Scindia says skip AC and carry onion to beat India’s brutal summer heat

His claim? “Chambal skin” and a very old trick

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has urged Indians to skip air conditioning and carry an onion to handle extreme summer heat, pointing to his “Chambal skin” and traditional remedies. His comments come as many states see 40 to 46°C temperatures and heatwave warnings are issued, underscoring the tension between age-old advice and the rising severity of heat.