car-free-zone-beprepared-for-the-mess/articleshow/56956084.cms">Connaught Place inner circle is becoming a car free zone. Be prepared for the mess</a> Several of Delhi’s biggest markets like Central Market, Amar Colony Market in Lajpat Nagar, <keyword id="540476" type="COMPANY" weightage="100" keywordseo="Sarojini-Nagar-market">Sarojini Nagar Market</keyword>, INA Market, <keyword id="938985" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Delhi-Haat">Delhi Haat</keyword>, and Lakshmi Bai Market fall under SDMC jurisdiction. Also read: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.in/Khan-Market-In-Delhi-Is-The-First-Market-To-Deploy-FreeWi-Fi/articleshow/40359772.cms">Khan Market In Delhi Is The First Market To Deploy Free Wi-Fi</a> (Image source NAAG Tag)

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You might have come across the look-alike copied branded products while shopping online. In a country where first copy is a trend for the ones unable to afford the branded ones, ecommerce sites are gradually turning out to be virtual inventory of Lajpat Nagar market or Sarojini Nagar market in Delhi where copied products of a reputed brand is available at a much lesser rates. 
 As per a news report by The Economic Times, Mumbai-based saree distributor <keyword id="2831895" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="Shree-Meena-Creations">Shree Meena Creations</keyword> is dragging Flipkart, Amazon, eBay and about two dozen sellers on these e-commerce platforms to court, accusing them of selling replicas of its copyrighted sarees. 
 
Although most of these sites claim to be delivering 100% original products, this move will certainly create a breach of trust. Shree Meena, a nationwide distributor of sarees and other Indian ethnic wears, says its Joh Rivaaj-branded sarees are priced between 3,600 and 4 lakh but their copies are available online for as low as 1,200 to 2,700. The company's sarees are retailed by top southern retailers including Chennai-based Pothys and Kumaran Silks, RS Brothers in Hyderabad as well as many dealers in Delhi's Chandni Chowk area. 
 Amazon, eBay and Flipkart sell replica sarees and other designer clothing, including those worn by <keyword id="143" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bollywood">Bollywood</keyword> actors. For example, Amazon sells replicas of a white net saree worn by <keyword id="1655" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Priyanka-Chopra">Priyanka Chopra</keyword>. 
 
Amazon India said sellers were mandated to sell only genuine and original products on its platform, and that it would bring any item that violates the rules down from the website. "In case of repeated offenders we do not hesitate to take strict action and may even go to the extent of delisting them from our marketplace," its spokesperson added. 
 
In its petition, Shree Meena said selling replicas of its products violates copyright laws. Its lawyer doesn't accept the argument that the e-commerce sites aren't responsible for any mis-selling.

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On Saturday, the <keyword id="6354952" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delhi-Government">Delhi government</keyword> kicked off an exercise to get citizens' views on its proposal to launch the second phase of the oddeven scheme. SDMs and MLAs were told to organise the two day programme in their respective areas.oddeven scheme. SDMs and MLAs were told to organise the two day programme in their respective areas. 
 
Presence of people, however, was thin--only 50-60 residents turned up in densely-populated areas like Sewa Nagar and Jangpura. Questions such as who should be exempted, the days when the scheme should run and how soon it needs to be implemented were asked.Madan Lal, MLA, Kasturba Nagar, said, "Once the scheme is implemented, better regulations and strict enforcement of law should be in place. Pollution will have to be monitored regularly and the system should be more transparent." 
 
Constituencies where the exercise was carried out included Delhi Cantt, Kasturba Nagar, Jangpura, Greater Kailash, Malviya Nagar, Chhatarpur, Karol Bagh, Tilaknagar, Madipur, Wazirpur, Mundka and Nangloi Jat. 
 Chief minister <keyword id="260213" type="PERSON" weightage="80" keywordseo="Arvind-Kejriwal">Arvind Kejriwal</keyword> had earlier claimed that the odd-even numberplate formula brought down the pollution levels by 25%. Initially, some experts had said its effectiveness on the city's pollution level could not be determined so easily without considering other factors like weather. On the other hand, a section of citi zens was in favour of the scheme as it helped reduce traffic congestions to a great extent. 
On Saturday , many people opposed the idea of giving exemption to single women and suggested that senior citizens should be exempted instead.However, M M Sharma, an elderly resident of Lajpat Nagar, said that exemption should be given to those who need it."Considering the safety and security of women, their exemption seems fair," he added. 
 Ritika Sareen, a Delhi University student said that for better implementation of the <keyword id="6830867" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="80" keywordseo="odd-even-scheme">odd-even scheme</keyword>, public transport needs to be upgraded. 
 
Citizens were, however, unanimous in condemning the VIP culture and were against extending any favour to this class. Rajinder Gulati, a shop owner in Bhogal Market, said, "Everyone should be treated equally and even twowheelers shouldn't be exemp ted from the scheme." 
 
Amandeep Singh who rides a two-wheeler every day said people from low income group can't afford to buy a second motorcycle, so they deserve the exemption. 
 
However, some citizens who came to give their feedback the exemption on two-wheelers should be lifted as they contribute to 32% of the vehicular pollution. Ishan Kaushik, a Class XII student, said that instead of two-wheelers, people should use bicycles to cover small distances, which would help cut pollution levels. 
 
Praveen Kumar, MLA of the Jangpura constituency , said, "The objective of the odd-even scheme was to make sure that our kids don't develop lung problems." 
 He added that the scheme was the first step in making people aware of the severe <keyword id="55910" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="Air-Pollution">air pollution</keyword> in the city. 
 
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