It is January, and the eastern states of India – Bihar, West Bengal and Odisha -- are now feeling the sting of increased winter air pollution, says a new analysis of regional pollution trends done by the Centre for Science and Environment. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours. 

A theatre is an art form that comprises live performers, actors, props, and more. The first plays took place in the Theatre of Dionysus, situated in the Acropolis in Athens during the beginning of the 5th century. However, theatres became so popular that they spread all over the world. To get full access to this article, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

When investments in affordable housing are expanding under Central and state government housing schemes, on-ground assessment of emerging building stock in states shows there is still considerable scope of reducing heat gain in buildings, improving ventilation and day-lit areas to improve thermal comfort for all and reduce the energy intensity of built structures. This has emerged from the pilot assessment of the affordable housing schemes – the Dignity Housing Scheme – in Telangana, carried out by the Centre for Science and Environment. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

It is not only the northern part of India that is in the grip of severe winter pollution, several cities in other regions, including in the central Indian states of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, are also experiencing a worsening of winter pollution, finds the latest analysis from the Centre for Science and Environment. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.

Mosquitoes spreading Dengue, Malaria and Chikungunya breed in stagnant clean water in and around our homes and offices. Here, these are the top six ways to prevent this menace. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1, for the next 24 hours. 

If you can’t remember the last time you saw a teenager reading a book, newspaper or magazine, you’re not alone. In recent years, less than 20 per cent of teens report reading a book, magazine or newspaper daily for pleasure, while more than 80 per cent say they use social media every day, according to research. To get full access to this story, "Subscribe Now", in just Re.1 for the next 24 hours.