India, April 15 -- Summers in India can be relentless, with intense heat waves often making it feel like the only escape is staying indoors in air-conditioned spaces. These peak summer days are not just uncomfortable - they also put considerable strain on how our homes retain and manage heat. However, beyond relying on air conditioners and coolers, there are some effective ways to keep your home naturally cooler and more comfortable.

HT Lifestyle reached out to Ankit Modi, managing director of Durakraft Extrusions - one of India's leading manufacturers of uPVC windows - who points out that most people overlook a major source of heat ingress: their windows, while continuing to rely on air conditioning as the primary solution.

He explains...