This winter, air pollution will once again breach record levels across cities, causing illnesses and several avoidable deaths. Where do our faults lie and what can we do to correct them?
Beware, dangerous pollutants are spooking your air
Pollution levels in major north Indian cities are either 'very poor' or 'severe'
Firecracker sales may go up by Wednesday
It is difficult to calculate the exact quantity of crackers sold in the market as a large portion of firecrackers are sold without a licence
Diwali blues: Ministry issues health advisory for residents
Scientists have predicted that Noida and Delhi University will witness the highest pollution level this festive season
Despite appeals and fines, paddy crop residue burning on the rise in Punjab
Data from state pollution control board reveals increase in incidents
Union, Delhi governments urge residents to observe ‘cracker-free’ Diwali
Kejriwal, Javadekar issue appeals to residents of national capital
Pollution in your city: Is wearing a mask the solution?
Originally intended to safeguard industrial and health workers, masks have now emerged as people's defence mechanism against air pollution
Government did not do enough to stop crop burning, say farmer representatives
Scientists urge that worsening air quality in Delhi may have a direct link with crop residue burning in neighbouring states
10 years on, Supreme Court order on firecracker composition gathers dust
Authorities have released composition-based guidelines for only four of 40 categories of fireworks
Paddy burning: NGT orders fine imposition on erring farmers
According to the green tribunal, crop burning is a serious issue which contributes to global warming and causes air pollution
The season of death
Come winter, air pollution will breach record levels across cities, causing illnesses and several avoidable deaths. Where do our faults lie …
CSE recommends measures for cleaner air
Costlier diesel, stringent PUC compliance and higher taxes on older vehicles are some methods to reduce air pollution in Delhi
How fireworks kill you: part by part
A look at the chemical composition of commonly available fireworks, their roles and physiological effects