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Last Updated:December 03, 2025, 4:23 pm IST The Union minister said that Delhiās 62 hotspots must be addressed urgently through better traffic management, removal of encroachments and quick installation of foot-over bridges. Delhi Chokes: Smog Thickens, Ethiopian Ash Cloud Seen Over City Amid the concern over the rising air quality index (AQI) in the national…
Lung cancer has been strongly associated with smoking, but oncologists are now warning that more cases are being found in non-smokers, particularly in cities known for their air pollution. Experts stress that early detection can greatly increase survival, but most patients do not recognize the first warning signs because they are so mild or can…
Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 10:07 IST The air quality remained in the ‘severe’ range for several areas, with Mundka recording the highest pollution level in the city with an AQI of 436. An image of New Delhi shrouded in smog amid deteriorating air quality. (Image: PTI) Delhiites woke up to toxic air on Friday as…
The skin is the largest organ in the human body and the very first line of protection against environmental stressors, such as air pollutants. Our skin is continuously attacked by various pollutants. The most common irritants include volatile organic compounds (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), oxides, ozone (O3), particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), and cigarette…
Air pollution has become one of the biggest global health challenges, affecting millions of people every year. Polluted air contains harmful particles like PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NOā), sulfur dioxide (SOā), carbon monoxide (CO), and toxic chemicals. When we breathe this polluted air, it can damage our lungs, heart, brain, and overall health. Here are…
In winter, smog fills our cities, and your morning chai now comes with a side of coughing. Air pollution has very detrimental effects on our respiratory system and also increases the risk of chronic issues like cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes and skin problems. We may not be able to control the air quality beyond staying…
With winter, smog arrives, and the sky turns grey. Many people expect sore eyes and a dry cough, and what is surprising is the return of joint pain. Clinics across northern India are reporting a clear pattern: more and more patients are arriving with swollen, stiff knees, painful wrists, or aching backs. According to the…
A peculiar sight was recently spotted on Delhi’s congested roads, where a large quantity of cauliflowers was seen being transported in an open-air truck. The incident was captured on video by Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Aakash Mehta. The now-viral video featured cauliflowers piled high, seemingly ‘stuck’ together on a truck. They were being transported in the…
Air pollution has now become one of the largest external aggressors to our skin health which silently causes ageing, dullness, pigmentation and acne. The same way the lungs are impacted when breathing polluted air, the skin is the largest and most exposed part of the body and therefore the body is affected by the toxic…
It is that time of year again when a short walk outside leaves your throat dry, your eyes itchy, and your morning cup of chai comes with a side of coughing. As smog settles over our cities, it is not only our lungs that feel the strain. Air pollution affects the heart, skin, and even…