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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The Tamil Nadu voter who views the BJP as a threat to the education system
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Beyond the hype: Why the BJP is eyeing Tamil Nadu’s most prosperous region
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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Husna Bai: The tawaif who made Hindustani music a respectable profession for women artists
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‘Being coerced into joining BJP’, alleges former Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren
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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: Unbelievable scenes of flooding in Dubai airport, streets, and malls after heavy rain in UAE
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Indian elections: How secure is the EVM-VVPAT process?
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Watch: Footballers of Indian clubs walk out on the pitch with dogs to get them adopted
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Watch: Dogs wag their tails to ‘conduct’ classical music orchestra
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Watch: Glimpses of Indian singer Sid Sriram’s debut performance at Coachella 2024
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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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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ trailer: A teenager bonds with her grandparents during a summer vacation
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‘Silence 2: The Night Owl Bar Shootout’ review: A bland cop meets a dull case
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‘Juna Furniture’ trailer: Mahesh Manjrekar directs and stars in film about ageing
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Start the week with a film: In ‘Tokyo Sonata’, the unequal music of an emotionally distant family
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Watch: The trailer of Dibakar Banerjee’s ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’ is out
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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: Delhi Capitals bowlers shine as they defeat Gujarat Titans in low-scorer
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Table tennis, ITTF World Cup: Manika Batra, Sreeja Akula exit tournament in group stage
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Paris Olympics 2024: With 100 days left for the Games, here’s how Indian contingent is shaping up
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IPL 2024: Jos Buttler’s ton helps Rajasthan eclipse Sunil Narine’s efforts for Kolkata
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Chess, Candidates 2024: R Vaishali breaks losing streak; Praggnanandhaa, Vidit play out a draw