The Great Himalayan Earthquake: A matter of 'when' not 'if'A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand, causing over 1,000 deaths and nearly 2,400 injuries. Experts warn that the...
29 Mar, 2025, 12.37 PM IST
Peacock spotted in unlikely heights in Uttarakhand. Is climate change to blame? Here’s why it mattersA peacock, typically found in lowland forests, has been spotted at an unusual altitude of 6,500 feet in Bageshwar, raising concerns about p...
05 Oct, 2024, 01.56 PM IST
Kailash darshan to begin on September 28. Here's all you need to knowThe Kailash darshan from old Lipu Pass will commence on September 28 and conclude on October 20. Organized by the Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam...
20 Sep, 2024, 02.20 PM IST
Uttarakhand Tourism collaborates with Prime Focus Technologies to showcase the "Home of the Himalayas" to the world.07 Jun, 2024, 07.35 PM IST
IISc & Japanese scientists discover 600-million-year-old ocean water in HimalayasResearchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Niigata University have located droplets of water created during an ancient oce...
28 Jul, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
Let the hills come to you: Flavours of Himalayas are making its way into premium menus of BengaluruChefs are bringing down recipes from the remotest parts of Leh, Nepal and Tibet for the fine-dine tables.
23 Oct, 2018, 02.33 PM IST
Hoisting Tricolour at SiachenPakistan is nowhere close to the 76-km long Siachen Glacier and we continue to dominate the Saltoro Ridge line.
17 Apr, 2018, 08.10 AM IST
From Wayanad to Almora, hill stations that promise a luxurious escapeIt’s the perfect season to take off to misty hill stations with the entire family.
26 Oct, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
Turn off the work mode! Visit Nainital’s beautiful lakes and gardensAmongst the many lakes, Bhimtal is one of the most serene places to visit near Nainital.
04 May, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
Rafting or paragliding? The choice is yours!Here’s a list of places (by no means definitive) to visit for adventure sports in India.
19 Jan, 2017, 05.11 AM IST
Three new varieties of butterflies discovered in UttarakhandWith the discovery in Uttarakhand recently, the total number of varieties of butterflies found in the hill state is 453. Of the three new v...
28 Jul, 2016, 09.02 PM IST
Sewage in Kosi: NGT slams Uttarakhand for non compliance of orderThe NGT has slammed the Uttarakhand government for the delay in filing an action plan for collection and disposal of sewage in the entire a...
29 May, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
Want to spend the night admiring fireflies? Plan a trip to Dang in GujaratET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
02 Jul, 2015, 08.50 AM IST
Parts of Himalayan region vulnerable to major quakesParts of the Indian Himalayan region are facing the risk of major earthquakes in the future, according to a study conducted by city-based N...
18 Jul, 2013, 11.48 AM IST
Restoring the Himalayas: Oak plantation to prevent killer floodsUntil a few decades ago, a visit to Kedarnath was considered hazardous enough for people to begin their pilgrimage early in the morning and...
04 Jul, 2013, 12.13 PM IST
- After Nigamanand, NGOs only green obstacle to illegal quarrying in Ganga
Following the ban on their activities in 2010, Himalaya stone crushers first obtained a stay order against which Nigamanand went on a fast-...
04 Jul, 2011, 05.38 AM IST
- Mystical mantras
A mystical peace descends the minute I reach Jageshwar. There is something in the air in this little hamlet tucked away under lofty deodars...
14 Jun, 2007, 12.43 AM IST