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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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Jagan Reddy's Party Leader Arrested In Toxic Liquor Case, Sparks War Of Words
Ramesh was arrested by a joint team of the Excise department, SIT, and local police on Sunday and produced in court in the late evening.
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"Awful Situation": Priyanka Gandhi Flags Toxic Delhi Air To PM, Rekha Gupta
As Delhi woke up to another smoggy morning and Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas climbed to the 'severe' category, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called upon the Centre and the BJP-led Delhi government to act immediately.
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Man Quits Toxic Company, Claims Management Now 'Begging' Him To Stay: 'Trust Broken'
A marketing head at a medium-sized company in India quit after the bosses restructured the salary without any discussion.
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75% Delhi-NCR Homes Report One Flu Case Each As Polluted Air Chokes Delhi
As toxic haze envelops Delhi-NCR, hospitals are seeing a surge in the number of patients with complaints of throat irritation, worsening of existing health conditions, wheezing, and chest tightness.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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From Inhaler To Purifier: How Residents Are Surviving Delhi-NCR's Toxic Air
Thirty-five-year-old Rekha Sharma, a resident of Nehru Place, leaves for work early in the morning for Noida, masked up and with an inhaler in her bag.
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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Is Your Hair Dye Toxic For Your Kidneys? See Symptoms, Safety Tips Inside
Most people you know may be using hair dye or colour regularly. But did you know that this use can impact your kidney health too?
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Cough, Headaches: 3 In 4 Delhi-NCR Homes Feeling Air Impact, Finds Survey
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
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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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Toxic Haze Covers Delhi For 2nd Straight Day, Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'
Delhi air quality: Of the total 38 monitoring stations, 34 were in the 'red zone', indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality.
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'Only 9 Delhi AQI Posts Worked On Diwali': Top Court Told Of 'Missing Data'
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were working on Diwali when the city was covered by a toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, vehicular pollution, and particulate matter from farm fires Supreme Court was told.
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Jagan Reddy's Party Leader Arrested In Toxic Liquor Case, Sparks War Of Words
Ramesh was arrested by a joint team of the Excise department, SIT, and local police on Sunday and produced in court in the late evening.
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"Awful Situation": Priyanka Gandhi Flags Toxic Delhi Air To PM, Rekha Gupta
As Delhi woke up to another smoggy morning and Air Quality Index (AQI) in several areas climbed to the 'severe' category, senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra called upon the Centre and the BJP-led Delhi government to act immediately.
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Man Quits Toxic Company, Claims Management Now 'Begging' Him To Stay: 'Trust Broken'
A marketing head at a medium-sized company in India quit after the bosses restructured the salary without any discussion.
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75% Delhi-NCR Homes Report One Flu Case Each As Polluted Air Chokes Delhi
As toxic haze envelops Delhi-NCR, hospitals are seeing a surge in the number of patients with complaints of throat irritation, worsening of existing health conditions, wheezing, and chest tightness.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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From Inhaler To Purifier: How Residents Are Surviving Delhi-NCR's Toxic Air
Thirty-five-year-old Rekha Sharma, a resident of Nehru Place, leaves for work early in the morning for Noida, masked up and with an inhaler in her bag.
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Best Air Purifiers Under Rs. 20,000: 5 Things to Check Before You Buy
With the rise in air pollution levels in India, heavy particulate matter and toxic gases can make their way inside your home, entering the air you breathe and posing a long-term health hazard. In such situations, an air purifier is a crucial smart home appliance to own, to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones. There are several factors...
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Is Your Hair Dye Toxic For Your Kidneys? See Symptoms, Safety Tips Inside
Most people you know may be using hair dye or colour regularly. But did you know that this use can impact your kidney health too?
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Cough, Headaches: 3 In 4 Delhi-NCR Homes Feeling Air Impact, Finds Survey
Three out of four households in Delhi-NCR are already experiencing the ill-effects of toxic air, with common complaints ranging from sore throat and cough to burning eyes, headaches and disturbed sleep, according to an online survey
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Delhi Sees 30% Rise In Patients With Respiratory Issues Post-Diwali
The sudden exposure to smoke, toxic gases, and fine particulate matter has left the elderly, children, pregnant women, and those with chronic respiratory or cardiac illnesses struggling to cope.
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Doctor Explains How Air Pollution Accelerates Ageing: The Health Risks We Overlook
Existing evidence indicates that long-term exposures to toxic levels of air pollution cause lies in oxidative stress: a condition where free radicals produced by poisons kill cells, proteins, and DNA.
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Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Break Down and Reuse Teflon Plastic
A new “mechanochemical” process allows the recycling of Teflon by grinding it with sodium metal at room temperature. This solvent-free reaction breaks down Teflon’s carbon-fluorine bonds, producing harmless carbon and sodium fluoride instead of toxic PFAS. The sodium fluoride can be reused in fluorine-based products, making this approach a br...
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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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Toxic Haze Covers Delhi For 2nd Straight Day, Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor'
Delhi air quality: Of the total 38 monitoring stations, 34 were in the 'red zone', indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality.
