How Kerala’s 300-year-old flooring method keeps homes cool without AC and why it needs to make a comeback in Indian homes

Image Credit: Instagram/ soorya96 In the contemporary world, with ACs (Air Conditioners) ruling most of our households, we often forget that traditional Indian architecture had some very effective ways of ensuring a cool indoor environment naturally. Before the advent of the electricity-based methods of cooling our homes, natural means were used to keep the temperature…

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India exports fall 7.44% in March to $38.92 bn amid Middle East disruption, trade deficit at $20.67 bn

India’s merchandise exports declined 7.44% year-on-year to $38.92 billion in March as disruptions in key trade routes amid the Middle East conflict weighed on outbound shipments.Imports also fell 6.51% to $59.59 billion from $63.75 billion in the year-ago period, reflecting the impact of tensions affecting routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, according to government…

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North Korea Nuclear Weapons: ‘Very serious increase’: UN watchdog flags sharp rise in North Korea’s nuclear activity at Yongbyon

North Korea is showing a “very serious increase” in its ability to produce nuclear weapons, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said, pointing to heightened activity at key facilities.IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, speaking during a visit to Seoul on Wednesday, said monitoring indicates a “rapid increase in the operations” at the…

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India-US trade talks: Indian team to visit Washington from April 20; move follows Modi-Trump call

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed bilateral ties and key economic engagement, an Indian delegation will travel to Washington from April 20 for trade talks, Additional Secretary Darpan Jain said, PTI reported.The delegation is expected to travel next week, sources told PTI, as both sides work towards resolving…

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Yuzvendra Chahal ‘Yuzi’s’ ₹25 crore multi-storey bungalow in Gurgaon combines designer interiors, cricket trophy gallery and family-first living

Yuzvendra Chahal, fondly known as ‘Yuzi’, is Indian cricket team’s charismatic leg-spinner who has created a unique name for himself across formats. From being a chess prodigy to becoming one of the most dependable bowlers of the Indian cricket team, his journey is inspirational. Chahal has played a significant role in myriad national and international…

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From ‘Chotu’ to ‘Aradhya’: Names Rajasthan govt says parents should think twice about

Rajasthan’s Saarthak Naam Abhiyan encourages parents to choose meaningful names for children, moving beyond casual nicknames like ‘Chotu’ or ‘Kalu’. The initiative aims to foster dignity and strength, as names accompany individuals throughout life, impacting self-perception and societal interaction. While voluntary, the campaign offers a list of 3,000 culturally rich names, seeking to prevent embarrassment…

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Mk Stalin: ‘You’ll see a Tamil Nadu you have not seen before’: CM MK Stalin warns of 1960s-like anti-Hindi stir if Centre pushes delimitation | Chennai News

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin (File photo) CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin escalated on Tuesday his attack on BJP, signalling statewide protests if Centre pushes ahead with delimitation and invoking DMK’s anti-Hindi agitations of the 1950s and 1960s.In a video message on X, Stalin said the state would “come to a standstill” if the…

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