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Forget ACs: This Delhi couple's home stays cool even in 45°C heat. Here's how they did it naturally- Mann Ki Baat Episode 134: From Aam Panna & Sol Kadhi to Neer Mor and Bela Panna; How to make the 9 healthy Indian drinks recommended by PM Modi for heatwave relief
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- “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
- Ludhiana MBA graduates ditch corporate jobs to grow Kashmir’s ‘red gold’ saffron, sell it for Rs 12 lakh/kg. Here's how they did itTwo MBA graduates from Punjab's Ludhiana are making headlines for achieving a remarkable feat, cultivating premium Kashmiri saffron indoors...28 May, 2026, 12.25 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
- 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
- Millions are ditching traditional air conditioning for this new electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling technology from Saudi Arabia offers a solution to rising energy costs. Researchers at KAUST have created Nescod, a...23 May, 2026, 02.53 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
- Feeling overpowered by the heat? Kareena Kapoor's dietician Rujuta Diwekar shares drink that can help you calm down and also cure acneCelebrated dietician Rujuta Diwekar shared a summer beauty drink recipe, Kulith Kalan, made with buttermilk, horse gram, and spices. This c...14 May, 2026, 08.47 PM 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
- Why putting aluminium foil under your ironing board actually worksA simple kitchen item, aluminum foil, can revolutionize your ironing routine. Placing it under your ironing board cover reflects heat, allo...07 May, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
- Ice cream, cold drinks, chilled sugar treats won’t cool you down. Celebrity nutritionist shares 6 simple foods to reduce body heat this summerBeat the summer heat the right way. Celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho advises against cold drinks and sugary treats. He suggests natural...24 Apr, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
- No AC, just pots and plants: How a cafe in Kerala is wowing guests not just with food, but cool atmosphereIn Kochi, Kerala, a unique café offers a cool escape without air conditioning. Fress Trees Garden & Café uses terracotta pots and recycled ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
- No fridge needed. 3,000-year-old Indian technique of storing water can keep it cool for longer and also improve digestionDrinking water from earthen pots, known as matkas, provides natural cooling and health benefits. This traditional Indian practice cools wat...23 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- No AC required: India’s 3000-year-old cooling technique can reduce heat up to 50% in your home naturally, says studyAncient Indian communities utilized terracotta's porous nature for cooling, a practice dating back over 3,000 years to the Indus Valley Civ...23 Apr, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
- No electricity, no bills. Rajasthan’s 100-year-old natural cooling system is made from clay, cow dung, and grass. It can keep food fresh even in hot summersRural India once relied on ingenious natural cooling. Rajasthan's 'desi fridge' used clay, cow dung, and grass to keep food fresh without e...23 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- Should You Wash Rice Before Cooking? Science Says It May Not MatterWashing rice, a common practice for cleanliness and texture, may not significantly alter its final consistency, according to scientific evi...22 Apr, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
- Hidden pipes, sandstone walls: How our ancestors kept interiors cool without AC, fanAncient Indian architecture employed ingenious, nature-based cooling systems long before modern technology. Structures like Lotus Mahal and...19 Apr, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
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