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California fire: 15 dead, 150 missing as wildfires destroy 1,500 homes in wine country

Fast-moving wildfires still raging across Northern California’s wine country had killed 15 people, left some 150 missing and destroyed 1,500 homes, wineries and other structures

California wildfires kill at least 10, injure over 100; evacuation process underway

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country on Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 100, destroying 1,500 homes

GST from 1 July: Anti-profiteering rules bring back pre-1991 ghosts, fears of inspector raj

The word "profiteering" actually belongs in the Nehru-Indira Gandhi era, when food shortages and crackdowns on hoarders led to the word being in fashion. High inflation and hunger were then major issues on the table.

California earthquake: Wineries in Napa Valley count their losses

Along the Silverado Trail winding through vineyards from the quake-slammed city of Napa to the comparatively unscathed town of Calistoga, ornate gates to prestigious wineries were locked and many bore signs saying they were closed for the day.