{
  "id": 18487605,
  "title": "Surat mother makes smoke-free Diwali crackers using 80 wooden sticks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/surat-mother-makes-smoke-free-diwali-crackers-using-80-wooden-sticks",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:35:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/a-surat-mother-whose-two-young-sons-struggled-with-delhis-polluted-air-found-a-new-way-to-celebrate-diwali-she-weaves-80-reusable-wooden-sticks-into-a-chain-that-crackles-without-gunpowder-fire-or-smoke/articleshow/135597625.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Swati Jain crafted an innovative alternative to traditional firecrackers, using wooden ice cream sticks to celebrate Diwali. This eco-friendly solution not only involves her children in festive fun but also minimizes pollution. Debuting in Diwali 2025, the family combines these crackers with battery-operated diyas and organic colors for decoration, promoting a safer and sustainable environment.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}