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‘Use and throw’ is Hyderabad’s attitude towards appliances, notes study
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (359+ words) Hyderabad's 'use and throw' culture drives high appliance replacement rates, raising concerns about sustainability and e-waste management. Hyderabad shares space with the national capital in accelerated consumerism as reflected in its residents" preference for purchase of new appliances rather than…...
Horticulture farm at Chengalpattu begins production of herbal tea
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (168+ words) Updated - March 20, 2026 12:28 am IST - CHENNAI Over 4,000 saplings planted in March 2025 form the basis of the project in which hibiscus tea is being made in two variants." Herbal tea, called Idhazh, is brewed with hibiscus flowers grown at the State horticulture…...
Plugging in: Why India must electrify its kitchens at scale
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (876+ words) Updated - March 16, 2026 11:42 am IST Also Read | Electric cooking could power India's clean energy future: IEEFA study" Domestic LPG connections grew from 150 million in 2015 to 332 million by 2025, but India imports 60% of its LPG and 50% of its natural gas. The Institute for…...
Wood fires are replacing gas stoves in Indian restaurants due to the LPG crisis. But how conducive is it?
1+ week, 2+ day ago (341+ words) Updated - March 12, 2026 08:25 pm IST Indian restaurants are looking for innovative ways to keep the fire going, literally. ALSO WATCH LPG cylinder shortage: Bengaluru hotels switch to induction, kerosene stoves He says, "The first day of trials has been good. Our…...
PMAY households in A.P. to get energy-efficient appliances
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (165+ words) Published - January 29, 2026 09:03 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA APSHCL MD P. Arun Babu and EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit exchanged copies of the agreement, as part of which the State government would provide energy-efficient appliances to five lakh PMAY households in the first phase....
Why flooring is the new design focus in homes
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (409+ words) Often referred to as the foundation of design, flooring today is more than just a surface. While it is the first surface you feel when you step into a space, it is a key architectural element that dictates spatial rhythm,…...
Dreame F10 Robotic Vacuum | Solid introduction to the robotic vacuum cleaner world
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (1154+ words) Updated - October 29, 2025 12:07 pm IST If you are used to cleaning your house with a handheld vacuum cleaner or even a good old-fashioned broomstick, the idea of switching to a robotic vacuum cleaner for the first time can be unnerving. Will…...
Bosch Unlimited 7 Review: Intuitive, thoughtfully designed and apt for Indian cleaning needs
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (527+ words) Bosch Unlimited 7 is a blend of German engineering and smart home-focused convenience, adapted well for the needs of the Indian households....
Bengaluru scientists develop affordable fruit fly trap; seek global patents
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (185+ words) The device has completed successful multi-location trials and is now seeking patent in the US, Europe, Japan, China and Australia. According to scientists, the device is a "controlled release pheromone device" which slowly releases insect pheromones (chemical signals) into the…...
Nothing raises $200 million funding, to launch AI-native devices next year
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (348+ words) Nothing on Tuesday (September 16, 2025) announced that it has raised a new funding of $200 million in series C round at a $1.3 billion valuation. The funding was led by Tiger Global along with existing partners like GV, Highland Europe, EQT, Latitude, I2BF and…...