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People wear masks during a protest in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the implementation of measures to reduce air pollution. (Photo: PTI)

Poison in the air? Keep your skin safe

Cleansing of the skin assumes more importance in order to get rid of the impurities and pollutants that are deposited on the skin.

18 Nov 2019 7:40 AM

East Delhi MP Gautam Gambhir was among the many MPs who skipped the meeting, but his pictures, laughing and enjoying sweets with his former cricket colleagues in Indore, appeared on social media to his great embarrassment.

MPs, officials skip meet on NCR pollution

Only 4 out of 29 turn up at meet.

16 Nov 2019 2:49 AM

A volunteer displays a placard asking people to obey Odd-Even rule in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court calls chief secretaries of 4 states over pollution

The chief secretaries will submit report on the compliance of the order passed on November 6, 2019. The next hearing is on November 29.

16 Nov 2019 1:51 AM

Delhi is battling with very poor air quality, which is hovering around the emergency zone. (Photo: ANI)

Oxygen with aroma is refreshing in this Delhi bar

Delhi Bar provides fresh oxygenated air in different aromas to customers.

15 Nov 2019 12:05 PM

The Delhi government and pollution monitoring agencies will review the situation on Friday. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's air quality still in 'severe' zone, improvement likely from tomorrow

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the air quality index (AQI) was 465 at 6.30am.

15 Nov 2019 9:23 AM

Pictures of school students with their faces covered with anti-pollution masks and handkerchiefs were shared widely on social media. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi schools shut till Nov 15 amid high air pollution

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) also advised people to avoid outdoor exposure and work from home.

14 Nov 2019 8:28 AM

Not only that, but a dip in temperature along with low wind speed also tends to trap air pollutants closer to the ground. (Photo: File)

SC orders Centre to explore Hydrogen based fuel technology to combat air pollution

The bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi directed the Centre to submit the report on the matter by December 3.

13 Nov 2019 2:54 PM

The study published in the Journal of Exposure Science and Environmental Epidemiology. (Photo: ANI)

Ability of indoor plants to enhance air quality is vastly overstated

Do potted plants really better air quality?

13 Nov 2019 10:03 AM

According to the Central Pollution Control Bureau (CPCB), Delhi's overall air quality index (AQI) read 425 at 4 pm on Tuesday. It was 360 at 4 pm on Monday. (Photo: File)

Delhi's 'severe' air pollution likely to drop to 'emergency' today

Meteorologists said Delhi recorded on Tuesday morning a minimum temperature of 11.7 degrees Celsius, the season's lowest so far.

13 Nov 2019 8:44 AM

At Delhi's Sitaram Bhartia hospital, excruciatingly tiny babies weighing as little as a kilogramme (2.2 pounds) breathe oxygen through plastic tubes as machines monitor their vital signs. (Photo: AFP)

Pregnant women in Delhi fear for health of unborn child

Mothers-to-be fear for their unborn in smog-choked Delhi.

09 Nov 2019 1:00 PM

All the idols in the temple now have anti-pollution masks on them, except for Goddess Kali. (Photo: Twitter)

When Gods turn human: Plight of air pollution

This Varanasi temple is making the idols wear masks, thus inspiring the public to do so too.

08 Nov 2019 1:11 PM

Researchers found that restoring vegetation reduced air pollution an average of 27 per cent across the counties. (Photo: ANI)

Planting trees near factories can significantly control air pollution

Trees - a feasible option for cutting down air pollution around factories.

08 Nov 2019 9:55 AM

Youth Congress volunteers during protest against pollution in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: Biplab Banerjee)

Time to hold state govts, bureaucrats liable for air pollution: SC

States to pay Rs 100/quintal to farmers for not burning stubble.

07 Nov 2019 5:54 AM

They are not bothered about poor people, this is very unfortunate," said the bench, also comprising Justice Deepak Gupta. (Photo: File)

You sit in ivory towers and let people die, SC slams states on air pollution

Can you permit the country to go back by 100 years,' observed a bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra.

06 Nov 2019 5:11 PM

Toxic air, hungry kids: Divisive politics rules

Malnutrition and air pollution are among the top health risks facing India.

06 Nov 2019 1:10 AM

Must-have apps to track and tackle air pollution in these smoggy times

Here are five handy apps to have on your phone to understand the air pollution around you and get tips to tackle it.

05 Nov 2019 1:14 PM

Due to the rise in pollution, the incidence of vomiting, respiratory distress has increased in the pets. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

This is how you can take care of your amidst rising air pollution

As air pollution levels soar, here's how you can take care of your furry friends.

05 Nov 2019 9:00 AM

‘Can’t leave people to die’: SC raps govts for bad air

Three chief secretaries told to be in court tomorrow.

05 Nov 2019 1:53 AM

It noted that the situation in Delhi is grim and asked the Centre and state government about the actions they intend to take to reduce the pollution. (Photo: AP)

‘Delhi choking every year’: SC raps Centre, state govt over rising pollution level

The Supreme Court also asked the Punjab and Haryana government to reduce stubble burning.

04 Nov 2019 2:22 PM

A blanket of haze over Delhi thickened this morning with the national capital's pollution levels increasing overnight by around 50 points, taking the overall air quality index to 459. (Photo: ANI)

Tips to survive the hazardous air pollution of Delhi

Here's how to survive from hazardous air pollution in Delhi.

04 Nov 2019 10:44 AM

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