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Last year, the casualty department of J.J. Hospital reported more than 100 burn injuries and 10 eye injuries on Diwali day alone.

People urged to be careful while lighting crackers

The advisories state that mishaps can be avoided if elders are vigilant and supervise children while lighting crackers.

11 Oct 2017 1:34 AM

Cracker ban welcome, but questions do arise

On Monday, a three-judge bench reinstated the Delhi-NCR ban on the sale of firecrackers that was imposed in November 2016.

11 Oct 2017 1:00 AM

A special public awareness campaign will be undertaken seeking support of people to prevent air and sound pollution during the ensuing festival. (Representational Image | AP)

No loud firecrackers: C'garh's partial ban after Delhi goes cracker-less this Diwali

Moreover, the bursting of the firecrackers will be prohibited between 10 pm to 6 am.

10 Oct 2017 5:57 PM

The court, while delivering its order, said that it wanted to test the effect of the ban on air quality after Diwali. (Representational Image)

Will request CM to ban crackers in Maharashtra: Environment Minister Kadam

The Supreme Court, on Monday, restored the ban on the sale of firecrackers till November 1, in Delhi.

10 Oct 2017 3:38 PM

Firecrackers will not be sold in Delhi-NCR during Diwali this year with the Supreme Court banning their sale till November 1, dealing a body blow to traders.

Supreme Court bans firecrackers till November 1

Asks Delhi govt to suspend all temporary licences granted to traders.

10 Oct 2017 1:23 AM

Indians preferring India-made goods for Diwali; Chinese goods may suffer

The chamber said that as per its findings people are preferring Indian products over Chinese goods during this Diwali.

10 Oct 2017 12:25 AM

Recycle old saris or fabric as tiny cushions to brighten up interiors.

The Eco logical oorean

Diwali is the time to start afresh, and what better way to ring in prosperity than to go eco with your home and festive preparations?

10 Oct 2017 12:11 AM

Sanjay Dutt to be with family this Diwali

The Bhoomi actor, who is currently busy shooting for Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3, plans to take a break from work this Diwali.

10 Oct 2017 12:10 AM

Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables and is largely celebrated in North and West India.

Gold sales likely to revive during Diwali as KYC norms eased

Gold prices were ruling firm at Rs 30,555 per 10 grams and silver at Rs 40,600 per kg in the national capital.

08 Oct 2017 1:24 PM

Diwali is known as the festival of lights but the four days of celebrations have become just as popular as the time for giving.

Five Useful Apps for Senior Citizens on this Diwali

These are some useful apps which can be used by senior citizens for making their lives easier and enjoyable.

07 Oct 2017 7:29 PM

For those who want to make innovative diyas, eco-friendly lanterns or jazz up their rangolis, there are a number of workshops happening around the city to help Mumbaikars go DIY this Diwali.

Go DIY this Diwali

A number of art workshops around the city are helping creative Mumbaikars with some ideas and tips for decor this festive season.

03 Oct 2017 12:06 AM

They had an amazing deal, shirts at a massive 70% discount (Photo: Representational Image)

Anchoring theory

Start the conversation by setting your expectation upfront.

02 Oct 2017 12:17 AM

Photos for representational purposes only.

VIRTUAL kart-e-blanche

Decode the online shopping juggernaut so that you are on top of the buying frenzy in this season where offers and discounts tip over...

02 Oct 2017 12:14 AM

Modelled after the village of books in England, Bhilar’s Pustakache Gaav offers bibliophiles a treasure-trove of Marathi volumes.

Maharashtra’s own Hay-on-Wye

One such illustration outside the Katha (fiction) library shows the story of the man, the monkeys and the topis.

22 May 2017 12:48 AM

Government resorted to announcing myopic measures such as installation of air purifiers and mist fountains at the traffic intersections.

Living in a gas chamber

Will Delhi continue to breathe a potent cocktail of toxic emissions?

31 Dec 2016 2:49 AM

Other subject matters shared among Facebook's 1.79 billion users were more sober, with the fourth leading topic the "Black Lives Matter" movement, followed by the election in the Philippines of Rodrigo Duterte.

US election, Diwali, surgical strikes were most 'talked about' in 2016: Facebook

Facebook said it measured leading topics by how frequently an issue was mentioned in posts made between January 1 and November 27.

09 Dec 2016 3:59 PM

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