beat the heat

As India braces for one of its hottest summers, Singapore’s three-step urban cooling model — from wind corridors to cool paints — is a playbook for sustainable change.

By donating just Rs 350 towards an umbrella, make a difference in the lives of street vendors trying to make a living in this record-breaking heatwave.

By donating just Rs 350 towards an umbrella, make a difference in the lives of street vendors trying to make a living in this record-breaking heatwave.

From the subtle flavours of Kashmir to the sweet and spicy flavour bombs from Maharashtra, these unique drinks never fail to bring us pure joy.

As Europe battles a massive heat wave, we reflect on age-old hacks and tricks that Indians have employed for years to stay cool.

Using materials ranging from discarded plastic bottles, old sarees, arecanut sheaths as well as the Sun, trust us, these options won’t burn a hole in your pockets.

Telangana Superintendent of Police, Rema Rajeshwari, has been going out of her way to put together a team of Village Police officers who are trained to visit water bodies particularly in rural areas to create awareness about the safety precautions to be taken to prevent drowning deaths among kids.