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How firecrackers entered DiwaliDiwali's glow now includes fireworks. Their journey began with trade and royal displays centuries ago. Initially a symbol of power, firecra...
SC says year-round ban on firecrackers needed: Will it be a short-term fix or a step towards cleaner air?Delhi is pushing for a permanent ban on firecrackers in its bid to combat severe air and noise pollution, particularly during the winter mo...
Delhi to organise free laser shows on 10 locations this Diwali: Check venues, timings, other detailsDelhi government will organize laser shows at 10 locations on Diwali evening to promote a cracker-free celebration. High-quality laser equi...
Delhi pollution: Aliens from another world must think Delhiites to be on a suicide missionThe health risks of polluted air are personal to a vast majority of the Capital's residents. Yet, few want to take responsibility and even ...
Delhi calls for firecracker ban in entire NCR in meeting of states with CentreThe Delhi government has urged the Union Environment Ministry to impose a ban on firecracker burning and the movement of diesel buses in th...
Watch video: Firecrackers go off from boot of moving car in Gurgaon; 3 arrested for stuntIn the viral footage, a box of firecrackers could be seen going off in the trunk of a car as it sped through Gurugram's streets.
Only two hour window to burst firecrackers on Diwali: Punjab govtThe Punjab government on Wednesday said a window of two hours will be given for bursting firecrackers on Diwali on October 24. On Diwali, f...
Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai among world's top 10 polluted citiesWhile Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) at 556 made it to the top of the list, Kolkata and Mumbai recorded an AQI of 177 and 169, respectivel...
Delhi: Why knee-jerk bans won’t solve problemWith people failing to adhere to the ban on firecrackers on Diwali, experts on Sunday said that long-term preparedness was needed for the p...
Delhi government will issue directions for usage of 'green' firecrackers, says Gopal RaiIn 2018, the Supreme Court had banned the use of polluting firecrackers and allowed the sale of "green" firecrackers in a bid to control ai...
Scientists create ‘green’ firecrackersThe “green” crackers have been tested for colour, smoke, brightness and particulate matter and are found to emit less smoke and noise.
What is a ‘green cracker’? This institute just made oneOne of the formulations can even produce water molecules, which suppress dust and significantly reduce hazardous particulate matter.
CSIR scientists join hands to develop eco-friendly e-crackersDifferent labs of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, India’s key scientific research body - have joined hands for developing ...
How Tipu Sultan was the original tech innovatorTipu created iron tubes filled with gunpowder, hoisted them on flags or bamboo poles and mounted them on ramps for better accuracy and rang...
From sweet box to inbox: Diwali celebrations diversifyModi visited troops posted along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez Sector and lauded the soldiers for their sacrifice saying...
Government will ensure firecrackers sans pollution: Harsh Vardhan"We have decided that in the next one year we will start fellowships for production of films on science and the environment and related iss...
Air pollution: Firecracker ban puts lid on toxic brew, a step in right directionThe ban is an intervention that makes much more sense than steps such as the temporary ban on diesel vehicles, the odd-even scheme, environ...
Air pollution reaches dangerous level in 106 Chinese citiesOn the eve of New Year on Wednesday night, the Air quality index (AQI) surpassed 300 in 106 cities, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.
Make this Diwali musical with these incredible headphonesFirecrackers too loud for you this Diwali? Cancel out the noise with these.
- From Tippu Sultan to AK Antony, a French connection
Indian visitors could not but cast a long gaze at the gleaming new French fighter aircraft Rafale, one of the final two short listed for In...