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On International Noise Awareness Day, Bengaluru experts warn of dangers from earbuds, headphones

April 30, 2025 12:12 pm

Earbuds and headphones play sound that ranges up to 130 dB in volume -- which is equivalent to being at live concerts and traffic intersections, says an expert at Dr S R Chandrasekhar Institute of Speech and Hearing in Bengaluru.

Diljit Dosanjh concert: Noise level violation attracts punishment of up to 5 years or Rs 1 lakh fine, or both

December 19, 2024 4:49 pm

A look at the penalties for the violations allegedly committed during Diljit Dosanjh’s December 14 concert in Chandigarh.

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Loud noise is bad for health; here's what research says

May 05, 2020 3:50 pm

The studies have found that exposure to loud noise can cause cancer-related DNA damage and high blood pressure.

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Missing workplace? Here's how you can imagine you are actually working from office

April 16, 2020 4:34 pm

Some people love the office noise and are probably used to it. This website is for them.

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Everything you need to know about a white noise machine

September 06, 2019 3:38 pm

There are, primarily, two types of machines: one that emits white noise, and one that emits natural sounds.

Keeping it hush-hush: ICU to reduce noise level

May 31, 2016 2:00 pm

ICUs should be just 35 decibels but according to a report sound levels in ICUs are significantly higher with average sound levels always exceeding 45 dBA and for 50 per cent of the time exceeding 52 dBA.

Mobile teams to check firecracker noise levels

November 02, 2013 4:14 am

The state government will send out teams to various districts and adjoining areas of Kolkata.

India win hands down, skip the handshake with Pakistan

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Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team to a dominant seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match, dedicating the win to the Armed Forces and mentioning the Pahalgam terror attack. Yadav's refusal to shake hands with the Pakistani players added to the intensity of the game. Despite the lack of drama, the match was action-packed.

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