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Built for cold, battered by heat, summer is bringing Europe to its kneesEurope is grappling with a devastating heatwave, claiming over 1,300 lives and straining medical facilities. The extreme temperatures highl...- 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...
- “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,...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- How to clean a ceiling fan without a ladder: A smart, quick methodDust on ceiling fans impacts health and efficiency. Research shows accumulated dust reduces airflow and stresses motors. A simple pillowcas...
- No cement, no chemical. Kerala’s 300-year-old way of making floors can keep homes cool without AC, even in hot summersDiscover Kaavi flooring, an ancient Indian method for keeping homes cool. This 300-year-old technique uses natural ingredients like iron ox...
- 7 easy ways to keep the home cool without using ACBeat the Indian summer with these seven simple, non-AC cooling hacks. From utilizing traditional Khus curtains and mopping floors to strate...
- 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...
- The Invisible Stovetop Is Here – How This 2026 Kitchen Innovation Could Change Home Cooking ForeverAmerican kitchens are set for a major change in 2026 with the arrival of invisible stovetops. This technology hides cooking elements beneat...
- How Food Was Stored Before Modern Kitchens Changed EverythingLong before modern refrigerators, ancient humans mastered food preservation. They used sun, salt, cold, and microbes to store food for surv...
- Delhi college principal smears ‘gobbar’ on classroom walls to beat the heat, students say, “asked for fans, not cow dung”Lakshmibai College's principal applied cow dung to a classroom's walls, citing traditional cooling methods, sparking mixed reactions. While...
- Why architects are resurrecting traditional building techniques to beat the heatIn Nigeria, for example, people have long used biomimicry to copy the style of local flora and fauna as they design their homes.
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