NEW DELHI: In a first, government notified standards for incense sticks (agarbatti) and has laid down quality norms or Indian Standards, specifying a list of substances prohibited for use in their ...

In a move aimed at tightening quality, safety and sustainability norms in a sector deeply rooted in India’s cultural practices, the government on Friday launched a new Indian standard for incense ...

Why Scripture talks of our entreaties to God as rising like incense. Some prayers find their way back quickly, like sunlight glancing off water. Others seem to drift into the distance and never return ...

A visitor’s improper use of incense and candles caused a pavilion at a sacred temple complex to burn down. The fire broke out at Wenchang Pavilion on Fenghuang Mountain in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu ...

How do you use incense in Phasmophobia? If you didn't already know, smudge sticks, or incense, are neatly tied herbs used for healing or warding off evil spirits. In real life, they can contain all ...

I’ve long been a scented candle fanatic, but lately the best incense has become my go-to for keeping my apartment smelling incredible. Every morning, I light a stick, cone, or spiral and let the slow ...

Women in Ganjam district are transforming temple flower waste into fragrant incense sticks, creating a new livelihood. A self-help group, trained and supported by the Odisha Livelihood Mission and ...

For many Indian households, lighting an agarbatti or incense sticks is part of a daily ritual-whether for prayer, meditation, or simply creating a calming ambience. The fragrance may feel spiritual, ...

Erykah Badu has never been one to follow convention, and her latest conversation on Drink Champs reminded everyone why. On August 31, the legendary singer revisited the incense line that first made ...

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Residents of Southern California were warned by the National Weather Service (NWS) of potentially poor air quality, with officials advising those in affected areas to take steps to reduce pollution.

A warning has been issued to households who burn incense sticks - because they’re worse than a fireplace for indoor air quality. More and more UK households are thinking about their indoor air quality ...