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US-Russia tensions flare over Winter Olympics security

Last Updated: Monday, January 27, 2014, 13:58

Analysts say the former Cold War rivals are unlikely to risk a full-blown confrontation over security in Sochi, the first Olympics held on Russian soil since the US-boycotted 1980 Moscow Games.

Cold, fog mar normal life in North

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 23:59

Intense cold wave coupled with fog threw normal life out of gear in North India as most trains ran late by several hours and schedule of flights was also affected.

RJD leader flays re-convening of Winter session of Parliament

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 18:47

The decision of not proroguing the Winter session of Parliament and instead re-convening it was on Saturday criticised by senior RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh who said it is unconstitutional and should be avoided.

Global warming to derail winter Olympics by century end?

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 12:16

By the end of this century, only six of the previous winter Olympics host cities - including Sochi in Russia - would be cold enough to reliably host the games owing to global warming threats.

Fog blinds Punjab, Haryana, minimum temperature rises

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 12:09

A thick blanket of fog over entire Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Friday affected the normal life even as the minimum temperature in the region rose by up to four notches above normal at some places.

Kashmir`s road, rail links stay snapped for second day

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 14:02

Both the Srinagar-Jammu highway and the Baramulla-Banihal rail service in Jammu and Kashmir remained shut for the second day Thursday, authorities said.

Cold conditions ease in Punjab, Haryana

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 13:00

Cold conditions on Thursday eased in Punjab and Haryana with minimum temperature rising by a few notches above normal in several parts of the region.

Bitter cold lingers as US northeast digs out from snow

Last Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2014, 06:36

At least two deaths were blamed on the weather, which made roads treacherous.

Beat winter chill with Google Street View`s virtual Hawaiian tour

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 23:23

For those in the US battling the major winter storm and those who are simply bored, can take Google Street View`s virtual tour to tropical paradise, Hawaii and enjoy the sunny beaches while sitting home.

Rains lash Rajasthan, minimum temperature increases

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 16:41

Rains lashed parts of Rajasthan even as night temperature increased by a few degrees on Wednesday.

Rain drenches Punjab, Haryana; minimum temperature rises

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 12:53

Widespread rainfall drenched most parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh Wednesday even as the minimum temperature rose by up to six notches above normal in the region.

State of emergency declared as snowstorm hits New York

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 08:30

A state of emergency was declared as a major winter storm moved into the New York City metropolitan area.