No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
“Why buy a Rs 30,000 AC?”: Man says his Rs 800 DIY roof trick cuts temperature by 15°C in 45°C heatA man shared a budget-friendly rooftop cooling method costing under ₹800 amid the ongoing extreme heatwave. He used a mixture of Fixit URP,...
29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
No AC needed, just Rs 850 to beat the summer heat? Man claims his simple trick can reduce temperature by 15 degreesA man’s low-cost rooftop cooling method has gone viral during the ongoing heatwave after he claimed it reduced roof temperatures by nearly ...
28 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
PM Modi urges citizens to stay hydrated, protect vulnerable groups amid rising heatwavePrime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a strong appeal to citizens to take precautions against the ongoing extreme heatwave. He stressed t...
27 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Anand Mahindra is impressed by this Jaipur technique: Amid 40°C heatwaves, families are keeping homes cool without ACs while growing their own foodAnand Mahindra Praises Jaipur Rooftop Farming: Anand Mahindra praised a Jaipur-based startup for its rooftop farming initiative that is hel...
25 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
India’s brandy boom still feels uncool. Liquor cos want to give it a makeoverBrandy, a spirit deeply entrenched in South India's culture and cinema, is now undergoing a national makeover. Despite being India's second...
20 May, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Oil & gas sector outlook 2026: Higher brent prices seen boosting upstream firms, hurting OMC marginsGlobal oil markets have shifted dramatically. Geopolitical tensions have caused a surge in Brent crude prices. Supply disruptions are a maj...
11 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
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...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
'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...
28 Apr, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
How electricity-free cooling could power India’s next green tech revolutionIndia faces record heat, increasing electricity demand. A new electricity-free cooling technology uses reflective coatings to reduce temper...
29 Oct, 2025, 05.58 PM IST
Cooling our cities: Why smart surfaces should be India’s next infrastructure priorityIndian cities face growing urban heat challenges. Smart Surfaces provide a promising solution. These surfaces reflect sunlight and reduce h...
02 Oct, 2025, 11.14 AM IST
Amaravati to be world's first fully renewable-powered cityAmaravati, Andhra Pradesh's planned capital, aims to be the world's first city powered entirely by renewable energy, targeting 2,700 MW of ...
20 Apr, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
White supremacy, of the coolest kind: Unveiling the heat-radiating LWDPainting the town white will soon become the hottest trend.
17 Apr, 2021, 09.31 AM IST
BMTC and Metro plan switch to solar powerThe state-run BMTC is planning to instal rooftop solar panels at its 10 traffic transit management centres.
26 Feb, 2018, 10.46 AM IST
First eco-friendly police station at Maurice NagarThe police station uses various techniques like bamboo furniture, Eric palm plantation, recycled paper and a bio-toilet.
06 Jun, 2015, 11.11 AM IST
Okhla missionary hospital to generate solar powerInterestingly, the hospital is not entitled to any government subsidy on solar power and is yet set to make big savings on its total energy...
09 Feb, 2015, 11.54 AM IST
- Wal-Mart's latest green store cuts energy use up to 45 pc
Wal-Mart Stores Inc will open its latest generation of energy-efficient test stores this week with a Las Vegas Supercenter that uses new co...
18 Mar, 2008, 10.20 AM IST