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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 IST

Humayuns Tomb in New Delhi is seen shrouded in smog on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

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...

13 Nov 2019 8:44 AM IST

At Delhis 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.

9 Nov 2019 1:00 PM IST

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.

8 Nov 2019 1:11 PM IST

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.

8 Nov 2019 9:55 AM IST

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.

7 Nov 2019 5:54 AM IST

The burning of paddy straw and wheat every year during October, November and April months is one of the major contributors of air pollution in Delhi.

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

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

6 Nov 2019 5:11 PM IST

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

Toxic air, hungry kids: Divisive politics rules

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

6 Nov 2019 1:10 AM IST

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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.

5 Nov 2019 1:14 PM IST

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.

5 Nov 2019 9:00 AM IST

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

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

Three chief secretaries told to be in court tomorrow.

5 Nov 2019 1:53 AM IST

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...

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

4 Nov 2019 2:22 PM IST