India’s Diwali Plans: Green crackers, new guidelines & more – This is how people will celebrate Diwali this year

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Several state governments in the country have imposed various kinds of restrictions to check air pollution and keep the pandemic in check. Even as people are getting ready to celebrate the biggest festival of the year, perennially worsening air pollution and fear of spread of Coronavirus pandemic are going to dampen the spirits of festivity. … Read more

Diwali: Myths and legends associated with the festival of lights

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Artistes performing Ramlila in New Delhi in October; (clockwise from above) devotees at a temple; an artiste making a rangoli of goddess Durga in Thane, Mumbai; and a staff member at a south Indian restaurant in Ahmedabad arranges idols of gods (PTI & Express Photos) By Shriya Roy Diwali celebrations might be a little sombre … Read more