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MP scientists study whether ‘havan’ can bring rain
On April 24, around 15 scientists, with an army of instruments gathered at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, where seers performed a Som Yagya
Updated on Apr 29, 2025 10:12 AM IST
Malfunctioning dryer at rice mill in UP: Five workers die after inhaling smoke
Malfunctioning dryer at rice mill in UP: Five workers die after inhaling smoke
Published on Apr 25, 2025 12:57 PM IST
PTI |
Maldives just declared war on smoking: Here’s what it means for travellers
The island paradise, Maldives, is saying goodbye to cigarettes forever. Here's all about the bold law that tourists need to know.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 03:22 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
What's on fire in Denver? Smoke seen in Commerce City and Aurora
Smoke was reported in and around Denver, Colorado, on Saturday. The smoke is a result of prescribed fire activity at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal.
Updated on Mar 09, 2025 05:06 AM IST
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Noida man turns Delhi NCR's cigarette waste into teddies, yarn, paper and more!
Noida's Naman Gupta turns discarded butts into teddies, yarn, and more, tackling pollution creatively to create eco-friendly treasures in Delhi NCR!
Published on Nov 28, 2024 03:30 PM IST
Alina Azfar
Your office chair could be sending you to the surgeon—Here’s how to prevent it
Don't let your spinal health pay the price of long hours at work. Check these tips as spine problems surge in corporate India courtesy poor posture at workplace
Published on Nov 27, 2024 06:43 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Pakistan air pollution: 11 million children in Punjab in danger, warns UNICEF
Pakistan air pollution: IQAir's data showed that at 6 am on Tuesday, Lahore's AQI was 1045, followed by Delhi's at 329.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 08:45 AM IST
Delhi's smog siege: NCR cyclists, walkers modify outdoor plans amid ‘v.poor’ AQI
Delhi's AQI is still above 300, which has compelled cyclists and heritage walkers to tweak their outdoor routine to avoid becoming vulnerable to smog.
Published on Nov 06, 2024 02:56 PM IST
Hidden ways poor AQI is sneaking indoors, 10 tips to breathe clean air
Think your home air is safe? Here’s why indoor pollution might be harming you amid ‘very poor’ AQI and 10 easy ways to purify indoor air to protect your family
Published on Oct 22, 2024 04:44 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Kicking the habit: Exploring safer alternatives for tobacco cessation in India
It is time for India to rethink its approach to tobacco cessation. Here are safer tobacco alternatives that can be embraced to transform smoking habits
Published on Sep 08, 2024 04:28 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Here's how smoking destroys your heart and what you can do to stop it
Smoking’s heartbreaking impact: The hidden dangers you need to know and tips to make it stop
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 08:41 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrolled near Athens
EUROPE-WEATHER-GREECE-WILDFIRE:Residents flee as wildfire rages uncontrolled near Athens
Updated on Aug 11, 2024 10:14 PM IST
Reuters |
Paris: Tourists evacuated from Palace of Versailles amid smoke sighting
Tourists evacuated as smoke rises from Palace of Versailles roof work in Paris, firefighters quickly contain the incident
Published on Jun 12, 2024 06:01 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris
10 wellness tips for people trying to quit smoking, working on strong lungs
Transitioning away from smoking can be challenging but here are 10 practical steps you can take to support your journey to lung health and overall wellness.
Published on Jun 04, 2024 10:28 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
World No-Tobacco Day 2024: Date, history and significance of the day
Anti-Tobacco Day 2024: Here's all you need to know about the date, history and significance of World No Tobacco Day
Updated on May 31, 2024 10:36 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
World No Tobacco Day 2024: Harmful effects of passive smoking on children
World No Tobacco Day 2024: Effect of secondhand smoking during pregnancy and fetal health and harmful effects of passive smoking on children
Published on May 30, 2024 03:22 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Patients face inconvenience as staff burn waste in open at Aundh Chest Hospital
The hospital caters to patients suffering from severe chest disease and Tuberculosis (TB). It is the only hospital in the district which has an indoor facility for TB patients
Updated on Apr 22, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Vicky Pathare
Major fire breaks out in solid waste plant in Kalyan
Fire and Rescue Services personnel were deployed at the site to contain the fire that broke out around 4.55 a.m. Nearly 6 fire tenders and seven water tankers from the Adharwadi Kalyan Fire Brigade team were engaged in efforts to douse the flames
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 07:04 AM IST
N K Gupta
Woman bites off forest staff’s ear, being asked not to smoke there
Woman in Kukrail jungle bit off forest employee's ear after being told not to smoke. Police searching for accused after FIR filed.
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 05:02 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Iceland volcano erupts again, Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport remains open
Reykjavik's Keflavik Airport's website showed it remained open both for departures and arrivals as Iceland volcano erupts again, spewing fountains of lava
Published on Mar 17, 2024 04:18 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Copenhagen
Passive smoking exposure nearly doubles stroke risk, says new study
New study reveals that current smokers are at higher risk of getting a stroke while passive smoking for more than 10 hours a week nearly doubles the stroke risk
Published on Mar 16, 2024 04:04 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Is smog as bad as smoke? Expert on tips for minimising health risks
Are the effects of smog are as bad, if not worse, than smoke? Health expert reveals preventive measures to minimise the impact of smog on the ENT system
Published on Mar 04, 2024 08:01 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Fire ravages utensils shop in Mohali’s Sohana
The fire broke out on the ground floor of the shop. It was controlled within 40 minutes using a single fire tender, as per Mohali fire station officer Jaswinder Singh
Published on Jan 24, 2024 05:35 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Alert doctor at Dr Ambedkar Hospital averts tragedy
The incident occurred at around 1.50am on Sunday, and six patients who were under treatment at the hospital’s 10-bed ICU on the ground floor were promptly shifted out
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 08:26 AM IST
Police probe whether heater at Delhi’s Pitampura building led to fire
Six people, including a family of three, died in a in a residential building fire that is suspected to have been caused by an unattended room heater.
Updated on Jan 20, 2024 05:15 AM IST
Lung cancer in non-smokers: Causes, symptoms and treatment
Lung cancer in non-smokers: Here's all you need to know about the causes, symptoms and treatment of lung cancer in non-smokers
Published on Dec 22, 2023 06:17 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
‘Severe’ air quality in Haryana’s Fatehabad for 6th day on trot
As per the Haryana Space Applications Centre, 65 fresh cases of paddy residue burning were added on Monday, including 21 from Fatehabad itself
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 08:00 AM IST
Bhavey Nagpal, Ambala
‘Our eyes were closed in prayer when explosion occurred’: Kochi blasts witness
At least 2 killed and 36 others injured in the blasts triggered by an IED at a prayer meeting of a Christian group in Kerala’s Kochi on Sunday
Updated on Oct 30, 2023 05:59 AM IST
Vishnu Verma Vishnu Verma
‘Could only see panic-stricken faces, black smoke all over’: Patients recount ordeal after fire breaks out at PGI’s Nehru Hospital
It was a routine scenario at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh’s Nehru hospital till 12.20 am on Tuesday when sudden calls for help, cries and prayers started gripping the hospital. Within minutes, an emergency alarm broke out when a fire from an electricity spark started engulfing the building’s ground floor
Updated on Oct 11, 2023 09:46 AM IST
Mandeep Kaur Narula, Chandigarh
Tanda station master spots smoke emanating from Jammu-bound train, averts tragedy
Station master at Tanda railway station Tej Ram Meena spotted the smoke from the B-5 AC-three-tier coach of the New Delhi-Jammu train
Updated on Oct 01, 2023 11:01 PM IST
Press Trust of India, Hoshiarpur