Cool comfort

Is bottled water a drain on your pocket? Carry a thermos flask filled with cold water whenever you go out with the family. This simple measure can help you save Rs 1.18 lakh over 25 years. Here's how:

2 bottles of water cost  Rs 24

Outings per month  Rs 4

Monthly cost  Rs 96

And we have not even factored in the imminent rise in prices of bottle water which would increase your savings or the immeasurable benefit of having safe and cool water always at hand.