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Friday, March 13, 2026
TopicWinter

Topic: Winter

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

On Camera

9.2% jump in arms transfer shows this is era of war—SIPRI reveals the temper we live in

The volume of major arms transfers has risen by 9.2% compared to 2016-2020. The increase is driven overwhelmingly by Europe’s rearming, followed by the Middle East.

A war in the Gulf, a crisis in Gujarat’s Morbi: India’s ceramics capital counts the cost

Morbi makes 80-90% of India’s ceramic exports. The West Asia conflict has cut its propane supply, shutting 200 factories and threatening 400 more—along with 9 lakh livelihoods.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba, the man Iran must keep alive & the secret force ‘tasked with it’—all about NOPO

The Nirouyeh Vijeh Pasdaran Velayat, or NOPO, was the only force Ali Khamenei trusted.It was founded in 1991 and is more feared than the Revolutionary Guards.

Trump brings the Age of Humiliation for friends. Modi needs stoicism abroad, humility at home

Trump has ushered in the age of humiliation. His method is to push around America’s friends rudely and publicly. He knows none of them can afford to fight back.