Diwali
As the city of Delhi comes alive with Diwali celebrations, diplomats from around the world share their personal anecdotes and favorite traditions of the Festival of Lights. Whether it's the spirit of hope and renewal, the joy of family reunions, or the taste of homemade kheer, these ambassadors
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As the festival of Diwali approaches, many individuals are echoing a common sentiment - to celebrate the festival in a way that is gentle on the environment and inclusive for all. The concept of a green Diwali, which emphasizes the use of eco-friendly materials, minimal noise pollution, and consideration for
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As the festival of lights approaches, hospitals across Ranchi are intensifying their emergency preparedness to ensure a prompt and effective medical response to festival-related emergencies. Hospital administrations have made special arrangements to deal with burn injuries, respiratory distress, and other emergencies, urging citizens to celebrate safely and responsibly. Healthcare facilities
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The Lord Provost and Indian diaspora of Edinburgh launched Edinburgh Diwali in 2015, and it has since grown into one of the city's most cherished community-led celebrations. This year, Edinburgh Diwali marks its 10th anniversary with a vibrant parade and performance programme in central Edinburgh. The event brings
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As the festival of lights approaches, expats and locals alike in India come together to celebrate Diwali, a time of hope, renewal, and togetherness. For many, this Hindu holiday marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil, but its spirit transcends faith and geography, inspiring peace, understanding,
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Actress Urvashi Rautela sees the festival of Diwali as an opportunity to reconnect with her family and the film fraternity, filling the moments with meaning and warmth. For her, Diwali is a celebration of people, creativity, and shared dreams. She cherishes fond family traditions, such as lighting diyas, offering prayers,
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As the capital prepares to celebrate Diwali, the air quality in Delhi slipped to the 'very poor' range on Sunday evening, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to impose stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap). This move restricts the use of diesel generators
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As the air quality in Chandigarh is expected to deteriorate due to Diwali celebrations, the city's residents are bracing themselves for a potentially polluted environment. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) in Chandigarh on Sunday was 118, which is moderate. However,
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As the city gears up for Diwali celebrations, environmentalists are sounding the alarm over the city's air quality, which has deteriorated to the 'poor' category for the first time this season. The Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station (CAAQMS) at Victoria Memorial recorded an Air Quality
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Air quality in the Indian capital, New Delhi, worsened to the 'very poor' category by late Sunday evening, prompting authorities to impose stricter measures to mitigate the impact of firecrackers and polluting emissions. The situation is expected to deteriorate further with forecasts predicting severe air quality by Tuesday.
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Delhi's residents are in for a prolonged spell of hazardous air quality, with pollution levels potentially reaching the 'severe' category (AQI above 400) on Tuesday, a day after Diwali celebrations. The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to deteriorate from 'very poor' on Monday
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Delhi is poised to celebrate Diwali with a unique twist this year, as the Supreme Court has permitted the sale and bursting of CSIR-NEERI-certified green crackers in the Delhi-NCR region. The move aims to balance festive spirit with environmental concerns, but experts warn that even green crackers can pose health
