No AC, only clay blocks: How Bengaluru man’s creative home design keeps temperatures 3 degrees cooler even in scorching summer heatA Bengaluru man, Sathya Prakash Varanashi, has designed a home that stays 2-3 degrees cooler naturally, eliminating the need for air condit...
04 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturallyIn Delhi's sweltering heat, one couple's 40-year-old home stays cool without heavy AC reliance. Their residence utilizes traditional archit...
03 Jun, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Retired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar who worked with World Bank dies in AC blast at South Delhi home: How to prevent such blasts, 10 simple safety tipsRetired IAS officer Dhanendra Kumar AC Blast: Recent AC incidents in Delhi-NCR have raised safety concerns. A retired IAS officer tragicall...
29 May, 2026, 10.33 AM 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
5 common reasons for AC blast during summers as first chairman of Competition Commission of India, an ex-IAS officer, dies at Delhi homeA retired IAS officer's tragic death in a suspected AC blast highlights critical home safety concerns. Continuous operation, refrigerant le...
29 May, 2026, 09.00 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
Before ACs and coolers, India’s oldest cooling hack was a humble grass. It can also keep stress at bayLong before air conditioners, Indians used fragrant khus grass curtains to cool homes, releasing a fresh scent when wet. This indigenous gr...
24 May, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
‘ACs keep running even when nobody is home’: American woman’s India-US comparison sparks debateAn American woman in India shared insights on cooling habits. She noted Indians use air conditioners sparingly, often cooling one room and ...
23 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Easy ways to improve fuel efficiency and save hundreds on gas this yearDrivers can save money and help the environment by adopting simple habits. Aggressive driving, speeding, and hard braking reduce gas mileag...
23 May, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Execution and balance sheet strength will decide EMS sector winners: Praveen SahayInvestors are now prioritizing financial discipline in the electronics manufacturing services sector. Companies are expanding and investing...
20 May, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
In India’s parched heart, high power costs put cooling out of reachIndia's scorching summers strain power grids, forcing costly upgrades. While cities like Nagpur manage peak demand with advanced cooling, m...
20 May, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
‘Indians turn ACs on only when needed’: US mom living in India explains biggest difference in cooling the room vs houseAn American woman living in India highlighted contrasting air conditioning habits. Indian homes typically use single-room ACs, switched on ...
15 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
India won't have to rely on foreign suppliers for new-gen refrigerant gases, says SRF's Ashish Bharat RamThe new refrigerants called hydrofluoroolefins, or HFOs, are quickly replacing older hydrofluorocarbons, or HFCs, in the USA and Europe as ...
07 May, 2026, 09.16 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
AC not cooling? 3 simple ways to identify if your compressor is about to failMost homeowners only realize their air conditioner is failing when it finally stops blowing cold air in the middle of a 45°C afternoon. By ...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
How to Clean Air Conditioner Filters Before They Hurt Cooling EfficiencyA clogged air conditioner filter significantly hinders cooling efficiency, forcing the unit to work harder and increasing energy bills. Reg...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST