But it's not safe, as shopkeepers flout rules to sell fireworks. Greater Noida shops at highest risk

Delhi is sitting on a live bomb. Not one planted by terrorists, but by unauthorized firecracker sellers who have set up shop at every neighbourhood to cash in on Diwali.

From the simple chatai patakas to the more spectacular hydro bombs, Diwali crackers are being sold with a total disregard for rules. While the scenario is still under control in Delhi and parts of Noida, Greater Noida has the largest number of offenders.

On fire? People buying crackers at Sadar Bazar in New Delhi on Thursday. PIC/RAJEEV TYAGI