From Green Crackers to Cold Fireworks: The Woman Pursuing a Smoke-Free Diwali

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A scientist has played a pioneering role in developing India's first-generation green crackers. She also helped drive the creation of second-generation formulations of these eco-friendlier fireworks. Her attention has now turned to what could become the next major advance in fireworks technology. The article points to this emerging area as her current focus in the effort toward a smoke-free Diwali. Further details on the specific technology and its timeline are not covered in the source excerpt.

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