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WINTER STORM IMPACT ON TRAVEL
Japan cancels over 200 flights as double storm threat growsJapan faces severe transport chaos and landslide threats as two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, converge with a seasonal rain front. O...
Germany, Poland poised for soaring temperatures as heatwave moves eastA scorching heatwave, responsible for numerous deaths across Western Europe, is now bearing down on Germany and Poland with temperatures ne...
These birds fly 13,000 kilometers, yet somehow meet again in the same placeA European research team has uncovered how pied flycatchers, small migratory birds weighing just 12 grams, travel between Europe and Africa...
Japan 'snow monkey' park to cap visitors after overcrowding, bad behaviourJapan's famed "snow monkey" park in Nagano is implementing visitor caps and an online booking system to manage a surge in tourists. The Jig...
Japan cancels 120 flights as twin storms approachTwo tropical storms are threatening Japan, forcing over 100 flight cancellations and prompting evacuations due to flood and landslide risks...
Psychology explains why some people are terrified before flying, and it may have less to do with the plane itselfPsychology suggests intense pre-flight anxiety, or aviophobia, is strongly linked to past stressful experiences and burnout. A 2024 study f...
The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
How a trip to Bali inspired this engineer couple to quit corporate life and build a Rs 18 Lakh per month sustainable fashion brandA Bali vacation sparked a new vision for Mohit Ahluwalia and Jagjyot Kaur, who discovered the high value of Indian block-printed fabrics ab...
In 1944, the US Coast Guard released 29 reindeer on an Alaskan island as a food supply; 19 years later, scientists found them to be 6000, and next winter, only 42 were aliveIn 1944, 29 reindeer were introduced to Alaska's St. Matthew Island as a food source. Their population exploded to 6,000 by 1963, decimatin...
Aromatic coffee, lush plantations, misty hills: 5 magical monsoon destinations in India for a dreamy escape into natureIndia's monsoon season offers a refreshing escape, transforming landscapes into vibrant green havens. From Coorg's misty coffee estates to ...
‘It's a big price tag’: Bryan Johnson explains why international travel affects sleep, cortisol and overall health, tech millionaire says it takes "two weeks to recover"Tech millionaire Bryan Johnson advocates for limiting international travel to once every three months, citing a significant biological cost...
More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...
Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwaveEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, claiming 40 lives in France alone as people sought relief in water bodies. Record temperatures ...
Your travel insurance claim can be rejected even when you are fully covered; 5 things people get wrong
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
Dubai, Middle East travel warning: Have airlines resumed flight operations?Travel warning for Dubai, Middle East: Iran deal and the imminent reopening of Strait of Hormuz have led to possibility about situation ret...
Delhi, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan weather alert: IMD warns of rain, thunderstorms and gusty windsThe India Meteorological Department has issued a mixed weather outlook for Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan, predicting rain, thu...
Storm Arthur tracker, path: Tropical storm hits Texas, flooding alert in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, 20,000 barrels of oil could be lost as Atlantic Hurricane Season 2026 beginsStorm Arthur updates: Flooding was likely through Friday over parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Florida Panh...
They flew night-fighter planes into the heart of thunderstorms. Somehow, no one died, and made flying safe for all of usThe Thunderstorm Project changed the story of air travel forever. Scientists and combat pilots entered deadly storms to uncover hidden weat...