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While sperm shape and size declined, sperm numbers increased, \possibly as a compensatory mechanism\. (Photo: Pixabay)Life
Study sees link between pollution and sperm size, some sceptical

The team stressed the link was merely "observational", which means they cannot definitively state that air pollution was...

22 Nov 2017 10:10 AM IST

Dust billows as a worker grinds the concrete divider of an under-construction flyover as vehicle drive through smog covered New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)Metros
Air quality again slips to very poor'

Chances of it deteriorating further in coming days less, says govt body.

21 Nov 2017 1:48 AM IST

New Delhi and several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities to enforce emergency measures. (Photo: PTI)Metros
Delhi: Air quality becomes very poor' again

The Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) National Air Quality Index has Delhi in the 'very poor' zone with a score...

20 Nov 2017 6:20 PM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.Metros
Emissions, dust reasons for rise in air toxicity'

The EPCA mentioned it separately under a section addressing quantum vs toxicity.

20 Nov 2017 6:19 AM IST

Former Delhi chief minister Sheila DikshitMetros
Sheila Dikshit hits out at AAP government over rising pollution

The NGT had recently issued directions to deal with the worse air quality in Delhi and neighbouring states and had...

20 Nov 2017 2:53 AM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.Metros
Parents of triplets bear brunt of smog

According to experts, during the winters when air pollution spikes several times, parents should avoid touching newborns...

19 Nov 2017 2:41 AM IST

A traffic policeman, wearing an anti-pollution mask,controls traffic amid smog and air pollution which continues to be above dangerous level.Life
The burden of pollution

We get celebrities to give their take on a current issue each week and lend their perspective to a much-discussed topic.

19 Nov 2017 12:11 AM IST

Everybody worldwide is exposed to air pollution every time they breathe (Photo: AFP)Metros
Pollution drives Costa Rican envoy to Bengaluru

Ambassador of Costa Roca to India Mariela Cruz Alvarez appealed to the people, saying the blue planet is crying due to...

17 Nov 2017 6:33 AM IST

According to medical journal The Lancet, over a million Indians die every year due to air pollution and some of the worst polluted cities of the world are in India. (Photo: PTI/File)Metros
Dust storm in West Asia precipitated smog crisis'

The change in direction of the dust storm was what affected a large region of NCR, including Delhi.

17 Nov 2017 6:31 AM IST

Air pollution also increases the lifelong risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer (Photo: AFP)World
Smog-filled Indian, Pak cities may turn into snow globes'

New Delhi & several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities...

17 Nov 2017 2:01 AM IST

The tribunal said there cannot be any worst source of air pollution than burning of carbon and plastic. (Photo: PTI)Metros
Coal-based power sector set to avoid new norms

The analysis said that even though the industry was given two years to comply, there has been very little progress so...

17 Nov 2017 1:52 AM IST

New Delhi and several other North Indian states have been enveloped with toxic smog for over a week, forcing authorities to enforce emergency measures. (Photo: PTI)Metros
Delhi: As smog is less severe, emergency steps eased

The NGT, which had separately issued an order banning entry of trucks, has posted the matter for hearing on Friday.

17 Nov 2017 1:38 AM IST

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