Beating the Heat: India’s data centre dream and the 50°C reality in its pathIndia's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling nee...
22 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Power ministry nudges PSUs to test one-day work-from-home optionTo foster a modern work culture, the power sector's public sector undertakings are now considering a policy enabling employees to work from...
14 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Why did the US stock market crash today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq sink deep into red as Iran tensions and soaring oil prices fuel fresh inflation fears across Wall StreetUS stock market crash today shocked Wall Street after US CPI inflation jumped to 3.8%, the highest level in three years. The Dow Jones fell...
12 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
REC arm makes move for carbon market playREC's consulting arm is set to enter the carbon markets. It will operate as an accredited carbon verification agency. Expressions of intere...
12 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Officials plan to flush thousands of toilets to help refill a Utah lake and generate powerWater managers are releasing massive amounts of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to safeguard hydropower production at Lake Powell, which...
08 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Why your AC doesn’t cool faster at 18°C? Here's the 'low-cost' trick experts say is the real ‘sweet spot’ for perfect coolingWith Indian summers reaching record highs in 2026, experts debunk long-held myths about air conditioning. While many instinctively drop the...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Cooking through crisis: LPG shortage ignites this smart kitchen brand's hybrid cooking solutionSmart kitchen appliance brands such as Beyond Appliances are introducing hybrid configurations that combine traditional gas cooking with el...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
Don’t waste a good crisis: India needs a body not just for putting out fires, but also for long-term strategic energy ideasIndia is facing one of its worst energy disruptions, with far higher dependence on imported fuels than in past crises. Today, the focus has...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
CAFE-III to kick in from April 2027; Govt unlikely to extend implementation date: OfficialNew fuel efficiency rules for car makers will take effect from April 1 next year. The government is not planning to extend the deadline for...
13 Apr, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
CAFE-3 draft eases emission norms, nudges automakers toward EV and hybrid shiftNew emission rules for vehicles will be implemented in 2027. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has eased some targets for smaller cars. Manuf...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
Bureau of Energy Efficiency plans norms to make more products energy efficientThe power ministry body, which works on improving energy efficiency of electronic products, also plans to revise the energy efficiency leve...
22 May, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
Experts warn consumers against using locally-sourced LED bulbsSeth praised AP and the State Energy Conservation Mission for aggressively implementing energy efficiency measures.
05 Jul, 2016, 08.17 PM IST
LED lights to carry energy efficiency labelsUnder the labeling programme for LED lights, it would be mandatory for the producers to affix efficiency labels on these lights.
02 Aug, 2015, 01.25 PM IST
- IBM announces collaboration with Bureau of Energy Efficiency
IBM today announced a collaboration with The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India to create the country's first smart grid project.
18 May, 2011, 03.41 PM IST
- India unveils energy standard for laptops
An information and communication technology industry initiative started almost one-and-a-half years back for energy efficiency has finally ...
31 Mar, 2011, 05.28 AM IST
- Star ratings for computers, laptops to be mandatory: BEE
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is all set to make star-rating compulsory for computers and laptops from this year.
22 Apr, 2010, 11.06 PM IST