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Explained: 350 vs 1,100, CPCB vs IQAir, Who Has Got Delhi's AQI Right
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
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What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
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Health Decoder: How To Read Air Quality Index Numbers And React For Better Lung Health
As pollution levels rise across Indian cities, understanding what Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers mean is key to protecting your health.
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Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season
As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.
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Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How
A new study shows potential links between plastic exposure to metabolic and immune disturbances. This adds evidence to growing concerns over microplastic health risks.
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Second-Hand Smoke Leaves A Heavy Health Burden On Children, Study Explains How
A new global analysis highlights that children remain disproportionately harmed by exposure to second-hand smoke, leading to respiratory illness, growth issues, and long-term disease risk.
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Why Your Diet Matters More Than Your Next Facial? Here Is What Nutrionist Has To Say
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared an Instagram post to explain why focusing only on facials would not solve deeper skin issues.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
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World Cancer Day 2025: Myths About Lung Cancer One Must Know
World Cancer Day 2025: In this article, we share some common myths surrounding lung cancer and explain the facts.
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Explained: What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?
As air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi Government has requested the Centre to allow cloud seeding- a method used to induce artificial rain to combat air pollution.
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Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.
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GRAP 4 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed
In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from today.
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Exclusive: Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers In Punjab Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains
Since Wednesday morning, north India has been covered in a thick blanket of smog, leading to low visibility, a drop in temperature and the air quality deteriorating to the 'Severe' category.
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GRAP 3 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed
Delhi and its adjoining areas have been covered under a blanket of thick smog since last morning and the air quality has plummeted to the 'Severe' category and the air quality index reported over 400 in several areas.
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Explained: 350 vs 1,100, CPCB vs IQAir, Who Has Got Delhi's AQI Right
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
-
What's Causing The Hazardous Haze? Particulate Matter And Health Impacts Explained
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
-
Health Decoder: How To Read Air Quality Index Numbers And React For Better Lung Health
As pollution levels rise across Indian cities, understanding what Air Quality Index (AQI) numbers mean is key to protecting your health.
-
Firecrackers, Pollution And Your Lungs: Be Prepared Ahead Of Diwali Smog Season
As Delhi-NCR braces for another Diwali under a haze of toxic smog, Dr Ravi Shekhar Jha from Fortis Hospital, Faridabad, explains how fine particulate matter and harmful gases damage the lungs.
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Microplastics Can Disrupt Your Gut Health, New Study Explains How
A new study shows potential links between plastic exposure to metabolic and immune disturbances. This adds evidence to growing concerns over microplastic health risks.
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Second-Hand Smoke Leaves A Heavy Health Burden On Children, Study Explains How
A new global analysis highlights that children remain disproportionately harmed by exposure to second-hand smoke, leading to respiratory illness, growth issues, and long-term disease risk.
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Why Your Diet Matters More Than Your Next Facial? Here Is What Nutrionist Has To Say
Nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared an Instagram post to explain why focusing only on facials would not solve deeper skin issues.
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Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding And Why Delhi Plans To Do It In September
Cloud seeding is the process of adding special substances to clouds to make it rain or snow in areas experiencing water scarcity, less snowfall, or to reduce hail and clear fog.
-
Explained: What Is Cloud Seeding, Why Is Delhi Spending Over Rs 3 Crore On It
Cloud seeding is generally considered moderately effective, with studies and real-world programmes showing it can increase rainfall under the right conditions.
-
World Cancer Day 2025: Myths About Lung Cancer One Must Know
World Cancer Day 2025: In this article, we share some common myths surrounding lung cancer and explain the facts.
-
Explained: What Is Artificial Rain And Will It Help Combat Delhi Pollution?
As air in the national capital has turned 'severe' with the air quality index touching nearly 500 in some areas, the Delhi Government has requested the Centre to allow cloud seeding- a method used to induce artificial rain to combat air pollution.
-
Explained: Why Delhi's AQI Was 494 Today But International Monitor Said 1,600
Delhi's air quality remained severely toxic on Tuesday, with the overall air quality index (AQI), which measures pollutants, spiked to 494.
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GRAP 4 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed
In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to activate Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) from today.
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Exclusive: Wary Of NASA Satellites, How Farmers In Punjab Time Crop-Burning, Scientist Explains
Since Wednesday morning, north India has been covered in a thick blanket of smog, leading to low visibility, a drop in temperature and the air quality deteriorating to the 'Severe' category.
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GRAP 3 In Delhi Explained: What Is Banned, What Is Allowed
Delhi and its adjoining areas have been covered under a blanket of thick smog since last morning and the air quality has plummeted to the 'Severe' category and the air quality index reported over 400 in several areas.
