Choking Cities
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Explainer: How equipped is Delhi to handle pollution this year?
There is a chance that the national Capital’s residents might get a respite from severe pollution this winter, say officials.
Vijayta Lalwani
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Trees chosen for urban landscapes might be aggravating asthma and allergies
There are many male trees and and few females trees, which leads to pollen in our eyes, skin and up our noses.
Thomas Leo Ogren, Ensia
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Why Delhi’s odd-even scheme is not backed by agencies tasked with recommending, enforcing it
The National Green Tribunal is not sold on the road-rationing plan either.
Abhishek Dey
Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Delhi government wants to reduce air pollution by spraying water from helicopters. Is it feasible?
Not really, experts say.
Abhishek Dey
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Delhi's air quality is better – but only when compared with November's apocalyptic smog
Recent data shows that particulate matter concentration has reduced significantly since the post-Diwali peak, but is still much above safe limits.
Abhishek Dey
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How China woke up, smelled the pollution and decided to do something about it
An excerpt from Pallavi Aiyar's book 'Choked'.
Pallavi Aiyar
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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North Chennai residents gasp for breath at fertiliser plant's discharges of ammonia gas
The Manali industrial enclave is a severely polluted industrial cluster in Tamil Nadu.
Vinita Govindarajan
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As Delhi dominates the airpocalypse narrative, the rest of India quietly chokes to death
Let’s drop the focus on air quality rankings. It’s not a Delhi problem. It is a national problem.
Bhargav Krishna
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Kashmir’s air is pristine, right? Wrong
On certain days the air quality in Srinagar can be as bad as that in Delhi or Kolkata.
Rayan Naqash
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Forget the Delhi Half Marathon: What about those who don’t have the luxury of breathing clean air?
An army of labourers works outdoors to earn their living. For them, health problems are an occupational hazard.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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It does not smell good but could help clean up North India's toxic air
Some farmers in Punjab and Haryana are moving away from burning the crop stubble, using it to make mulch instead.
Abhishek Dey
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Lessons from NASA: These plants can help Delhi residents breathe easier at home
The cheapest air purifiers are also the easiest to maintain.
Nupur D'Souza
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler