Officials experimented with cloud seeding to try and reduce environmental pollutants as residents choke on filthy air.
Tag: Diwali (Hindu Festival)
With Diwali Comes the Start of Air Pollution Season in New Delhi
The air quality in India’s capital ranks among the worst in the world, but experts say politics stand in the way of improving it.
What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.
In India, Fears Grow That Diwali Celebrations Could Fuel Another Virus Spike
Epidemiologists are concerned that Covid cases will surge after shoppers thronged markets and hundreds of thousands traveled around the country to celebrate the festival.
India’s Diwali Celebrations Draw Large Crowds Despite Covid Concerns
More than 680,000 people have traveled across the country as health experts cautioned that large-scale gatherings might fuel a wave of infections.
The Art and Ritual of Rangoli
Making ornate floor art can be a celebratory act for festivals like Diwali and a meditative practice.
New Delhi, Choking on Toxic Air, Declares Health Emergency
Schools were closed after pollution in India’s capital soared, reaching levels many times the global safe limit.
An Environmentally Friendly Firecracker? India Is Willing to Try.
As concerns about air pollution rise, India has mandated only eco-friendly fireworks ahead of the festival of Diwali. Manufacturers are skeptical, and desperate.
That’s a Lot of Lamps: 300,000 Lit in India for Diwali, Breaking Record
Hundreds of thousands of lamps illuminated the northern city of Ayodhya for Diwali, casting a glowing light over the city. But there was concern that the spectacle could contribute to air pollution.