The FIFA World Cup 2026 pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grassWorld Cup grounds crews are preparing immaculate grass pitches for the upcoming tournament. They are converting artificial turf fields and ...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.46 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
Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...
28 May, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
'Fuel that should drive urban planning': Anand Mahindra praises Jodhpur's 'zero-AC' cooling shelter that remains 8°C cooler even in 50°C heat. Know all about this innovationJodhpur has developed a net-zero cooling shelter under its Heat Action Plan to help people cope with rising heatwaves without relying on tr...
15 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
$100 crude & 95 rupee: Why Arvind Kothari is still buying these 5 emerging themes despite the warDespite economic headwinds, Niveshaay's Arvind Kothari sees opportunity in market dips, doubling down on high-conviction themes like electr...
09 May, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
As mercury soars, e-commerce platforms step up measures to protect delivery workersIndian e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms are introducing measures to protect delivery workers from severe heatwaves. Companies are pr...
03 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Delhi govt works on new roadmap to tackle heatwavesFaced with increasingly severe and prolonged summers, the Delhi government is developing a comprehensive long-term strategy to mitigate the...
28 Apr, 2025, 03.09 PM IST
Heat-protect workers, keep your biz coolAmidst India's heatwave, companies like Amazon and Flipkart are urged to protect outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses. Initiatives s...
22 Apr, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
Heatwave alerts, water coolers and dedicated wards in hospitals: Delhi govt unveils Heat Action PlanDelhi launches its Heat Action Plan 2025, prioritizing heat resilience with measures like early warning systems and 'Cool Roof' projects. C...
21 Apr, 2025, 11.29 PM IST
Tabreed to set up Asia's largest district cooling project in HyderabadTabreed (National Central Cooling Company) entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Telangana government on Tuesday to facilitat...
06 Sep, 2023, 08.59 PM IST
Delhi's plan to mitigate heat impact: No schools in afternoon, 24x7 power to healthcare facilitiesIndia reported 706 heatwave incidents from 1971-2019 which claimed more than 17,000 lives, according to a paper authored by M Rajeevan, for...
17 Aug, 2023, 02.53 PM IST
National Energy Conservation Day 2022: 10 easy ways for you to conserve energyToday is world conservation day, and like many other cities, India has an energy conservation plan that needs us, citizens, to reduce our e...
14 Dec, 2022, 04.13 PM IST
Smart surfaces for cooler citiesAt every level of government, India is developing strategies for managing heat and heatwaves. But these efforts are fragmented and not yet ...
18 Jun, 2022, 05.50 PM IST
This is how outer space could revolutionise air conditioningAs global warming accelerates, demand for atmosphere-damaging air conditioners will increase, creating a potentially catastrophic cycle.
28 Jun, 2018, 10.41 AM IST
- Passive cooling to cut electricity bills
Bengaluru, Oct 2 (IANS) Air-conditioning your building without electricity? Researchers at Stanford University in the US report it is poten...
02 Oct, 2017, 11.42 AM IST
- How blazing sun can cool your building
At Solar Energy Centre in Gurgaon, solar ACs have replaced conventional devices. Some other buildings have switched to alternative cooling ...
06 Apr, 2012, 10.58 AM IST