Forget iced tea & kombucha: These 4 Indian drinks are 10 times cheaper & ultimate remedy for India’s Brutal Heatwaves. One is even Lord Jagannath’s favouriteIndia's ancient summer drinks are making a comeback as heatwaves intensify. These traditional beverages like Bael Sharbat, Padhaneer, Tanka...
28 May, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Not AC, not cold drinks: When temperatures cross 45°C in Rajasthan, people in desert areas rely on this centuries-old dish to stay naturally coolRajasthani Rabdi Recipe: Rajasthan’s desert communities are once again turning to traditional Rabdi to cope with the extreme summer heat. T...
25 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Millions are moving away from traditional air conditioning toward this electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling system called Nescod is here. Developed by scientists, it cools without electricity. This innovation uses common m...
08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
How to use roasted chana in summer meals to beat heatwaves while getting protein & fibreRoasted channa (bhuna chana) is a simple, affordable, and highly effective addition to your summer diet, especially during heatwaves, as it...
24 Apr, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
Bengaluru Weather: What happened to the city that never needed ACs? Bangaloreans askBengaluru Temperature: Bengaluru is experiencing a summer unlike any before. Temperatures are soaring, pushing residents to find innovative...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.54 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
Forests Are Warning Us About Drought, and the Signal Is Hidden in Their TrunksTrees have a silent daily pulse. Sunlight causes them to shrink as water moves up. At night, they expand as they refill. Scientists use spe...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Beat the heat! 5 lawn hacks to save your yard from a summer meltdownTo combat summer heat's impact on lawns, selecting the right grass type like tall fescue is crucial. Managing thatch through raking or aera...
19 Jul, 2025, 12.54 AM IST
In heatwave-hit Ahmedabad, a cool bus stop with sprinklers offers rare respite for commutersAhmedabad combats extreme heat with innovative, low-cost solutions like misting bus stops and reflective roof paint. Following a deadly hea...
14 May, 2025, 08.22 PM IST
India's green energy wind drive hits desert herders hardWhirring wind turbines in India's Thar desert supply critical green energy for the world's most populous nation, but those living in their ...
26 Aug, 2024, 10.01 AM IST
Heatwave warning at 26 degrees Celsius? Indians compare UK's alert to their AC temperature, call it 'pleasant weather'The United Kingdom's recent heatwave alert at 26 degrees Celsius has amused many Indians, prompting a flurry of witty responses on social m...
18 Jun, 2024, 09.23 AM IST
Why 40°C is bearable in a desert but lethal in the tropicsHeatwaves have hit south and southeast Asia, with countries like Vietnam and Thailand seeing record temperatures over 44°C. Such high tempe...
02 Jun, 2023, 10.46 AM IST
How to survive a heatwaveKeep cool. If indoors, trying bathing your feet in cold water or have a shower ... Close the curtains and open windows on the side not faci...
02 May, 2022, 10.30 AM IST
Five major heatwaves in 30 years has turned the Great Barrier Reef into a bleached checkerboardThe Great Barrier Reef is comprised of more than 3,000 individual reefs stretching for 2,300 kilometres, and supports more than 60,000 jobs...
05 Nov, 2021, 11.20 AM IST
Is the future dark for kids? Children face 7 times more climate extremes than their grandparentsThere has been a significant rise in heatwaves, floods, droughts and crop failures.
28 Sep, 2021, 12.10 PM IST
Great Barrier Reef in Australia lost more than half of its corals in 3 decadesThe scientists said the loss of these corals means a loss of habitat for interdependent species.
15 Oct, 2020, 04.56 PM IST
Why parts of India are hotter than in the past? A ground report from Andhra Pradesh's TiruvuruAs per a report, heatwaves in India caused 4,620 deaths in the last four years, out of whom 4,246 people died in Andhra Pradesh and Telanga...
28 May, 2017, 11.17 AM IST