The students of Lisaa School of Design and Creo Valley School of Film and Television came out on the streets, dressed as animals and birds, to emphasise upon the need to say no to crackers on 'Deepavali'.
Holding placards, one of the students said, "I have seen how a stressed-out looking canine had refused to eat or drink since he heard the sound of crackers during last 'Deepavali'. He was soon rushed to a veterinarian who declared that the dog had died on its way. The sound of firecrackers could have caused the heart attack. Every year, during 'Deepavali', the city turns into an apocalyptic nightmare for animals and birds.
A dog's hearing ability is seven times more than that of humans. This means that certain frequencies of sound register 40 times more loudly in dogs than they would in humans. So it is common to see scared stray dogs running on the streets. There is no one to comfort them or look after them. The bang of a bomb is so loud that it can cause a heart attack among dogs, even if they are in the safety of a house. "So we want to turn 'Deepavali' into a festival of kindness, to create awareness on the havoc that crackers wreak on animals. We also intend to counsel people on how to take care of their pets during the festival. If a dog or a cat or a pigeon takes refuge in your building, don't drive them away as they're just looking for a place to hide because they're scared," they added.
Lisaa and Creo schools' director Avi Keswani said, "'Deepavali' symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. However, it has sadly turned into an amalgamation of gloom, darkness, despair, environment degradation and murk. As per the Pollution Control Board studies, bursting of fireworks causes severe air and noise pollution which poses serious health hazards.
The noise triggers annoyance, aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and sleep disturbance. Fireworks are mainly composed of toxic chemicals like lead, barium and chromium and gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen and sulphur oxides are released during the bursting of fireworks, which are harmful to humans, animals, plants and the overall environment. Hence, we have organised this programme to create awareness among the general public."
Girish Keswani, who is another founder-director of Lisaa and Creo schools said, "We have analysed the statistics from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and it shows that during the last few years, the noise levels are above the prescribed limits both during the day and night during 'Deepavali'.
So we request people to stay away from burning fire crackers and also strictly follow the silence zones and respect the right to sleep. Hence, they should stay away from blasting crackers and creating disturbance between 10 pm and 6 am. There are also a number of examples wherein we find people losing eyesight during the festival. So let us take a pledge to make this year's 'Deepavali' a peaceful one."
During the awareness programme, the students also organised a 'rangoli'-making competition, an ethnic wear fashion show, 'diya' and candle decoration, ramp walk and a skit.
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The students of Lisaa School of Design and Creo Valley School of Film and Television came out on the streets, dressed as animals and birds, to emphasise upon the need to say no to crackers on 'Deepavali’.
Holding placards, one of the students said, "I have seen how a stressed-out looking canine had refused to eat or drink since he heard the sound of crackers during last 'Deepavali’. He was soon rushed to a veterinarian who declared that the dog had died on its way. The sound of firecrackers could have caused the heart attack. Every year, during 'Deepavali’, the city turns into an apocalyptic nightmare for animals and birds.
A dog’s hearing ability is seven times more than that of humans. This means that certain frequencies of sound register 40 times more loudly in dogs than they would in humans. So it is common to see scared stray dogs running on the streets. There is no one to comfort them or look after them. The bang of a bomb is so loud that it can cause a heart attack among dogs, even if they are in the safety of a house. "So we want to turn 'Deepavali’ into a festival of kindness, to create awareness on the havoc that crackers wreak on animals. We also intend to counsel people on how to take care of their pets during the festival. If a dog or a cat or a pigeon takes refuge in your building, don’t drive them away as they’re just looking for a place to hide because they’re scared,” they added.
Lisaa and Creo schools’ director Avi Keswani said, "'Deepavali’ symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. However, it has sadly turned into an amalgamation of gloom, darkness, despair, environment degradation and murk. As per the Pollution Control Board studies, bursting of fireworks causes severe air and noise pollution which poses serious health hazards.
The noise triggers annoyance, aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and sleep disturbance. Fireworks are mainly composed of toxic chemicals like lead, barium and chromium and gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen and sulphur oxides are released during the bursting of fireworks, which are harmful to humans, animals, plants and the overall environment. Hence, we have organised this programme to create awareness among the general public.”
Girish Keswani, who is another founder-director of Lisaa and Creo schools said, "We have analysed the statistics from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and it shows that during the last few years, the noise levels are above the prescribed limits both during the day and night during 'Deepavali’.
So we request people to stay away from burning fire crackers and also strictly follow the silence zones and respect the right to sleep. Hence, they should stay away from blasting crackers and creating disturbance between 10 pm and 6 am. There are also a number of examples wherein we find people losing eyesight during the festival. So let us take a pledge to make this year’s 'Deepavali’ a peaceful one.”
During the awareness programme, the students also organised a 'rangoli’-making competition, an ethnic wear fashion show, 'diya’ and candle decoration, ramp walk and a skit.
