Diwali
As Diwali, the festival of lights, approaches, we find ourselves immersed in a rich tapestry of stories, traditions, and emotions. For Vatsala Mamgain, it's a time of connection, nostalgia, and celebration. Her family's ritual of creating diyas, rangoli, and decorating their home with lights is a
Air quality indexes
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
Air pollution
The city is gasping for clean air, with particulate matter (PM) levels spiking to hazardous levels even before the festival night. At 9 am on Saturday, Anand Vihar recorded an hourly PM 10 level of 843 μg/m3, while western and northern parts of the city also hit hazardous levels.
Diwali
The Festival of Lights, also known as Diwali or Deepavali, is a significant Hindu festival that marks the victory of good over evil. This year, millions of Hindus and South Asians across the globe will celebrate the annual festivities on Monday, October 20, by praying, gathering, partying, having dinners, and
Air quality
As the national capital prepares for Diwali, the Centre's panel on Delhi-NCR's air quality has announced imposing restrictions under GRAP 2 in response to deteriorating air quality conditions. The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked all actions under Stage-II ('Very Poor' Air Quality)
Actors
Popular television actress Avika Gor celebrated her first Diwali with her husband, Milind Chandwani, and expressed her gratitude for the special occasion, describing it as "extra special" this year. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Avika shared her wishes for a happy and prosperous Diwali, emphasizing the importance
Actors
Television actor Sharad Malhotra reminisced about his childhood Diwali celebrations, highlighting the joy, family time, and laughter that defined the festival for him. He shared how lighting diyas with his parents, wearing new clothes, and running around with friends created unforgettable memories. Now, he and his wife, Ripci Bhatia, celebrate
Diwali
As Calcutta's residents celebrate Diwali, they are also facing a serious health concern. The season of festivities brings a drastic increase in patients coming to hospitals with respiratory distress. According to doctors speaking to this newspaper, the number of patients with respiratory issues spikes exponentially during Diwali night
Diwali
As the air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate ahead of Diwali 2025, the Air Quality Management panel has invoked GRAP-2, an advanced anti-pollution measure, in a bid to control the pollution levels. According to the panel, the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi has shown an increasing trend since
Diwali
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
Diwali
The Northern Tamil Association's 39th Diwali celebration brought together over 700 people from the Tamil community across the North of England to honour the auspicious festival. The event, often referred to as the "Festival of Lights," celebrated the triumph of light over darkness and good over
Diwali
The Telangana government-owned public sector undertaking, Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL), has credited a Diwali bonus of Rs. 1.03 lakh to each of the 39,500 workers employed in the state's coal mines. This move is a testament to the state government's continued commitment to
