Not Crackers: What is Biomass that causes pollution on Diwali?

Not Crackers: What is Biomass that causes pollution on Diwali?

Emissions from biomass burning, rather than fireworks, drive Delhi’s poor air quality in the days after Diwali, according to a new study. The study, Chemical specification and distribution of ambient PM2.5 sources in New Delhi before, during and after Diwali fireworks, was led by scientists at IIT-Delhi and published in the journal Atmospheric Pollution Research. … Read more

10 movies to watch during Diwali

10 movies to watch during Diwali

Ground Report | New Delhi: 10 movies to watch during Diwali; Apart from parties, rangoli, and firecrackers, Diwali is also when Bollywood filmmakers like to make big releases, and this year’s Diwali is no different. It is no surprise that the festivities of Prakash Parv will include an entry into Bollywood; Taking a trip to … Read more

“Aamir Khan’s no cracker advertisement is anti-Hindu”

"Aamir Khan's no cracker advertisement is anti-Hindu"

Ground Report | New Delhi: Aamir Khan’s anti-Hindu advertisement; Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Karnataka Anantkumar Hegde is left with a red face over the issue of not bursting crackers during Diwali in Aamir Khan’s CEAT Tyre Diwali advertisement. The controversy resurfaced after back-to-back controversial advertisements of Fabindia and Taj Mahal tea using Urdu … Read more