As India’s largest metros grapple with rising pollution, traffic congestion, and high stress levels, a growing number of Indians are reconsidering what defines a good quality of life. While cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru continue to offer economic opportunities, they are no longer the default choice for those prioritising health,…
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Delhi air quality 2040: Lockdown-level curbs can meet NAAQS
New Delhi, Dec 1, 2025: A working paper from Urban Emissions finds Delhi could achieve the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (annual PM2.5 = 40 µg/m³) by 2040 if emission reductions comparable to those observed during the COVID-19 lockdown are sustained across sectors but implementation delays will sharply increase health…
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Delhi Cloud Seeding Fails as Low Moisture Blocks Smog Plan
New Delhi, 29 October 2025: Delhi’s first cloud seeding experiment in over five decades failed to produce rain on Tuesday as moisture levels remained critically low. The trial, led by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur and the Delhi government, was part of an ambitious attempt to reduce the…