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Food Fables – How nomads influenced Indian cookingThe sixth World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan have brought attention to the traditions, sports and way of life of nomadic communities. Nomads h...
China's plan to build world's biggest dam on Brahmaputra near Arunachal Pradesh hits an 'Ice Age fault': ReportChinese scientists have identified an active fault line beneath the Yarlung Tsangpo dam construction zone. This geological finding raises s...
The cloud bursts: Frantic call for a Himalayan research stationEvery year, the Himalayas shed 300–400 sq km of ice, amplifying monsoonal fury that already costs India nearly Rs 50,000 crore annually, in...
NPP MLA SG Esmatur resigns, likely to join TMCNPP is likely to field former Assembly Speaker Abu Taher Mondal from this seat. Mondal had recently resigned from the primary membership of...
How glaciers can burst and send floods downstreamProglacial lakes, formed after glaciers retreat, are often bound by sediment and boulder formations. Additional water or pressure, or struc...
China bound to be a threat in the coming years: Army vice chiefLt Gen. Sarath Chand also castigated Pakistan's Army for targeting civilians in cross-border shelling, stressing they had "stooped so low" ...
29 Indian cities highly vulnerable to earthquakes; check if your city is in the listA majority of these places are in the Himalayas, one of the most seismically active regions in the world. These cities have a combined popu...
- Recession of Himalayan glaciers alarming: ISRO scientists
Bengaluru, July 12 (IANS) Analysis of satellite images have revealed an "alarming recession" of glaciers in the Bhilangna basin of the Garh...
Are long work hours causing neck, shoulder pains? Here's what you can do while in officeDr. Neha Bala, Executive Physiotherapist, Ananda In The Himalayas, tells us how to beat that chronic pain.
Here's why you must spend your summer trekking along the Great Himalayan National ParkBounded by the Himalayas from all sides, the National Park offers panoramic views of the lush meadows, snow-clad peaks, and the enchanting ...
Visit Auli in Uttarakhand to rediscover the adventure junkie in youAuli is also known as the Switzerland of India as it has many fascinating ski resorts and stunning natural vistas.
Nepal confiscates India-bound Dabur productsSeventy seven India-bound cargo containers containing products of Dabur Nepal were today confiscated by Nepalese authorities after receivin...
Nepal Earthquake: State in touch with Centre to ensure return of stuck GujaratisThe government has made arrangements for their stay at Gujarat Bhavan and Gujarati Samaj here.
Come face-to-face with Snow Leopards, Ibex and Yaks in LadakhThe fauna of Ladakh has similar topography as that of Central Asia generally, and especially those of the Tibetan Plateau.
India to work with global community to tackle climate changeThe steps included conservation of Himalayan ecology, regeneration of forest and promotion of cleaner fuels to bring down carbon emission.
Green clearances will not come in the way of country's high growth path: President Pranab Mukherjee"While putting the country on a high growth path, my government will keep sustainability at the core of our planning process," Pranab Mukhe...
- Portals of Badrinath reopened
The ritual opening of the portals of the high altitude shrine took place after the idol of Lord Vishnu was reinstalled in its sanctum sanct...
- Portals of Gangotri, Yamunotri shrines thrown open to public
The chardham yatra has already begun in the hill state with the first batch of 1,000 pilgrims having embarked on the journey yesterday.
- Ladakh calling: Beat the soaring mercury levels
With altitudes ranging from about 9,000-ft (2750m) at Kargil to 25,000-ft at Saser Kangri in the Karakoram, Ladakh is a high altitude deser...
- St. Andrews, a shot of Scotch & a round of golf
St. Andrews may be rated as one of the best, but it’s also a public park, which is off-limits for golf on Sundays except during a tourney.