Article 277.

Reduce noise                  Article Published in The Gulf Today Uae,on 17Nov 12(277).

Diwali festival, as celebrated in India, is different from how it is done by Indians living in other countries. While more and more people are switching to colourful decorations and feasts, there is still a section that believes in making it noisy by bursting crackers. 

Most crackers are not only dangerous, but the elderly, animals  and sick people are affected by the noise. 

The festival can be made more sweet with less noise. 
K. Ragavan