“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
With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
25 May, 2026, 07.48 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
Forget AC, scientists create salt & water cooling system that works without electricity, keeps temperature near fridge levels for 15 hoursSalt and water AC: Saudi Arabian researchers have developed a novel cooling system, NESCOD, that utilizes ammonium nitrate's endothermic di...
24 May, 2026, 01.57 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
Why cold pizza tastes better the next morning, according to scienceWaking up to cold pizza isn't just a craving; science explains its appeal. Chilled pizza enhances salty flavors while mellowing sweetness, ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 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
A matter of tasteOn World Whisky Day Stephanie Macleod, master blender at Dewars, muses about everything whisky — from her favourite cask to her journey in ...
16 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
'Fuel that should drive urban planning': Anand Mahindra praises Jodhpur's 'zero-AC' cooling shelter that remains 8°C cooler even in 50°C heat. Know all about this innovationJodhpur has developed a net-zero cooling shelter under its Heat Action Plan to help people cope with rising heatwaves without relying on tr...
15 May, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Bark piled against trunks can quietly shorten a tree’s life, experts warnGardeners are warned about a common landscaping mistake. Piling mulch high against tree trunks, called 'mulch volcanoes,' can damage trees....
13 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
That frustrating sticky residue on glass jars? Your pantry has a surprisingly easy fixStubborn price stickers on thrift store glass jars are no longer a problem. A simple pantry staple, shortening, can easily remove them. The...
11 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
The real reason your washing machine has a window, and your dishwasher doesn'tWashing machines and dishwashers, invented around the same time, evolved differently. Washing machines feature windows for monitoring unpre...
09 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
10 genius tips to make perfect dosa without letting it stick to the panMaking delicious and crispy Dosa at home can sometimes be tricky, especially when the batter keeps sticking to the pan. This article shares...
07 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Why Your House Smells Musty: These 7 Common Issues Are Usually ResponsibleA musty odor in your home signals microbial growth due to prolonged moisture. Hidden leaks, high humidity, poor ventilation, condensation, ...
05 May, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Watermelon safety guide: How should you store your favourite summer fruit? Here are four simple and easy tipsWatermelon storage tips: Following a tragic incident where a family died after eating watermelon, people are now cautious and searching for...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.11 PM 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