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Diwali

Health

Opinion: This Diwali, let’s just be selfish!

November 13, 2020 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

The issue around firecrackers is not a religious, cultural or legal one. It is one that concerns every one of us individually, our health and that of our children.

Environment

Diwali, crackers and COVID: Delhi gears up for responsible celebrations

November 12, 2020 Vijaya Pushkarna

Delhiites, by and large, have welcomed the idea of a cracker-free Diwali amid rising fears of poor air quality accelerating the COVID-19 spread.

Economy

Jobs scarce, markets depressed; Chandigarh now hoping for Diwali boost

October 29, 2020 Raj Machhan

The dire need to find alternative sources of income is not limited to just domestic and construction workers. Every category of labour has been hit hard.

Economy

Delhi: Festival season’s here, but where have the shoppers gone?

October 27, 2020 Vijaya Pushkarna

COVID-19, job losses, salary cuts and no bonus have led to muted festival shopping. Sales staff seem confident though that things will look up as Diwali nears.

Environment

‘Green’ or otherwise, crackers are sheer agony for animals

October 28, 2019 Harsha Raj Gatty

The Supreme Court order mandating low-decibel, green crackers has reduced the extreme noise and air pollution that has conventionally accompanied Deepavali and other celebrations. Yet, for our fellow species without a voice, the trauma is no less. Here’s how to protect them during our festivals.

Civic

City Buzz: Faizabad renamed Ayodhya | Diwali impact on air quality | Delhi Signature Bridge opening…and more!

November 12, 2018 News Desk

Did the SC order have any impact on Diwali pollution? Which are the other cities that may see a name change after the renaming of Faizabad to Ayodhya? What’s special about Delhi’s new Signature Bridge? All this and more news from our cities in our weekly recap.

Civic

City buzz: Delhi air quality | Plans for India’s first Justice City | Kolkata public transport | Metro rail news…and more

November 5, 2018 News Desk

Where will India’s first Justice City be? Which city in the country has been ranked on top in terms of public transport options? Why is Mumbai reeling under water crisis? That and more buzz from cities in our weekly news recap.

Economy

Diwali fire crackers: To burst or not to burst?

November 3, 2018 Revathi Siva Kumar

Diwali is just days away. And if you are still wondering how to celebrate with fireworks as a responsible citizen, in compliance with the recent court ruling, here are things that you must know.

Civic

City Buzz: SC cracker ban | Delhi air quality dip | NGT rap for Kochi… and more

October 27, 2018 News Desk

Been busy? Catch your dose of important news from across India’s cities in this weekly edition of City Buzz.

Health

What you must always remember as you light the Deepavali crackers

October 18, 2017 Revathi Siva Kumar

It’s that time of the year again. As we all prepare to indulge in the festivities and fireworks, a quick reminder of all that we need to do and avoid to ensure a safe Deepavali!

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