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I trusted this air purifier in Delhi’s toxic winter: No regrets
February 06, 2026 9:14 am
The Philips AC4221 is a mid-range, smart air purifier that ticks all the boxes I had set for enduring some of Delhi’s worst months indoors.
‘Environment treated as secondary concern, not survival infrastructure’: Experts say Union Budget fails to prioritise clean air for Delhi
February 05, 2026 8:17 am
Kothari said air pollution or environment did not find any explicit mention in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech, but large sums were being channelled towards coal, nuclear power and carbon capture technologies.
‘Declare it national health emergency’: Rahul Gandhi demands Parliament discussion on air pollution
February 02, 2026 4:43 am
The financial and healthcare burden being imposed on citizens due to air pollution is ‘extremely dangerous,’ Rahul Gandhi said on Sunday.
'It’s the placebo effect you pay for': Why this Rs 13,499 air purifier is actually perfect for the ‘sad reality' of NCR homes
February 02, 2026 9:52 am
The Forbes 355 Surround 360° Air Purifier is a practical, easy-to-use device that works quietly in a corner to lower indoor pollution.
To achieve sporting supremacy, India must tackle the pollution challenge head-on
January 26, 2026 12:29 pm
India must take a bold step forward, mandate pollution audits in sports policies, support resilient sports infrastructure and event management, and enact nationwide AQI protocols before the Commonwealth Games 2030
How toxic air is impacting India’s athletes: 2023 Jr WC team captain recalls her ordeal, ‘Developed breathing problems, persistent coughing, throat infections and allergies’
January 27, 2026 6:34 pm
Preeti Panchal who was the captain of India’s hockey team at the 2023 Junior World Cup, talks about how she struggled with breathing issues, persistent coughing, throat infections and allergies due to the rising pollution level.
How toxic air is impacting India’s athletes: ‘Eye irritation causes blurring, impacts a shot,’ says national shooting coach Deepali Deshpande
January 27, 2026 6:34 pm
India's rifle coach Deepali Deshpande talks about the impact of the toxic air conditions on health and training of the shooters.
GRAP 4 restrictions revoked in Delhi as air quality improves marginally
January 21, 2026 1:49 pm
CAQM lifts GRAP-4 curbs as Delhi-NCR air quality improves.
Has Delhi met clean air targets? What PM 10 data reveals
January 20, 2026 1:49 pm
Delhi has managed only a 16% drop in PM 10 levels against a target of 22% — trailing behind both its own benchmarks and nearby cities like Noida and Alwar.
School timings in Noida, Greater Noida, Dadri changed due to dense fog
January 20, 2026 9:44 am
Delhi-NCR schools likely shut on Jan 19: Under GRAP Stage IV, state governments have the authority to suspend in-person classes and shift schools to online or hybrid modes if air quality is deemed hazardous.
DELHI AIR POLLUTION PHOTOS
Subtle signs that indicate air pollution is affecting you
November 17, 2025 4:01 pm
These are subtle signs that actually indicate that you are getting affected by air pollution.
Smog smothers Delhi-NCR for second day as AQI stays in ‘severe’ zone
November 12, 2025 6:01 pm
A thick haze blanketed Delhi-NCR for the second straight day, with air quality remaining in the ‘Severe’ category and key areas like Wazirpur and Bawana recording AQI levels above 450.
In Pictures: Thick Smog Blankets Delhi as AQI Soars Past 560
November 08, 2025 4:13 pm
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog today as the city’s air quality dipped to the “hazardous” category. The AQI crossed 560 in several areas, reducing visibility and prompting health advisories
50 shades of grey: How capital is choking under 'severe' air quality for 5 days now
November 09, 2020 8:01 pm
The blanket of smog over Delhi thickened on Monday, reducing visibility in parts of the city to just 400 metres as the air quality remained "severe" for the fifth consecutive day.
Delhi air pollution: Top five air purifiers you can purchase right now from Mi Air Purifier 2C to Dyson Pure Cool Link
November 05, 2019 9:47 pm
Delhi air pollution: Here's a list of the best air purifiers you can purchase right now, ranging from Rs 6,499 to Rs 29,900.
Odd-even rule kicks in as pollution level in Delhi remains severe
November 05, 2019 7:18 am
Air quality in Delhi-NCR remained in the “severe” category” for the seventh consecutive day on Monday even as odd-even traffic scheme came into effect in the morning.
Delhi pollution: AQI remains in 'severe' category
November 03, 2019 9:25 am
Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category Saturday and stood at 480 at 8 am, according to data by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).
LOVE in times of SMOG: Delhi photographer's mask-themed couple photo shoot goes viral
December 01, 2017 10:42 am
Delhi-based photographer, Ashish Pareek woke up to murky skies and was perturbed. So with a couple he decided to capture their love aganist the backdrop of iconic location but with a mask, he take on city pollution and recent Delhi smog.
Delhi wakes up to thick smog, little visibility; IMA, CM Kejriwal press panic button
November 07, 2017 3:57 pm
Delhi is in ‘public health emergency state’, declared IMA. IMA president Dr K K Aggarwal requested people to avoid stepping out and asked schools to remain closed. Describing the city as a “gas chamber”, the CM has requested Education Minister Manish Sisodia to consider closing schools for a few days
DELHI AIR POLLUTION VIDEOS
The impact of stubble burning on Delhi’s air pollution: News in Numbers
June 22, 2020 6:11 pm
Stubble burning is the deliberate setting fire of the straw stubble that remains after wheat is harvested. The smoke from this practice is often blamed as a major factor in Delhi’s air pollution. This is what the data says.
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