Lower Noise, 30% Less Emissions: What Are Green ‘Ladi’ Crackers That the Supreme Court Has Allowed This Diwali?
The familiar crackle of a ladi , a long string of firecrackers that bursts in rapid succession, could sound different this Diwali . India's Supreme Court has permitted specified next-generation joined green crackers, reopening a debate that sits at the intersection of festive traditions, livelihoods and the country's struggle with air pollution. On 30 September, 2026, the court accepted a…
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