One government minister has suggested carrying an onion in your pocket as an alternative to air conditioning:

As India swelters, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia suggested skipping air conditioning and carrying an onion to combat extreme heat, citing his ‘Chambal skin’ and traditional remedies. While temperatures soar between 40-46°C across many states, with heatwave warnings issued, Scindia’s advice blends personal habit with age-old practices, highlighting a contrast between traditional relief and the escalating reality of intense heatwaves.