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Delhi Battles Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

Delhi Battles Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

By Ashok Sharma and Shonal Ganguly
The air quality index in the capital was over 470, considered "severe" and more than 10 times the global safety threshold.

Smog Chokes Indian Capital as Air Pollution Levels Soar

Smog Chokes Indian Capital as Air Pollution Levels Soar

By Sheikh Saaliq
The New Delhi government has ordered the closing of all schools for a week and construction sites for four days beginning Monday.
Banning Fireworks on Diwali: A Window Into Money and Politics in India

Banning Fireworks on Diwali: A Window Into Money and Politics in India

By Prashant Waikar
What looks like an eminently sensible decision, given the extremely polluting effects of fireworks, has become a politically contentious issue.

In India, Polluted Air Spells Trouble for Virus Patients

In India, Polluted Air Spells Trouble for Virus Patients

By Associated Press
Air pollution in parts of New Delhi has climbed to levels around nine times what the World Health Organization considers safe.

Delhi's Dying Holy River

Delhi's Dying Holy River

By Delhi Photo Expedition
The Yamuna River is more raw sewage than freshwater these days, and that's taking a heavy toll on local people.

The Taj Mahal: Monumental Neglect

The Taj Mahal: Monumental Neglect

By Neeta Lal
India's top court threatens to “shut down” India's most iconic monument unless action is taken to restore it.

Dying Young in Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Camp

Dying Young in Mumbai’s Slum Rehabilitation Camp

By Priyanka Borpujari
Mahul was supposed to be an escape from the slums. Then the sicknesses started.
The Real Threat to Hinduism: The Slow Death of India's Rivers

The Real Threat to Hinduism: The Slow Death of India's Rivers

By Gauri Noolkar
Outrage over the ban on firecrackers should be directed at the destruction of South Asia's natural heritage.

Golden Temple, Grey Air: Pollution in Amritsar

Golden Temple, Grey Air: Pollution in Amritsar

By Deepti Asthana
Pollution is threatening the world's holiest Sikh shrine.

Capital Punishment: New Delhi’s Deadly Smog

Capital Punishment: New Delhi’s Deadly Smog

By Soma Basu
Unprecedented pollution in the capital speaks to the severity of India’s air pollution crisis. 

The Slow Decay of the Taj Mahal

The Slow Decay of the Taj Mahal

By Heenay Patel
How pollution and bureaucratic incompetence threaten to destroy India's greatest monument.
Interview: Anja Manuel

Interview: Anja Manuel

By Shannon Tiezzi
How China and India will shape the world.

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