Polluted Delhi Tries ‘Green’ Fireworks to Clear the Air at Diwali NYT - Home Page By: Jeremy W. Peters and Suhasini Raj 8 November 2026 at 05:01 India’s top court decreed that only more environmentally friendly fireworks could be set off this weekend, citing air quality concerns. But environmental activists call it a “green wash.” © Arun Sankar/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesA drone show for Diwali in New Delhi’s Central Park on Friday.
What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights NYT - Home Page By: Mike Ives 6 November 2026 at 07:31 The biggest public holiday in India features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets. © Arun Sankar/Agence France-Presse — Getty ImagesPeople lighting traditional earthen oil lamps during the Diwali celebrations in New Delhi last year.
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