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Chronic cough, headaches for no reason? Is your AC making you sick?

June 26, 2025 2:01 pm

In hot and humid conditions, mould grows inside it

Air conditioners tend to reduce humidity in a room by drawing out moisture in summer

Why you should keep a bucket of water in your AC room this summer

June 23, 2025 5:29 pm

This simple practice is said to help counteract dryness; this is how it is beneficial for your health

Not so cool: Government’s rule setting AC temperatures, and its impact

June 15, 2025 12:27 pm

While air-conditioners have become essential for coping with rising heat, India needs a comprehensive strategy to address the growing energy demand, environmental impact, and infrastructure strain associated with cooling

Government's plan to cap AC temperature between 20°C to 28°C gets a nod from health experts

June 12, 2025 12:32 pm

If the government's move is approved, it could change how Indians use their ACs at home and in public spaces like hotels and cars.

The temperature standardisation for ACs will be set between 20°C to 28°C

‘One nation, one temperature?’: Netizens react to government’s plan to cap AC temperatures to ease power demand

June 11, 2025 4:12 pm

The move is part of a broader strategy to cut down on energy consumption and ease the load on India’s already stretched power grid.

Choosing the right AC involves room size, energy rating, and ease of service. (Express Photo/FreePik)

7 things to keep in mind while buying a new air conditioner

May 10, 2025 11:53 am

Sweltering summer is around the corner. Here are seven things you should be aware of before buying a new air conditioner.

Voltas: After 3 years of no returns, is the business finally speaking up?

April 09, 2025 11:43 am

In the first nine months of FY25, Voltas grew its AC volumes by 42% and managed to inch its market share back up to around 20.5%. The company’s joint venture in appliances, Voltbek, posted 59% volume growth in December 2024 and crossed 10% market share in multiple categories during the quarter. The signs are clear: Voltas is no longer playing defense. But is this shift durable, or is it just a short-term spike driven by demand?

Mumbai: Air-conditioned study centre launched for under privileged kids in Colaba

April 07, 2025 10:48 pm

The centre is proposed to remain open from 11 am to 6.30 pm, enabling children from nearby slums to avail the facility

Google Home Mini placed next to a smartphone. (Image: Unsplash)

Smart devices losing appeal in India? Here’s what a new consumer survey found

November 13, 2024 5:46 pm

Indian consumers are increasingly on the lookout for AI features in smart devices, as per the survey.

Know what happens to the body if you sit in an AC room all day every day

September 24, 2024 4:28 pm

Learn how to stay cool and comfortable indoors with expert tips while minimising dehydration, dry skin, and other potential drawbacks of AC.

Nepal’s Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after 19 killed in ‘Gen Z’ protests

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Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has resigned after 19 people died during youth-led protests demanding reforms and accountability. The protests spread across major cities and police opened fire on demonstrators. Lekhak tendered his resignation to Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli during a Cabinet meeting, following calls from Nepali Congress leaders earlier in the day.

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