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Risks cloud hover over microfinanceThe Reserve Bank of India, too, raised concerns over higher inflation due to low average rainfall and supply chain disruptions due to geopo...
‘Indians turn ACs on only when needed’: US mom living in India explains biggest difference in cooling the room vs houseAn American woman living in India highlighted contrasting air conditioning habits. Indian homes typically use single-room ACs, switched on ...
Why experts say hot water is ruining your stain removal routineForget hot water for stains! Scientific research reveals cold water is surprisingly more effective for most common stains like protein, tan...
The Refrigerator Drawer Setting Almost Every American Has Wrong, And Why Produce Dies FasterYour refrigerator's crisper drawer holds a secret to fresher produce. A simple humidity slider, often overlooked, can double the life of fr...
The Ceiling Fan Trick That Can Make Your Home Feel Warmer In WinterCeiling fans offer winter benefits beyond summer cooling. Reversing fan direction pushes warm air down, reducing temperature differences. L...
The Trick to Reducing Energy Consumption Without Changing HabitsMany households believe saving energy requires personal discipline. However, studies show homes often waste energy automatically. Upgrading...
Be cool and stay cool in Indian summers - Desi styleIndia continues to wear Western suits as workwear, a colonial imposition. European traders brought these clothes, but local cotton garments...
Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many moreMore Indians are buying air conditioners to combat extreme heat. AC sales are booming, driven by rising temperatures and incomes. This surg...
Indians buy 14 million ACs a year, and need many moreMore Indians are buying air conditioners for heat relief. AC sales are increasing rapidly. This surge boosts electricity demand, mainly fro...
'Rising temperature may increase probability of default in 30% of agri loan portfolio by 2030'Rising temperatures and climate change may increase default risks in 30% of agricultural and housing loans in the next five years, accordin...
Heatwave warning at 26 degrees Celsius? Indians compare UK's alert to their AC temperature, call it 'pleasant weather'The United Kingdom's recent heatwave alert at 26 degrees Celsius has amused many Indians, prompting a flurry of witty responses on social m...
How to make homes cooler without air conditioningThere are alternatives to air conditioning that both reduce energy usage and keep people cool, such as blocking the sun using tree canopies...
Delhi's air quality plunges to 'poor' category, experts warn it could remain same for next few daysEvery year Delhi and the nearby areas witness air quality dropping to 'severe' category due to drop in temperatures and stubble burning in ...
India risks widespread blackouts this summerIndia's grid reported a record load of 200,570 megawatts (MW) on July 7, 2021, at the height of last summer, according to the National Load...
Room air conditioners to now have default temperature of 24 degree Celsius: BEEAccording to the notification, all brands and types of star-labelled RACs, which are rated from one star to five stars based on their energ...
India Achieves 20% reduction in emissions intensity: Power ministerThe government’s programmes on energy conservation and efficiency have led to the reduction in carbon emissions, power minister RK Singh sa...
Why did Modi govt's guidelines for AC send temperatures soaring?Many think that now the government wants to control the temperature of their ACs. But default setting does not mean 'control'. It can be ch...
Why power ministry wants to set your AC temperature at 24 degree Celsius“If all the consumers adopt, this will result in savings of 20 billion units of electricity in one year alone,” the power ministry statemen...
Using a voice assistant? Here's how it can help you work smarter & fasterCompared to just a couple of years ago, voice assistants have gotten a lot better.
- NHPC snaps supply to Delhi BSES, trades surplus in energy exchange
State-owned power companies including hydropower giant NHPC have snapped supplies to defaulting utilities — BSES Delhi and a distribution f...