Air Pollution
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WHO refutes Prakash Javadekar, says, ‘we wish air pollution didn’t kill people, but it does’
The environment minister had earlier claimed in Parliament that there was no established link between air pollution and a shorter life span.
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‘No link between pollution and shorter lives’: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar
Javadekar told the Lok Sabha that the government has been taking proactive actions to check pollution and the efforts are bearing fruit.
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Tired of Delhi’s bad air, residents with means are moving to other cities and countries
Several families are willing to compromise on their careers in return for a healthier life for their children.
Azera Parveen Rahman
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The big news: Assam CM says amended citizenship law will benefit very few, and 9 other top stories
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The big news: Citizenship Act protests spread beyond North East, and nine other top stories
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Several Twitter users change identities to claim to be Muslims who support citizenship law
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Watch: Aligarh police chief assures all support to AMU protests if they are conducted democratically
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Watch: First snowfall of the season puts a beautiful white cover on Manali in Himachal Pradesh
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‘There is no conclusive data to link air pollution to deaths,’ Babul Supriyo tells Rajya Sabha
The Union minister of state for environment said factors such as food habits, occupational hazards, and medical history also affect an individual’s health.
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Air pollution: ‘Better to use explosives and kill people in one go,’ SC rebukes Centre and states
In its November 6 order, the court had asked the state governments to buy the stubble that was being burnt by farmers.
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In charts: Did Delhi’s odd-even vehicle plan help improve its air pollution problem?
Research shows that the scheme, along with suitable weather conditions, led to a marginal improvement in Delhi’s air quality in 2016.
Vijayta Lalwani & Nithya Subramanian
Video
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Watch: This baby squirrel’s yawn is one of nature’s gifts to online videos
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Watch: Aligarh police chief assures all support to AMU protests if they are conducted democratically
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Watch the dramatic moment a dog got his leash stuck in an elevator – but was swiftly rescued
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Eco India: This town in Kerala has set its sights on becoming India's first carbon-neutral panchayat
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Satire video: Author Devdutt Pattanaik is roasted by ‘Bhakt Banerjee’ over Hinduism versus Hindutva
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Why Indian anti-pollution activists must take politics seriously
We must learn from past consensus-building efforts and support skillful leadership for the sake of cleaner air.
Rohit Negi
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New Delhi will curb air pollution faster than Beijing, says Prakash Javadekar
The environment minister appealed to the public to plant at least seven trees to create an ‘oxygen bank’.
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Delhi air pollution: Lok Sabha MPs say farmers should not be vilified for burning stubble
Congress leader Manish Tewari said a committee, similar to the panel on public undertakings and estimates, should be set up to look into pollution.
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The Reel
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How a cafe owner and Rajiv Gandhi contributed to Ramanand Sagar’s blockbuster TV show ‘Ramayan’
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‘Ghost Stories’ trailer: The ‘Lust Stories’ quartet brings a series of horror short films
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‘Mardaani 2’ movie review: Once more, without feeling
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Is the web series ‘Queen’ about Jayalalithaa? Here’s what Ramya Krishnan has to say
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‘Chhapaak’ trailer: Watch Deepika Padukone as an acid attack survivor
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Delhi pollution: Odd-even scheme not needed any more, ‘skies are clear’, claims Arvind Kejriwal
The overall air quality index in Delhi at 1 pm was recorded in the ‘poor’ category at 209, according to the Central Pollution Control Board.
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In charts: Did the Great North Indian Smog travel southward?
Chennai experienced unusually poor air quality for the first week of November, triggering a debate on what had caused it.
Nithya Subramanian & Vijayta Lalwani
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Delhi is world’s most polluted city; Kolkata, Mumbai also in top 10, says global air quality monitor
Air quality in the national Capital remained in the ‘severe’ category on Saturday morning for the fifth straight day.
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The Field
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Japan unveils main Tokyo Olympics stadium with special features to counter heat
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Funds not an issue: IOA president Narinder Batra says sports federations have to change their ways
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NBA wrap: Bucks win 18th straight game, Doncic injured as Heat get over-time win over Mavericks
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Ligue 1: Marseille six-match winning run ended by Metz; Moncao held in stalemate
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You all like watching us suffering: Klopp blasts plan to increase Champions League games