- Home/
- News
................................ Advertisement ................................
Opinion | Delhi Has Every Pollution Control Policy - Except One That Works
Monday November 09, 2026Every November, Delhi performs the same ritual. We check the AQI before stepping outdoors, children are kept indoors, masks reappear, schools consider shutting, construction is restricted, and emergency meetings are convened. Politicians blame the weather, neighbouring states, farmers, or firecrackers. And then, as the season changes, the urgency d...
दीवाली की चौखट पर दिल्ली में सांसों का संकट: 30 साल की स्टडी ने हरियाली को लेकर क्या बताया?
Thursday November 05, 2026अध्ययन में हरियाली की मात्रा के साथ उसके फैलाव और आपसी जुड़ाव को भी महत्वपूर्ण पाया गया. जिन इलाकों में हरियाली ज्यादा बिखरी हुई थी, वहां सतही तापमान अधिक रहा. इसके विपरीत, बड़े और आपस में जुड़े हरित क्षेत्रों में तापमान कम पाया गया.
Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From SpaceDavid Fickling, Bloomberg
Monday October 19, 2026The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.
Don't Normalise Air Purifiers As Delhi Chokes | The Reason Why
Thursday December 11, 2025More than 90 cities in the world's top 100 polluting list are in India. With every passing year, the AQI is rising, reaching 'hazardous' levels.
Blog | Well Done, Delhi. You've Turned Lung Sacrifice Into A Badge Of HonourSaikat Kumar Bose
Monday November 10, 2025Till some years back, Delhiites would ask angry questions to those in power about the capitals annual tryst with toxic air. This has changed. Those in the driving seat dont see the need to answer now.
Opinion | Delhi Has Every Pollution Control Policy - Except One That Works
Monday November 09, 2026Every November, Delhi performs the same ritual. We check the AQI before stepping outdoors, children are kept indoors, masks reappear, schools consider shutting, construction is restricted, and emergency meetings are convened. Politicians blame the weather, neighbouring states, farmers, or firecrackers. And then, as the season changes, the urgency d...
दीवाली की चौखट पर दिल्ली में सांसों का संकट: 30 साल की स्टडी ने हरियाली को लेकर क्या बताया?
Thursday November 05, 2026अध्ययन में हरियाली की मात्रा के साथ उसके फैलाव और आपसी जुड़ाव को भी महत्वपूर्ण पाया गया. जिन इलाकों में हरियाली ज्यादा बिखरी हुई थी, वहां सतही तापमान अधिक रहा. इसके विपरीत, बड़े और आपस में जुड़े हरित क्षेत्रों में तापमान कम पाया गया.
Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From SpaceDavid Fickling, Bloomberg
Monday October 19, 2026The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.
Don't Normalise Air Purifiers As Delhi Chokes | The Reason Why
Thursday December 11, 2025More than 90 cities in the world's top 100 polluting list are in India. With every passing year, the AQI is rising, reaching 'hazardous' levels.
Blog | Well Done, Delhi. You've Turned Lung Sacrifice Into A Badge Of HonourSaikat Kumar Bose
Monday November 10, 2025Till some years back, Delhiites would ask angry questions to those in power about the capitals annual tryst with toxic air. This has changed. Those in the driving seat dont see the need to answer now.
- Written by Shreya Sur | Friday October 30, 2026
The action is part of a broader crackdown by Mumbai's civic and housing authorities to curb deteriorating air quality and dust pollution caused by ongoing construction and demolition activities across the city.
- Written by Dr Mallikarjun M H | Friday October 30, 2026
The eyes are directly exposed to the surrounding environment, making them vulnerable to airborne pollutants.
- Friday October 30, 2026
Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), which was above 200 (Poor category) on Wednesday and Thursday, also came down to 133 (Moderate) as of 4 am on Friday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
- Written by Vishesh Nagar | Thursday October 29, 2026
Five of the six cities recorded AQI readings in the moderate category, while Kolkata was the only city with a satisfactory reading. Check the full city-wise breakdown.
- Written by Dr Rajesh Bhardwaj | Thursday October 29, 2026
In India, particularly across Delhi-NCR and North India, the combination of colder temperatures, rising air pollution and seasonal infections could add to the burden on the respiratory system.
- Thursday October 29, 2026 , New Delhi
Delhi Weather Today: The IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at several places, accompanied by lightning and strong winds.
- Written by Vishesh Nagar | Wednesday October 28, 2026
Delhi records an AQI of 175 ahead of Diwali, the highest among five major metro cities. Check the latest readings for Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata and Mumbai.
- Reported by Ashish Bhargava, Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Wednesday October 28, 2026 , New Delhi
The Supreme Court has been monitoring issues linked to air pollution and the use of firecrackers in Delhi and surrounding areas for the past several years.
- Written by Shreya Goswami | Wednesday October 28, 2026
Diwali celebrations can bring more than air pollution. From firecracker-related eye injuries and burns to foodborne illness, blood sugar spikes and sleep disruption, here are eight health risks to watch out for and practical ways to reduce them.
- Written by Varsha Vats | Wednesday October 28, 2026
Over time, chronic exposure to polluted air weakens the immune system, impairs cognitive function, and significantly raises the long-term risk of developing lung cancer.
