Coolers

From Kerala’s avil milk to Tamil Nadu’s jigarthanda and more, here are the captivating origin stories and histories behind southern India’s favourite drinks.

Made from seasonal fruits, herbs and spices, these 18 traditional thirst-quenchers and street drinks are the perfect way to beat the heat on sizzling summer days.

Coolers are often regarded as the biggest sources of mosquito breeding. To combat this, the Delhi civic body has designed dengue-free coolers. By adding simple and cheap modifications to existing coolers, the Delhi government has taken a big step towards controlling the disease.