Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:28pm on 25 Oct 2026,Sunday International
October was once a favourite month for many in North India, bringing cooler evenings, festive shopping, cricket matches and the excitement of Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali. However, rising air pollution has changed how people experience the season. In an article published on October 25, 2026, Abhishek Asthana reflects on how October has shifted from a time of comfort and celebration to a period marked by concerns over air quality. He recalls childhood memories of street food, neighbourhood cricket and festive evenings. While the air was not always clean, he argues that pollution has become a much greater concern today. (PC: HT)
