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Hina Khan expresses concern over Mumbai's deteriorating air quality, says 'can't even breathe'
January 07, 2026 3:00 pm
In many Indian cities, doctors are noticing a sharp increase in individuals reporting a persistent cough, chest heaviness, and breathlessness, even among those with no previous lung issues, said Dr Sulaiman Ladhani, consultant pulmonologist, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mumbai Central
Mumbai man's AQI experiment shows why N95 masks are important tool to fight air pollution: 'Don't confuse protection with a solution'
December 22, 2025 2:28 pm
Children, the elderly, pregnant women, and people with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions are particularly vulnerable
UPSC Issue at a Glance | Delhi’s toxic air and beyond: Understanding air pollution for UPSC Exam
December 21, 2025 3:35 pm
As Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with severe air pollution, in this edition of UPSC Issue at a Glance, let us examine the crisis from a broader perspective. From sources and regional factors to impacts and policy responses.
Never mix toilet cleaners, pulmonologist warns after witnessing 'emergency' case: 'One wrong combination can permanently injure your lungs'
December 10, 2025 6:28 pm
Steer clear of steam inhalation or home remedies, as they might worsen airway inflammation, said
How protest at India Gate puts spotlight back to pollution and traffic woes
November 11, 2025 12:46 pm
In a country like India, where urban population is rapidly growing and air pollution is continuously worsening, a well-planned and effective public transit network is no longer optional. But what challenges remain in scaling up a clean and sustainable transit system, and how might they be addressed?
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.
Pune air pollution: PMC urged to ensure each ward has one gas or electric crematorium
October 24, 2025 2:03 pm
Parisar urged PMC to issue a circular to all housing societies to arrange an electric heater for their security guards, and also provide them with warm clothes and a cabin so that they do not burn bonfires to keep themselves warm during winter.
Delhi AQI: How can I protect my child from air pollution? A principal's suggestion to students, parents
October 22, 2025 2:15 pm
Our children deserve clean air — not just in classrooms, but in playgrounds and at home, and it's not just the responsibility of one stakeholder, but protecting kids is a work together to shield them from the dangers of air pollution.
CO2 levels at an unprecedented high: Why this matters
October 25, 2025 3:31 pm
Carbon dioxide concentrations increased by a record amount between 2023 and 2024. Man-made activities like burning of fossil fuels, and natural variabilities in CO2 loop lead to this unprecedented rise
Going beyond AQI: study shows why toxicity matters in measuring air pollution
May 31, 2025 12:20 am
The study, by Abhijit Chatterjee of the Bose Institute, Kolkata, and two of his former PhD students, Abhinandan Ghosh and Monami Dutta, is the first attempt at investigating how toxicity of air pollution changes with concentration levels in Indian cities.
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