An air purifier removes airborne contaminants, while a humidifier restores moisture. Understanding their distinct roles, and when to use one, both or none, can help you breathe easier and stay healthier through the season.
The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi and its National Capital Region on Thursday morning remained under the "very poor" category with the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) II norms already in place.
The Delhi High Court has said that the provisions of the SC/ST Act relating to wrongful occupation or dispossession of land belonging to people from SC and ST cannot be used to prevent a bank from exercising its lawful mortgage rights.
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that New Delhi has assured him that India will curb its Russian oil imports, citing a personal assurance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Four most wanted gangsters from Bihar were killed in a police encounter in Delhi early Thursday. They were wanted criminals in several heinous cases in Bihar.
A man who allegedly kidnapped a five-year-old boy in outer Delhi's Narela area and murdered him in what appears to be a revenge killing has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.
Delhi's much-awaited artificial rain experiment, initially postponed in July continues to be on hold, with no green light yet for the trial that was expected to take place after Diwali.
Three men, including two cousins, were killed after their motorcycle rammed into an unmarked jersey barrier on the Libaspur flyover on the GT Road while they were returning from Haryana's Murthal after dinner, an official said on Wednesday.
The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement between Mars Incorporated and Cadbury (India) Ltd over the use of the mark CELEBRATIONS', bringing an end to a nearly 25-year-old trademark dispute between the two confectionery giants.
Whether you're based in Delhi, Bengaluru, or Mumbai, there's a perfect short trip waiting to make your Diwali long weekend truly special.
The applications for the PhD programme will open on October 30, 2025 and close on January 7, 2026.
A teenage boy was apprehended for allegedly opening fire at another boy's 75-year-old grandfather over a long-standing property dispute in central Delhi's Chandni Mahal area, police said on Wednesday.
Shradha described feeling humiliated after being told by a manager that a guest had issues with the way she was sitting
The Delhi BJP on Wednesday said this year's Chhath Puja celebrations will be organised at around 1,500 ghats across the city.
Rishabh Tandon, known for songs such as Yeh Ashiqui and Ishq Fakeerana, died on Tuesday night
Both CPCB and IQAir follow different methods of calculating air quality index, resulting in different numbers.
The last date to apply for Delhi Police Constable recruitment has been revised to October 31.
In this article, we delve into exercise tips you should follow right now according to ensure a safe workout which doesn't increase your exposure to the poor air quality.
Poor air quality is linked to a range of health issues, including respiratory problems, cardiovascular diseases, and aggravated asthma.
Francesca Orsini had been on a "black list" since March for violating visa conditions. She last visited India in October 2024.
The impact of high air pollution on the eyes is significant. Exposure to pollutants like particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), and sulfur dioxide (SO2) can lead to a range of eye problems.
The human respiratory system is designed with remarkable efficiency to filter, humidify, and warm the air we breathe. However, the particulate matter in the air right now can penetrate into our bodies.
That toxic smog around you is driven by spiking particulate matter, vehicle emissions, crop-burning smoke and more.
Delhi air quality: Of the total 38 monitoring stations, 34 were in the 'red zone', indicating 'very poor' to 'severe' air quality.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
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Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
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With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.
Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.
The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.
Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.
Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.