In Mangalore we had a drive by environmentalists who senr pamphlets asking people not to waste money on fireworks, which seems to have worked because we can hardly hear or see any fireworks this time. Personally I miss all the lights and colors ...

We in north are not as fortunate but the sales of firecrackers seem to have gone double compared to last years. So many cities have reported fire on mass scale but people are learning no lessons.

There needs e a total ban on high intensity fire works. Only low noise low sound crackers should be permitted. Besides, it is better to lit lights than pollute the enviroment with sound and smoke.

In Mangalore we had a drive by environmentalists who senr pamphlets asking people not to waste money on fireworks, which seems to have worked because we can hardly hear or see any fireworks this time. Personally I miss all the lights and colors ...

We in north are not as fortunate but the sales of firecrackers seem to have gone double compared to last years. So many cities have reported fire on mass scale but people are learning no lessons.

There needs e a total ban on high intensity fire works. Only low noise low sound crackers should be permitted. Besides, it is better to lit lights than pollute the enviroment with sound and smoke.

Happy Diwali. Instead of spending much money towards crackers we can save that money and spend that money towards the poor and needy persons. Yearly once I and my friends are spending the money for the poor peoples on this day. This way we are celebrating Diwali in happy manner. I wish rambabu sir and his family on this day and hope he will return back and continue his position as a top member in boddunan community.

In Mangalore we had a drive by environmentalists who senr pamphlets asking people not to waste money on fireworks, which seems to have worked because we can hardly hear or see any fireworks this time. Personally I miss all the lights and colors ...

We in north are not as fortunate but the sales of firecrackers seem to have gone double compared to last years. So many cities have reported fire on mass scale but people are learning no lessons.

There needs e a total ban on high intensity fire works. Only low noise low sound crackers should be permitted. Besides, it is better to lit lights than pollute the enviroment with sound and smoke.

Happy Diwali. Instead of spending much money towards crackers we can save that money and spend that money towards the poor and needy persons. Yearly once I and my friends are spending the money for the poor peoples on this day. This way we are celebrating Diwali in happy manner. I wish rambabu sir and his family on this day and hope he will return back and continue his position as a top member in boddunan community.

I have been doing this for last 12 years. We stopped buying firecrackers in 2002 and donating some money to orphanage of my area.

Here in Mangalore the corrators and other concerned people are seriously thinking of having a community celebration on grounds on the outskirts of the city so that you don't miss out on the fun of crackers and attractive fireworks and others who are unable to afford could also join in.The money will be collected through voluntary donations....I feel this is a good idea if it takes off since there are plans to invite children from orphanages and old age homes...

In Mangalore we had a drive by environmentalists who senr pamphlets asking people not to waste money on fireworks, which seems to have worked because we can hardly hear or see any fireworks this time. Personally I miss all the lights and colors ...

As long as people are responsible and dont go berserk it is alright to have a few lights and fire crackers and also clean up the mess you have created. Most of the streets become so messy after the celebrations and we expect the government and authorities to do the clean up. This why I feel that community celebrations shd be encouraged where people gather in one place like they do in UK on Guy Fox day and in other countries too to witness fireworks and pay a certain amount so that the place gets cleared up after the celebrations...