Molehill of greed out of a mountainConquering Mount Everest is not just a test of endurance but an expedition of the spirit. Once a beacon for colonial aspirations, it now sy...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Nepal mulls stricter safety rules for Everest climbersNepalese authorities are weighing proposals to improve safety on the world's highest mountain, including requiring aspiring Everest climber...
19 Feb, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Skyscraper Live on Netflix: When Alex Honnold’s high-risk 1667 feet climb begins and how to watch in US and UKNetflix is preparing to stream one of its boldest live events yet with Skyscraper Live, featuring world-renowned free solo climber Alex Hon...
23 Jan, 2026, 04.59 PM IST
WATCH: Viral video of man's tragic death while attempting to take photos on Nama Peak in SichuanA 31-year-old hiker tragically died on Nama Peak, Sichuan, after untying his safety rope for photos near a crevasse and slipping 200 meters...
28 Sep, 2025, 01.38 PM IST
Two climbers rescued after hanging overnight on BC’s Yak PeakTwo climbers were rescued from Yak Peak early Wednesday after a harrowing night stranded on a vertical rock face. The pair fell while climb...
07 Aug, 2025, 06.52 AM IST
Nepal plans to restrict Everest permits to experienced climbersNepal is set to require Everest climbers to have previously scaled a 7,000-meter peak within the country to reduce overcrowding and improve...
29 Apr, 2025, 10.31 AM IST
From seven hours to seven minutes: Drones could revolutionise climbing Mt Everest this yearDrones are transforming Everest expeditions by transporting essential supplies across the perilous Khumbu Icefall, significantly reducing t...
22 Apr, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Famed Sherpa guide will attempt to climb Mount Everest for 31st time, break his own recordKami Rita, a renowned mountain guide, is set to embark on his 31st Mount Everest expedition, potentially reaching a record-breaking 32 asce...
20 Apr, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Nepal ends solo expeditions on Mount Everest, other 8000-metre peaksNepal has implemented new regulations requiring one mountain guide for every two climbers on peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mt Everest...
05 Feb, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Why climbing Mount Everest will get more expensive this year. Know the costNepal has announced a 36% hike in Mount Everest climbing permit fees, raising the cost from $11,000 to $15,000 for the first time in nearly...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for Everest climbersNepal will increase Mount Everest climbing fees by more than 35% for the first time in nearly a decade. The new permit fee will be $15,000,...
22 Jan, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
From Base Camp to Summit: Chinese drone films epic journey up Mount EverestThe DJI Mavic 3 drone, in partnership with 8KRAW, has unveiled stunning footage of Mount Everest, from base camp to summit. Capturing the m...
12 Jul, 2024, 09.26 PM IST
Indonesia's Marapi volcano eruption leaves 22 dead; one still missingbout 200 rescuers will resume search operations on Wednesday for one further missing climber. The 2,891-metre high volcano in West Sumatra ...
05 Dec, 2023, 06.35 PM IST
Norwegian climber 1st to test positive on Mount EverestA Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where h...
23 Apr, 2021, 05.52 PM IST
Chinese rescue Andhra Pradesh, Telangana mountaineersNalgonda resident Shekhar Babu-led climbers planned to scale the world's highest mountain from dangerous North Col.
01 May, 2015, 01.18 PM IST
‘Summit fever’ can make leaders delusional, selfish: K Ramkumar, ICICI BankWhen consumed by the summit fever the mind becomes self-obsessed, disoriented and the emotions numb, reducing us to debris.
13 Mar, 2015, 05.31 AM IST
Death toll in worst-ever Everest accident rises to 13Seven of the 12 bodies have been handed over to their families in the Everest region, while the other five were taken to Kathmandu.
19 Apr, 2014, 03.48 PM IST