Traveling ,Gardening & Finance
Traveling ,Gardening & Finance
MUMBAI: A five-member committee, appointed by the Bombay High Court (HC) on November 28 to monitor the implementation of pollution-control measures across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, has concluded that most construction, demolition, industrial and roadwork sites are guilty of not complying with existing guidelines, despite the rules being in place. The report was presented to […]
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a fivefold hike in penalties for violating air pollution norms, raising the minimum fine from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has proposed a fivefold hike in penalties for violating air pollution norms, raising the minimum fine from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT […]
As Indian cities grapple with worsening pollution, real estate developers are increasingly introducing low-AQI homes equipped with advanced air-filtration systems, sensor-driven ventilation and in-project green spaces as the next upgrade in luxury housing. As pollution worsens across Indian cities, developers are pitching low-AQI homes with air filtration, smart ventilation and green spaces as the next […]
With air quality in the Delhi-NCR region frequently deteriorating into the ‘poor’ and ‘severe’ categories, pollution has emerged as a key factor influencing where people choose to live. In response, several real estate developers across the region are positioning their projects as ‘wellness-oriented’ or ‘pollution-resilient,’ promoting features such as urban forests, advanced air-filtration systems, green […]
A growing number of homebuyers are questioning whether purchasing a home in Gurugram still makes sense, with pollution emerging as a key concern alongside affordability and job uncertainty. The debate gained traction after a 30-year-old tech professional wrote in a Reddit post that there was ‘no point buying in a city where, for four months, […]
Air quality in Delhi NCR remains to be a pressing concern, impacting the health and daily lives of nearly 30 million residents. From persistent coughs to severe respiratory ailments, the consequences of poor air quality are being felt by everyone, particularly young children and the elderly. The focus is increasingly shifting to individual responsibility and […]
In the Mumbai real estate market’s mid and luxury segment, homebuyers are increasingly valuing premium views, whether that is a sea-facing, sea view or forest view apartment. While many developers promote the project, leveraging the views as a key selling point, netizens on social media opine that the sea view and forest view often become […]
Air quality in Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) remains a critical concern, continually challenging the health and well-being of its residents. For nearly 30 million people who call NCR their home, the crisis is immediate and deeply personal. Poor air quality has led to a significant increase in respiratory ailments, particularly among children and the […]
With Delhi’s air quality remaining in the ‘severe’ category for the third straight day, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced GRAP Stage III restrictions to curb pollution. These include a ban on construction and demolition activities to address the severe pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region. Delhi-NCR GRAP III curbs: Real estate […]
Updated on: Nov 11, 2025 11:33 am IST This came after the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of the national capital fell into the ‘severe’ category for the first time this season. Amid worsening air pollution in Delhi, authorities implemented Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect on Tuesday. This […]
