The frozen mist from Niagara Falls coats the landscape around Prospect Point at Niagara Falls State Park, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. The Polar Vortex brought high winds and frigid temperatures to the area.  (AP)

The lighthouse at Pere Marquette Beach is completely frozen after a severe winter storm hit Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 in Muskegon, Mich. The brutal polar air that has made the Midwest shiver over the past few days spread to the East and the Deep South on Tuesday, shattering records that in some cases had stood for more than a century. (AP)

Snowboarders have a frigid slope all to themselves, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 at Montage Mountain in Scranton, Pa. Very few people were out at the mountain due to the Polar Vortex with temperatures dipping down to -4 below zero. (AP)

The Chicago skyline is seen behind a large chunk of ice near North Avenue Beach as cold temperatures remain with wind chills nearing minus 30 Fahrenheit on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, in Chicago. Dangerously cold polar air snapped decades-old records as it spread Tuesday from the Midwest to southern and eastern parts of the US and eastern Canada, making it hazardous to venture outside and keeping many schools and businesses closed. (AP)

Ice covers rocks and brush on the break wall at Edgewater Park in Cleveland Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014. An official low of -11 degrees broke the 130-year-old record for the date as cold polar air spread from the Midwest to southern and eastern parts of the US and eastern Canada. (AP)

Commuters depart from Union Station with wind chills nearing minus 30 Fahrenheit on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, in downtown Chicago.  Dangerously cold polar air snapped decades-old records as it spread Tuesday from the Midwest to southern and eastern parts of the US and eastern Canada, making it hazardous to venture outside and keeping many schools and businesses closed. (AP)

A woman walks back to her car in the long term parking lot at Indianapolis International Airport, Monday Jan. 6, 2014. The coldest, most dangerous blast of polar air in decades gripped the Midwest and pushed toward the East and South on Monday, closing schools and day care centers, grounding flights and forcing people to pull their hoods and scarves tight to protect exposed skin from nearly instant frostbite. (AP)

The US side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario, January 8, 2014.  The frigid air and "polar vortex" that affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin, according to AccuWeather.com. (REUTERS)

The US side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario, January 8, 2014.  The frigid air and "polar vortex" that affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin, according to AccuWeather.com. (REUTERS)

The US side of the Niagara Falls is pictured in Ontario, January 8, 2014.  The frigid air and "polar vortex" that affected about 240 million people in the United States and southern Canada will depart during the second half of this week, and a far-reaching January thaw will begin, according to AccuWeather.com. (REUTERS)
 

Casey Batchelor and Lee Ryan are the 1st evictees from the Celebrity Big Brother house at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England. (Photo by Getty Images)

Casey Batchelor (Photo by Getty Images)

Casey Batchelor and Lee Ryan (Photo by Getty Images)

The pair left the house through the front door, like any normal eviction, but after a quick chat with host Emma Willis they re-entered through a secret door. (Photo by Getty Images)

Emma Willis (Photo by Getty Images)

Bollywood actor Malaika Arora Khan, director Karan Johar and Kiran Bedi on the reality show 'India's Got Talent'

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez heads home after Barbie event in Mumbai.

Indian actress Preeti Desai (above) and actor Abhay Deol (below) snapped during the Yo Yo Sing's concert in Mumbai.

Indian film and television actress Yami Gautam leaves theater after watching Sholay 3D.

Malaika Arora Khan gestures towards her husband actor Arbaaz Khan during an event in Mumbai. (AFP)

Malaika Arora Khan shaves her husband Arbaaz Khan during a Gillette promotional event in Mumbai. (AFP)

Vidyut Jammwal, Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan (AFP)

Neha Dhupia and Vidyut Jammwal (AFP)

Vidyut Jammwal and Arbaaz Khan (AFP)

Vidyut Jammwal and Arbaaz Khan (AFP)

Malaika Arora Khan and her husband Arbaaz Khan (AFP)

Neha Dhupia and Malaika Arora Khan (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan gestures to fans as he leaves The Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Reports from Indian media outlets indicated that the actor had received treatment for a blood clot. (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan and Vivek Oberoi pose with actress Kangana Ranaut during a promotional event for the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Krrish 3’ Halloween party in Mumbai. (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan with wife Sussanne at the premiere of 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' with family. (Sanskriti Entertainment and Media)
 

Hrithik Roshan seen training in Dubai. (Twitter)

Indian actor Hrithik Roshan speaks to the Associated Press during an interview in London Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Roshan became the fifth Bollywood star to have his wax statue unveiled at the world-famous Madame Tussauds museum in London on Thursday (AP Photo)

Hrithik Roshan, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan smiles during a press conference to promote his upcoming film Guzaarish in Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. The film will be released on Nov. 19, 2010. Poster in the background shows Roshan's co-star Aishwarya Rai. (AP)

