Soaking up plenty (premium) hot air

In a scorching 47°C heat, relief is a luxury. A mall demands a 'Premium Air' subscription, while outside, bottled 'Nordic Breeze' sells for a premium. At home, AC use is restricted, with power cuts threatened unless the ruling party is supported. ...

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It's 47° C ('feels like' 52° C) outside, and you step into a fancy mall, expecting relief. But, suddenly, a security guard stops you.

'Sir, do you have the Premium Air subscription?' 'The what?' 'Regular air is free for the first 5 mins. After that, we charge ₹500 per cu m for non- members.'

Annoyed, you step back out into the sauna-like streets. Outside, vendors are selling bottled mall air, marketed as 'Nordic Breeze - Infused with Luxury Chill'. ₹200 per bottle, you buy seven.


Not a Big Fan (or AC)

You walk into your apartment and switch on the AC that you've 'fixed' to not go below 20° C. The power cuts out instantly. A state government notification pops up on your phone: 'Dear citizen, we see you're trying to cool down while millions of your fellow countrymen don't have ACs. To access uninterrupted power, vote for [ruling party] in the next assembly elections. Otherwise, please enjoy our 'Heatwave Meditation Mode' - free of charge.'

You sigh, and turn on the fan. It starts rotating. But instead of cool air, a voice whispers, 'Nice try. We're connected to the state electricity board.'
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