Japan votes as PM Sanae Takaichi seeks big win while snowfall delays polling in some areasJapan election: Japan is voting today in a parliamentary election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks a victory for her conservative agend...
08 Feb, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
What should travellers know as Japan prepares for severe snow and wind conditionsJapan faces severe winter weather from December 26 to 27. Heavy snow, strong winds, and rough seas are expected across many regions. This c...
27 Dec, 2025, 01.47 PM IST
Sri Lanka leads winter travel surge among Indians; South Africa, Oman followIndian travellers are embracing new winter getaways, with Sri Lanka leading the surge in popularity, showing a five-fold increase in intere...
16 Dec, 2025, 05.42 PM IST
Japan's Mount Fuji sees snow for first time this winter, 21 days later than usualMount Fuji's summit received its first winter snow on Thursday. This event occurred 21 days later than the average recorded since 1894. The...
23 Oct, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
Asia rice:New season supplies rise in India; Vietnam rates dropIndian parboiled rice prices held steady this week due to strong African demand, counteracting pressure from new crop yields. Vietnamese pr...
12 Dec, 2024, 04.41 PM IST
From rice to palm oil, Asian crops output forecast lower as El Nino strengthensWhile wheat output forecasts are being revised lower due to dry weather in Australia, the world's second largest exporter, record-low monso...
06 Sep, 2023, 02.55 PM IST
Finally, European ski resorts to witness snowfall in coming days. See where, whenSeveral tourists, who jetted off to Europe to witness snowfall and enjoy the ski resorts, have been left disappointed due to a lack of snow.
06 Jan, 2023, 12.43 AM IST
Vessel shortage makes soaring shipping costs a new energy threatShips are carrying liquefied natural gas, diesel and crude to Europe from further away than usual to replace Russian energy supplies, as th...
20 Sep, 2022, 09.10 AM IST
Keeping Europe warm this winter will come down to Asia’s weatherThe Asian countries, among the world’s biggest importers of liquefied natural gas and seaborne coal, all share a peak heating demand season...
05 Aug, 2022, 05.54 AM IST
Cold wave brings some cheer to fashion and apparel retailers reeling under low salesAfter a better-than-expected sales in Diwali, cold weather is helping retailers to accelerate the recovery with brands from Arvind Fashions...
25 Nov, 2020, 07.28 AM IST
Here is the most affordable time to plan a trip to Spain, Italy and ThailandThe website's hotel pricing report reveals the best time for Indians to go to popular travel destinations.
03 Mar, 2017, 02.37 PM IST
Want to eat healthy? Make the best of the seasonal goodies, that grow right in your backyardRelish the seasonal goodies of the Harvest season now. Spring has many nutritious surprises in store for you.
14 Apr, 2016, 07.54 AM IST
- Ides of March? No, it’s the best month
March is considered to be the best month as it’s the time of the year when winter is over and raging summer is, perhaps, still days ahead.
11 Mar, 2013, 05.45 AM IST
- LNG prices expected to go up at least 15 per cent in winters: Experts
Experts anticipate liquefied natural gas price to go up by at least 15% in coming days as winter intensifies in US and Europe.
07 Nov, 2012, 03.28 PM IST
- Monsoon likely to retreat in September
The El Nino conditions, known to cause dry weather, are likely to disrupt the monsoon's progress which has reduced the overall rain deficit...
14 Aug, 2012, 06.40 AM IST
- High Japanese appetite to hit spot LNG supply
As the winter sets in the northern hemisphere a further boost in demand and prices could render LNG unviable for Indian importers.
16 Dec, 2011, 02.16 AM IST
- Monsoon likely to be normal: World met body
India receives most of its rains in June-September, which is crucial for both the immediate kharif crops and also the rabi crops.
16 Apr, 2011, 01.44 AM IST