Diwali celebrated with lasers instead of burning crackers in Delhi
Laser light shows are hosted by the authorities in Delhi, India to celebrate the traditional festival of Diwali from October 26 to 29, 2019, without any pollution. /VCG Photo

Laser light shows are hosted by the authorities in Delhi, India to celebrate the traditional festival of Diwali from October 26 to 29, 2019, without any pollution. /VCG Photo

According to Reuters, the capital city's already low air quality has worsened due to "crop stubble fires". /VCG Photo

According to Reuters, the capital city's already low air quality has worsened due to "crop stubble fires". /VCG Photo

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged local residents to embrace a smoke-free Diwali by watching laser shows in the shopping area of Connaught Place throughout the four-day event. It is known that New Delhi makes up for nearly half of the country's cracker usage. /VCG Photo

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged local residents to embrace a smoke-free Diwali by watching laser shows in the shopping area of Connaught Place throughout the four-day event. It is known that New Delhi makes up for nearly half of the country's cracker usage. /VCG Photo

Indian authorities have initiated the use of green firecrackers but failed to inform residents so they still burn crackers during the last year. /VCG Photo

Indian authorities have initiated the use of green firecrackers but failed to inform residents so they still burn crackers during the last year. /VCG Photo