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Polluted Kathajodi river

Odisha's green threat: Toxic air, pollulted rivers

According to data accessed by this newspaper, the ambient air quality of these four industrial towns beyond the...

9 Dec 2017 4:46 AM IST

Obese pregnant women can do a lot to minimize the odds of having an unusually large baby and the birth complications that can follow. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution from traffic puts unborn babies at health risk'

Pregnant women exposed to air pollution from road traffic are more likely to give birth to babies that are underweight...

8 Dec 2017 6:47 AM IST

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has identified four reasons for the sudden onset of pollution - temperature, wind speed, relative humidity and atmospheric boundary layer - for the worsening Delhi air. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Delhi air quality improves to moderate', sky clear

However, it had shown a marked improvement on Wednesday from Tuesday's index of 378.

8 Dec 2017 7:03 AM IST

Sri Lankan players wear anti-pollution masks in the second day of the third Test in New Delhi. (Photo: BCCI)

Five talking points from the India- Sri Lanka Test series

Man of the series Virat Kohli plundered runs and records in all three matches.

8 Dec 2017 12:35 AM IST

No study has been conducted to verify authenticity and efficiency of masks (Photo: AFP)

Doctors doubt efficiency of masks sold in markets against Delhi's...

Doctors also pointed out how air purifiers aren't helping much as they only work in closed rooms like air conditioners.

7 Dec 2017 2:49 PM IST

The researchers will focus on 360 youngsterswith asthma to examine the level of exercise they can tolerate amid air pollution.

Delhi: Body sensors to help examine pollution effect on health

The Daphne project involves 760 pregnant women, who will wear the pollution monitors as adhesive patches that will be...

7 Dec 2017 7:17 AM IST

More monitoring stations need to be set up urgently; this will help improve measurement of air pollution.

Breathe easy: To avoid repeat of New Delhi 2017, look at the small...

New Delhi recently came to a standstill as smog forced schools to shut down, flights cancelled and construction...

7 Dec 2017 3:05 AM IST

Traffic system.

Will bring next odd-even without exemptions: Delhi govt

Delhi's air quality improved to 'poor' on Wednesday, even as a toxic haze continued to envelope parts of the capital.

7 Dec 2017 4:26 AM IST

This is the first study to document these negative effects on healthy people. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution may cancel health benefits of exercise: study

It highlights the need for stricter air quality limits and better traffic-control measures in our cities.

6 Dec 2017 6:57 PM IST

4 pots of five litres Graphene-Lime paint can absorb CO2 equivalent to a tree in a year. (representational image)

New Graphene-Lime paint can absorb CO2 from your surroundings

The Graphene-Lime paint absorbs Carbon Dioxide in a similar fashion as a tree does.

6 Dec 2017 6:35 PM IST

Study revealed that Sperm counts in men from America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand have dropped by more than 50 percent in less than 40 years (Photo: Pixabay)

Semen quality linked to air pollution fine particles, says study

Particulate matter contains many toxic chemicals which have demonstrated harmful to semen quality in laboratory and...

12 Dec 2017 7:42 AM IST

Vehicles ply on Rajpath during light showers on Monday evening. (Photo: PTI)

Light rain likely to bring relief from air pollution

The air quality on Monday was in the very poor category, but is likely to improve by Tuesday.

12 Dec 2017 8:01 AM IST