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Surviving the Smog: Living Through Delhi's Airpocalypse

Delhi's air quality has hit alarming levels yet again. I recently came across a headline that said it all: "Delhi: Where Breathing is the New Smoking." Apparently, just breathing the air here is like puffing on 40 cigarettes a day. And it’s free—no Marlboro needed. 😷

This time of year seems to hit North India the hardest, with smog making even the simplest activities feel risky. Commuting for work feels like a major health gamble. How are you all coping with this? Share any tips or hacks to make it through this smog season!

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Staying indoors, wearing n95, air purifier no other way or leave the city and stay elsewhere

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by PrancingPotatoProduct Management

Delhi: Where Breathing is the New Smoking

Who needs Marlboro when Delhi’s air gets you puffing the equivalent of 40 cigarettes a day for free?

Meanwhile South and NE over here with their almost 0 cigarettes, basically living in an air spa.

If you live in North India, you’re ei...

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This is the most important reasons why NCR was not on my list of cities to work in India.

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I am in Delhi and currently working from home. Last night, I woke up in the middle of the night with severe throat pa...

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