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TOI correspondent from London: Britain’s record-breaking May heatwave has raised political temperatures too as the Conservatives pledge to reverse national net-zero building regulations banning air-conditioning in new homes, going back on rules introduced by their party during Boris Johnson‘s premiership.“Why should Britain be one of the only countries to not have air-conditioning? The next Conservative…
NEW DELHI: Light rainfall and cloudy skies brought much-needed relief to residents across parts of Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning after days of intense heatwave conditions.Several areas of the national capital received light showers, while neighbouring Noida also witnessed rainfall.Grey clouds covered the sky in Ghaziabad, and cool breezes offered respite from the sweltering heat.The brief…
Shivaji Parashuram being treated after he collapsed at the end of the 10000m race on Friday RANCHI: The men’s 10,000m saw Uttarakhand’s Deepak Bhatt clock 29:42.93 to take the top spot on the opening day of the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium, Morabadi, here on Friday.Bhatt, who not only won his…
Gulmarg is a small hill station, in Baramullah district offers a breathtaking view to summer blooms. It’s all lush green meadows, massive pine forests, wildflowers, and snow-capped peaks in the distance. The town is effortlessly peaceful without trying too hard, and the cool breeze makes even a random afternoon walk feel amazing with a typical…
LUCKNOW: Banda in Uttar Pradesh baked at a blistering 48.2 Celsius Tuesday, turning roads gummy, metal searing hot and afternoon air into a blast furnace. Bundelkhand’s parched district has emerged as Asia’s hottest location four times in a month and topped global heat charts twice, a grim badge for a place meteorologists and geologists described…
Heatwave alert: IMD forecasts severe heat conditions in northwest and central India this week (Image credit: TNN) NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that large parts of northwest and central India are likely to face intense to severe heat wave conditions over the coming days, with Delhi among the worst-affected regions.The weather…
HYDERABAD: Cyberabad Police, as part of the investigation into the Pocso case involving Union minister Bandi Sanjay’s son, Bandi Sai Bageerath, have altered the charges by adding Section 64(2)(m) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which pertains to repeatedly raping the same woman. The offence carries a minimum punishment of 10 years’ jail, which may…
Often called the “Queen of the Hills,” Mussoorie remains one of the most popular weekend getaways from Delhi — and for good reason. Surrounded by the Himalayas, the hill station offers cool weather, beautiful viewpoints, waterfalls, shopping streets, and lively cafés. In June, Mussoorie becomes even more magical with mist-covered hills and refreshing mountain air….
Interior Design Tips: Why Some Homes Stay Cool Even in Extreme Heat Without Heavy AC Use Most of us think cooling a home begins with solutions we add later, instead of the way it is created. In reality, it begins much earlier, with the materials and surfaces we choose. Cooling starts with design, not just…
Hill travel in north-east India has always existed slightly outside the country’s louder tourism circuits. The distances are longer, the weather shifts quickly, and many of the towns remain shaped more by local rhythms than by visitor infrastructure. That separation is part of the appeal. Summer arrives differently here as well. Mist replaces heatwaves, roads…
