Please observe Earth Hour

Earth Hour started in 2007 in Sydney, Australia when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to take a stand against climate change. Only a year later and Earth Hour had become a global sustainability movement with more than 50 million people across 35 countries/territories participating. Global landmarks such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge, CN Tower in Toronto, Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, and Rome’s Colosseum, all stood in darkness, as symbols of hope for a cause that grows more urgent by the hour.

In March 2009, hundreds of millions of people took part in the third Earth Hour. Over 4000 cities in 88 countries/territories officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative.

On Saturday 27 March, Earth Hour 2010 became the biggest Earth Hour ever. A record 128 countries and territories joined the global display of climate action. Iconic buildings and landmarks from Asia Pacific to Europe and Africa to the Americas switched off. People across the world from all walks of life turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.

Earth Hour 2011 will take place on Saturday 26 March at 8.30PM (local time). This Earth Hour we want you to go beyond the hour, so after the lights go back on think about what else you can do to make a difference. Together our actions add up.

Please Switch off the LIGHTS today between 8:30pm to 9:30pm to observe Earth Hour to save our planet. 

With Best Regards

B S Vohra
East Delhi RWAs Joint Front

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VARWA will also join the movement to protect our environment and the Planet  by observing EARTH HOUR on March 26, 2011,and switch off our lights for one hour -  8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.

Thanks regards

VISHWAVIMOHAN

Vinayak Apartment RWA

Sant Nagar Burari

Delhi-84

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Dear all,
            

SCI will be celebrating Earth hour on 26th March 11.at Masjid Moth Phase-1 Prizes have been sponsered by HT ,WWF and Just my Neighbour.We request other colonies also to join the campaign in order to spread awareness on the importance of energy conservation and ways and means of protecting our environment,

Warm regards

Mrs Ranju Minhas
Gen Secretary
SHIELD ,citizens initiative.

Earth Hour Contest by Hindustan Times

TERMS AND CONDITIONSTHESE TERMS & CONDITIONS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “GENERAL RULES”) ARE APPLICABLE TO ALL THE PARTICIPANTS/CONTESTANTS OF THE “HT EARTH HOUR RWA CONTEST” (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE “CONTEST”) PROMOTED / ORGANIZED BY M/S HT MEDIA LTD (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS HTML). THE RULES CAN BE AMENDED OR VARIED FROM TIME TO TIME BY HTML.

1.  The Contest period is as follows: 8:30 PM March 26, 2011 to March 28, 2011 (Midnight) and is applicable to all registered Resident Welfare Associations (RWA).

2.  To participate, the Readers will have to send their entries (pictures and write-up) on how, they as an RWA, celebrated Earth Hour. The entries are to be sent to htearthhour@gmail.com. The first entry per RWA will be accepted.

3.  Only those entries, which are received by HTML, shall be considered for the contest and HTML shall not be responsible for non-receipt, delay of any entry. HTML does not take any responsibility for any errors arising out of incorrect or incomplete entries.

4.  HTML shall not be responsible for alteration or unauthorized access to entries, or entries lost whether or not arising during operation or transmission as a result of server functions, virus, bugs or other causes beyond its control.

5.  HTML shall not be liable for system failures. Neither can HTML be held responsible for the failure to fulfill the obligations of any of the third parties involved in the contest.
6.  HTML reserves the right without prior notice to access, read preserves and/or disclose the personal information of the user if the same is required in connection with this contest.
7.  Top 3 most innovative entries will be contacted by HTML’s team to redeem their winning entry.
8.  Decision of HTML with respect to selection of winners shall be final and binding upon the participants/winners.

9.  Only the winners shall be informed by HTML and the details shall be sent by email to the email id used for sending the entries.

10.  The winners shall be required to produce/submit photo identity/address proof and RWA registration as and when required by HTML. The winners may be required to sign the Terms and Conditions herein before accepting the prize. In case false/fake identification details are submitted, the concerned participant/winner shall be disqualified immediately from the contest.

11.  Though HTML shall make every effort to declare the results of the contest on the due date for the respective prize draws, it shall not be responsible for any delay in announcing winners of the respective prize draws arising out of reasons beyond its control in the normal course of business.
12.  HTML holds no responsibility or liability in case HTML is unable to inform the winner of his/her win due to non availability / wrong number / wrong email id or any other reason within a period of 15 days from holding of the event, having made despite best efforts. In such a case HTML shall not be liable to proof the efforts made in this regard.
13.  The winner is solely responsible for any other expenses related to the acceptance/use of the offer or participation in the contest.

14.  Top 3 winners decided by HTML will be given a cash prize of Rs. 50000 each. The prizes shall be non negotiable and non transferable. In the event of any unforeseen circumstances, HTML reserves the sole right to offer an alternative prize of the same value.
15.  Any levies, duties, incidental charges and taxes wherever applicable, shall be borne by the person availing the prize. Tax deductable at source under Income Tax Act is applicable for any prize exceeding the value of Rs. 5,000/- .The winner shall submit the proof of depositing the tax due on the prize (i.e. Challan of depositing the tax) at the time of claiming the prize.
16.  HTML shall not be responsible for any loss or damage suffered by the winner while participating in this Contest.
17.  In the event of any winner choosing not to accept the prize(s) or forfeit any and/or all claims qua the prize, HTML shall have the absolute discretion deal with such prize as it deems fit.

18.  All entries will be treated as the property of HTML and can be used by HTML for any promotional and / or commercial activity & the participants/winners waive all rights of whatsoever nature in the said entries in favour of HTML by participating in the contest.
19.  Participants/winners may be required by HTML to participate in a photo, video and/or film session and acknowledge that HTML has the absolute and exclusive right to use such publicity photos, videos and/or films in any medium and in any reasonable manner it may deem fit without any consideration or payment of similar nature to such participants/winners.
20.  HTML in its absolute discretion may publicize, broadcast or otherwise disclose a participant's/winner's name, character, likeness, statements or any recording of their voice in advertising or promotional activities concerning this contest, or generally. HTML may promote or advertise that a winner has won the contest.
21.  HTML reserves the right to extend or to cancel, or change the manner in which the contest is organized or discontinue or terminate the contest at any time or to accept or reject any or all entries at their absolute discretion without giving any prior notice without assigning any reason whatsoever.

22.  Any attempt by a participant to deliberately damage or undermine the legitimate operation of the contest and/or web-site is a violation of Criminal and Civil Laws and should such an attempt be made, HTML reserves the right to seek damages from any such Candidate to the fullest extent permitted by law.
23.  HTML reserves the right to disqualify any participant/winner if it has reasonable grounds to believe the participant/winner has breached any of these Terms and Conditions. In the event that any participant is disqualified from the contest, HTML in its sole discretion may decide whether a replacement participant should be selected. In this event, any further participant will be selected on the same criteria as the original participant and will be subject to these Terms and Conditions.
24.  The Contest shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of India. Any disputes, differences and, or, any other matters in relation to and arising out of the Contest and, or, pertaining to the rules and regulations and, or, the Terms and Conditions shall be referred to arbitration under the Arbitration & Conciliation Act, 1996. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of a sole arbitrator to be appointed by HTML. The venue of arbitration shall be New Delhi and the proceedings of such arbitration shall be in English Language only.
25.  All disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of Delhi Courts only.

26.  HTML in its absolute discretion reserves the right to add, alter, modify, change or vary all or any of these Terms & Conditions, wholly or in part, at anytime without giving any prior notice and the participant/winner agrees to abide by such additions, alterations, modifications and changes.
27.  Participation in the contest implies acceptance of all the terms & conditions herein. 

with thanks : Hindustan Times : link above for original news for verification.