Light and Sound: Preparing for Deepavali
Nov 1, 2010
Will the price hike of 30 to 60 per cent take the zing out of firecrackers this Deepavali? Chennai prepares once again for the bright lights and deafening noise, but the overriding concern centres around rising pollution, health impacts and fire safety hazards.
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