For the past three days, Delhiites have been breathing air that's almost as noxious as the air during this year's Diwali, indicating a rapid deterioration in pollution levels caused by local emissi

But levels of the dangerous pollutant PM 2.5 saw a spike from last year

RAIPUR: With sale of crackers down by at least 30 per cent this Diwali, the levels of noise and air pollution in the city were significantly less than the previous years, even though they remained

BENGALURU: Rising concerns about pollution in major Indian cities have led to a dramatic increase in sales of home air purifiers.

LUCKNOW: Put off your evening walk plan if you have an ailment of lungs, especially chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), warn experts.

GURGAON: As a result of the efforts of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to make the people aware of the harmful effects of burning firecrackers, lower pollution levels were recorde

Nagpur: Even as winter and festivities like Diwali and Dussehra bring along a big cheer for most people, the last couple of months of the year become the most difficult time for around two crore In

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) on Monday said that noise levels in the daytime during Diwali was very high.

MUMBAI:Trombay was the noisiest area in the city during the festive days of Diwali and Gandhi Market while Matunga was the quietest, shows data recorded by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

Here is a look at the elevated pollution levels and the health risks they subject us to.