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Scientists are testing a new kind of air-conditioning, and the promise is cleaner cooling without refrigerants, but the big question is whether solid-state systems can ever match the efficiency of the ACs people already useNew solid-state cooling technologies are emerging to replace traditional air conditioners. These systems aim to reduce reliance on compress...
India’s hidden battery fleet can keep the lights onIndia's home batteries are vital for keeping the lights on during peak demand. These systems, long a staple due to grid instability, are no...
Maruti unveils India's first flex-fuel car: What is a flex fuel vehicle? How does it work? Will it cut your fuel bill? Here's allMaruti Suzuki has introduced India's first flex-fuel passenger car. This technology allows vehicles to run on petrol or petrol-ethanol blen...
This mysterious car button you keep ignoring could cool your cabin faster and even save fuelDrivers can cool their car cabins faster and save fuel by using the air recirculation button. This feature stops the AC from pulling hot ou...
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express starts today: Check schedule, stoppages, fares, train number, travel time and moreThe first Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar commenced on May 2, 2026, significantly reducing travel time to five hour...
India's emissions from ACs equal to that of cars now, set to double by 2035: ReportA recent survey reveals that air conditioners in India are projected to become the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions among applian...
Holi 2024: Railways open train bookings, tickets filling fast!The Indian Railways has started train ticket bookings for March 2024, with tickets swiftly moving to waiting lists for days leading up to H...
Nearly three-fold increase in special train trips this festive season as compared to last year: Railway Minister"Every year we do a very serious planning to make arrangements for passengers for Diwali and Chhath. We monitor the reservation and waiting...
Western Railway to start eight more AC local train services in Mumbai from August 8According to a ToI report quoting a senior official, fifth rakes will be introduced in service, which will allow the Western Railways to ru...
Railways-Bombardier deal hits logjam over pricesAccording to an initial plan announced by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal a few months ago, 39 new AC local trains were meant for the city.
Railways to replace loss making AC II-tier coaches in premium trains with AC-III"We have decided to get more AC-III tier coaches because they generate more revenue for us," Chairman Railway Board Ashwani Lohani said, wi...
Tejas Express has made its debut on the tracks today. Nine things you need to know about itTejas is expected to change the Indian train passenger's perception about the national transporter and has been dubbed as an aeroplane on t...
At 430 per km, Mumbai has highest car densityIn six years there has been a 56 per cent rise in private cars, which occupy 85 per cent of road space and are an impediment for growth of ...
Diversification and auto growth to benefit SubrosSubros volume growth is expected to improve given the growth in passenger car volumes and the strategy to diversify activities by entering ...
Rail Budget 2014: Number of AC First Class, AC 3 tier passengers dropped in FY14Amid railways eyeing higher revenue from travellers in air conditioned coaches, the number of passengers in AC First Class and AC 3 Tier re...
- AC double-decker train for Jaipur flagged off
Passengers to Jaipur can now take a ride on AC double-decker train with Railways today flagging off the service heralding a new era in pass...
- AC double-decker train gets safety clearance
The first ever air conditioned double-decker train is likely to be launched shortly on the Howrah-Dhanbad route.
- Railways turns up the heat on airlines by slashing AC fares
Competition between the railways and low-cost airlines is set to reach a new level with railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav lowering AC fare...
- Yesvantpur-Secunderabad 'Garib Rath' flagged off
A new 'garib rath' express train, connecting Yeswantpur in the city to Secunderabad, was today flagged off by Union Minister of State for R...
- Railways issues 27,000 frequent travellers card
Railways have issued more than 27,000 cards till date to train passengers under the Scheme of Frequent Travellers.