The Arvind Kejriwal government had in September announced a complete ban on the production, sale and use of all types of firecrackers till ...

Governments have banned crackers as bursting these will lead to a spike in air pollution and that, with the winter air, could affect Covid ...

Elephant Parade is a social enterprise and runs the world's largest art exhibition of decorated elephant statues.

Trial of some samples was also conducted, PESO said, adding that the development would reduce the emission of pollutants PM 2.5 at least by...

India, which has the world's 14 most polluted cities, has made little effort this year to curb the sale of ear-splitting, firecrackers that...

The court also directed the Delhi Police to reduce the number of temporary licences by 50 per cent of those granted last year and cap it at...

Traders are trying to pander to what they feel are 'public sentiment' and have erased the 'Made in China' labels from various goods.

One should choose handloom wear, organic food, earthen diyas with cotton wicks and handmade, reusable decorations.

Acute labour shortage to the tune of about 20 per cent was another significant issue being faced by the firecracker industry in Sivakasi.

"The wholesale merchants in the north may prefer branded Indian fireworks and substitute the rest of demand with Chinese fireworks,"

AMSG Ashokan of 'We Two' brand estimates that roughly 500 containers full of Chinese fireworks may be smuggled in for diwali this year, ess...

Sales of fireworks in Telangana have declined 10-15 % with people showing little interest to celebrate the festival of lights.

Amid increasing concerns over noise and air pollution, this year, the demand for crackers have decreased by 32 pc, according to a report.

In the Diwali season that gives Sivakasi’s cracker-makers almost their entire year’s business, at least 40 new units have applied for licen...

As the nation readies itself for Diwali, fireworks manufacturers at the dry and dusty town of Sivakasi, face a question that's not too diff...

From now, the fancy fireworks that used to create big noise and air pollution will be available in less noise and in reduced smoke variants.

A day ahead of Diwali, considered to be the biggest money-spinner for Indian traders, the cash counters are not ticking in line with expect...