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Will Kolkata become the next New Delhi in the coming five years?

The issue of air pollution is rising in Kolkata. While the city's air quality has not reached the extreme levels like Delhi, it's still on an alarming rise. Considering this situation, can a city like Kolkata (where the AQI is already between 150-200, 'very unhealthy') be safe, or may it face a similar fate to that of Delhi in the near future? 

Influence of pesticides on ants and bees

The toxic action of pesticides on ants in the treatment of a forest depends on the kind of insecticide, the form of it, and the dose of its application. Bees are killed most frequently when during treatment the pesticides are carried away onto areas with blossoming plants.

B’luru: Zomato delivery guy seen eating customer’s food

As Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal went out on Sunday delivering friendship bands and food to few delivery partners and customers, a company rider was seen eating from packages meant for customers while waiting at a traffic signal in Bengaluru.