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In 1905, an engineer was testing heatproof alloys and made a wire that would not burn out, and the electric toaster came into existenceA special metal alloy called nichrome, invented in 1905, made electric toasters possible. This alloy, a mix of nickel and chromium, could w...10 Jun, 2026, 06.19 PM IST- No AC, no air cooler, only 7000 kulhads: Haryana man’s unique rooftop technique keeps his home naturally cool even in scorching summer heatAn architect from Haryana has devised an innovative cooling system for his home. He used 7000 kulhads, traditional Indian clay cups, to bui...07 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM 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
- Inside Samsung's strategy to own every tier of the Smart appliance marketSamsung's new Bespoke AI refrigerator range targets India's growing premium appliance market with a three-tiered strategy. From practical D...05 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM 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, only clay blocks: How Bengaluru man’s creative home design keeps temperatures 3 degrees cooler even in scorching summer heatA Bengaluru man, Sathya Prakash Varanashi, has designed a home that stays 2-3 degrees cooler naturally, eliminating the need for air condit...04 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- India's power consumption grows 11.55 pc to 164.98 bn units in MayIndia's power consumption rose significantly in May. Heat waves across the nation drove up the use of cooling appliances. This led to a rec...01 Jun, 2026, 02.39 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 without30 May, 2026, 12.39 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
- Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...26 May, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
- India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten healthIndia faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat isl...26 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Delivery platforms deploy cooling cover as orders heat upPeople confined to indoors are increasingly turning to online platforms for purchases spanning daily essentials to cooling products and con...23 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- In 1902, Willis Carrier was trying to stop paper from warping in a Brooklyn print shop: This led to the foundation of the modern air-conditionerThe year was 1902 when Willis Carrier revolutionized our comfort with the invention of air conditioning, a solution aimed at managing humid...22 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
- Heatwave advisory: AYUSH ministry shares what to drink, what to eat and what to avoid right nowIndia’s Ministry of AYUSH and the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) have issued a public health advisory amid ongoing heatwave con...22 May, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
- India generates record power as demand surges in severe heatwaveIndia's power producers achieved a record electricity generation as a severe heatwave grips the nation. Peak power demand hit an all-time h...22 May, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
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