Diwali
Researchers at Integral University have conducted a study to assess the impact of firecracker burning during Diwali, a major festival in India, on air pollution. The research, published in the Asian Journal of Atmospheric Environment, reveals that air pollution levels skyrocketed during the festival, with significant increases in particulate matter
Diwali
The city of Dubai is set to witness a series of celebrations marking the Indian 'Festival of Lights', Diwali, with a two-week-long extravaganza that kicked off on October 14 and will run until October 28. The festivities, organized by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), aim to promote
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The 2022 Great American Beer Festival competition recognized the best commercial breweries in the United States, awarding 300 medals in 98 beer categories covering 177 different beer styles. This year's competition set a new record with 9,904 entries, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of American brewers. The awards
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Pubs in Sheffield have announced a 12-day real-ale festival featuring up to 30 real ales, including three brewed overseas by South African, Norwegian, and Australian breweries. The festival line-up includes a selection of local ales, as well as a number of ales available for the first time. The event aims
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As the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaches in China, the National Health Commission has recommended that people stay put in their respective regions to minimize cross-city traffic flow and reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection, leading to a surge in demand for short-distance travel. Online travel platforms, such as ly.com,
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As the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday approaches, the Health Bureau reminds the public to follow epidemic prevention regulations, especially for those with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, the elderly, and children who have not been vaccinated. In Tainan City, COVID-19 vaccine clinics will remain open during the holiday, with 760 clinics set up
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PoliNations, a free horticultural and multicultural festival, is set to transform Birmingham's city centre into an epic supergarden for 17 days from September 2-18. The festival, featuring 5,000 plants and towering sculptural trees, celebrates British diversity through the biodiversity of the nation's flora, inspired by
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Birmingham will be transformed into an epic supergarden next month, hosting PoliNations, a free horticultural and multicultural festival celebrating British diversity through the biodiversity of the nation's flora. The event, inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests during the COVID-19 lockdown, aims to shine a light on the
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The Whitwell Festival of Music, a beloved community-driven event, is set to return for its 13th year, bringing together music enthusiasts, comedy lovers, and families in a vibrant celebration of local culture. From September 9 to 11, 2022, the festival will transform the village's community centre into a
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The Towersey Festival, one of Oxfordshire's longest running festivals, is set to take place this weekend in the Claydon estate in Buckinghamshire, attracting around 10,000 people over the four days. The festival has a rich history, having first been held in 1965 in the founder's
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Veteran comedian Jerry Sadowitz had his show at the Edinburgh Fringe cancelled due to its "extreme" content, with organizers warning that his performance may have constituted a hate crime. The Pleasance venue, which hosted Sadowitz's show, claimed that the 60-year-old comedian's performance was "
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Edinburgh Fringe organisers have been at the centre of a freedom of speech row after axing a comedy show deemed "racially abhorrent and potentially considered unlawful as a hate crime". Jerry Sadowitz's two-night run, which was cancelled after the first performance, has sparked a heated debate,
