Diwali
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Delhi awakes to a toxic haze after Diwali as pollution season begins
Air breathed by people in the city categorised as ‘severe’ in quality after fireworks contribute to thick smog…
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Delhi cloaked in smog the day after Diwali – video
Delhi awoke to a thick haze the morning after the Diwali festival, when people across the country let off fire…
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Diwali: Hindu festival of lights celebrations around the world – in pictures
Diwali, one of the most popular Hindu festivals, is celebrated by devotees all over the world. Also known as t…
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India celebrates Diwali under shadow of Covid and air pollution
Celebrations back in full swing for first time since pandemic began but many fear festival will bring fresh su…
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All change: India’s railways bring back tea in clay cups in bid to banish plastics
Stations switch to humble earthen kulhads in move to cut down on toxic waste and boost incomes of village pott…
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‘Not the usual Diwali’: Indians urged to stay at home amid Covid surge
Festivities upended by pandemic as fears rise smog may worsen crisisMore than one billion Indians celebrated D…
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‘Not the usual Diwali’: Indians urged to stay at home amid Covid surge
Festivities upended by pandemic as fears rise smog may worsen crisisMore than one billion Indians celebrated D…
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Shadow cast across India as Diwali festival hit by Covid – and smog
People encouraged to stay at home for Hindu festival with Delhi particularly affectedCoronavirus – latest upda…