The Times of India - Pune

Reshma Pathan is pursuing a master's degree while facing financial and environmental challenges in her slum community. She studied in a crematorium for peace amid ...

Pune experienced a notable rise in air pollution levels during the recent Diwali celebrations. The peak PM2.5 concentration reached around 1,000 µg/m³, exceeding national standards. Noise levels also increased at various monitored locations, highlighting violations of existing norms. Residents and activists have called for stricter regulations regarding firecracker usage after w...