Delhi AQI above 300: Bengaluru pulmonologist’s 10 simple hacks to purify indoor air and protect your family

Delhi’s air quality is currently ‘very unhealthy’ or ‘very poor’ with an AQI (Air Quality Index that measures daily air pollution levels) of 246, according to Swiss monitor IQ Air. However, it shot up to a whopping 748 between 5:30 and 6:30 am on Friday morning. Moreover, according to Central Pollution Control Board, the overall […]

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Delhi airport’s air traffic control faces tech issues; over 100 flights delayed

Over 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Friday morning due to technical problems with the air traffic control system and authorities are working to fix the issues, sources said. The national capital’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), the country’s busiest airport, handles more than 1,500 flight movements daily. The sources said air […]

Delhi pulmonologist warns about winter’s deadly duo, explains cold air and pollution can wreck your lungs: Warning signs

As winter descends, northern Indian cities face a hazardous mix of dense smog and plunging temperatures, creating a toxic environment for lungs. According to Dr Sushil Kumar Upadhyay, consultant pulmonologist at Kailash Deepak Hospital, New Delhi, this combination triggers ‘cold-pollution respiratory stress’, a condition marked by persistent cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. Also […]

Shutdown fallout: FAA slashes air traffic by 10% across 40 US hubs; safety risk prompts drastic step

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 of America’s busiest markets from Friday, an unprecedented move to ensure flight safety as the ongoing government shutdown strains air traffic controllers. The announcement, made Wednesday, could affect thousands of flights daily, as the FAA manages more than 44,000 aircraft movements each […]

Mouser Electronics Explores the Future of Advanced Air Mobility and Its Impact on Design

Business Wire India Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, released its latest installment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, Urban Transport Takes Flight, examining the emerging sector of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This series details the technology behind electric vertical takeoff and landing […]

Hormone health expert shares ways to biohack your body to build resilience against Delhi’s polluted air

Delhi’s air quality has plummeted once again, with AQI levels soaring far beyond safe limits and leaving residents coughing, wheezing, and exhausted. But the damage isn’t limited to your lungs – toxic air triggers inflammation that affects your entire body, from your heart and hormones to your brain and immunity. As pollution continues to choke […]

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DGCA plans overhaul of air ticket refund, cancellation rules

Flight ticket booking concept with downtown San Francisco skyline buildings | Photo Credit: Melpomenem India’s aviation regulator has proposed an overhaul of airline ticket refund and cancellation norms. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has outlined a framework aimed at addressing long-standing passenger grievances over high cancellation charges, opaque fare structures, and delayed refunds. […]

Paediatrician reveals if air purifiers are harmful for your child’s immunity; suggests ways to improve air quality

The toxic air in Delhi and the NCR regions has prompted many people to install air purifiers inside their homes to lower the Air Quality Index (AQI). Although air purifiers help improve air quality, several myths are associated with their repeated use, including the notion that they reduce immunity in children. Healthy air isn’t just […]

Should clean air command higher property prices? Experts divided on linking real estate values to AQI

As winter sets in, Delhi-NCR’s air quality continues to deteriorate, raising questions about whether AQI levels should influence property prices. On November 4, there was little respite from pollution, with the region’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 311 categorised as ‘very poor.’ According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) Sameer app, […]