BBC Verify analysis indicates missing data led official Diwali pollution figures to be lower than they should be.
Mumbai. The film 'Ramayana', released on November 5, has continued its strong journey at the box office. Due to positive reviews and the Diwali festival atmosphere, the film's earnings have acceler...
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Pakistan says winds carried pollution from Diwali fireworks in India into Lahore, pushing the city’s air quality index to 263 and making it the world’s most polluted major city for a second consecutive day.
New Delhi, home to over 30 million people, regularly ranks among the world's most polluted areas during winter, with pollution worsening in late October and November.
New Delhi, November 9 Air pollution in India’s capital Delhi reached hazardous levels on Monday morning following widespread firecracker use during Diwali celebrations on Sunday night. Several pa...
Kathmandu. On the occasion of Tihar, the second largest festival of Nepalis, Diwali has been celebrated in homes across the country, including the capital, this evening to welcome Lakshmi. The mai...
Kathmandu, November 9 Six members of the same family died after a fire broke out in a building in Katni, Madhya Pradesh, India, on the night of Diwali. According to Katni Sub-Divisional Officer o...
Kathmandu. A five-year-old boy has died in Parsa while bursting firecrackers on the occasion of Diwali. The district police office Parsa informed that Makhu Sahani, a five-year-old son of Makhu Sah...
The spiritual triumph of ‘light over darkness’ is celebrated during Diwali, which people mark by lighting traditional lamps, decorating homes and gathering with family and friends
Air quality in Indian capital reaches severe levels, posing heightened health risks for more than 30 million residents.
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NEW DELHI: Air quality across the national capital continued to deteriorate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) slipping into the ‘Severe’ category in parts of Delhi in the early hours on Monday, according to data shared by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). A thick layer of smog engulfed several parts of the city, significantly […]
In Woolgoolga, Diwali is more than a festival. It's a story of migration, identity and generations finding home.
Helly Raichura's simple, family friendly dish is full of fragrant Indian spices and perfect for celebrating Diwali.
Worshippers are marking the Hindu Diwali festival in temples across the region.
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
At its heart, Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. Its when South Asian communities right around the world gather for gratitude, prayer, and hopes for health, happiness and prosperity for the year ahead.
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How migrants are helping shape Alice Springs through business, culture, community and Diwali celebrations.