Author: Madhuchhanda Bose

Winter tightened its grip on the hills of Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday as fresh snowfall covered large parts of the region, bringing both relief and disruption in its wake. Kashmir Wakes Up to Snow In Kashmir Valley, residents woke up to snow-covered rooftops, trees and roads. Popular areas such as Gulmarg, Sonamarg and […]

A relentless snowstorm has brought Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula to a near halt, burying towns under record snowfall and forcing authorities to declare a state of emergency in several areas. Over the past few days, the region has been lashed by continuous heavy snow and strong winds, leaving streets unrecognisable and entire neighbourhoods trapped […]

Haridwar: As the winter sun filters through the sal trees of Rajaji National Park, a familiar sight has quietly returned after years of absence — tourists moving through the forest on the back of an elephant. After a gap of nearly seven years, elephant safaris have resumed in the Chilla range of Rajaji, restoring an […]

Naroa, North Goa, January 20, 2026: The early morning mist hung over the Mandovi River as workers began clearing the riverbank in Naroa village for a new ghat aarti project. The project, announced by the Goa government last year, aims to turn this quiet riverside into a hub for religious tourism while preserving local traditions. […]

On the banks of the Saryu River, the city’s boatmen have always been a familiar sight: weathered faces, hands steady on oars, ferrying pilgrims and visitors across the sacred waters. But now, these river veterans are taking on a new role—one that goes beyond carrying people from one bank to another. They are becoming storytellers, […]

The famous Chadar Trek in Ladakh has been postponed this winter after the Zanskar River did not freeze enough to make the route safe for trekkers. Authorities took the call following on-ground inspections that showed large stretches of the river still had thin and fragile ice, posing serious safety risks. The trek, which involves walking […]