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Mid-Day Premium Diwali 2024: Can Delhi’s model of complete ban on firecrackers work for Mumbai?

As Diwali 2024 approaches, the debate on whether firecrackers should be banned has again gained prominence. We speak to environmentalists, experts and residents to know the real impact of banning and regulating firecrackers and whether Delhi’s model should be implemented in other cities like Mumbai

23 October,2024 10:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Delhi has imposed a complete ban on firecrackers till January 1, 2024 (Representational Image/File Pic)

Dussehra 2024: Where Ravan is worshipped, Indian Origins and life lessons

    Dussehra 2024: Where Ravan is worshipped, Indian Origins and life lessons

    Dussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.

    11 October,2024 05:00 PM IST

    Travel News

    97 pc Indians planning to travel this festive season; leisure top motivation

    A whopping 97 per cent of Indians are planning to travel this festive and holiday season, and 33 per cent have already booked their travel, a report showed on Tuesday

    22 October,2024 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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