$100K H-1B visa fee disrupts Telugu graduates' career plans, marriages, faithSome estimates suggest that 10–15% of all H-1B visas are filled by applicants from the twin Telugu states, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Wi...
13 Oct, 2025, 04.09 PM IST
Nepal opens 97 remote peaks for free climbingNepal is set to boost mountain tourism. The government will allow free climbing on 97 peaks in Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. This in...
10 Aug, 2025, 12.57 PM 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
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
Nepal hikes Mount Everest climbing fee to USD 15,000Kathmandu has raised Mount Everest permit fees by up to 36% to address garbage pollution and enhance revenue. New regulations include manda...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.09 AM 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
Indian $245 billion IT sector swallows tougher terms amid scramble for contractsThat is forcing companies including Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and HCLTech to accept contract conditions such as guaranteeing minim...
19 Dec, 2023, 01.53 PM IST
When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should foot the bill for rescue attempts?The recent search for a submersible vehicle that was lost during its mission to explore the wreckage of the Titanic has once again raised t...
26 Jun, 2023, 05.33 PM IST
Money can buy a visit to space or the deep sea, but it can't guarantee safetyThe deaths of five people aboard the Titan submersible, along with its hefty price tag of $250,000 a person, emphasize the lack of safeguar...
26 Jun, 2023, 04.22 PM IST
What happens next in the Elon Musk-Twitter saga?Twitter is vowing to challenge Musk in court to uphold the agreement. Here's a look at what could happen next:
12 Jul, 2022, 08.15 AM IST
What happens next in the Musk-Twitter saga?Twitter is vowing to challenge Musk in court to uphold the agreement. Shares of Twitter slid more than 9% on Monday. Here's a look at what ...
12 Jul, 2022, 07.44 AM IST
Why the only thing tougher than climbing Mt Everest is raising the fund for itThe cost of climbing the Everest starts from the time you start training 12-18 months before the climb. One cannot do it without being phys...
28 May, 2019, 05.44 PM IST
Here's how to plan an adventure holiday this summerLooking for a rush this summer? ET takes you on a tour of the perfect adventure holidays.
02 May, 2016, 09.00 AM IST