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Renowned Nepalese climber Purja among 6 still missing after Pakistan avalanche; 4 bodies recoveredAn avalanche struck Broad Peak, trapping six climbers including Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered four bodies from the challenging moun...- Pakistani rescuers find 4 bodies of the 10 climbers missing on Broad Peak after an avalancheRescuers found four bodies after an avalanche struck Broad Peak on Friday. They continue searching for six other climbers despite adverse w...
- Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand is now open for trekking: How British mountaineers ‘discovered’ this UNESCO Himalayan paradiseThe Valley of Flowers National Park in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open for trekking. Spread across 87 sq km, it is h...
- Kerala’s rare Neelakurinji flower blooms only once every 12 years. A UNESCO site is one of the best places to see this blue spectacleNeelakurinji blooms just once every 12 years, transforming Kerala’s Western Ghats into a stunning blue-purple landscape. Munnar, Eravikulam...
- Who is Nirmal Purja? Netflix's '14 Peaks' mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks goes missing in PoK after Broad Peak avalancheWho is Nirmal Purja: Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born British mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks in 189 days and w...
- In 1857, a carpenter given six months to live moved into Yosemite; he survived 53 more years and spent five decades protecting its giant sequoiasGalen Clark moved to Yosemite seeking health and found a new purpose. He discovered the Mariposa Grove of giant sequoias and began protecti...
- Operational readiness on display at Kargil's Matayen, Army showcases high-altitude combat capabilityThe Indian Army demonstrated its combat readiness and technological advancements in Drass. Drones and remotely piloted systems were feature...
- Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: From infiltration to victory, 5 battles that shaped Operation Vijay on the world's toughest battlefieldKargil Vijay Diwas honours soldiers who fought bravely in Operation Vijay. Indian forces reclaimed strategic heights occupied by infiltrato...
- Will heatwaves in Europe push holidaymakers to 'coolcations'?European holidaymakers worn down by recurrent heatwaves are currently snubbing Mediterranean destinations for northern climes in hopes of c...
- What is Dhanush artillery gun? Indigenous 155mm howitzer whose delay has drawn PAC’s criticismThe Public Accounts Committee criticized the Ministry of Defence for procurement delays. This resulted in the Army using aging Bofors guns ...
- Sonam Wangchuk: The 59-year-old who rallied India's Gen Z against Modi govtSocial activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike following a vigorous youth movement that compelled the government to act. Foc...
- West Bengal plans container homes in Sandakphu, 100 tourist hubs to boost North Bengal tourismThe West Bengal government plans to set up 10 container homes in Sandakphu and 100 boutique-style tourist information centres across North ...
- Manali emerges as India's adventure capital, sets global benchmark for heli-skiing, paraglidingOnce known primarily as a honeymoon and sightseeing destination, Manali has repositioned itself as India's trendsetter in adventure tourism...
- Tiny wings. Almost no oxygen. Somehow, it still flies. The world's highest flyer isn't an eagleAlpine bumble-bees can fly at simulated altitudes over nine thousand meters. These insects achieve this by increasing wing motion amplitude...
- No roads, only boat rides: India's 'Little Amazon' hides ancient rock carvings and dense forests. