air pollution

Know everything about India’s Air Quality Index (AQI): what the 1 - 500 AQI scale represents, which pollutants are measured, monitoring methods, and why AQI readings can vary.

Delhi winters are suffocating, but one teenager refused to accept the haze. Krrish Chawla created Breathify, a low-cost, eco-friendly air purifier that now helps thousands breathe easier. His journey shows that big change can start small.

Long before pollution drew public concern, Dr J N Pande saw how Delhi’s air was affecting breath and daily life. His early insight shaped policy and helped the city protect its people.

From busy streets to bedrooms, air pollution affects children the most. But small, consistent family habits can change that. Here’s how parents and kids can build ‘clean-air zones’ at home, school, and in the neighbourhood — one simple step at a time.

Praan, Inc., a cleantech startup based in Mumbai founded by Angad Daryani, has built one of the world's most advanced air purification technologies.

Uttar Pradesh pioneers India’s first state-level Clean Air Plan. Using innovative technologies and airshed strategies, it aims to cut PM2.5 levels from industries, transport, agriculture, and waste management.

Ever wondered what happens after you throw trash on the road? It doesn’t just vanish. Instead, it sets off a ripple effect you’d never expect — impacting cities, animals, and even your own well-being. The real story behind that careless moment might just surprise you.

Sheikh Yameen’s ‘Curve Electric’ promotes eco-friendly transport in Kashmir, offering e-bikes with innovative features to combat pollution and reduce emissions.

From plant-based air purifiers to filterless ACs, here’s how these Indian startups are tackling the crisis for cleaner air.

Once a winter wonderland, Kashmir is now plagued by air pollution and infrequent snowfalls. Sheikh Yameen reminisces about his snow-filled childhood, now a fading memory. To reclaim Kashmir’s lost charm, he and his friend Zubair Ahmed Bhat launched ‘Curve Electric’, a sustainable e-bike rental service to fight pollution.