VANCH VILLAGE, India (Reuters) - Firecrackers are central to Diwali celebrations for millions of Indian Hindus and this year was no different even as some cities, including New Delhi, banned their use ...

Dogs and cats have a much stronger sense of hearing than humans. A sound that seems loud to us can be overwhelming and painful for them. Firecrackers explode at a decibel level that is not only ...

Siladitya Ray is a New Delhi-based Forbes news team reporter. New Delhi was engulfed by hazardous smog as air quality levels plummeted after India’s national capital celebrated the festival of Diwali ...

Diwali lights and community are beautiful but the joyous and vibrant celebrations involve firecrackers and loud noises that can overwhelm the sensory system, especially in children and pets. However, ...

FARUKH NAGAR, India — The words “Indian Fireworks” are spelled out faintly in Hindi on the disused storefront. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

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FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — Diwali, known as the “Festival of Lights,” is being celebrated in South Asian communities across Houston and around the world. A major fireworks display at a Hindu temple in ...

A family holds firecrackers to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, in Ahmedabad, India, November 1, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave Firecrackers are central to Diwali celebrations for millions of ...