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  India's counter to Chinese lights: 33 crore cow dung 'diyas' coming up this Diwali

  India | Oct 13, 2020, 08:58 AM IST

  As many as 33 crore eco-friendly earthen lamps or diyas, made from cow dung, will be produced by Diwali next month, the Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog said on Monday. It is being seen as India's counter to Chinese lights.   

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  India shining with Chinese lights on Diwali

  Nov 12, 2012, 01:20 PM IST

  New Delhi, Nov 12: Fancy lights, diyas and tiered lamps -- Chinese lights are shining their multi-coloured hues on the neighbourhood Diwali market this year as their cheaper cost but good quality edge out local