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Is Deepavali without crackers an oxymoron?

October 27, 2016 Pravir Bagrodia

Pic: Shree D N Diwali or Deepavali, literally a row of lamps, is just round the corner. Spread over five days, it is the biggest festival for our family and our community. The biggest festivities are reserved for amavasya or

SJR Verity leads the way by celebrating a green Deepavali

October 27, 2014 Sujata Nanda

It all started with an idea to celebrate Deepavali by saying NO to crackers. Noble enough? Perhaps, if you think that the atmosphere is the only thing which makes up the environment. However, the environment

Eat and live healthy this Diwali

October 25, 2013 Sweta Uchil-Purohit

Flooded with sweet boxes on Diwali? Worried on how to deal with those extra sweet boxes? Here are some tips.

Garbage collection during Diwali season

October 27, 2011 News Desk

In Bangalore, about 3000 to 3500 tons of garbage is collected every day. On special occasions like Ugadi, Ayudh Pooja, Vijayadashami and Deepavali the amount of garbage (organic waste from flowers, fruits, vegetable, banana leaves,

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Deepavali sweets where to buy?

October 23, 2011 Uma Swamy

The marathon of festivals is now peaking with Deepavali around the corner. There seems to be no festival fatigue in sight as shops court their customers in different ways. Armed with an opportunistic license given

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Light up for Deepavali at affordable prices

October 23, 2011 Nagashree Gururaj

There are a variety of lamps available at affordable prices across south Bangalore this Deepavali. Brass lamps at Gudi, Gandhi Bazaar for Rs 65/- Available for Rs 400/- at Gudi, Gandhi Bazaar. Pic: Nagashree