Indian techie warns even Bangaluru struggles to breathe amid India’s escalating air pollution crisis

Air quality in India, long a subject of concern for environmentalists and health experts, has been thrust into the spotlight again, thanks to a series of viral social media posts by Debarghya ‘Deedy’ Das, an Indian-origin venture capitalist and tech influencer based in San Francisco. Drawing on his personal experiences and observations, Das labeled the deteriorating air quality in the country as a “massive health crisis” that many seem to dismiss. His posts have sparked a heated discussion, resonating with some while also attracting criticism.