Diwali, Delhi and Air Quality Index
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For the first time in five years, Delhi celebrated Diwali without a blanket ban on firecrackers after the Supreme Court ruled to allow so-called “green crackers.”
People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only 'green' fireworks.
New Delhi is one of the world’s most polluted cities, and the celebrations for the festival of Diwali herald its worst months as cooler air laden with smog is trapped over the city, reducing visibility and raising serious health risks for the more than 30 million people who live in the capital and its metropolitan region.
Green crackers fail as AQI plummets to 4-year worst post-Diwali in Delhi, ignites BJP-AAP blame game
Delhi's air quality plummeted to its worst in four years following Diwali celebrations, as green crackers failed to prevent a toxic haze. Opposition AAP accused the BJP government of 'hiding' data
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With Diwali just a day away, Delhi's air quality remains very poor. The Supreme Court has lifted the ban on green crackers for a limited time, but their sale and use will be strictly controlled.
Residents organised clean-up and donation drives, reused diyas, and ditched plastic decor, showing how community action can outshine fireworks.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta appealed to the people of Delhi to protect the city from pollution by using only green firecrackers during Diwali.
Carter Green is prepping for the Diwali Festival with parking plans to manage crowd and traffic for the October 18 event.
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Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Diwali with wife Gauri Khan’s design team, winning hearts online for his humble gesture. The actor also shared a photo of Gauri performing the puja.
Rashmika Mandanna dazzled fans with her elegant Diwali look, sharing pictures of her stunning ivory and green sharara set on Instagram. The outfit, from Anjana Bohra’s “Maharani” collection, beautifully showcased intricate craftsmanship and traditional Indian artistry.