Despite the heavy pollution, 57 million people depend on the Yamuna's sewage-filled waters for washing, drinking, religious ceremonies and waste disposal.

Celebrating 10 years in business, MIO breaks out a fresh slew of 'green desire'-sparking products including customizable stools and lampshades that can be arranged in over 36 configurations.

The H7N9 strand doesn't travel well through the air, so direct contact is a more likely form of transmission.

The ash column has reached as high as 22,000 feet, forcing regional airlines to occasionally delay or cancel flights to local villages and towns.