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Apekshita Varshney

As summer heat gets extreme, India’s construction workers are at risk of serious health problems

Employers must take steps to address heat stress by facilitating regular water breaks, reducing exposure, equipping sites with fans and washrooms.

Apekshita Varshney
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Anupriya S
· Apr 22, 2024 · 09:00 am
How can Mumbai ease its flooding problem? By sparing land just 1% the size of Bandra-Kurla Complex

India’s financial capital should take inspiration from Japan, which has come up with several ideas to harvest rainwater and reduce flooding.

Apekshita Varshney
· Aug 01, 2019 · 08:30 pm
Mumbai air pollution isn’t as bad as Delhi’s? Think again

The city’s sea breeze most often blows away pollutants. But when winds are light, noxious gases and particulate matter remain suspended in the air.

Apekshita Varshney
· Jun 25, 2019 · 01:30 pm

In a slum near Mumbai’s Deonar dumping ground, life is a constant health battle

The sewers in the area are overflowing and the air pungent, and yet, there seems to be no political will to make a difference.

Apekshita Varshney
· Apr 25, 2019 · 01:30 pm