Holding placards, one of the students said, "I have seen how a stressed-out looking canine had refused to eat or drink since he heard the sound of crackers during last 'Deepavali'. He was soon rushed to a veterinarian who declared that the dog had died on its way. The sound of firecrackers could have caused the heart attack. Every year, during 'Deepavali', the city turns into an apocalyptic nightmare for animals and birds.
A dog's hearing ability is seven times more than that of humans. This means that certain frequencies of sound register 40 times more loudly in dogs than they would in humans. So it is common to see scared stray dogs running on the streets. There is no one to comfort them or look after them. The bang of a bomb is so loud that it can cause a heart attack among dogs, even if they are in the safety of a house. "So we want to turn 'Deepavali' into a festival of kindness, to create awareness on the havoc that crackers wreak on animals. We also intend to counsel people on how to take care of their pets during the festival. If a dog or a cat or a pigeon takes refuge in your building, don't drive them away as they're just looking for a place to hide because they're scared," they added.
Lisaa and Creo schools' director Avi Keswani said, "'Deepavali' symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. However, it has sadly turned into an amalgamation of gloom, darkness, despair, environment degradation and murk. As per the Pollution Control Board studies, bursting of fireworks causes severe air and noise pollution which poses serious health hazards.
The noise triggers annoyance, aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and sleep disturbance. Fireworks are mainly composed of toxic chemicals like lead, barium and chromium and gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen and sulphur oxides are released during the bursting of fireworks, which are harmful to humans, animals, plants and the overall environment. Hence, we have organised this programme to create awareness among the general public."
Girish Keswani, who is another founder-director of Lisaa and Creo schools said, "We have analysed the statistics from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and it shows that during the last few years, the noise levels are above the prescribed limits both during the day and night during 'Deepavali'.
So we request people to stay away from burning fire crackers and also strictly follow the silence zones and respect the right to sleep. Hence, they should stay away from blasting crackers and creating disturbance between 10 pm and 6 am. There are also a number of examples wherein we find people losing eyesight during the festival. So let us take a pledge to make this year's 'Deepavali' a peaceful one."
During the awareness programme, the students also organised a 'rangoli'-making competition, an ethnic wear fashion show, 'diya' and candle decoration, ramp walk and a skit.
The students of Lisaa School of Design and Creo Valley School of Film and Television came out on the streets, dressed as animals and birds, to emphasise upon the need to say no to crackers on 'Deepavali’. Holding placards, one of the students said, "I have seen how a stressed-out looking canine had refused to eat or drink since he heard the sound of crackers during last 'Deepavali’. He was soon rushed to a veterinarian who declared that the dog had died on its way. The sound of firecrackers could have caused the heart attack. Every year, during 'Deepavali’, the city turns into an apocalyptic nightmare for animals and birds.
A dog’s hearing ability is seven times more than that of humans. This means that certain frequencies of sound register 40 times more loudly in dogs than they would in humans. So it is common to see scared stray dogs running on the streets. There is no one to comfort them or look after them. The bang of a bomb is so loud that it can cause a heart attack among dogs, even if they are in the safety of a house. "So we want to turn 'Deepavali’ into a festival of kindness, to create awareness on the havoc that crackers wreak on animals. We also intend to counsel people on how to take care of their pets during the festival. If a dog or a cat or a pigeon takes refuge in your building, don’t drive them away as they’re just looking for a place to hide because they’re scared,” they added.
Lisaa and Creo schools’ director Avi Keswani said, "'Deepavali’ symbolises the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. However, it has sadly turned into an amalgamation of gloom, darkness, despair, environment degradation and murk. As per the Pollution Control Board studies, bursting of fireworks causes severe air and noise pollution which poses serious health hazards.
The noise triggers annoyance, aggression, hypertension, high stress levels, hearing loss and sleep disturbance. Fireworks are mainly composed of toxic chemicals like lead, barium and chromium and gases like carbon monoxide, nitrogen and sulphur oxides are released during the bursting of fireworks, which are harmful to humans, animals, plants and the overall environment. Hence, we have organised this programme to create awareness among the general public.”
Girish Keswani, who is another founder-director of Lisaa and Creo schools said, "We have analysed the statistics from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and it shows that during the last few years, the noise levels are above the prescribed limits both during the day and night during 'Deepavali’.
So we request people to stay away from burning fire crackers and also strictly follow the silence zones and respect the right to sleep. Hence, they should stay away from blasting crackers and creating disturbance between 10 pm and 6 am. There are also a number of examples wherein we find people losing eyesight during the festival. So let us take a pledge to make this year’s 'Deepavali’ a peaceful one.”
During the awareness programme, the students also organised a 'rangoli’-making competition, an ethnic wear fashion show, 'diya’ and candle decoration, ramp walk and a skit.