Why is it difficult to ensure only green firecrackers are burst during Deepavali?
Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital
The Hindu · · 1 min read ·
Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital
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