India, Dec. 12 -- A Bengaluru content creator's account of facing health issues after spending just three weeks in North Indian cities, including Delhi and Lucknow, has sparked an intense discussion on the air pollution crisis. In a post, the man argues that while it is popular to 'bash Bangalore' for its traffic woes, the crucial factor in true livability is the air itself, which is of better quality when compared to Northern India.

"Just got back to Bangalore after 3 weeks in North India and I can't speak properly. Literally. My throat is choked, nose blocked, voice gone - all because of the pollution. And it made me realize something we don't talk about enough. Yes, Bangalore has terrible traffic. Yes, the roads are a mess. But at lea...