Saurav Gupta
With nearly six years of experience as a journalist, he has written extensively on developmental issues, policies, health, and government agency schemes across both print and digital platforms. He holds a BAJMC degree from IP University.
Posts by: Saurav Gupta
72-year-old woman survives rare black tumour after dual surgeries in Delhi hospital
The patient underwent two complex surgeries and radiotherapy, successfully managing a rare black brain tumour while minimising risks of severe bleeding and brain swelling
Why houseplants aren’t the solution to clean air
The real heroes of air purification are bigger than your living room
Delhi’s air crisis: Experts doubt anti-smog guns’ long-term impact
Authorities have intensified anti-pollution efforts in Delhi with 227 sprinklers and 110 anti-smog guns, aiming to reduce dust and particulate matter across 1,974 km of roads daily
Delhi’s fight against pollution hit by staff shortage
With 153 vacancies out of a total of 344 sanctioned positions, city’s primary pollution control agency is struggling to combat the worsening air quality crisis
Delhi Metro gives boost to govt’s push for public transport amid worsening air quality
While the Delhi Metro is running more trips, DTC is facing hurdles in increasing bus services due to fleet and traffic constraints
Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis
Delhi’s Toxic Air: 1 in 3 children suffer from respiratory illness, nebulizer sales soar amid crisis
Delhi’s air quality plummets with AQI reaching the ‘severe plus’ level at 457; a survey reveals an alarming number of children in the city suffering from ailments like bronchitis and breathlessness, and suggests spike in nebulizer and inhaler sales spike by 40%
Delhi Pollution: Why PM2.5 matters more than the AQI
Air quality is often measured using Air Quality Indices (AQIs); however, while AQIs are determined and read through different methods, the PM2.5 level remains constant in all methodologies, making it a more reliable parameter to measure air toxicity
After season’s coldest night, Delhi wakes up to another day with toxic air
Dense fog coupled with the temperature drop reduced visibility to 500 metres by 8:30 am. The IMD has predicted persistent dense fog throughout the day. Morning humidity levels stood at 84%, with a maximum temperature of 25°C expected.