For those living in the national capital and other big cities, the day after Diwali has been a breathless one. According to the Centre for Science and Environment, in Delhi, Diwali pollution has not just worsened this year, but is also more toxic. Figures show that the deadly PM 2.5, which are tiny particles that penetrate the lungs, were nearly 40 times above the safe level. Low wind speeds have added to the problem. This is a public health emergency, but are we serious about tackling pollution?

Last year, a government testing laboratory found 'excess' lead in Maggi - one of the most popular brands of instant noodles. The brand ambassadors of the product, actors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta were not only flayed on social media but a case was filed against them in a local court in Uttar Pradesh. The case rested on the logic that celebrities should be held accountable for any product they endorse, since the celebrities, have a mass following and have the ability to sway people.

With almost 400 people dying every day on Indian roads, issue of traffic accident deaths is something which have not been taken very seriously. Road safety is not only long ignored but brushes aside as a non-important issue. Though the government has passed the much awaited Motor Vehicle Bill in parliament but the question still remains, is it the legislation or the education which can address the problem of Road safety. We talk to stakeholders and seek solutions and identify the road blocks.

Speak On WHO Reports Submits On Air Pollution

Speak On WHO Reports Submits On Air Pollution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4ZDJEB3vwc

From Mysore Road to Karnataka Sangh in Delhi, Agenda tries to understand why a legal dispute shuts down life in Bengaluru.

http://www.ndtv.com/video/shows/agenda/why-the-cauvery-divides-people-431023

Waste Management: India's Need Of The Hour Approximately 36.5 million tonnes of waste is generated annually. But where does it go? In this episode we trace the journey of waste and how challenging it is for the sanitary workers to manage the waste in our country.

http://www.ndtv.com/video/shows/banega-swachh-india/waste-management-india-s-need-of-the-hour-427342

On THE NEWSHOUR, TIMES NOW's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, and panelists -- Sunita Narain, Director, Centre for Science and Environment; Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, CMD, Biocon Ltd; Ashwini Kakkar, CEO, Mercury Travels; Ajay Prakash, Immediate Past President, Travel Agents Federation of India; Bittu Sahgal, Environmentalist; Advaita Kala, Author & Scriptwriter; Dr Sambit Patra, National Spokesperson, BJP; Raman Malik, Spokesperson, Haryana BJP; Gaurav Bhatia, Natl President, Legal Wing, & Spokesperson, SP; Kunwar Danish Ali, Spokesperson & National General Secy, JD (S); and Advocate M

On THE NEWSHOUR, TIMES NOW's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, and panelists -- Sunita Narain, Director, Centre for Science and Environment; Dr Mickey Mehta, Holistic Health Guru; P Rajeev, Leader, CPI; Zorawar Kalra, Founder & Managing Director Massive Restaurants Pvt Ltd; Sunil Alagh, Chairman, SKA Advisors and Bejon Misra, Consumer Policy Expert & Founder Consumer Online Foundation -- discuss right move by Left Govt?

Air pollution is rising at an "alarming rate" across the World says the World Health Organisation. Gwalior, Allahabad, Patna and Raipur are in the top 10 most polluted cities. Delhi is at number 11. Raghav Chadha, the Spokesperson of AAP and Sunita Narain