The cooler mistake most people make can push picnic food past 40°F in just hoursPacking your cooler the wrong way can lead to foodborne illness. Contrary to popular belief, placing ice at the bottom traps cold air there...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Sweltering heat sets summer-goods sales on fire; consumer brands hitch qcomm ride to big businessIndia's scorching summer has fueled a surge in consumer goods sales, with quick-commerce platforms becoming the star performers. Ice creams...
02 Jul, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Psychology says people who take hot showers even in summer may not just love warmth, their brains could be craving comfort, routine and emotional reliefWhy do some people insist on taking hot showers even during the hottest months? Psychology suggests the habit may be linked to emotional co...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.10 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
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
A hearty porridge from Tamil Nadu can help you beat the heat, reduce blood sugarBeat the Indian summer heat with traditional, healthy beverages like Tamil Nadu's kambankoozh. This pearl millet porridge, a comfort food f...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
2 Indian frozen desserts ranked among the world’s top 50. Here is the list from Taste AtlasIndia's beloved kulfi has earned a global spotlight, ranking among the world's top 50 frozen desserts according to TasteAtlas. This dense, ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.05 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
Europe is battling a record-breaking heatwave. What's making it so severe?Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat, shattering records across France, the UK, and several other nations. This deadly heatwave, arr...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
UP govt issues heatwave safety protocol for schoolsUttar Pradesh schools are now equipped to combat heatwaves with the 'Teachers' Guideline-2026'. Teachers will educate students on heat prot...
28 Jun, 2026, 07.10 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
Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech RepublicEurope is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is ...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
For 21 years, this 77-year-old ‘Water Baba’ has been handing out free cold water to thirsty highway travellers in Rajasthan’s 45°C scorching desert heatIn Rajasthan's scorching Barmer-Batadu heat, 77-year-old Thana Ram Kadwasara has become a beacon of hope for travelers. For two decades, he...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
France braces for a week of punishing heat as red alerts spreadFrance is bracing for a week of scorching heat, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius and nights offering little respite. Hund...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
More than 1000 years old, this ‘divine’ drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian foodDiscover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blen...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Chef Kunal Kapur shares a refreshing summer drink to beat the heat: How to make jamun sharbat at homeAs summer heat intensifies, Chef Kunal Kapur shares a refreshing jamun sharbat recipe. This simple yet delicious drink, made with fresh jam...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST