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Bittu Tabahi, a 20-year-old from Madhya Pradesh, single-handedly cleaned the Ajnar River. He began this solo mission on Republic Day, removing vast amounts of garbage and algae. Initially facing skepticism online, his efforts were amplified by industrialist Anand Mahindra. Bittu’s dedication has transformed the river, inspiring many to join such causes. We all know that…
NEW DELHI: New Delhi remained the world’s most polluted capital city for the eighth consecutive year, according to the World Air Quality Report 2025, released on Tuesday by Swiss firm IQAir.The city recorded an annual PM2.5 concentration of 82.2 micrograms per cubic metre, nearly 16.4 times the WHO’s safe limit of five micrograms per cubic…
Children’s health is increasingly impacted by urban air pollution, leading to a rise in lung problems and respiratory infections. Tiny PM2.5 particles penetrate deep into developing lungs, causing irritation and potentially permanent damage. Families managing asthma face frequent attacks, highlighting the urgent need for systemic pollution control measures beyond individual actions. In many cities today,…
Spending more time at home does feel safe, but new research suggests the air inside your living room can quietly harm your health. A recent study reported that indoor air in ordinary homes can reach pollution levels higher than what is measured outside, even when outdoor air quality looks acceptable. With work from home, online…
High pollution levels in expanding urban regions have raised growing concerns about the respiratory health of companion animals, especially in cities where poor air quality persists for long stretches of the year. Delhi is an important example, as seasonal smog events and consistently elevated particulate concentrations expose animals to air that contains far more irritants…
Delhi has become a breathing danger for citizens. Stop playing, running, exercising – and if possible, stop breathing!For millions who live in and around the capital, air is no longer an invisible backdrop to daily life. It has become a persistent health hazard — an omnipresent fog that coats lungs, corrodes hearts, clouds classrooms and…
Here’s how to protect yourself while still staying active outdoors: a. Check air quality before heading out Always consult AQI readings (e.g., via your city’s monitoring service or apps). On days when AQI is “very poor” or above ~200–300, it may be wiser to move your workout inside or postpone. b. Choose timing and location…
As air pollution continues to intensify across India, respiratory health has emerged as a pressing national concern. The thick winter smog that blankets Delhi, Lucknow, and other major cities each year leaves air quality indices oscillating between “very poor” and “severe.” Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides infiltrate deep into the lungs, triggering cough,…
Boost Your Immunity This Winter Amid Smog: 5 Nutritional Swaps to Combat Air Pollution When winter settles in, the chill in the air often comes with a less-welcome guest — rising air pollution. As smog levels peak, so do allergies, coughs, sinus infections and a constant sense of fatigue. While air purifiers and indoor plants…
Smog blankets the Yamuna in Delhi (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi was ranked the sixth most polluted city in India in October, trailing behind Ghaziabad and Noida, according to a new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).The study, based on continuous air quality monitoring data, found a sharp…
