RESHMI YADAV, OP  Bhubaneswar: In a remarkable shift towards eco-friendly celebrations, villages surrounding the ChandakaDampara Elephant Sanctuary observed Diwali this year with balloons instead of firecrackers, setting a strong example of a ‘clean and green’ celebration of the festival. The eco-friendly approach highlighted the harmony between tradition and environmental responsibility, presenting a role-model for pollution-free […]