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Two women wear masks on a street in Beijing amid a high alert over increasing air pollution. (Photo: AFP)

Red alert as bad air chokes China cities

Beijing activated its first red alert for smog this winter as the air began to turn hazy.

18 Dec 2016 7:16 AM IST

Nadis are subtle energy channels in the human body that can get blocked due to the various reasons (Photo: AFP)

Lungs stay toxin-free due to Sanatan Kriya

Increase in pollution levels, among other things, takes a toll on lungs opening gates for a plethora of problems.

8 Dec 2016 7:40 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung.

Measures working, air quality now better: LG Najeeb Jung

The remarks came after the L-G held a meeting at Raj Niwas here to review the condition of air pollution in Delhi.

6 Dec 2016 3:41 AM IST

1.6 million died due to pollution in India, China in 2015: Report

1.6 million died due to pollution in India, China in 2015: Report

Greenpeace report reveals death in India 4 times greater than in high-income nations.

3 Dec 2016 3:34 AM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court nod to graded response plan on air pollution

The decision comes a month after the capital saw a rise in the pollution levels with thick smog engulfing the city.

3 Dec 2016 1:04 AM IST

Common pollutants found in them are particulate matter, carbon monoxide, ozone, nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide (Photo: AFP)

Here's how to protect children from air pollution

Some of the most common sources of air pollution are household combustion devices, motor vehicles, industrial...

2 Dec 2016 9:38 AM IST

People drive through dense fog in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Delhi's air quality enters red zone again

The air quality index of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had Delhi's air in the 'severe' category with a...

30 Nov 2016 8:33 PM IST

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Supreme Court bans sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR

Pollution Control Board asked to submit report within 3 months whether materials used in making crackers are...

26 Nov 2016 2:30 AM IST

Delhi lieutenant-governor Najeeb Jung

Penalise people violating building norms, says Najeeb Jung

Mr Jung held a third review meeting to discuss the condition of air pollution.

26 Nov 2016 1:55 AM IST

Cyclists take part in a rally to create awareness about pollution in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Delhiites prone to lung cancer due to pollution

he Global Burden of Disease Project 2010 attributed an estimated 3.2 million deaths worldwide to air pollution.

20 Nov 2016 2:48 AM IST

Children living in closer proximity to a major road had higher levels of some cytokines that regulate immune responses and inflammation known to have a role in asthma. (Photo: AP)

Vehicular pollution escalates asthma risk in children: study

The exposure is associated with increased plasma levels of interleukin 31 (IL-31), a cytokine that promotes allergic...

19 Nov 2016 8:17 PM IST