US summer heat: 5 cooling tricks people around world have used for generations

Representational AI photo For millions of Americans, summer has always meant backyard barbecues, baseball games and long sunny evenings. But this year, the season is looking very different.A powerful heatwave is expected to grip large parts of the United States over the Fourth of July weekend, with the National Weather Service warning that more than […]

Earth to reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, yet the summer heat will not cool: Here’s why |

Earth will reach its farthest point from the Sun on July 6, a yearly astronomical event known as aphelion. At around 152.1 million kilometres from the Sun, the planet will be about 5 million kilometres farther away than it is in early January. Yet, despite this greater distance, the Northern Hemisphere will remain firmly in […]

Hindustan Zinc’s Shiksha Sambal Summer Camp Brings Learning and Innovation to Over 1,600 Students | Udaipur Kiran

Shiksha Sambal summer camps students gain hands-on exposure through digital learning, creative arts and experiential activities Over 13,000 students from Classes 6 to 12 are benefiting from the Shiksha Sambal programme Udaipur : Hindustan Zinc Limited (BSE: 500188 and NSE: HINDZINC), the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top global silver producers, is […]

Extra Trips Announced for Mysuru-Madar Summer Special Train | Udaipur Kiran

Chittorgarh, May 27 (Udaipur Kiran) – Keeping in view the heavy rush during summer vacations, North Western Railway has decided to increase additional trips of the Mysuru-Madar-Mysuru weekly special train passing through Chittorgarh. The train service is widely used by passengers travelling between Rajasthan and South India. The route connects six states including Karnataka, Andhra […]

Nizamuddin–Dadar Summer Special Train from April 21 | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, April 20 (Udaipur Kiran): To manage increased passenger demand during the summer season, the railways will operate a special train between Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station and Dadar Railway Station from April 21 to July 16, completing 13 trips in each direction. According to Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Saurabh Jain, train number 04002 (Hazrat Nizamuddin–Dadar […]

Summer Relief: Extra Coaches Added in Several Trains | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, March 31 (Udaipur Kiran): In view of the expected surge in passenger traffic during the summer holidays, Indian Railways has decided to temporarily add extra coaches across multiple train services to improve passenger convenience. The move is expected to benefit travellers, especially those commuting through Rajasthan. According to railway officials, the Delhi Sarai–Udaipur City […]

Aloe Vera Juice: A Natural Remedy for Summer Heat and Glowing Skin

New Delhi, March 29: As summer approaches, many people face issues like sweating, fatigue, dehydration, and skin problems. During this time, there is a high demand for natural and cooling home remedies. Aloe vera juice is an excellent and easy solution to keep the body cool in the summer. The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of […]

Why Makkah’s Grand Mosque marble feels cool even in peak summer? Secret behind Kaaba’s chill | World News

Makkah’s Grand Mosque marble stays cool in peak summer due to solar reflectance and layered insulation/Image: SPA Anyone who has walked barefoot around the Kaaba in peak summer knows the feeling. The sun is relentless, the air heavy with heat, yet the marble underfoot does not burn. In a place where temperatures regularly climb past […]

Summer 2026 travel crunch: UAE residents race for Schengen visas

UAE Residents Rush to Plan Summer 2026 Holidays as Schengen Visa Delays and Travel Costs Bite As summer 2026 approaches, UAE travellers are no longer waiting until spring to organise getaways to Europe, the UK or other popular destinations. According to travel agents in Dubai, enquiries and bookings for July and August departures have surged […]

Will Dubai’s 20-minute city vision melt under extreme summer heat? Is there a plan? | World News

Dubai is testing climate-controlled zones and shaded walkways to make its 20-minute city vision viable even during extreme summer heat (Representative Image) Dubai is pushing forward with its ambitious goal of building “20-minute cities”: neighborhoods where residents can access 80% of their daily needs, such as work, school, shops, and parks, within a 20-minute walk, […]