Hrithik Roshan, Indian actor Hrithik Roshan showcases a creation by Indian designers Karan Johan and Varun Bahl, during the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct 7, 2010. (AP)

 Indian Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif (L) and Hrithik Roshan starring in the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ directed by Zoya Akhtar pose during the launch of the film's trailer in Mumbai. (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan and Sussazze Roshan

 Indian Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan (R) poses with his father Rakesh Roshan during the launch and promotion of the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Krrish 3’  in Mumbai late October 1, 2013.  AFPIndian Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan poses as he attends the GQ India fifth anniversary 'Men of the Year' Awards ceremony in Mumbai late September 29, 2013. AFP

Hrithik Roshan gestures to fans as he leaves The Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Reports from Indian media outlets indicated that the actor had received treatment for a blood clot. (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan and Vivek Oberoi pose with actress Kangana Ranaut during a promotional event for the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Krrish 3’ Halloween party in Mumbai. (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan with wife Sussanne at the premiere of 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan' with family. (Sanskriti Entertainment and Media)
 

Hrithik Roshan seen training in Dubai. (Twitter)

Indian actor Hrithik Roshan speaks to the Associated Press during an interview in London Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. Roshan became the fifth Bollywood star to have his wax statue unveiled at the world-famous Madame Tussauds museum in London on Thursday (AP Photo)

Hrithik Roshan, Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan smiles during a press conference to promote his upcoming film Guzaarish in Ahmadabad, India, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. The film will be released on Nov. 19, 2010. Poster in the background shows Roshan's co-star Aishwarya Rai. (AP)

Hrithik Roshan, Indian actor Hrithik Roshan showcases a creation by Indian designers Karan Johan and Varun Bahl, during the HDIL India Couture Week in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct 7, 2010. (AP)

 Indian Bollywood actors Katrina Kaif (L) and Hrithik Roshan starring in the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ directed by Zoya Akhtar pose during the launch of the film's trailer in Mumbai. (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan (AFP)

Hrithik Roshan and Sussazze Roshan

 Indian Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan (R) poses with his father Rakesh Roshan during the launch and promotion of the forthcoming Hindi film ‘Krrish 3’  in Mumbai late October 1, 2013.  AFPIndian Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan poses as he attends the GQ India fifth anniversary 'Men of the Year' Awards ceremony in Mumbai late September 29, 2013. AFP

Dancers perform during a keynote address by Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management of Audi AG, at the 2014 International CES at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on January 7, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Getty Images)

Rowers dressed in costume race along the Grand Canal for the 'Befana' Regatta on January 6, 2014 in Venice, Italy. In Italian folklore, Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on the feast of the Epiphany on January 6 in a similar way to Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus. (Getty Images)

White whales and their trainers present a show for visitors at Harbin Pole Aquarium on January 7, 2014 in Harbin, China. The Aquarium is one of the tourist highlights of Harbin, attracting domestic and foreign tourists each year. (Getty Images)

Leonardo Bonucci of FC Juventus (C) celebrates scoring the second goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and AS Roma at Juventus Arena on January 5, 2014 in Turin, Italy. (Getty Images)

A woman struggles to control her umbrella in strong winds near St Paul's Cathedral on January 7, 2014 in London, England. Over 100 areas of the UK have been warned by the Environment Agency that they are at risk of flooding as a prolonged period of heavy rainfall continues to affect much of the country. (Getty Images)

Waves crash over Blackpool seafront on January 3, 2014 in Blackpool, England. Gale force winds and an expected tidal surge are set to cause wide spread flooding in coastal areas of western England and Scotland. (Getty Images)

Fans of legendary British comedy group Monty Python attend the celebration of the International Silly Walk Day on January 7, 2014 in Brno, Czech Republic. January 7th has been declared the International Silly Walk Day as a tribute to John Cleese of Monty Python's Flying Circus. Around 150 people took part in the event this year. (Getty Images)

Fishes are placed on a net for drying at the beach on January 5, 2014 in Nazare, Portugal. Strong winds and big waves are expected along the coastline of Portugal and Galicia in Spain for the next few days. The waves at Praia do Norte are famed for being amongst the biggest in the World and it is a popular spot for daredevil big-wave surfers. (Getty Images)

A contestant launches a Christmas tree in the height throwing discipline of the Christmas Tree Throwing World Championships on January 5, 2013 in Weidenthal, Germany. The less-than-serious annual event is now in its eighth year and features competitions in distance throwing, height throwing and flinging of Christmas trees. (Getty Images)

People watch waves near North beach or Praia do Norte on January 6, 2014 in Nazare, Portugal. Strong winds and big waves are expected along the coastline of Portugal and Galicia in Spain for today. The waves at Praia do Norte are famed for being amongst the biggest in the World and it is a popular spot for daredevil big-wave surfers. (Getty Images)

A Ming Dynasty 16th century stoneware figure is displayed during a press call at the British Museum on January 8, 2014 in London, England. The figure makes up part of the '50 years that changed China' exhibition currently running at the British Museum until January 2015. (Getty Images)

Tourists visit the ice buildings on display at the Grand Ice and Snow World during the 30th Harbin International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival on January 5, 2014 in Harbin, China. This year's Ice and Snow World features the theme 'Global Ice and Snow Dream, World Cartoon Tour'. (Getty Images)

A dog dressed in a fur stands before the traditional Three Kings Procession on January 5, 2014 in Prague, Czech Republic. The procession is a re-enactment of the journey made by the Three Wise Men to visit the infant Jesus, which marks the end of the Christmas festivities in Prague. (Getty Images)

Tourists visit a large snow sculpture with the 117-meter-long and 26-meter-high at the Harbin International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Sun Island park on January 6, 2014 in Harbin, China. Harbin Ice Sculpture Festival is one of the highlights of the tour, attracts domestic and foreign tourists to visit. (Getty Images)

Mount Sinabung spews pyroclastic smoke, seen from Sibintun village on January 8, 2014 in Karo District, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The number of displaced people has increased to 22,000 in Western Indonesia as Mount Sinabung continues to spew ash and smoke after several eruptions since September. Eleven deaths have now been recorded as a result of the eruptions with hundreds more falling ill. Officials expect the number of evacuees to rise as volcanic activity remains high. (Getty Images)

Derek Ernst plays a shot during round two of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions at the Plantation Course at Kapalua Golf Club on January 4, 2014 in Lahaina, Hawaii. (Getty Images)

Harbin Pole Aquarium staff use a bottle to fed carp on January 7, 2014 in Harbin, China. Aquarium is one of the tourist highlights, attracting domestic and foreign tourists annually visit the Ice and Snow World. (Getty Images)

A man places a coin on the offered 2.6 meters long, 260 kilograms weight bluefin tuna at Nishinomiya Shrine, the head shrine of Ebisu sect, a deity of business, on January 8, 2014 in Nishinomiya, Japan. People wish for growth of their business and country's economy by placing coins on to the body of tuna that are offered to shrine. In 2014, Japan awaits the first sales-tax rise since 1997 in April. (Getty Images)

A man tries start a Mercedes car left stricken in flood water on the road leading to the village of Muchelney which has been cut off by flooding on January 6, 2014 near Langport in Somerset, England. Many of the residents of Muchelney village, which lies on the Somerset Levels near Langport, have only just recovered from last year's flooding and have been cut off since the begining of the new year. Environment Agency flood warning are in place for parts of the United Kingdom today with high tides and strong winds expected. (Getty Images)

Rowers dressed in costume celebrate next to the Rialto Bridge at the end of the 'Befana' Regatta on January 6, 2014 in Venice, Italy. In Italian folklore, Befana is an old woman who delivers gifts to children throughout Italy on the feast of the Epiphany on January 6 in a similar way to Saint Nicholas or Santa Claus. (Getty Images)

Superstar Salman Khan along with his 'Jai Ho' team were on the sets of popular show 'Comedy Nights With Kapil'.

Salman Khan, his leading lady Daisy Shah and brother cum director Sohali Khan were in spilts during the show.

Salman entered the sets looking very calm, composed and dignified. But very soon, he was reduced to tears and was seen falling off his couch thanks to the antics of the loveable Dadi and the innocent Palak.

Sohail and Kapil share a very special bond as Sohail was one of the judges for 'Comedy Circus', the show that gave Kapil the much needed recognition before he branched out on his own.

Kapil was very excited to have both the brothers on his show and wrote on twitter, “Shooting with Salman Bhai and Sohail Bhai.”

Indian Bollywood film actors Salman Khan (C) and Daisy Shah perfrom during the promotion of the upcoming Hindi film 'Jai ho' on the set of the TV Hindi show, 'Comedy Night with Kapil' in Mumbai on January 9, 2014. (AFP)

Indian Bollywood film actor Salman Khan performs during the promotion of the upcoming Hindi film 'Jai ho' on the set of the TV Hindi show, 'Comedy Night with Kapil' in Mumbai on January 9, 2014.  AFP

Indian Bollywood film actor Salman Khan performs during the promotion of the upcoming Hindi film 'Jai ho' on the set of the TV Hindi show, 'Comedy Night with Kapil' in Mumbai on January 9, 2014.  AFP

 Indian Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene (L) and her husband Dr. Sriram Nene pose for a photograph at the premiere of the Hindi film ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ in Mumbai on late January 9, 2014. (AFP)

