When you open the window in North India between October and January, you’re not letting in fresh air, you’re letting in a silent killer. The school bell rings in empty classrooms. Parents refresh air quality apps like stock tickers. The “Severe” warning glows red, and childhood fades behind inhalers and oxygen masks. This isn’t just about Delhi. This is a nationwide emergency that has become both a health tragedy and a policy failure.

A Nation on Life Support: The Devastating Cost of Dirty Air

India’s air is among the most dangerous in the world. According to the 2024 World Air Quality Report, India’s average PM2.5 levels were 10x higher than WHO guidelines and the country claimed 6 of the 9 most polluted cities on Earth. The particles in our air are not harmless dust. PM2.5 slips past e

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