The signs were always there. The warmer winters. The harsher summers. The sudden cloudbursts that flooded lanes in minutes. And the long dry spells that silently emptied neighbourhood borewells. Most of us noticed these changes in passing… a hotter morning
Winter in India has its own charm, the smell of roasted peanuts, foggy mornings, and warm blankets that make leaving bed feel like a full-time job. But between pulling out woolens and fixing the room heaters, most people forget one
You know that moment when you’ve just left for work, and suddenly your brain whispers, “Did I switch off the geyser?” You freeze, call home, no one answers, and the whole drive you’re picturing the bathroom filling up with steam.
Once upon a time, having a fridge, a mixer, and a color TV meant you had a “modern” home. But times have changed. Today, smart home gadgets define a modern household. From locks that ditch keys, to lights that change
Time is money, they say. But in my case, time was literally water. Every day, I was losing precious minutes (sometimes hours) babysitting my submersible water pump. Sounds familiar? If you live in an Indian household with an overhead tank,
In most Indian homes, water storage activities rule our mornings. Wake up early to catch the water supply. Manually switch the pump on. Wait. Hope. Rush upstairs to check. Sometimes it’s overflowing. Other times, it’s bone dry. Either way, the
Every home has that moment! Someone forgets to turn off the motor. The tank overflows. Water spills everywhere. And then comes the shouting – “Why didn’t you switch it off?” Sometimes, you’re the one waking up early, rubbing your eyes, just
World Environment Day is round the corner. Offices will hang green banners. Children will march with placards. Social media will turn leafy and hopeful with hashtags like #OnlyOneEarth and #BeatPlasticPollution. For a day, it’ll feel like the whole world is
Summer seems to be arriving earlier every year, but 2025 is heading for the extreme. Reports show February 2025 was India’s hottest in 125 years, and the heat is only escalating. Some regions are already crossing 40°C in March, something
We have all heard that loud, annoying beep from the water tank overflow alarm, right? It usually goes off when the tank is already overflowing. And while it might have saved us from a few overflows, in 2025, it is
