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Dr Saurabh Sethi discusses BPA and phthalate exposure through diet

3 diet changes that may reduce plastic chemicals in your body: 'They are double exposure'

October 01, 2026 3:00 pm

A doctor says simple dietary changes may help reduce exposure to BPA and phthalates, chemicals commonly found in plastics. An expert explains what the research shows and which habits are backed by evidence.

E. coli in railway station water: Doctor explains what it means for you

August 17, 2026 5:22 pm

From contaminated water to kidney complications, here’s understanding E. coli and the warning signs that should not be ignored.

‘Poisoning their veins’: Flagging 2 lakh annual deaths, 6 per cent GDP loss, NGT orders urgent steps against water pollution

April 16, 2026 11:13 am

The observations came in an order passed by an NGT bench in Bhopal while hearing a suo motu case based on a newspaper report highlighting groundwater contamination in Madhya Pradesh.

Indore water tragedy: Govt recognises 23 deaths, tells court all contaminated sources plugged

January 15, 2026 10:04 pm

Pipelines connecting overhead tanks to household connections are being replaced, along with sewer lines running through the affected locality, the Indore Municipal Corporation told the High Court

Why using tap water to wash your face can do 'more harm than good'

October 27, 2025 4:26 pm

Note: Different skin types respond differently.

Why you must never drink water from that plastic bottle lying in the car

May 01, 2025 11:33 am

It's important to remember that most plastic bottles are meant for single use and are not designed to withstand repeated heat exposure

A team of the health department in kharar, contaminated water

‘Water not fit for consumption’: People fall ill, but official solution yet to flow in

April 11, 2025 10:51 am

“This is a private colony developed by Bajwa Developers, which has yet to be handed over to any government authority,” the residents pointed out. Jaswinder Singh, of house no. 4439, said, “The water is not fit for drinking, bathing, or even washing hands. Over 100 homes are suffering due to this issue.”

60 µg/l uranium in drinking water safe: Nuclear safety watchdog

July 19, 2024 10:04 pm

In 2021, the Bureau of Indian Standards had set the limit at 30 µg/l

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Over 300 residents fall sick after drinking contaminated water in Kochi; what to do to stay safe this summer

June 24, 2024 4:25 pm

“All sources of drinking water in the flat will be checked,” said Kerala health minister Veena George.

Rs 100-cr drinking water project to start soon from Kharar: Anmol Gagan Mann

July 08, 2023 8:00 am

Anmol Gagan Mann, Minister for Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Labour, Investment Promotion and Hospitality, attended Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's flagship programme, 'Sarkar Tuhade Dwar', at Municipal Council office to redress the grievances of residents.