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Cooling Without AC | Mumbai Home Turns into Microforest
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (119+ words) The Better India Cooling Without AC | Mumbai Home Turns into Microforest Mumbai's heat met its match " Chetan Sorenji transformed his home in Mumbai into a thriving microforest cooling it by 5 C naturally [microforest home india, chetan sorenji story, eco friendly…...
From Farming To Trekking: Take Your Kids Beyond the Screen With These Meaningful Summer Holiday Ideas
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (480+ words) Tired of theme parks and mall holidays? From Kiruba Shankar's Vaksana Farms to Sarmoli's women-led homestays, here are four family escapes where your kids can learn, wander, and grow this summer. The summer holidays are here " and so is the…...
How One Jaipur Man Helped 4, 000 Families Stay Cooler Without AC By Turning Rooftops Into Farms
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (443+ words) What began as a simple attempt to cool his own home led Prateek Tiwari to create rooftop farms that reduce heat, cut electricity bills, and provide clean vegetables for over 4, 000 families across India. Growing vegetables on terrace, using the roof…...
Jaipur's Net Zero Cooling Station Offers Relief at 40 C " Without AC
1+ week, 6+ day ago (347+ words) Powered by solar energy and cooled using khus and clever design, this public space is built for those who face the city's harshest heat. At 40 C outside, stepping into this space in Jaipur feels instantly different " nearly 5 to 6 degrees cooler....
Why Your City Feels Hotter: The Science Behind Trees, Concrete and a 10 C Gap
2+ week, 2+ day ago (841+ words) As heatwaves intensify across Indian cities, a growing body of research shows that the difference between unbearable heat and livable temperatures can come down to one factor: tree cover. From Mumbai to Delhi, here's how nature-based solutions are quietly reshaping…...
No AC Needed in This City | 40 C Heat & Zero ACs? Telangana's Bold City Plan
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (194+ words) March isn't even over" and temperatures are already hitting 40 C. For most of us, that means cranking up the AC. But what if cities didn't depend on millions of individual units at all? Telangana's Bharat Future City is exploring a radical…...
In the Himalayas, Architects Are Building Structures That Stay Warm Naturally and Withstand Harsh Conditions
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (932+ words) In the Himalayas, architects are turning to traditional materials and local craft to build homes that stay warm naturally, use fewer resources, and withstand earthquakes and harsh weather. These three projects show how building with the land " not against it…...
Tradition, Tech & a Guinness Record: How Mysuru Dussehra Skies Lit Up With a 2, 983-Drone Tiger (edited)
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (326+ words) Mysuru 2025 Dussehra celebrations featured a record-breaking drone show organised by CESC, with nearly 3, 000 drones illuminating the Torchlight Parade Ground in Bannimantap. The highlight was a tiger formed by 2, 983 synchronised drones, earning a Guinness World Record. Watch! The record-breaking drone show…...
We Asked Parents: 'What's One 90s Monsoon Memory You're Recreating With Your Kids Today?"
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (992+ words) For many of us, the monsoon isn't just a season " it's a feeling. In this heartwarming piece, four parents from across India share the childhood rainy-day memories they hope to relive with their own children. It's that time of year…...
How to Turn Rainy Days Into Nature-Filled Playtime for Kids
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (838+ words) Rainy days don't have to be boring. What if splashing in puddles, painting with rain, and growing tiny seeds could turn a gloomy afternoon into an adventure? These simple, nature-inspired ideas offer kids a chance to play, explore, and see…...