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In the heart of Azamgarh, a wedding that promised love and joy devolved into a nightmare as a quarrel about a desert cooler’s placement ignited a violent confrontation. Sadly, the incident claimed the life of Amir Chandra Sahani and left four other attendees in critical condition. VARANASI: Dispute over direction of desert cooler snowballed into…
Delhi’s summer demands smart cooling choices. Air conditioners offer quick and consistent relief but can dry out the skin and increase electricity bills. Source link
With the advent of summer, not everybody is fortunate enough to have an air conditioner. In this regard, air coolers continue to be a popular and economical choice for many people. However, with some minor modifications, using an object worth just 5 rupees, you can enhance the effectiveness of your cooler. Such hacks, based on…
Modern architecture can benefit greatly by reintroducing these passive design strategies. Prioritising ventilation, using climate-appropriate materials, and integrating shaded spaces can reduce dependence on air conditioning. By blending traditional wisdom with contemporary needs, real estate developments can become more sustainable, energy-efficient, and comfortable for future living. Traditional Indian houses demonstrate that comfort does not always…
By the time summer reaches its peak, almost all homes become heat-trapping places. In most cases, the roof of a home absorbs heat from the sun during the day and then slowly lets out the heat inside the house, causing discomfort despite the functioning of fans in each room.Though air conditioners can bring a sense…
NEW DELHI: Two western disturbances in quick succession are likely to affect north-west India this week with peak activity on April 7-8, resulting in below normal to near normal day temperatures over the region and a wet spell, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Sunday. Western disturbance (WD) is an extratropical cyclone, originating in the…
India’s power consumption fell 6% year-on-year to 132 billion units (BUs) in October from 140.47 BUs in the same month last year, mainly due to lower use of cooling appliances and unseasonal rains across several regions, PTI reported.Experts attributed the decline to the combined impact of widespread rainfall and the early onset of winter, which…
KOLKATA: A comparatively cool summer has helped the state-run discom, West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd (WBSEDCL), save between Rs 600 crore and Rs 700 crore through the season this year compared to the past three years.According to an official, the discom saved Rs 150 crore-200 crore in power purchases, having bought 500-700MW on…
