While major cities woke up to toxic air, Tamil Nadu villages kept skies clear by protecting birds instead of bursting crackers ...

Explore the effectiveness of 'green' crackers in reducing pollution during Deepavali and their environmental impact.

While cities across India, including Delhi, woke up to toxic air and “very poor” air quality this Diwali, a few villages in ...

While green crackers are designed to emit up to 30% less particulate matter and fewer harmful gases, real-world effectiveness is limited by widespread use, counterfeit products, and enforcement ...

Know what green firecrackers are, their types, logo, and how they help reduce air and noise pollution during Indian festivals.

VIRUDHUNAGAR: When Dr T Yokul (29) from Karaikudi lit a gadha-shaped novelty cracker that sprayed showers of sparks, he never ...

VIRUDHUNAGAR: Sivakasi’s famed fireworks industry recorded sales worth around Rs 6,000 crore this Deepavali — nearly matching ...

Four people were charred to death in a massive explosion after firecrackers stored in a house went up in flames on the eve of Diwali at Thandarai village near suburban Avadi.

Police seized two tonnes of crackers worth around ₹ 20 lakh from an illegal godown at Kachalnayakar village near Walajah town in Ranipet on Tuesday.