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Big bang theory: The intriguing history of fireworks

A depiction of early experiments in China. First it was discovered that air pockets in the bamboo stalk explode with heat. When gunpowder was invented, the two were then combined. Paper wrapping came much later. (Adobe Stock)
lifestyle
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 10:47 pm IST

Delhi fire service boosts readiness as city decks up for Diwali. Check details

Quick response vehicles would be kept on standby from 5 pm to 12 am on both days to handle emergencies swiftly.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times file photo)
cities
Published on Oct 17, 2025 10:27 am IST

What's allowed and what's not as Supreme Court allows green crackers on Diwali

Additional beat staff and enforcement teams will take immediate action in case of any breach, where illegal stocks of firecrackers would be seized and violations would result in heavy penalties.(Arvind Yadav/Hindustan Times)
india news
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 09:35 am IST

Illegal firecracker sale tightens grip on Delhi

Firecrackers on sale near Jama Masjid on Wednesday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
cities
Updated on Oct 16, 2025 04:35 am IST

Delhi Diwali: Supreme Court's nod to green crackers draws mixed reactions

Several Delhiites have been overjoyed at the thought of being able to burst crackers this Diwali, without worrying about any legal implications. (Photo: Sanchit Khanna/HT (For representational purposes only)
htcity
Published on Oct 15, 2025 05:00 pm IST
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