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NEW DELHI: Delhi recorded its worst PM2.5 levels of the year on Diwali and the day after, with pollution continuing to blanket the city well into midweek, according to a new analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). Despite attempts to control emissions, several neighbourhoods reported hazardous air quality levels,…
Cholesterol often gets a bad reputation, but it plays a crucial role in the body. It helps build healthy cells, produces essential hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and aids digestion through bile production. The focus should not be on eliminating cholesterol entirely but on maintaining a healthy balance between its two main types: LDL (low-density…
On Tuesday, the air quality index (AQI) of Cuttack touched 181 and Bhubaneswar’s 297 Cuttack: Sharp rise in pollution levels in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack a day after Diwali is due to use of locally and illegally-made crackers and less use of green crackers. “There was hardly any visible check on the…
Delhi residents were confused by vastly different pollution readings on Tuesday. While India’s CPCB showed AQI below 400, international apps like IQAir reported over 2,000. Experts explain these discrepancies stem from different calculation methods and data sources, though both indicate dangerously poor air quality post-Diwali. NEW DELHI: Many Delhi residents were puzzled by the wildly…
Delhi’s Diwali festivities ringing in this year brought an unexpected surge of noise, with several monitoring stations recording decibel levels well beyond what is legally acceptable. Even with a green cracker initiative and allotted hours for bursting, the decibel meter was pushed to its limits, particularly from 9 pm until 11 pm, spilling over into…
Diwali celebrations in New Delhi were marred this year by a severe spike in air pollution. On the festival morning, the city was engulfed in a dense grey smog, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) climbing to 278, classified as “poor” and nearing extremely hazardous levels. Experts caution that this is far more than a…
Most AQI monitoring stations in ‘red zone’ as Delhi celebrates Diwali with fireworks NEW DELHI: As residents across the national capital celebrated Diwali with fireworks on Monday night, Delhi’s air quality took a sharp hit, with the majority of monitoring stations entering the ‘red zone’. Although the Supreme Court had permitted the use of green…
Supply tightness continues in the market however, premiums in ETFs, physical continue to ease off weighing on domestic exchange prices as well. (AI image) Gold price prediction in Diwali week: Gold prices are likely to trade range-bound in the Diwali week, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd. Here…
Considering the fast-paced and busy lifestyles most people have these days, having high uric acid levels has become quite a common health issue for many. While it crops up silently, high uric acid levels should not be taken lightly. Having high uric acid levels can lead to gout, joint pain, and kidney issues— and your…
A Consumer Reports investigation revealed that over two-thirds of tested protein powders and shakes contained dangerously high levels of lead, with some exceeding daily safety thresholds by over 10 times. Even top brands and plant-based options were found to be contaminated. Lead exposure can cause serious health issues, including impaired brain development and organ damage….
