As India grapples with LPG shortages triggered by the Iran war, households and restaurants across the country are once again being reminded how dependent daily life has become on gas cylinders. Even short supply disruptions can throw kitchens into disarray, forcing families and businesses to rethink how they cook their meals.

But in a corner of Bengaluru, one home has been living without LPG for years.

A mud house with a sloping tiled roof stands surrounded by greenery, blending easily into the landscape. It looks simple — almost old-fashioned — yet it functions without many of the modern utilities most urban homes rely on.

This Bengaluru home doesn’t need a single LPG cylinder.

In fact, the house runs with zero LPG, zero municipal water, and electricity for just Rs 100.

Built and lived in by Reva and Ranjan Malik, the home........

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