Indian Bollywood actress Humaa Qureshi poses for a photograph at the premiere of the Hindi film ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ in Mumbai on late January 9, 2014. (AFP)
 

Indian Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit Nene poses for a photograph at the premiere of the Hindi film ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ in Mumbai on late January 9, 2014. (AFP)

 Indian Bollywood actor Arshad Warsi (L) and his wife Maria Goretti  pose for a photograph at the premiere of the Hindi film ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ in Mumbai on late January 9, 2014. (AFP)
 

Indian Bollywood actress Kalki Koechlin poses for a photograph at the premiere of the Hindi film ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ in Mumbai on late January 9, 2014. (AFP)

Sandra Bullock attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. (AFP)

Reese Witherspoon arrives on the red carpet for the Golden Globe awards. (AFP)

Amy Adams arrives at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards. (AP)

Amber Heard arrives at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards. (AP)

Jennifer Lawrence arrives on the red carpet for the Golden Globe awards. (AFP)

Julia Roberts attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Sofia Vergara (AFP)

Helen Mirren (AFP)

Elisabeth Moss holds her trophy in the press room after winning Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie in "Top of the Lake" during the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Jacqueline Bisset holds her trophy in the press room after winning Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Mini-Series or TV Movie for "Dancing on the Edge" during the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Emma Watson (AFP)

Mila Kunis (REUTERS)

Hayden Panettiere (REUTERS)

Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves McConaughey (REUTERS)

Cate Blanchett attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Lupita Nyong'o attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Zooey Deschanel attends the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Anna Gunn, winner of Best Series - Drama for 'Breaking Bad,' poses in the press room during the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Leslie Mann and director Judd Apatow attend the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards. (AFP)

Laura Carmichael (AFP)

Kelly Osbourne (AFP)

Aubrey Plaza (AFP)

Melissa Rauch (AFP)

TV personality Maria Menounos (AFP)

Kevin Spacey (AFP)

Orlando Bloom (AFP)

Drew Barrymore arrives on the red carpet for the Golden Globe awards. (AFP)

Jessica Chastain and Drew Barrymore (REUTERS)

Kerry Washington (REUTERS)

Kerry Washington and actor Christoph Waltz (REUTERS)

Olivia Wilde (REUTERS)

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Leonardo DiCaprio picked his mom over his Victoria's Secret model girlfriend to take to the Golden Globe awards.

Leonardo DiCaprio and his mother Irmelin DiCaprio (Photo Getty Images)

Leonardo DiCaprio, actress Emma Thompson (R) and her daughter Gaia Romilly Wise arrive at the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards. (REUTERS)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Bradley Cooper (REUTERS)

Leonardo DiCaprio (AP)

Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Martin Scorsese (AP)

Leonardo DiCaprio accepting the award for best actor in a motion picture comedy for his role in "The Wolf of Wall Street"  during the 71st annual Golden Globe Awards. (AP)

21-year-old model Toni Garrn didn't get an invitation to the Golden Globes from her boyfriend Leonardo. (Getty Images)

It's that time of the year again when Indians are ready to bid adieu to the winter season and welcome spring with lots of rituals, revelry, bonfires, kite festivals and loads of culinary delights, primarily prepared with rice, corn, wheat, coconut, date jaggery, nuts, etc.

The UAE winter provides the perfect natural setting for expat Indians to celebrate the winter harvest festival away from home.

Emirates 24|7 Readers share their take of the winter festival with images of food and fun galore.

Readers can send their images of Lohri, Sankranti, Uttarayan, Pongal, Bihu, etc. on emiratesedit@gmail.com

For further details, click here... Calling Emirates 24|7 Readers to share recipes, images of traditional delicacies

'Narkoler Shondesh' or coconut sweet, traditionally made in the Indian state of Bengal during winter festivals. Image courtesy Emirates 24|7 Reader Bipasha De.

Poo Vadai is prepared for Pongal in many Indian homes. This is made using rice powder and banana flowers, mixed with sugar. Image contributed by Stalin Joseph Varghese.

Winter harvest of corn, peanuts and sweet delicacies from the Indian state of Punjab, make up an integral part of Lohri. Image courtesy Indrani Bose

The bonfire festival of Lohri celebrated in Dubai on January 13. Images courtesy Indrani Bose.

Justin Bieber unveiled a 'love' tattoo amid rumours he has reconciled with ex girlfriend Selena Gomez. (Instagram)

Justin and Selena looking cosy together. (Instagram)

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Justin Bieber revealed his 21st tattoo. (Instagram)

Justin was spotted with Selena last week during an Segway ride in Calabasas. (Twitter)

Justin Bieber (AP)

 Justin Bieber visits 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon' at Rockefeller Center in New York City. (GETTY/GALLO)

Justin Bieber (GETTY/GALLO)

Justin Bieber performs during the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. (REUTERS)