Nainital, the beautiful lake city in Uttarakhand has been one of the most sought destinations during winters to enjoy snowfall. It is in December when tourists flock in to witness snowfall in the mountains as well as over the lake city. New year celebrations draw a lot of these tourists towards the end of the …

New Delhi, Lightning killed six persons and injured five others in separate incidents in Orissa on December 12. An unseasonal rain accompanied by gale speed reaching 70 to 80 kmph lashed the port town of Paradip where three victims including a couple had taken shelter under a tree when lightning struck, while three women (farm …

When the cold, brisk air is blowing outside and you crave to for some exercise but are too lazy to hit the gym, switch to some winter yoga. The best part is that you won’t have to be loaded with layers of sweaters to step outside. Just do some simple yoga exercises in the comfort …

Winters are here, you’ve taken out all your woolens, and you’re ready to fight the cold. But have you ever thought of winterizing your house for the sweater months! Raking leaves, planting bulbs, installing storm windows and cleaning gutters are telltale rituals but that’s not all, you must do a little extra to keep your …

Poor winter has quite a spoilt and abominable rep for being the saddest season of the year. Blacklisted for making people feel the blues and depressed. Little light and grey-ishness outside kills the mood for some. Thus the SAD (seasonal effective disorder) syndrome hits many and becomes quite common during the icy months.  And this …

Winters bring about the coldest time of the year. It is not only the best time for travelers to adventure across the globe but also the favorite time for people to celebrate festivals and holidays! In December, when Christmas is round the corner and the festivities are in full swing, music is an essential part …

New Delhi, Do you complain of worsening pain during winters? Well that’s because the low temperature leads to increase in the aching body parts as during cold weather the body conserves warm blood around the heart and circulates less blood to the other peripheral areas because of which joints become stiffer leading to reduced mobility …

New Delhi, Even before the chilly winter could set in, haze and smog have enveloped Delhi in the last few days, while fog still continues in the early morning hours and visibility goes down to 400 meters. Traffic police department records show more than 500 road accidents in 2011 where almost 200 people lost their …