Delhi High Court Denies Chhath Puja At Yamuna Banks, Citing Health Risks

06 Nov 2024

On Wednesday, the Delhi High Court denied permission for Chhath Puja rituals at the Yamuna riverbank in Geeta Colony due to serious pollution concerns. Highlighting the potential health risks, a bench led by Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela expressed their worries about the high contamination levels in...

Delhi’s Pollution Crisis: 69% of Families Report Health Issues

02 Nov 2024

Delhi is experiencing a major pollution crisis. Just a day after Diwali, the city recorded some of the worst air quality in the world. This spike in pollution is directly affecting residents' health. A recent survey shows that 69% of families in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) have...

Delhi Air Pollution: Understanding the Severe Health Risks Poor Air Quality Poses to Your Child

30 Oct 2024

The air quality in Delhi has dropped to the 'poor' category, with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 271 this morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI readings were 302 at Anand Vihar, 193 at Chandni Chowk, 280 at ITO, 273 at IGI Airport, 321...

Study Finds Heavy Metals In Dark Chocolate: Should You Be Concerned?

03 Aug 2024

Chocolate lovers, beware: A recent study has uncovered that many dark chocolates contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium, raising concerns about potential health risks. Study Findings Published in 'Frontiers in Nutrition', the study by George Washington University analyzed over 70 dark chocolate products from major retailers including Whole Foods...