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More than 5,300 students from 35 schools across the country form the largest image of human lungs at a stadium in New Delhi on Saturday. The aim was to draw awareness on air pollution in northern India. (Photo: AFP)

Schoolkids’ formation shows ills of pollution

The aim was to create awareness about the ill-effects of air pollution and also to generate people’s attention.

24 Dec 2017 1:13 AM

Passengers wait at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata as many flights were delayed due to fog on Wednesday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Air-quality alarm in city worries experts

The West Bengal Pollution Control Board is doing very little to reduce the fleet of diesel cars, he alleged.

21 Dec 2017 6:59 AM

Traffic pollution tied to low-birth-weight risk

Previous studies have tied road traffic air pollution to low birth weight.

20 Dec 2017 3:06 PM

Tiny, toxic particles creep into developing brains, cause inflammation and may damage brain pathways responsible for emotion and decisions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution can make teens aggressive: study

The data was adjusted for gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, neighbourhood socioeconomic characteristics.

19 Dec 2017 1:20 PM

Schools to sensitise students on air pollution

According to the academic calendar, special assemblies dedicated to issues of pollution may be organised in all schools.

17 Dec 2017 2:26 AM

Vehicles ply on Rajpath during light showers on Monday evening. (Photo: PTI)

Light rain likely to bring relief from air pollution

The air quality on Monday was in the “very poor” category, but is likely to improve by Tuesday.

12 Dec 2017 8:01 AM

Sperm shape and size is an important parameter for fertility. (Photo: Pixabay)

Semen quality linked to air pollution fine particles, says study

Particulate matter contains many toxic chemicals which have demonstrated harmful to semen quality in laboratory and animal studies.

12 Dec 2017 7:42 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

How air pollution exposure during early pregnancy can harm babies

The most susceptible time of exposure appears to be the one month before and after conception.

11 Dec 2017 7:24 PM

During the colder months of the year, polluted air tends to remain stagnant for a longer period of time and does not move out from the zone as quickly as it does in summer.

What are you breathing?

Looks like air pollution is getting the better of us. If we don’t fight back now, what are our chances of a healthy tomorrow?

11 Dec 2017 12:22 AM

Visibility on the streets was low on Saturday.

Weather experts attribute miasma to smog situation

Mumbai is now experiencing relatively lower wind speeds.

10 Dec 2017 1:51 AM

Odisha’s green threat: Toxic air, pollulted rivers

According to data accessed by this newspaper, the ambient air quality of these four industrial towns beyond the permissible limits.

09 Dec 2017 4:46 AM

The city’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) was 194, marking a significant improvement from yesterday’s 282 on a scale of 500, classified as ‘poor’. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Delhi air quality improves to ‘moderate’, sky clear

However, it had shown a marked improvement on Wednesday from Tuesday’s index of 378.

08 Dec 2017 7:03 AM

The latest study looked at the link between exposure to air and noise pollution from road traffic during pregnancy and the effect on measures of birth weight – both low birth weight (less than 2,500 grammes) and being born small for gestational age. (Photo: Pixabay)

‘Air pollution from traffic puts unborn babies at health risk’

Pregnant women exposed to air pollution from road traffic are more likely to give birth to babies that are underweight or smaller.

08 Dec 2017 6:47 AM

Sri Lankan players wear anti-pollution masks in the second day of the third Test in New Delhi. (Photo: BCCI)

Five talking points from the India- Sri Lanka Test series

Man of the series Virat Kohli plundered runs and records in all three matches.

08 Dec 2017 12:35 AM

No study has been conducted to verify authenticity and efficiency of masks (Photo: AFP)

Doctors doubt efficiency of masks sold in markets against Delhi's pollution

Doctors also pointed out how air purifiers aren't helping much as they only work in closed rooms like air conditioners.

07 Dec 2017 2:49 PM

The researchers will focus on 360 youngsterswith asthma to examine the level of exercise they can tolerate amid air pollution.

Delhi: Body sensors to help examine pollution effect on health

The Daphne project involves 760 pregnant women, who will wear the pollution monitors as adhesive patches that will be tested.

07 Dec 2017 7:17 AM

The Delhi government on Wednesday submitted an action plan on combating air pollution to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which states that the next phase of the odd-even car-rationing scheme will include no exemptions. (Representational Image)

Will bring next odd-even without exemptions: Delhi govt

Delhi’s air quality improved to 'poor' on Wednesday, even as a toxic haze continued to envelope parts of the capital.

07 Dec 2017 4:26 AM

More monitoring stations need to be set up urgently; this will help improve measurement of air pollution.

Breathe easy: To avoid repeat of New Delhi 2017, look at the small picture

New Delhi recently came to a standstill as smog forced schools to shut down, flights cancelled and construction activities were banned.

07 Dec 2017 3:05 AM

This is the first study to document these negative effects on healthy people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may cancel health benefits of exercise: study

It highlights the need for stricter air quality limits and better traffic-control measures in our cities.

06 Dec 2017 6:57 PM

4 pots of five litres Graphene-Lime paint can absorb CO2 equivalent to a tree in a year. (representational image)

New Graphene-Lime paint can absorb CO2 from your surroundings

The Graphene-Lime paint absorbs Carbon Dioxide in a similar fashion as a tree does.

06 Dec 2017 6:35 PM

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