The research, based on brain autopsy cases, established a strong association between higher PM2.5 levels and severe Alzheimer's neuropathology, suggesting a direct link between environmental factors a ...
As Diwali approaches, the Supreme Court has permitted the sale of green crackers in Delhi-NCR to combat air pollution. Learn ...
The Air Quality Index (AQI) around India Gate touched 347 this morning, placing it in the ‘severe’ category, according to ...
Pitched as an eco-friendly alternative to traditional fireworks, green crackers have been approved again this Diwali. But do ...
As festive lights brighten India’s skyline, the air turns increasingly toxic. Experts warn that this annual spike in pollution is not just an environmental concern but a serious public health threat, ...
While green crackers are designed to emit up to 30% less particulate matter and fewer harmful gases, real-world effectiveness ...
Air quality measured at 174, deemed unhealthy by air quality monitor; residents advised to avoid outdoor exercise, run air ...
Opinion

Celebrating, cerebrally

It’s time to have that argument again – about crackers and their role in poisoning the air. But rather than revisit the argument itself, it’s worth asking what is really at work here. Traditionalists ...
“Nine departments of the Punjab government, including the Environment Protection Department, traffic police, Wasa, LDA, PHA, ...
ISLAMABAD: New Delhi has been ranked the most polluted city in the world in terms of air quality on Sunday by air quality ...
The continuous rainfall is expected to lead to flood-like situations in the low regions and waterlogging and power outages in ...
India's fireworks economy has undergone a significant transformation over the years, shaped by stringent pollution ...