Festive Fireworks
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The Diwali paradox: Green firecrackers are less toxic, but also less popular in Delhi
Shopkeepers say fewer customers want them. Traders complain of a supply bottleneck.
Vijayta Lalwani
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‘Where are green crackers?’ Delhi traders are upset with Supreme Court order, police confused
In possibly the first police action since the verdict, a Delhi man was booked for bursting crackers outside neighbour’s home.
Vijayta Lalwani & Abhishek Dey
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Fireworks show to go on at Kerala’s Thrissur Pooram temple festival – but with a little less sparkle
The state’s biggest pyrotechnic display will take place at the penultimate day of the festival on Saturday.
TA Ameerudheen
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Centre has released Rs 3,454 crore for drought relief in Karnataka, says Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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Video: A drone flew past a fireworks display. This is what it looked like
Why burst polluting firecrackers when you can enjoy them in breathtaking detail through video footage?
Scroll Staff
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This Diwali, even import curbs have failed to take the bang out of illegal Chinese crackers
Despite the many restrictions, smuggled crackers seem to make it into the country with ease.
Abhishek Dey
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Watch what happens when you light 5,200 black snakes (ok, they're fireworks) to celebrate July 4
Clearly, there are many ways to celebrate American Independence Day.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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How Thrissur Pooram got its fireworks back
Hectic political negotiations after the Puttingal Temple tragedy have ensured that pyrotechnics displays will continue at the Kerala festival.
Roy Mathew
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Why despite the Kollam tragedy, Kerala temples aren’t stopping such fireworks displays anytime soon
Temple festivals are a cultural lifeline and showpieces of caste rivalry.
Binoo K John
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Diwali firecrackers render air quality to alarming lows across country
Air quality in Delhi plunged to a 'severe' level, with pollutants rising 20 times the standard level in certain areas.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success