Green diwali

IAS Officer Durga Shakti Nagpal trained the women in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda village with a simple way of making ‘gobar diyas’ or lamps made of cow dung.

Looking for a way to celebrate a green Diwali? Gramart Project's seed crackers and seed sweets are a great way of sparking of an eco-friendly celebration.

Over 600 firecracker factories in India have agreed to comply with the government’s norms to reduce pollution levels by 35%

"We started barely four months ago and already hundreds of village women have come on-board by now. From pots, diyas, agarbattis to even mobile phone stands and keychains, all these brilliant cow dung-based products are their brainchild."

A common trend being observed in the city is that families are now less keen to shell out money to purchase fireworks and crackers.

Did you know that indoor air pollution can be 2-5 times worse than outdoor air - as per the Environment Protection Agency (EPA)! And that’s exactly why discussing it now is more important than ever.

Sarai Jattan is a tiny a village in Sultanpur Lodhi tehsil of Kapurthala district. But its Panchayat and residents have showcased a rare consciousness towards the environment that most of us conveniently chose to be apathetic about.

While extravagant festive celebrations may seem fun, their far reaching consequences are not. Here are a few ways to ensure that this year, Diwali is a smokeless, noiseless and safe experience for all!

Is Diwali all about smoke, noise and waste? Watch these young and old (and even dogs!) show you how to bring back the essence of the quintessential festival of lights.