Dia Mirza advocates for clean air: It is not a privilege but a human right


Mumbai: Actor Dia Mirza graces the launch of AZA’s newest store in Mumbai on Thursday, August 13, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza is also an environmentalist and often uses social media to share her views on the various issues pertaining to the massive climate change. On Monday, Dia used Clean Air Day to remind all that air pollution is not only an environmental problem, but also a public health crisis.

Dia uploaded a video on her IG saying, "Think of a child running onto a football field, a teenager training for a race, children cycling, playing cricket, and simply being outdoors. Every time they run harder, they breathe deeper. In too many parts of our country, that means breathing polluted air into developing lungs and bodies."

Dia revealed that back in 2021, air pollution resulted in around 2.1 million deaths in India. Not just that, more than 700,000 children under the age of five died due to polluted air across the globe.

She further went on to list the people who are worst affected by this declining air quality.

"But this burden is not shared equally. Communities living beside highways, landfills, construction sites, factories, and power plants face greater exposure. So do street vendors, traffic police, sanitation workers, and construction workers, people who work outdoors and cannot retreat indoors when the air becomes dangerous. They are on the front lines of polluted earth."

Dia said that in working towards cleaner air, we also work towards a better environment.

"Cleaner energy, reliable, affordable public transport, cleaner industries, no open waste burning, better construction practices, more walking, cycling, and green open spaces. Strong air quality monitoring and accountability when standards are violated," she continued.

Dia reiterated that clear air should not be seen as a privilege but as a human right."This International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, let us remember every child deserves to run, play, learn, and grow without their next breath causing harm. Clean air is a high return investment. Clean air is climate action. Clean air is public health. Clean air is a human right", the actress concluded. Dia Mirza advocates for clean air: It is not a privilege but a human right | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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For Sunidhi Chauhan, gracing the hot seat on ‘KBC’ marks a full-circle moment

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Mumbai, (IANS) Playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who recently appeared on ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, called it a full-circle moment. The singer took to the hot seat along with CBFC chief Prasoon Joshi, and shared her experience of sharing the platform with the Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan.

For Sunidhi Chauhan, stepping onto the Kaun Banega Crorepati set was a special experience that brought together her musical journey, her association with Mr. Amitabh Bachchan and the nostalgia of a show that has been part of television memories across generations.

Reflecting on the experience of sitting on the iconic hot seat and facing Amitabh Bachchan, Sunidhi Chauhan said, “Every Indian grows up with a quiet dream of one day being on the Kaun Banega Crorepati stage, but actually sitting on that hot seat and looking across at Amitabh Bachchan sir is a surreal experience”.

She also spoke about her musical association with Big B, and the significance of being part of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’.

She went on, “Over the years, I’ve had the deep privilege of sharing musical associations with him, but nothing quite prepares you for the magic of the ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ set. To step out of the recording booth and onto a platform that has shaped the television memories of an entire nation feels like coming full circle in the most breathtaking way”.

Sharing what made the moment especially memorable, she said, “Between the nostalgia, the adrenaline, and the warmth with which Amitabh Bachchan sir welcomes you, it’s a moment that stays etched in your heart forever. Being a part of this legendary stage isn't just an appearance, it’s a memory I will cherish for a lifetime”.‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ season 18 is available on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV. For Sunidhi Chauhan, gracing the hot seat on ‘KBC’ marks a full-circle moment | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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Samsung India cuts jobs in consumer electronics business

Samsung India trims workforce in consumer electronics business (Photo: Samsung)

New Delhi, IANS): Samsung India has reportedly laid off their executives across its television and home appliance businesses as part of a cost-rationalisation exercise amid rising operating costs, muted consumer demand and organisational restructuring, as per multiple reports.

Reports suggest that the workforce reduction affects employees across various levels, including directors, team leaders, branch managers and area managers.

The layoffs are being carried out in phases with termination letters issued over the past few days, according to them.

Some employees have reportedly been asked to leave immediately without serving their notice period.

When contacted, Samsung declined to comment regarding such reports.

In addition, Samsung is offering affected employees a severance package comprising three months' salary along with an additional month's salary for every completed year of service.

The move comes as consumer electronics companies grapple with softer demand and rising costs.

Moreover, factors such as higher memory chip prices, elevated raw material costs and depreciation of the Indian rupee have added to operating expenses, as per reports.

Additionally, smartphone shipments in India have declined by about 12 per cent year-on-year.

Similarly, some industry experts expect that the Indian smartphone market to decline by around 13 per cent year-on-year in 2026 with the second half likely to perform better than the first half as festive demand provides some support.

Samsung had also planned to integrate its television and home appliance sales teams, although the move has reportedly been deferred until the December quarter, say reports.

Despite the restructuring, Samsung India reported revenue of over Rs 1.1 lakh crore and net profit of Rs 11,287 crore in FY25.Separately, a report noted that global foldable smartphone shipments are expected to cross 100 million cumulative units by the end of 2026 which is a major milestone for the category in its eighth year since the first commercially available foldable was launched. Samsung India cuts jobs in consumer electronics business | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com
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