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The court temporarily banned the sale of firecrackers in last October. Earlier this week, however, the Supreme Court ordered a restricted use of firecrackers from 8 pm to 10 pm, considering the deadly pollution of Delhi and other cities.

Yes or no to firecrackers?

Considering safety, and the pollution caused by firecrackers, does the restriction in their use seem like a good move?

28 Oct 2018 12:29 AM IST

He announced the campaign on social media; where he urged people to wear Indian Ethnic wear on all 5 special days of Diwali.

Virat Kohli looks dashing as he launches festive campaign titled India...

Indian skipper says he has very fond memories of spending entire Diwali week from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj with family and...

26 Oct 2018 2:28 PM IST

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Make-up tips to keep you glowing this festive season

25 Oct 2018 1:11 PM IST

A file photograph of actress Shwetha Srivatsav getting ready for Diwali used for representational purposes only.

Being mindful on festival of lights

This Diwali, while youngsters get ready with diyas, they are also indulging in unique endeavours to spread the light.

25 Oct 2018 1:30 AM IST

According to decibel levels recorded by Awaaz Foundation, there was less noise pollution in the run-up to Diwali and fewer crackers were used overall.

This Diwali could be a crackerless one

In a country where nearly 80 per cent of the people are Hindu and the preponderant majority is deeply religious this...

25 Oct 2018 1:01 AM IST

The celebration will also mark as a tribute to the spirit of Swami Vivekanandas belief in respect for and understanding of other religions.

Hindu, Jewish community to celebrate Diwali, Chanukah together in...

Consul General of both India and Israel will attend event, which will mark as symbol of love and tolerance, mutual...

12 Oct 2018 9:05 AM IST

Kulwinder Singh, along with his two children Abhi, 5, and Sonal,8, died on the spot while his wife received more than 80 per cent burn injuries. She later died at a hospital. (Representational Image)

Experts to brainstorm on burns treatment

This is the second time that an international conference of this scale is taking place in India, and on the topic most...

30 Nov 2018 5:18 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Cheer in Trump's Diwali too

The White House was also a bit tardy, the festival lit up 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue a whole week late.

16 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav with party leaders Amar Singh and Shivpal Yadav during a press conference at his residence in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Mulayam Singh Yadav opts for Shivpal for Diwali puja

The Yadav clan, as a tradition, has been celebrating important festivals like Holi and Diwali in their native village...

9 Nov 2018 6:45 AM IST

Overall Air Quality Index was recorded at 302 at 11 pm, which fell in very poor category, pollution control board said. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Thick haze engulfs Delhi as SC's cracker curbs violated on Diwali

SC had allowed bursting of crackers from 8 pm to 10 pm only and also manufacture, sale of only 'green crackers'.

8 Nov 2018 8:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers in Harsil near Indo-China border

On Diwali, PM visits Kedarnath, meets soldiers at Indo-China border

PM Modi said soldiers' devotion to duty in remote icy heights, is securing future and dreams of 125 crore Indians.

7 Nov 2018 10:38 AM IST

People light diyas on the banks of the Saryu river during Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya on Tuesday. The holy city of Ayodhya walked into record books on Diwali eve by lighting 3,01,152 earthen lamps simultaneously on the banks of the Saryu river. (Photo: PTI)

Over three lakh diyas lit on Saryu banks in new world record

The target was to illuminate a total of 3.35 lakh diyas on both sides of ghats at Ram Ki Paidi here.

7 Nov 2018 1:47 AM IST