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Pulmonologist says pollution can affect children more adversely; suggests 5 ways to protect them indoors and outdoors

India, Oct. 17 -- Each year, as smog thickens and air quality deteriorates, children become most vulnerable to its effects. Their developing lungs, rapid breathing, and active outdoor routines make th... Read More


Delhi govt releases its 25-point 'winter action plan' to combat air pollution

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Delhi government has finalised a 25-point "Winter Action Plan" to combat air pollution from October to February, environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Thurs... Read More


'I was forced to resign, she slapped me': Delhi University professor on DUSU's Deepika as college assault caught on cam

India, Oct. 17 -- Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar College professor Sujeet Kumar on Friday claimed that he was slapped by Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) joint secretary Deepika Jha and assaulted by Akhi... Read More


Illegal firecracker sales continue in Delhi, but few takers for licences

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- A day after the Supreme Court opened a narrow window for regulated Diwali celebrations, Delhi's firecracker traders on Thursday responded with indifference to the government's tw... Read More


Mother elephant rescues frightened calf from steep road, IFS officer shares touching video

India, Oct. 17 -- A heartwarming video capturing a mother elephant rescuing her stranded calf has left the internet deeply moved. The short clip, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Indian Forest Servic... Read More


Jake Haro confession: What baby Emmanuel's father said; where is missing 7-month-old son?

India, Oct. 17 -- In a major breakthrough, Jake Haro, the father of missing seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro, has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Thursday. Initially, Jake had pleaded not guil... Read More


Delhi to host 30 major music, cultural festivals in 80 days as city eyes 'Creative Capital' tag

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Delhi is set to groove and rock this festive season. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday announced that the national capital will host more than 30 major national and internat... Read More


Hazed and confused: NCR cities top country's most polluted list

New Delhi/Noida, Oct. 17 -- An all-too-familiar haze has returned to the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday, cloaking Delhi and its suburbs in a thick blanket of pollution even before Diwali's ... Read More


Rose not rooh afza! Your Diwali party NEEDS this floral cardamom cocktail

India, Oct. 17 -- Diwali evening is almost upon us! But as it goes with any big festival, the run up to D-day is always, always full of a few things - traffic, food and merriment. Now if you and your... Read More


Celeste by MindEscapes in the top 10% of the world's best-reviewed restaurants by travellers

India, Oct. 17 -- Bengaluru, India, October 2025 - Celeste by MindEscapes has been recognised in the global Tripadvisor's(R) Travelers' Choice(R) Awards for 2025. Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Award... Read More