How India’s lone winter Olympian is battling odds, crowdfunding dreams for 2026 GamesArif Khan, an Alpine skier from India, faces financial struggles preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite qualifying, he lacks gover...
06 Aug, 2025, 03.26 PM IST
In warming world, skiing tries to stay snow white by going greenThe recent snowfall in Saalbach momentarily covered the lack of natural snow, highlighting the effects of global warming on skiing. Artific...
15 Feb, 2025, 10.54 AM IST
Khelo India winter games begin at Gulmarg in KashmirThe fourth edition of Khelo India winter games in Gulmarg commenced with the participation of around 800 athletes. Lieutenant Governor Mano...
23 Feb, 2024, 07.05 PM IST
Unravelling the Himalayan conundrum: The vanishing snow and its implications in Northwestern IndiaThe absence of snow in Kashmir's traditional winter season is concerning for agriculture, tourism, and the delicate ecosystem. The dry spel...
24 Jan, 2024, 07.16 PM IST
No snow: Tourists cancel holidays as Indian ski resorts run dryThe Indian Himalayas are experiencing an unusual lack of snowfall this winter, impacting ski resorts and prompting holiday cancellations. S...
15 Jan, 2024, 05.01 PM IST
Two more hotels lean towards each other in Joshimath, cracks widen at many placesThe number of houses that have developed cracks has now risen to 826 out of which 165 are in the "unsafe zone", a bulletin from the Disaste...
15 Jan, 2023, 07.19 PM IST
ITBP creates 1st mountain-warfare training school in NE for LAC guarding troopsITBP has created its first mountain-warfare training centre in northeast India, its second overall, to skill its troops in high-altitude co...
17 Jul, 2022, 05.42 PM IST
Yes, it's true. Even 30 mins of brisk walking can boost your mood, and keep anxiety awayAlmost any kind of aerobic activity likely helps against excessive worry and dread, says this Swedish study.
15 Jan, 2022, 03.58 PM IST
Ladakh to set up snow ski institute in Kargil to promote winter sportsThe decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor, Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-...
03 Nov, 2020, 07.17 PM IST
List of domestic & international adventure hotspots where Indians are headed this summerA report by Allied Market Research says globally, this segment will grow from $444.8 billion in 2016 to $1,336 billion by 2023 — compound a...
05 May, 2018, 11.00 PM IST
Intense cold continues unabated amid avalanche warning in Himachal PradeshThe high altitude tribal areas and other higher hills froze under sub-zero temperature which stayed between minus 14 and minus 20 Celsius.
28 Jan, 2017, 08.34 PM IST
As China falters, India's resilience readies for Davos testWith the Chinese headwinds taking a big toll on markets globally, India's 'bright spot' status would be put to the test at the annual pow-w...
18 Jan, 2016, 07.14 PM IST
Weekend Getaway: Shrivardhan beach in Maharashtra or nature walks at Himachal's NarkandaET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
15 Jan, 2015, 08.25 AM IST
ITBP mountaineer gets national sports award on National sports dayITBP trooper, part of rescue team of Uttarakhand rain tragedy operations, was given Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award on National spo...
30 Aug, 2014, 05.15 PM IST
- Less carbon emission slows snow meltdown
Even though in the low altitude areas temperature is rapidly zooming, Rohtang pass is witnessing a huge dip in mercury causing the snow to ...
20 Jun, 2012, 07.01 AM IST
- Google loses best workplace crown to NetApp
California technology firm NetApp has taken Google's crown as best company to work for in 2009. 10 best companies to work for | Google Chro...
24 Jan, 2009, 11.00 AM IST
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Cricket fans traveling to the Caribbean for Cricket World Cup 2007 can rest assured that they will feel secure as the host countries for th...
14 Dec, 2006, 12.00 AM IST