Daily Brief : Mumbai’s record-breaking air pollution is driving up respiratory illnesses, and more

  • 16 Mar, 2023

Mumbai’s record-breaking air pollution is driving up respiratory illnesses

Doctors see a clear link between bad air days and severe cases of cough and wheezing, some that need hospitalisation.

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Will the Supreme Court be able to legalise same-sex marriage in India?

A creative and liberal interpretation of marriage laws may yield a decision in favour of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Event on Kashmir media curbs denied permission by Delhi Police

‘This is continuation of government and police’s efforts to stall protests and events that try to highlight human rights violations,’ an activist said.

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As India tries to popularise millets, it should learn from the cautionary tale of quinoa

Quinoa’s sudden rise as a superfood benefited farmers but also resulted in a boom-and-bust cycle.

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Virus-killing lemon juice and vaccine impotency: The dangers of the misinformation pandemic

Unchecked social media forwards and false information builds distrust and affects public behaviour.

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From the biography: General Bipin Rawat’s friends and colleagues remember his early days in the army

An excerpt from ‘Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform’, by Rachna Bisht Rawat.

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A film journalist’s new book of short stories follows the topsy-turvy world of Bollywood celebrities

An excerpt from ‘Folktales from Bollywood: Adventures in Tinseltown’ by Priyanka Sinha Jha.

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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Eyes on home favourite Nikhat Zareen amid turbulent build-up to event

With a mix of experience, recognised winners and fresh faces, India are going in with a solid 12-member squad for the World Championships in Delhi.

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