Can pouring a bucket of water on AC compressor cut your electricity bills?As heatwaves grip Indian cities, a simple hack of pouring water on AC outdoor units can offer temporary efficiency boosts. This method cool...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
'Never seen this in Mumbai': Video of people sleeping on Versova beach goes viral, sparks debate over public spacesA viral video of dozens sleeping on Mumbai's Versova Beach has sparked debate on housing, migration, and public space use. While some blame...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability11 Jun, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Beating the Heat: India’s data centre dream and the 50°C reality in its pathIndia's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling nee...
22 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
‘Rs 5,000 mein yaha ghar kaise lu, sir?’: Harvard-graduate Indian investor shares story of Mumbai security guard who cannot rent a house and sleeps in guard roomsHarvard-graduate Indian investor, Vineeth K shared a heartbreaking story about a Mumbai security guard surviving on just Rs 5,000 a month a...
20 May, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
India resumes wheat exports after four years but high prices likely to limit demandIndia has resumed wheat exports for the first time in four years, with ITC loading 22,000 metric tons for the UAE. A record harvest and hig...
04 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
The rupee at record low will end India’s cheap-money eraElevated energy import costs have pushed the Indian rupee to a record low, prompting urgent questions about Reserve Bank of India rate hike...
01 May, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Why your AC doesn’t cool faster at 18°C? Here's the 'low-cost' trick experts say is the real ‘sweet spot’ for perfect coolingWith Indian summers reaching record highs in 2026, experts debunk long-held myths about air conditioning. While many instinctively drop the...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
The Summer Survival Guide: Smarter ways to live through rising temperaturesWe are living in an era of extreme heat, and the planet is not pushing back on the pedal anytime soon. Which is why Lijee Philip brings to ...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Maharashtra heatwave: Yellow alert for Mumbai, Palghar, Thane and Raigad as temperature breaches 40 degree mark. Check IMD's predictionMaharashtra temperatures: The IMD has warned of an intense heatwave in several regions of Maharashtra from April 15. A yellow alert has bee...
16 Apr, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
‘Furnace’, ‘human oven’: Why people are worried about non-AC local trains with closed doors in hot and humid MumbaiMumbai is introducing India's first non-AC suburban train with automatic sliding doors, a safety upgrade following a fatal accident. The ne...
15 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Lenders' fields may yield less as collections wilt in summer"Collections fell by about two percentage points last summer, and we expect a similar dip this year," said the head of a non-bank lender, w...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Mumbai temperatures already touching 40°C: What heatwave conditions will look like this weekTemperature Mumbai: Mumbai is bracing for scorching temperatures this week, with highs nearing 38-40°C and isolated heatwave conditions exp...
10 Mar, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
Mumbai temperature: IMD warns severe heatwave alert as Konkan region sweats at 40°; 4° higher than last yearMumbai Heatwave: The Regional Meteorological Center (RMC) in Mumbai has issued a critical warning for a Severe Heat Wave expected to impact...
09 Mar, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru join global effort to protect residents from extreme heatThree Indian cities, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, have joined a global coalition of 33 metropolises under the Cool Cities Accelerator ...
04 Nov, 2025, 03.34 PM IST
IMD issues heatwave alert for several Indian states, urges protection against illnesses; All you need to knowThe India Meteorological Department issued health warnings due to an intense heatwave affecting Maharashtra and Rajasthan with temperatures...
13 Mar, 2025, 04.28 PM IST
Why Mumbai’s weather is unusually hot, IMD expects no relief anytime soonMumbaikars are experiencing intense heat, with temperatures reaching 37.4°C, significantly above the seasonal average. The IMD predicts tem...
06 Mar, 2025, 09.41 AM IST