Rising energy bills: How EVs, rooftop solar, induction cooking can protect your household budget and how much they actually costFuel prices are volatile, electricity tariffs are rising, and your LPG cylinder is at the mercy of global events. Here’s how switching to a...
11 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...
01 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Induction cooktop: EPACK Durable expands into infrared cooktops as gas squeeze shifts demandEPACK Durable Limited has launched infrared cooktops, expanding its electric cooking range. This move supports a national trend towards ele...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
India weighs induction cooktop subsidy amid Iran war energy crisisIndia is exploring incentives for induction cooktops. This move aims to transition households from LPG to solar electricity. The government...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.35 PM IST
Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
The simple yet powerful plan India could follow to ward off impacts of Iran-like disastersIran war: As geopolitical tensions continue with the looming threat of a restart of the conflict in Iran, India finds itself at a crossroad...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.55 AM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
West Asia crisis: Govt considering customs duty cut on critical induction cooktop componentsIn a bid to enhance accessibility to induction cooktops, the government is contemplating a reduction in import duties on components. Additi...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.39 PM IST
How to sharpen kitchen knives at home without tools: A simple trick that improves cuttingScientific research confirms that sharp knives significantly improve food quality and safety by reducing cutting force and preventing crush...
22 Apr, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
‘It changed everything’: Mumbai nutritionist shares 10 easy and budget-friendly ways to stay healthyMumbai nutritionist Sanya Wadhera shared ten simple yet effective health tips. These affordable methods focus on hydration, mindful eating,...
12 Apr, 2026, 07.07 PM IST
Electric appliance makers to seek GST cut as LPG crisis lifts demandElectric cooking appliance makers are urging the government to reduce GST on products like induction cooktops and air fryers, while also se...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
India’s gas shortage will make Dal compete with dataIndia is facing a worsening cooking gas shortage as the Iran war disrupts LPG supplies, exposing the country’s heavy reliance on imports ro...
01 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Kitchens of India, plug in, go electric!Climate discussions often overlook kitchens' role in pollution. GoI aids PNG adoption but must promote electric cooking for cleaner, safer ...
29 Mar, 2024, 11.22 PM IST
Power ministry to bring aggregation model to make e-cooking affordableThe government may also provide subsidies to some rural households if required, he said. The Energy Efficiency Services Ltd will be roped i...
05 Jun, 2023, 08.30 PM IST
Delhi, Tamil Nadu lead India's transition to electric cooking with 17% adoption: CEEW studyThe study found that in Delhi and Tamil Nadu, 17 per cent of households have adopted some form of electric cooking; while in Telangana, the...
18 Oct, 2021, 04.29 PM IST
View: India wants its people to go for electric cooking, but it's easier said than doneDespite the significant benefits of electric stoves and the impetus by the government, its widespread penetration and adoption is still lim...
11 Aug, 2021, 11.15 AM IST