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How living in a premium housing development feels like?

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The charm of Solan lies in its exhilarating pace and multi-layered, cosmopolitan vibe. But there are times when we all seek open, verdant spaces in the city to reconnect with nature. Indeed, if your heart sings for lush green surroundings, Chester Hills is the place to be. This premium residential development in Solan comes with a twenty acres surrounded by fourteen towers, each comprising more than 7 floors. Wondering how a day at Chester Hills would be like? Here’s a glimpse. Wake up to inspiring mornings Imagine waking up to birds chirping in the background, or a cool breeze playing with your senses. This is what Chester Hills offers—an opportunity to start your mornings on a positive note. For other calming experiences, head to the landscape garden or the yoga meditation center in the development. For a bout of fresh air, take to a park that surrounds the massive green cover. That’s not all—the development has green walls or vertical gardens that help red...

Why is air quality important?

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Why is air quality important? Local air quality affects how you live and breathe. Like the weather, it can change from day to day or even hour to hour. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and your local air quality agency have been working to make information about outdoor air quality as easy to find and understand as weather forecasts. A key tool in this effort is the Air Quality Index, or AQI. EPA and local officials use the AQI to provide simple information about your local air quality, how unhealthy air may affect you, and how you can protect your health. What is the AQI? The AQI is an index for reporting daily air quality. It tells you how clean or unhealthy your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern. The AQI focuses on health affects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing unhealthy air. The AQI is calculated for four major air pollutants regulated by the Clean Air Act: ground level ozone, particle p...

Owning a home versus living on rent Which is a better long-term option

When it comes to finding a long-term accommodation, we look at what makes better sense – living in a rented house or buying a property – and the factors that one should consider before opting for each When it comes to living on rent versus living in one’s own home, people who advocate the former often argue that a rental home costs less, as compared to owning a home. Those who favour owning a house, cite the freedom that it offers. While owning a home is typically the dream of every Indian, sky-rocketing property prices in the recent past have led people to opt for renting, rather than buying, “However, if one is certain about the city in which one is going to stay in the future and has the necessary funds for the down payment and stable future cash flows, it is highly recommended to own a home. Owning a home forces savings, in the form of  home loan  EMI payments, which most people would otherwise spend, if they rent a property,” adds Jain. Advantages of home owner...

Is The Air Affecting My Health?

Is it fog or smog? Is the air affecting my health? If you live in a metropolitan area, you’ve likely asked yourself these questions. So Pay attention to air quality perhaps more than most. But whether you have a child with breathing issues, a parent with heart disease, or you just want to know if you should run outdoors on smoggy days, it’s useful—and important—to understand the basics. The Air Quality Index, or AQI, measures current or forecasted air quality. It consists of two measures: Particulate Matter (PM) and ozone. When you hear PM, think of solid and liquid airborne particles. While tiny, these particles can be harmful to our lungs. Even healthy people may experience eye, nose, and throat irritation from high PM levels. Those with asthma tend to struggle breathing, be more susceptible to respiratory infections and have worsened symptoms such as wheezing and coughing. Ozone is a pungent, pale blue gas that occurs naturally in the upper atmosphere. Unfortunately, it...