Madurai: As firecracker sales began in rain-hit Madurai, families thronged shops to buy different types of green crackers ahead of Diwali, with adults preferring loud ones such as 100 wala and 1000 ...

As Diwali approaches, markets across the country light up with festive cheer and firecrackers. But if you live in Delhi-NCR, buying and bursting crackers comes with a long list of dos and don'ts ...

Delhi-NCR experiences severe air pollution as green and regular crackers fuel Diwali celebrations, even as festive trade hits record highs The unchecked bursting of firecrackers in violation of the ...

Every year after Diwali, the air quality in Delhi and many parts of North India drops to ‘poor’ or even ‘very poor’ levels. The main reasons include the bursting of firecrackers, rising vehicle ...

Diwali 2025: Women dressed in traditional attire light sparklers, on the occasion of Diwali, in Prayagraj on Monday. (ANI Photo)(Nitin Sharma) Last week, the Supreme Court permitted the sale and ...

Bengaluru embraced the festive spirit ahead of Diwali with rising firecracker sales, especially in the outskirts, and areas like Hosur. With Diwali just weeks away, the festive spirit is already ...

Delhi recorded "very poor" air quality for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching above 300. The air quality has been worsening over the past ...

In case Diwali coincides with a wedding day, go all out with jewellery from Nayi Kahani – The New Chapter, the latest bridal collection by Radhika Jeweltech. Woven in gold, diamonds, and polka, this ...

As Diwali nears, firecrackers are selling like hot cakes at Mohammed Ali Road, where shops open as early as 7.30 am and start seeing heavy crowds by 9 am. Minesh N Mehta, general secretary of the ...