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...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Chinese production continues despite tech transfer curbsChinese electronics companies are pushing ahead with their India expansion. Brands like Hisense, Haier, and Oppo are increasing local manuf...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
The hidden Rs 9,000 crore business behind India’s water purifier boomIndia's water purifier market is evolving beyond just selling machines. Companies are now focusing on the lucrative service sector, includi...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
Consumer goods majors eye stronger sales as inflation pushes both volumes and pricesConsumer goods companies anticipate stronger sales growth. Inflation from the West Asia conflict is expected to boost both product volumes ...
08 Jun, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
“AC bill too high even at 24°C?”: Expert reveals how to run air conditioner with up to 30% lower power consumptionEnergy auditor says AC electricity bills can be reduced by up to 30% through a combination of simple habits, low-cost upgrades, and regular...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Clean rules put auto parts cos on a whole new growth pathIndia's auto component sector is set for a growth spurt. New rules for cleaner, safer, and fuel-efficient vehicles are boosting demand for ...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
What if your AC could reveal its true monthly cost & detect faults before they turn into expensive repairs? Startup explains how it canHelium Air, a new AC startup, is challenging established brands like Voltas and LG by focusing on transparency and technology. The company ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
No AC, no cooler: How a house in Delhi stays 10 degrees cooler even during peak summerA Delhi home remains significantly cooler without air conditioning. The owner's father designed the house with a central courtyard and cros...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
LPG cylinder, AC fault under scanner after Malviya Nagar fire kills 21: ReportA devastating fire swept through a guest house in Malviya Nagar, claiming 21 lives and injuring 20. The blaze, possibly ignited by a gas cy...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
'AC wasn't faulty': Woman spends years fixing her Rs 40,000 AC until a mechanic reveals why the repairs never workedA woman says she spent years repairing her Rs 40,000 air conditioner after repeated cooling failures and gas leaks, believing the machine i...
30 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
The coolest ideas are often the oldestWe need to think about what can be changed and what we can do without
30 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
29 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
“Why buy a Rs 30,000 AC?”: Man says his Rs 800 DIY roof trick cuts temperature by 15°C in 45°C heatA man shared a budget-friendly rooftop cooling method costing under ₹800 amid the ongoing extreme heatwave. He used a mixture of Fixit URP,...
29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
5 common reasons for AC blast during summers as first chairman of Competition Commission of India, an ex-IAS officer, dies at Delhi homeA retired IAS officer's tragic death in a suspected AC blast highlights critical home safety concerns. Continuous operation, refrigerant le...
29 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Modern air conditioning was invented in America, but not to keep people coolA printing issue in Brooklyn led to the invention of modern air conditioning. This innovation, initially for paper, became a lifesaver, dra...
28 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST