Festival-night PM2.5 and noise spikes strain hospitals and trap pollution under winter inversions; shifting to city-run public shows, green-only windows, and AQI triggers can cut neighborhood exposure (CC BY SA 2.0). Photo Source: Ashwin Kumar, Flickr

Fireworks Policy Fight: ₹7,000cr Industry And 3 Lakh Jobs Drive Calls For Government-Controlled Shows as Delhi AQI 400+

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Cassava roots contain cyanogenic glucosides that break down into hydrogen cyanide when consumed raw or improperly processed, requiring extended soaking and thorough cooking to eliminate toxins. Photo Source: Daniel Dan (Pexels)

Cassava kills 200 yearly yet 500 million eat it: WHO reveals cyanide preparation gap

Cassava: The Double-Edged Root ⚠️ Food Safety Alert The Double-Edged Root: How Cassava Feeds 500 Million While Claiming 200 Lives Yearly A staple crop consumed across Africa, Asia and Latin America contains deadly cyanide when improperly prepared Cassava roots must be properly processed to remove cyanogenic glucosides that produce hydrogen cyanide Cassava, a starchy root

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