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As air pollution levels surge across cities worldwide, the toll on human respiratory health has become increasingly evident. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide, and ozone infiltrate the lungs, trigger inflammation, and impair immune defence mechanisms. This weakening of respiratory integrity has been linked to a heightened vulnerability to bacterial infections, particularly those caused by…
Cristiano Ronaldo announces retirement. (Credits: X) Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Tuesday that the 2026 FIFA World Cup would be his final tournament appearance as he approaches the end of his illustrious career.When asked about his World Cup farewell, Ronaldo responded, “soon for me means in 10 years … no, I’m joking”. He…
Long-duration space missions to the Moon or Mars present one of humanity’s greatest scientific and logistical challenges: how to ensure astronauts receive a sustainable and nutritious food supply without relying on resupply missions from Earth. Traditional storage-based solutions are not viable for journeys spanning years, while cultivating food in microgravity has yet to prove efficient…
Singapore will soon introduce a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy of up to S$41.60 (around $31.95 or Rs 3,690) per passenger beginning next year, marking a significant step in its efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the aviation sector. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) announced that the levy will apply to tickets sold…
Delhi’s air quality has hit alarming levels, forcing authorities to implement Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Tuesday after the AQI surged from 362 on Monday to 425 by 9 A.M. Calm winds, a stable atmosphere, and cold weather trapped pollutants near the surface, triggering a public health crisis, according to…
NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday invoked stricter anti-pollution measures under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the city’s air quality slipped into the ‘severe’ category.The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said the decision was taken after Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) surged from 362 on Monday…
Delhi’s worsening air pollution is forcing residents to make difficult life choices, with many relocating to cleaner cities like Bengaluru NEW DELHI: For Ketan Sharma, Delhi was more than just home. It was where he was born, grew up and built his life. The familiar lanes of Malviya Nagar held fond memories of childhood games,…
These Foods on Your Plate Can Help Combat the Effects of Pollution on Your Health When you step outside and inhale the city air, whether it is smog-tinged dawns in India’s Delhi or crisp winter haze in UK’s London, you are not just breathing in dust and fumes. You are also exposing your body’s frontline…
Samrat Rana (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Young Indian shooter Samrat Rana delivered a stunning display of precision to clinch the men’s 10m air pistol gold medal and create history at the ISSF World Championships on Monday. The 20-year-old from Karnal became the first Indian pistol shooter in an Olympic discipline to be crowned world…
India shipped 4,319 tonnes of goods to the US between Jan and June, DGCA data shows HYDERABAD: Steep tariff hikes by the Donald Trump administration have sent air cargo movement between India and the US into free fall, marking a nine-year low.Data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) shows that India shipped 4,319…
