Using sunscreen more often in heat waves? Top points men, women with oily, dry, sensitive skins must knowSunscreen for men, women: The two major types of sunscreens – chemical and mineral – handle the sun's ultraviolet rays differently.
02 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
LDF walks out of Kerala Assembly, accuses CM Satheesan of 'misleading' House on fund cutsKerala Assembly saw a heated debate as the opposition LDF walked out, accusing Chief Minister V D Satheesan of misleading the House regardi...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Stop throwing these away: 7 kitchen scraps that can grow into fresh plantsTransform your kitchen waste into fresh produce with simple regrowing techniques. Common scraps like spring onions, lettuce, celery, garlic...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Do windshield sunshades really work? Here’s how much cooler they make your carParked cars can become dangerously hot, reaching deadly temperatures quickly due to the greenhouse effect. Windshield sunshades offer a sim...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Woman loses 7.5 kg in 2 months after giving up rice, chapati and dosa; Apollo neurologist debunks carb myth, explains what really drives fat lossWeight loss isn't solely about ditching rice or chapatis, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. True weight loss stems from a consiste...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
How often should you wash your bed sheets? Doctors share 6 signs your bed sheets need washingYour bedsheets harbor dead skin cells, sweat, and bacteria, creating a breeding ground for microscopic organisms. Experts strongly advise w...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
Why do black people have different hair? Science explains the genetics and evolution behind curly hairScientists reveal Afro-textured hair, common in African populations, is a genetic trait likely shaped by evolutionary adaptation. Research ...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
Noida, Greater Noida schools revise timings for Classes 1 to 8: Reason, new schedule, and the advisoryNoida and Greater Noida schools for Classes 1-8 are now operating on a reduced schedule, from 7 AM to 12 PM, due to persistent heat. This d...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
A hearty porridge from Tamil Nadu can help you beat the heat, reduce blood sugarBeat the Indian summer heat with traditional, healthy beverages like Tamil Nadu's kambankoozh. This pearl millet porridge, a comfort food f...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
No AC, no sugary soft drinks: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares three natural, desi hacks to beat the heat at homeBeat the scorching Indian summer with Rujuta Diwekar's natural, traditional remedies. Infuse your water with vala roots for a naturally swe...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
When you don't feel what you meanThermometers can often misrepresent temperature, overlooking humidity's impact on our comfort. The 'feels-like' temperature or heat index m...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
Mahesh Babu’s nutritionist reveals one desi drink, that costs just Rs 20, can reduce blood sugar, fasten weight lossDiscover sattu, a traditional roasted flour, hailed by celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho as a potent remedy for numerous health woes. Th...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster actionLondon's climate week saw an event on extreme heat cancelled due to the venue being too hot, highlighting the urgent reality of global warm...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Cleaner city design can cool Barcelona by up to 1.75°C, but new white roofs and parks still cannot offset the more than 6°C warming scientists project by 2100, leaving heat risk high in the neighborhoods that need help mostAmerican cities are facing a deadly surge in heat-related deaths, with fatalities more than doubling since 1999. A new study reveals that w...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Scientists just made an all-silk cooling textile that reflects 94.8% of sunlight and lowers skin temperature by 4.3 °CScientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any batteries or ...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.01 PM IST