Pochampally Ikat involves a sequence of tying and dyeing sections of bundled yarn to a predetermined color scheme before weaving. What does the term 'Ikat' mean?

Prolonged occupational exposure to excessive noise from heavy machinery without hearing protection causes noise-induced hearing loss. Excess noise is categorized as a:

Long-term exposure to indoor air pollutants, such as smoke from burning biomass fuels, significantly increases the risk of developing chronic respiratory conditions like: