Air Conditioner_ What is the price of cool air?

Description

It was a May afternoon— one of those scorching North Indian afternoons when the walls seem to radiate heat and the air descending from the roof feels like it’s burning straight through your skin.
I was sitting in my small room. The hum of the air conditioner was slowly overtaking the ceiling fan. Outside, the sun was lashing the ground like a whip. And there I was, sitting at a comfortable 22 degrees Celsius, thinking — “What a wonderful thing it is that with just a button, we can escape this heat!”
But then I looked out the window. An old rickshaw puller was slowly pedaling down the sun-scorched road. Sweat dripped from his forehead. Something inside me melted.
Wasn’t he, too, entitled to cool air?
That one question gave birth to this entire book.
Because the question was never just about the machine — it was about a mindset. A mindset that turned comfort into luxury, and rights into privileges only a few could afford.
The book you hold in your hands isn’t about the technology of air conditioning. It’s a story of truth — the kind we live with every day, but rarely pause to question. It’s a deeper journey — of the wind that once came from trees, now comes from machines, and tomorrow… where will it come from? The answer lies in the choices we make today.
This book holds up a mirror—to you, to me, to all of us—reflecting the path we’re heading down. And if we don’t course-correct in time, the luxury of “cool air” won’t be something future generations take for granted. It’ll become a distant dream—something they’ll only read about in stories.
So I invite you to read this book, to discover: What is the true cost of cool air?
As you turn the pages, you’ll realize—this cost isn’t just financial.
It runs much deeper than that.

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author: Ranbir Singh Bainsla
Father's Name: Rohtash Singh Bainsla
Mother's Name: Baleshwari Devi (affectionately known as ‘Ballo’)
Date of Birth: March 5, 1979 – Military Hospital, Hindon Air Force Station, Ghaziabad
Place of Birth: Ghitora – a village located in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh
Education: M.A. in History – Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Ranbir Singh Bainsla is a thoughtful and insightful writer whose life journey is marked by rich experiences and deep-rooted values.
Born into a family where discipline and service to the nation were part of everyday life—his father having served in the Indian Air Force—Ranbir imbibed a strong sense of duty and integrity from an early age. His mother, a dedicated rural homemaker, nurtured in him the essence of family values and a profound sensitivity toward society.
With a deep academic interest in history, Ranbir pursued his higher studies at Chaudhary Charan Singh University. There, he honed his ability to interpret historical narratives and present them with relevance to contemporary times. His writing skillfully bridges the past with the present, offering readers both context and perspective.
Alongside his literary pursuits, Ranbir is also actively engaged in the real estate sector. His professional approach is marked by vision, social awareness, and sharp decision-making. These qualities seamlessly translate into his writing, which not only documents historical events but also reflects the evolving dynamics of society.
A blend of life experience, scholarly depth, and entrepreneurial insight makes Ranbir Singh Bainsla a multifaceted personality. His work aims not just to inform but to awaken—bringing clarity of thought and social consciousness to his readers.
Through his words, he continues his journey to inspire awareness and thoughtful dialogue in an ever-changing world.

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