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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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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: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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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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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final
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IPL 2024: Varun Chakravarthy, Phil Salt star as Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals
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Boxing, Asian U22 and Youth C’ships: Brijesh, Sagar, Sumit enter semi-finals, assured of medals