Have a Starry Diwali!
Watch this bombastic, blast of a video from Wired.com. It features Captain Kirk’s Armpit Stains and Batman’s Nipples along with all the other cool stuff. Have an out of this world Diwali!
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Bombs Away
Jaipur firecracker manufacturers have developed a new range of crackers with more whiz bang and pyrotechnics and less smoke. Apparently all it took was some chemical manipulation.
From Reuters:
“These smoke-free crackers are made by reducing the quantity of chemical content, responsible for emitting smoke. Also, we have increased the quantity of the chemicals that emanate various colors and light,” said Zahir Ahmad, a firecracker shop owner.
“We have used herbs in the manufacturing of these crackers, so that smoke is less when they are burned.”
This means you’ll be able to see a whole lot more of the horizon the day after Diwali, but it comes at an added cost. Some of these sizzlers are selling for up to Rs. 5000. Those who can afford it are not complaining and neither will their asthamatic neighbors.
Personally, I wish they would do away with the bang too. My ears hear door bells ringing 24/7 for days after the festival of light and terrible noise.
Forum’s open for discussion. Do you still buy crackers?
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