Winter
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Decoded: Here's why people are more prone to heart attacks in winter than in summer
Lifestyle | Aug 29, 2017, 11:11 AM ISTThe occurrence of heart attacks increased with higher wind velocities, limited sunshine duration and higher air humidity.
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Cold conditions intensify in Delhi, mercury dips to 3.2 degree Celsius
India | Jan 14, 2017, 09:54 PM ISTCold conditions further intensified in the national capital today with the mercury plummeting to 3.2 degrees Celsius, lowest of the season. Due to reduced visibility in the morning, 44 north-bound trains were running late, 13
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Winter eating: 9 food items that’ll ensure your skin remains healthy
Fashion | Dec 13, 2016, 10:32 AM ISTWinter eating: 9 food items that’ll ensure your skin remains healthy
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Five tips to remember before dressing your baby this winter
Fashion | Dec 10, 2016, 10:31 AM ISTFive tips to remember before dressing your baby this winter
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Sun ‘going blank’, Earth heading towards mini ice age
World | Jun 29, 2016, 12:19 PM ISTNew Delhi: The sun has gone "completely blank" for the second time this month suggesting that our star is entering a new period of decreased activity — one that will continue to last for about five years. Something erupted on the far side on Satur
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Winter eases in northern plains; fresh snowfall in Kashmir
India | Feb 11, 2016, 09:32 PM ISTNew Delhi: Cold conditions marginally eased in north India with the mercury settling above normal levels in many areas today even as higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall and the plains of the Valley
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India could be experiencing warmest ever winter
India | Feb 02, 2016, 04:00 PM ISTNew Delhi: With temperatures remaining above normal since November, this winter could well be the warmest ever recorded not only in North India, but across the country.India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General Laxman Singh Rathore
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Here's how you can keep your woollens in top form
Lifestyle | Dec 24, 2015, 11:26 AM ISTNew Delhi: Winter is here and your woollens are your best companions during this season. It requires extra care as the fibres are more delicate and are prone to being damaged very easily. Avoid washing
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8 superfoods to keep you healthy this winter
Lifestyle | Dec 26, 2015, 11:11 AM ISTNew Delhi: From humble turmeric powder and Bugs Bunny's favourite carrots to adding oodles of dark chocolate to your diet, you can keep yourself fit and healthy this winter season by stocking up some easy-to-find
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Wedding Special: Shahnaz Husain's Beauty Care Tips for the Winter Bride
Lifestyle | Dec 18, 2015, 05:52 PM ISTLooking beautiful on the wedding day is not merely a matter of make-up and dress. It needs weeks of care. If a skin care programme is followed a few weeks before the wedding, it can
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Temperature dips in J&K; Leh freezes as mercury plunges to minus 12.1 deg
India | Dec 13, 2015, 05:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: The town of Leh in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir experienced the coldest night of the season so far as the mercury plunged 12 degrees below freezing point even as minimum temperatures
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This is how you can protect your hair and skin this winter
Lifestyle | Dec 11, 2015, 11:13 AM ISTNew Delhi: It's time now to brace your skin and hair as the winter is here. The cold season can leave your skin dry and can cause dandruff. Therefore, it is very important to follow
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Why 781 Indians needlessly die every winter
India | Nov 29, 2015, 02:37 PM ISTAs many as 10,933 Indians (an average of 781 per year) have died over the past 14 years–between 2001 to 2014–due to “cold and exposure”, an analysis of statistics on accidental deaths due to natural
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Layer it right: 8 dressing tips to beat the winter chill
Lifestyle | Nov 23, 2015, 11:08 PM ISTNew Delhi: It always helps to layer yourself well to brace the winter chill. But it's important that you do so without adding bulk, says a stylist.Wear more than one layer on your legs and
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Delhi wakes up to a rainy Republic Day
India | Jan 26, 2015, 10:45 AM ISTNew Delhi: Spells of light showers Sunday night and early Monday morning played spoilsport at the 66th Republic Day celebrations, where US President Barack Obama is the the chief guest. The Met Office has forecast
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'Historic and destructive' storm could hit US
World | Jan 26, 2015, 08:09 AM ISTNew York: A potentially "historic and destructive" winter storm and blizzard will likely hit areas of Massachusetts beginning Monday night, dumping heavy snow and bringing strong winds, state emergency officials said Sunday.Areas of New York,
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Avoid excess alcohol, heavy workout during winter
Lifestyle | Jan 23, 2015, 06:48 AM ISTNew Delhi: Following the drop in temperature during winter, health experts have urged people to avoid excess alcohol intake and heavy physical activity to keep the body warm, as it can lead to heart attack.They
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Snowfall closes Srinagar-Jammu highway
India | Jan 22, 2015, 11:42 AM ISTSrinagar: The strategic Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was closed Thursday due to snowfall in the Batote and Banihal sectors.The authorities said in Srinagar the over 300-kilometre-long highway has been closed for all types of vehicular traffic
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Intense cold kills 15 in Bihar, schools closed
India | Jan 19, 2015, 01:00 PM ISTPatna: Intense cold in Bihar has claimed 15 more lives, pushing the total number of casualties due to inclement weather to 42, officials said Monday."The inclement weather claimed 15 more lives, including women and children,
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Fog delays 60 trains in Delhi
India | Jan 19, 2015, 10:50 AM ISTNew Delhi: It was a foggy Monday morning in Delhi with the visibility dropping to less than 50 meters, delaying nearly 60 trains.The Met Office, however, forecast a clear day ahead.According to an official of