Ranveer says wedding ring is very dear to him Car-cinogenic!
Car travel has never been this dangerous. No, it’s not about the accidents; it’s about the air circulating inside the vehicle, which could give you cancer, more so in the summer months!
According to a new study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, flame retardants known or suspected of causing cancer may be in the air inside our car. The study published in Environmental Science & Technology reveals concerning findings regarding the air quality inside cars, with drivers and passengers potentially exposed to cancer-causing chemicals.
Conducted across 30 states in the US, the study conducted by researchers from Duke University examined cabin air from 101 electric, gas, and hybrid vehicles spanning model years 2015 to 2022. Alarmingly, 99% of the cars tested positive for TCIPP, a flame retardant currently under investigation by the U.S. National Toxicology Programme for its potential carcinogenic properties.
IT’S TOXIC
“The air inside our cars is toxic because toxic materials are used in everything, from paints to plastics, seat foam, fabrics, etc. There are innumerable carcinogenic emissions from all of this,” says Sandeep Anirudhan, Convenor, Aikyam Community for Sustainable Living. The danger increases manifold as the car emits much more toxic chemicals when it is parked under the sun and it heats up, especially during summers, which India is presently reeling under.
“For safety, people should open the windows the moment they get into the car and allow the air accumulated inside to be replaced by fresh air before occupying the car,” advises Sandeep.
Also, instead of using the air conditioner, it’s better to keep the windows open for fresh air. These are the only ways of reducing the risks,” adds Sandeep.
FLAME RETARDANTS
Flame retardants are added to various materials inside the car to ensure flames do not erupt, or if they do, the chemicals in the retardants slow their spread. All car manufacturers have been using flame retardants since the 1970s. It’s added to a variety of consumer goods, including furniture, electronics, building and construction materials, and car interiors.
For those who do long commutes in the comfort of their four-wheelers, the risk is even greater. The study also found that, because heat causes chemicals from automobile materials to leak more rapidly, it is the summer time that leads to the highest concentrations of harmful flame retardants.
THE AIR INSIDE
OUR CARS IS TOXIC BECAUSE TOXIC MATERIALS ARE USED IN EVERYTHING, FROM PAINTS TO PLASTICS, SEAT FOAM, FABRICS, ETC. THERE ARE INNUMERABLE CARCINOGENIC EMISSIONS FROM ALL OF THIS.”
— SANDEEP ANIRUDHAN, Convenor, Aikyam Community for Sustainable Living.
THE CHEMICALS IN FLAME RETARDANTS HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE CERTAIN CANCERS LIKE THYROID, PROSTATE, BREAST, AND URINARY BLADDER CANCERS, ALTHOUGH THE EVIDENCE IS NOT AS CONCLUSIVE BUT HAS SHOWN A POSSIBLE ASSOCIATION.”
— DR NAGENDRA PARVATANENI, Senior Consultant and Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology at KIMS Hospitals.
in his father’s murder. I’ve been keen to make this revengeful saga into an independent film. But my director decided to develop it into a commercial movie. That is how Bhaiyya Ji was born.
This film is culturally rooted and portrays relationships and family bonding.
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I have noticed that in big cities like Delhi, if people enter a bus from the exit door, people start yelling ‘Bhaiya hai’, a derogatory reference to people hailing from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh or Madhya Pradesh. I’m sure, after watching our film, people will start addressing us respectfully.
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It was indeed a Herculean task, and I’m very lucky that we have completed this film. It was easier because my ‘other half ’, Shabana, is the main producer. Her collaborative effort with other producers helped us to complete the film on time. I couldn’t afford to take any break. Shabana has judiciously kept to the production budgeting for our film.
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A new action hero
All I can say is that right now, I’m dealing with many sore parts on my body. I hope I recover soon. That said, I feel I should have turned an action hero in my youth — at 25-30 years of age.
Does the term ‘Bhaiya Bihari? you under any pressure?
MJi’ denote a egastar Chiranjeevi attended a dinner hosted by Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Delhi for Padma awardees. Chiru was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan, the second highest of
India’s civilian awards, this year, in recognition of his contribution to cinema. The Megastar’s wife Surekha, his son, actor Ram Charan, daughter-in-law
Upasana Konidela and daughter Sushmita accompanied him.
Vishnu Manchu took to his official Instagram account to publish a poster showing Prabhas has officially joined the Kannappa sets. The post included an image of the actor’s leg dressed in costume. The actor stated, “With my dear friend Prabhas onboard, Kannappa emerges as a true pan-indian magnum opus, uniting stars from diverse linguistic backgrounds. His unwavering commitment to his craft and his ability to immerse himself fully in every role he undertakes are qualities that I deeply admire.”
According to reports, Prabhas would play Lord Vishnu in the film. Akshay Kumar will be playing Lord Shiva. Along with the poster, he revealed the cameo appearances of Mohan Babu, Mohanlal, Prabhas, and Shiva Rajkumar. This bigbudget mythological fantasy drama is now shooting at a rapid speed in New Zealand.
The Tiffany store opened in Mumbai, at the city’s Jio World Plaza and the chief guests were Ranveer Singh and Karisma Kapoor.
Talking to Ranveer Singh said, “One of the rings that are very dear to me is this one. It is my wedding ring, presented to me by my wife. The other is a platinum engagement ring, then of course, my mother’s diamond earrings and my grandmother’s pearls.”
‘Painted the town blue at the opening of the new @tiffanyandco store at @jioworldplaza with my most favourite @ranveersingh,’ Karisma Kapoor posted.