Japanese Proverb of the Day: “One who smiles rather than rages is… — Life lessons on perception, self control, maturity, emotional stability and why silence is stronger than angerJapanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “One who smiles rather than rages is always the stronger.” The saying reflects how em...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Europe can’t just air-condition its way out of the heatwave meltdownEurope's infrastructure, built for cold, is struggling with record heatwaves. From buckling train tracks and melting roads to hospitals can...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.14 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
Tamil Nadu doctor on Italy trip with family says Europe feels hotter than India: 'At least in India we have ACs'A Tamil Nadu doctor travelling with his family in Italy during Europe's ongoing heatwave said the weather felt "worse than in India" despit...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.15 PM IST
In Graphics: Europe searches for ACs in soaring heatEurope’s severe heat wave is forcing many to finally consider home cooling, an idea they had long resisted for reasons ranging from socio-c...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
For or against air conditioning? EU won't pick sidesThe EU refused to be drawn into a heating political debate on the merits of air conditioning Monday, saying it was not for Brussels to micr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Why is NASA freezing atoms in Space? The answer could change future space missionsInside a mini-refrigerator-sized device on the International Space Station (ISS), NASA is running an experiment that creates a spot colder ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Built for cold, battered by heat, summer is bringing Europe to its kneesEurope is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highl...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Stanford researchers say your car heats up to 40 degrees in an hour, and does a sunshade solution work?A parked car can become dangerously hot, even on cooler days, with interior temperatures soaring by 40 degrees Fahrenheit in just an hour. ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
3 steps to cool your bedroom without AC, and all you need is a towelStruggling with summer heat and a broken AC? A simple trick involving a damp towel and cold water can significantly cool your bedroom. This...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.28 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
Europe heatwave: Indian couple in Paris wait 90 minutes to buy a ‘luxury’ fan, say people are fighting to get oneEurope heatwave: An Indian couple in Paris waited 90 minutes to buy a fan as extreme temperatures hit Europe, disrupting transport, infrast...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Why Europe is worried about 43°C when India sees over 48°C? Man asks about difference? Internet explainsA viral social media post questioning why Europe is alarmed by 43°C temperatures when parts of India regularly experience even higher heat ...
28 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
As Europe faces extreme heat, China's 'Spider-Woman' AC installer stuns the internetAs Europe swelters under a severe heatwave, a viral video of a woman expertly installing an air conditioner while dangling outside a Chines...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Chinese mist cooling systems go viral as heatwave drives demand for outdoor coolingChinese residential communities are embracing mist cooling systems to combat summer heat, with reports indicating a 3-6 degree Celsius temp...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Why keeping your AC on while away could actually save moneyExperts suggest leaving your air conditioner on at a higher temperature when you step out. This can save electricity and money by preventin...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST