In recent years, many cities reached 50C in the summers. The high rise in temperature leads to the increased consumption of Air Conditioners and other cooling devices. The increase in the use of electricity meant more carbon emissions. One widely acclaimed solution is to paint the rooftops white. Painting the rooftops white has been a
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About the activities in the city that contribute towards a improved lifestyle. And also inspiring stories and tips to pep up your lifestyle.
TERRACE Farming BY an Ex-air force personnel!
George VJ, an Ex-air force personnel, is being featured in LST for the second time. During the 2018 flood, in Mavelikara, Kerala, he moved the furniture and household goods, on a war footing, before flood entered the house. We published a video on his commendable survival techniques. He is the Assistant General Manager (Academics). TUV
Read moreJourney of a Traditional Kerala House from Kerala to Delhi
A 300-year-old traditional Kerala house, beautifully built with stones and wood was moved,1300 km from Kerala to Delhi. The house that belonged to a traditional agrarian family, was handed over from one generation to another to the youngest son of the family. And so the house finally was inherited by Oommen George, an Architect and Artist who
Read moreSolar Power: A wonderful boon
The survival of life, human culture and the very existence of our planet Earth largely depend on developing and using renewable and nonconventional sources of energy. The first source of such a form of energy that comes to people in their right minds is solar energy. There are a wide variety of reasons why solar
Read moreVertical Farming for Fresh Vegtables
Dickson Despommier, a professor of public health and microbiology once challenged his student to feed 50,000 manhattans with the farming on 15 acres of roof top gardening. After much of intelligent calculation, the student concluded that they couldn’t feed more than 2,500. The professor suggested them, “why not cultivate indoors, vertically?” The idea got instant
Read moreThe Career-oriented housemaid
Housemaid is the only empowered and emancipated lot in India – thus believes working women in Delhi, who spare no effort to do equal justice to her home and office duties. Her indispensable support at home is the housemaid. Her day is made or marred upon whether the housemaid comes or not. Read how cheaper
Read moreDelhi Winter time is Party Time!
Delhi winter according to Dehi residents in the best time of the year. For those new to Delhi winter you have to stay here for a few years to understand what they mean. I used to think, people hibernate during winter season. During the first two Delhi winter, I spent most of the time sitting at
Read more10 birds in delhi spotted in parks
Birds in delhi is hard to spot. A friends said she spotted a crow in her balcony after a decade, her children never watched birds in delhi while growing up. The growing number of building in the city has deprived the children of experiencing the beauty of nature while they are growing up. Read how the
Read moreDelhi diwali…..The Day after
Delhi diwali is the time for celebration, shopping and socializing. Diwali is also known for the noise of firecrackers. Loud fireworks indicate the fervor of the season. According to Newspaper reports this year’s pollution was less; but noise was more on Diwali. I beg to differ on the analysis. In the area that I stay this
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