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- Extreme heat dents productivity at India garment factories supplying global brandsIndia's garment factories face severe heat challenges. Productivity drops up to 10% affect global brands like Uniqlo and Marks & Spencer. H...09 Jun, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
- Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer makes strong pitch to win tender for Indian military's transport aircraftBrazilian aerospace firm Embraer is actively seeking to win a major Indian military transport aircraft tender. Their C-390 Millennium is th...09 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
- New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and more: Why top cities in US are seeing more rats than everRat problems are escalating in major US cities due to modern urban design, not just sanitation. Dense populations, extensive underground in...08 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Heat, humidity of India's monsoon could extend summer heat stress as climate warms: Recent StudyIndia faces a growing threat of extreme heat stress. A recent study reveals that with a 2-degree Celsius global warming, the monsoon season...08 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
- “AC bill too high even at 24°C?”: Expert reveals how to run air conditioner with up to 30% lower power consumptionEnergy auditor says AC electricity bills can be reduced by up to 30% through a combination of simple habits, low-cost upgrades, and regular...06 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Monsoon 2026: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa brace for heavy rainfall as IMD issues weather warningKerala monsoon update: The southwest monsoon is advancing across India, bringing much-needed rain to many regions. Coastal Karnataka, Keral...06 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
- Odisha: Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneshwar, IMD issues state-wide warningA severe thunderstorm hit Bhubaneshwar with heavy rain and strong winds. Although this brought relief from the summer heat but disrupted da...06 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- No rivers, no wells, no rain needed: How a Nobel Prize-winning scientist's invention produces up to 1,000 litres of drinking water daily from thin airOmar Yaghi Water-From-Air Innovation: Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has helped develop a groundbreaking machine that can produce c...04 Jun, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
- Love Island USA Season 8 Premiere shakes up the villa: New bombshells arrive, surprise exit drama emerges, did anyone go home on opening night?One of the standout features of Love Island USA Season 8 is the influence viewers have over the outcome of the competition. Through the off...03 Jun, 2026, 08.36 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
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...02 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- KRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration raises Rs 350 crore via QIPKRN Heat Exchanger and Refrigeration Ltd successfully raised Rs 350 crore via a qualified institutional placement, attracting significant i...02 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- 600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...31 May, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten healthIndia faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat isl...26 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
- Heat from data centres can raise temperatures in downwind localities by 2.2 degrees Celsius: StudyA recent investigation conducted in Phoenix uncovers that data centers are contributing to increased local temperatures. The excess heat em...19 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
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