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Asha workers on census duty brave heat, glitches
Pune: Every afternoon, Asha worker Seema (name changed) slings a bag carrying forms and a cellphone over her shoulder and begins knocking on doors in .
Kareena Kapoor's nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares 3 desi hacks to beat the heat naturally at home: Wala roots to…
To combat heat, Rujuta Diwekar recommends adding vetiver roots to water, applying henna to the hands and drinking buttermilk with spices. Here's how they help. | Health
5 hacks to bring down room temperature without AC
As temperatures continue to rise across many parts of India, surviving the heat without an air conditioner can feel nearly impossible. But long before ACs became common, Indian households relied on simple desi cooling tricks to keep rooms more comfortable dur…
Why rising temperatures are triggering more snakebite incidents across India
As summer heat intensifies, India faces a surge in deadly snakebite incidents, with states like Karnataka and Kerala reporting significant increases. Experts attribute this rise to snakes seeking cooler temperatures and escaping monsoon floods, leading to mor…
India’s salt workers brave brutal heat on Gujarat’s desert plains
Gujarat accounts for 75% of India’s output of salt, produced under punishing conditions by tens of thousands of workers.
Humid heat may increase the risk of premature birth. But aspirin could help
An international study examined how heat and humidity may affect pregnancy. A reproductive health expert unpacks its key findings.