No AC, still 5 degrees cooler: Kerala cafe uses pots, plants and water to beat scorching summer temperatures. This cooling method keeps the place comfortable naturallyA unique cafe in Kochi, Fress Trees Garden & Café, offers a refreshing escape from summer heat without air conditioning. The establishment ...
Delhi launches new hydrogen buses that run 250 km in one refill, promise zero emissions, but there's a catchDelhi’s new hydrogen-powered buses can travel nearly 250 km on a single refill, but experts told TOI the technology still faces major hurdl...
‘Europe will become irrelevant for us’: JSW Steel doubles down on India growth with massive capex planJSW Steel plans to double its capacity with minimal external capital, driven by strong domestic demand and a focus on maintaining market sh...
When Nato had to be called in to escape from a museum in NaplesEven with enough experience of museums, the visit to Museo Madre - to balance out a trip to Pompeii and its ancient memories with contempor...
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...
No AC, no cooler, yet one man from Rajasthan found a natural way to keep 4000+ homes heat-free: ‘It all started with an empty rooftop…’Scorching summer heat is a major concern for urban households, leading to overheated interiors and high electricity bills. In Jaipur, Prate...
'No AC, no heavy bills': Here's how 4,000+ homes in Jaipur reduced indoor temperature with just a simple rooftop ideaA viral video highlights Jaipur's innovative approach to combating rising heat by transforming rooftops into green spaces. Over 4,000 homes...
UP aims to retain local talent, delegation to visit Taiwan to attract investments: OfficialUttar Pradesh is sending a high-level delegation to Taiwan to explore new investment opportunities. The state aims to retain its local tale...
This Balcony Plant Withstands Wind Better Than You ThinkBalconies can create strong wind tunnels. However, plants are more resilient than they appear. Flexibility allows them to bend and recover,...
Green roofs can help reduce floods in dense urban areas, says IIT B, CEPT University studyPlanting small trees on rooftops can help reduce flooding in crowded cities. A study by CEPT University and IIT Bombay highlights that gree...
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Green buildings movement should become people's movement, says Vice President NaiduVirtually inaugurating the 12th GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment Summit) from Hyderabad, the vice president said India...
Vertical gardens to counter growing pollution on roadsVertical gardens are expensive to install, but local varieties of plants and shrubs make the installation last longer with little use of wa...
Green roofs: What are the policies around green roofs, how to install one, all you need to knowGreen roofs or living roofs are roofs that are covered entirely or partially with vegetation growing over a waterproof membrane. It can als...
Thailand-based Artith plans pan-Indian market for green energy productsThe Thailand-based Artith Machinery and Ventilators in association with the Dubai-based Lijan Greentech are planning to take green energy s...
Piyush Goyal supports idea of tax incentives for roof top solar panelThe idea of giving tax incentives for purchase of roof top solar panels will be taken up with FM Arun Jaitely, Union Minister Piyush Goyal ...
10,000-sq-metre roof top farm makes waves in ChinaUrban land resources have continued to shrink in Chongqing due to expanding urbanisation.