Tag: Deepavali
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World’s Most Polluted Capital? Delhi Suffocates Under Post-Diwali Smog
Delhi: When the fireworks faded this Diwali, Delhi woke to a choking haze. City monitors recorded a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) around 345–350, while PM₂.₅ spikes reached hundreds of µg/m³ (hourly peaks reported as high as 675 µg/m³ in parts of the city), levels many times above safe limits. These readings pushed large…
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Diwali and Delhi’s Air Pollution Crisis: Balancing Festivity and Environmental Responsibility
Delhi: Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” is celebrated with grandeur across India to mark the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness. Families decorate homes with diyas, candles, and lights, exchange sweets and gifts, and pray to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. However, amid this joyous spirit, one tradition—bursting firecrackers—has increasingly come under scrutiny,…
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Amid Diwali, Bhim Army Protests Against Israel’s Genocide in Palestine
Kolkata: While the rest of India celebrated Diwali, members of the Bhim Army in West Bengal marched through the streets of Kolkata to protest against Israel’s ongoing genocide in Palestine. Since October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel, resulting in the death of hundreds of soldiers and the kidnapping of around 200 civilians, Israel has reportedly…
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Umeed, love and light for all in this Diwali
Kolkata: October has had an aura of festivity and love this year, with Durga Puja, Navaratri, Kali Puja and Diwali neatly punctuating the month. However, amid all festivity, we often forget about the less fortunate one. But, this year, the team Ek Packet Umeed has been a beacon of hope for the underprivileged. Over the years, city…
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Jaipur amazes with its beauty in Diwali lights
Jaipur: The old city of Jaipur, better known as Pink City, as everyone knows, is beautiful because of its colour and marvellous structure. During the festival of light, Diwali or Deepawali, spectacular lighting adds on to the charm of this city area. Keeping the recent three-day curfew into account, this festivity was very much…