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Wednesday, February 18, 2026
TopicWinter

Topic: Winter

A 65-day polar night has started in an Alaska town. What it is and how people cope

Akanksha Mishra -
At the poles, it’s the season of the endless night and midnight sun. Why it happens.

Don’t touch that blow dryer. Three haircare mistakes to avoid in winter

Deepali Bhardwaj -
I know, a nice, long, hot shower at the end of the day feels like a hug. But trust me, it’s an assault on your hair.

Here’s how you can winter-proof your feet—easy hacks for happy heels

Deepali Bhardwaj -
If your feet come out of your socks looking like a pale prune, it’s time to upgrade your sock drawer. Tight-fitting footwear is a no-go in winter.

Indian winters warmer now than in 1970, but Delhi saw least rise in temperatures, shows US study

Akanksha Mishra -
Study by US-based Climate Central analyses average temperatures across India from 1970 to 2023. It also highlights a concerning trend — spring could be disappearing from parts of country.

A snowless Gulmarg rings alarm bells for us Kashmiris. We can only sing ‘let it snow’

Zenaira Bakhsh -
We experience ‘Chillai Kalan’ with the knowledge that spring will be sweet. But with no snow, I don’t know what it would feel like.

Don’t go holidaying to a beach if you have psoriasis. There’s a trick to getting enough sun

Deepali Bhardwaj -
Psoriasis, which gives you painful rashes, can be tough to deal with. But the key is to take one step at a time.

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Opinion

Tarique Rahman’s govt is on a mission of de-Yunusification. It will fix India-Bangladesh ties

Rishi Gupta -
Going forward, India and Bangladesh will have to double the effort to fix the damage done to bilateral ties by the Yunus administration.

How China sees Delhi AI Summit—India’s attempt at visibility, not a breakthrough

HDFC employee used caste marker as a psychological shield. It’s instinctive not arrogance

Economy

Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply

Udit Bubna -
Indian refiners are testing Venezuelan barrels again as Russian supply sinks, but analysts say volumes will remain limited due to refinery constraints & supply capacity.

Defence

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

Snehesh Alex Philip -
At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta -
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

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