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Quote of the day by American actor Paul Newman: 'Husbands and wives should have separate interests, cultivate different sets of friends and not impose on the other. You can’t spend a lifetime breathing down each other’s necks'- In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; here’s how it helped cool cities
- Rooftop rainwater could help cities stay cooler and cut heatwave days, study finds
- ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 70: Almost nobody tracks this company. That may be why its turnaround was missedVery few investors track this old auto supplier, and that may be exactly why its turnaround went unnoticed. This is a business that spent y...05 Aug, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
- Researchers replaced a bare roof with plants; green roof surfaces stayed 30 to 40°F cooler in summerGreen roofs cool surfaces by up to forty degrees Fahrenheit, reducing urban heat island effects. Evapotranspiration from plants cools build...05 Aug, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
- Purdue University created paint so white that a coated surface stayed 8°F below the surrounding air at noonPurdue University researchers developed an ultra-white paint reflecting nearly all sunlight. This innovative paint keeps surfaces cooler th...05 Aug, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Sonam Wangchuk's Ladakh home is built without concrete and has waterless sanitation system. It stays naturally warm even in winterSonam Wangchuk, the engineer and education reform campaigner who recently completed his hunger strike seeking changes to the examination sy...02 Aug, 2026, 07.58 PM IST
- Can chalk replace air conditioning? France is putting the idea to the testFrance is experiencing a surge in demand for crushed chalk as a cooling solution. This traditional cleaning powder is applied to windows, r...30 Jul, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
- African proverb of the day: 'If it's a big man that is hurting you...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on survival, caution, tactical patience, emotional control, power dynamics, self-preservation and masking vulnerabilityAfrican proverb of the day highlights the importance of caution, patience, and emotional control when dealing with powerful people. The pro...29 Jul, 2026, 02.57 AM IST
- In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet: How white roofs may reduce urban heat and support climate action?In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool t...28 Jul, 2026, 01.45 AM IST
- Maruti Suzuki launches Brezza facelift: Check price in India, design updates, features, engine and variantsThe Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift has launched in India, bringing a redesigned front fascia, new accessory packages, and two additional ext...24 Jul, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
- ICE accelerates immigration arrests across US to 1,400 a dayImmigration and Customs Enforcement agents are increasing arrests nationwide. This surge follows a spring lull and has resulted in two rece...22 Jul, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
- Have metal stocks’ dependence moved from Chinese apartments to world's power grid? 5 metal stocks with upside potential of up to 34%Weak Chinese growth has traditionally been a warning signal for metal stocks. Yet, the latest disappointing data from China has caused only...19 Jul, 2026, 05.56 AM IST
- A simple layer of aluminum foil beneath a roof can cut summer heat entering homes by up to 53%, researchers foundAttic heat gain significantly impacts home cooling costs during summer months. A thin layer of reflective aluminum foil can reduce this hea...17 Jul, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Paul Newman: ‘You only grow when you are alone. I don't have a gift for anything.' Hollywood legend's lesson on persistence and finding life's purposePaul Newman believed lasting success comes from persistence, self-reflection and continuous learning rather than natural talent. According ...14 Jul, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
- Most people never think about roof color, but Berkeley Lab found swapping a dark roof for a reflective "cool roof" cuts a building's annual air-conditioning energy use by 5–20%Dark rooftops absorb sunlight, increasing home temperatures significantly. Reflective cool roofs bounce sunlight back, reducing cooling ene...13 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- Engage in the solar geoengineering debate: Why India must shape the rules before the sun goes dimSolar radiation modification offers potential climate solutions but demands careful governance. This technology could cool the planet while...10 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
- Towering trees, natural streams, untouched boulders: Step inside Suniel Shetty’s magical Khandala farmhouse where architecture embraces natureSuniel Shetty's Rs 20 crore Khandala estate, Jahaan, showcases biophilic design principles. Towering trees and a natural stream integrate s...10 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
- Top fashion brands have a supply chain battle against extreme India heatAs Indian garment factories contend with soaring temperatures, worker efficiency and health have been jeopardised. Epic Group's facility in...09 Jul, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
- Sensors, early starts: how Spain keeps working when heat hitsSpain is adapting workplaces to extreme heat as climate change intensifies weather patterns. Workers now use heat-monitoring wristbands and...08 Jul, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
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