Window planters to aam panna: How to beat the heat this summer

Here are some ways to deal with the Indian summer the natural way

Summer-proof your house
 

Keep the doors, windows, curtains and blinds closed during the day to block the heat. But towards night, when it gets a bit cool outside, open them for a while to let out the warm air trapped during the day. 

Go green: Besides purifying the air, some indoor plants also help bring the temperatures down. Among them is the areca palm —  a natural humidifier. Aloe vera, known for its medicinal properties, too offers sound protection from heat, besides removing formaldehyde from the air. This is a hardy plant but requires a