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'What your lungs really prefer is...': Why pulmonologist cautions against overusing air purifiers at home

December 03, 2025 3:55 pm

Air purifiers remain pertinent during high-AQI days, especially for children, seniors, and anyone with asthma or allergies

First-ever AI model, to monitor AQI: IIT Kanpur provides Mumbai its own independent AQI monitoring platform MANAS

December 03, 2025 9:45 am

Currently Mumbai has 28 Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations that record the city's AQI.

Mumbai's air has not been 'safe' to breathe since 2015

November 28, 2025 8:00 pm

Mumbai usually records heavy rains between June and October due to which the city's AQI usually stays in the 'satisfactory' or 'safe' category during these four months.

A thick layer of smog blankets Bandra area as the Air Quality Index (AQI) deteriorates

Bombay HC rejects state’s claim: Mumbai’s air quality was poor even before eruption of Ethiopian volcanic ash

November 28, 2025 8:31 am

The court was told by lawyers for the petitioners--senior counsels Darius Khambatta and Janak Dwarkadas--that the AQI had been consistently in the poor category this month.

Mumbai to implement GRAP 4 in areas experiencing poor AQI

November 28, 2025 10:45 am

If Mumbai’s overall AQI stays above 200 for three consecutive days, then GRAP measures will be implemented.

Delhi government official using air purifiers in cars

Top 10 Indian cities with worst and best AQI in 2025: Delhi remains stagnant at 'very poor', ‘severe’ in Hapur

December 01, 2025 12:34 pm

Top 10 India cities with the most polluted and cleanest air in 2025: Ariyalur, a town in Tamil Nadu, recorded the country's best AQI at 13 on Monday, followed by Thanjavur and Shillong (Meghalaya), both with an AQI of 17, according to the CPCB data.

IITM scientists flag decline in Pune's air quality over a decade

November 24, 2025 8:51 am

In the second part of the series, experts point out how even the “moderate” AQI is unsafe and pose risk for children and senior citizen

Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, November 22: Delhi air remains 'hazardous'; Noida, Gurgaon log higher AQI

November 22, 2025 8:40 am

Delhi-NCR AQI Level Today, November 22: Check the latest air quality index, pollution level, and smog conditions across Delhi and NCR with health safety advice and AQI category updates.

Each Community Air Quality Monitor records critical air pollutants including PM2.5, PM10, temperature, and humidity, providing real-time insights into local air quality conditions.

AQI.IN builds India’s largest community air quality monitoring network to tackle rising pollution

November 19, 2025 2:45 pm

“India’s air pollution challenge demands collective awareness and action,” said AQI.IN Founder - Mr. Rohit Bansal. “By creating a nationwide community monitoring network, we are giving people the power to understand their air and make informed decisions for a healthier life.”

SHARP QNET Zensational Air Purifier review: Go beyond pollution with device intelligence

November 11, 2025 6:12 pm

The intelligent mode is the best aspect of the SHARP QNET Zensational air purifier, as a result of which it treats the air depending on the pollutant or contaminant in the air.