Heatwave and holidays drive 15-20% sales surge for mall retailersHeatwaves, school holidays and reduced summer travel are driving more consumers to air-conditioned malls, boosting sales for restaurants, f...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
For mall outlets, summer's time for some cool businessMalls and retail outlets are seeing a surge in customers. Heatwaves and school holidays are keeping people indoors. Restaurants, fashion, a...
31 May, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in EuropeBritain and Western Europe are facing an intense spring heatwave. Temperatures have broken century-old records in the UK. Several drownings...
27 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Air India, IndiGo to cut domestic flight operations as ATF prices, low demand hurt: ReportAir India and IndiGo are reducing domestic flights starting June 1 for three months. This move comes as jet fuel prices surge and demand di...
27 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
School Holiday Tomorrow: Heatwave forces classes to shut in several states. Check if your school is closed, open or if summer vacation has been extendedSeveral Indian states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, have extended summer school holidays for 2026 amid intensifying heatwa...
19 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Nirmal Narvekar, Harvard’s $57 billion Indian-American money manager, bows outNirmal Narvekar, the Indian-American financier behind Harvard University's massive endowment, is set to retire in 2027. His tenure saw a si...
17 May, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Delhi High Court issues notice in textbook delay contempt plea; Govt assures supply before summer breakThe Delhi High Court has issued notice on a contempt petition concerning the delayed supply of textbooks to students in government schools....
30 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
As Delhi turns up the heat, MCD orders citywide cooling measuresThe Municipal Corporation of Delhi has issued an advisory for the upcoming summer season. Departments are directed to take precautionary me...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
May 2026 School Holidays: Full list, summer vacations, heatwave alerts & state-wise closure dates in IndiaIndia is experiencing an intense heatwave, forcing many states to declare early summer vacations. Temperatures are soaring, making daily co...
30 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
Heatwave drives early rush to hill stations, bookings surgeIndia's heatwave is causing a surge in demand for hill stations like Dehradun and Munnar. Travel firms report increased bookings for cooler...
30 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Noida man compares temperature gap between the road and under a tree amid heatwave, the stark gap will shock youA viral video from Noida shows a stark temperature difference between asphalt and shaded areas, proving trees offer substantial cooling. As...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
School summer vacation in these states preponed as temperatures soar above 44 degrees. Check full list hereSchool summer vacations in several states, West Bengal, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, have been preponed as the temperatures have soared above 44 d...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Delhi-NCR school timing alert: Noida, Ghaziabad timings revised due to scorching heatwave. Here's the update parents and students must knowDelhi, Noida. Ghaziabad school timing: Amid the ongoing heatwave, the school timing in Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Ghaziabad has been revised...
27 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
School holiday alert: Heatwave forces closures or timing changes; Check full state-wise update hereAmid an intense heatwave sweeping across India, several states have revised school timings, announced early summer vacations, and even orde...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.56 PM IST
School bell to alert students to drink water every hour in new measures against heat in DelhiDelhi schools must implement heatwave safety steps, including a “water bell” every 45–60 minutes and a buddy system for students. The Direc...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 AM IST