New Delhi, Dec. 15 -- Just a few days more, and many of us will probably be layering blankets on blankets to escape the winter chill. But piling on heavy blankets often brings its own discomfort, restricted movement, disturbed sleep, and that suffocating feeling that makes it hard to breathe comfortably through the night.

As people look for a more manageable way to stay warm while sleeping, electric blankets are starting to catch attention. Designed to provide consistent warmth without the bulk, they appear convenient, but since they rely on internal electrical wiring and remain in use for hours, it is essential to understand if they are safe to use for this long. Moreover, do you even use it when we have heaters to keep the entire space...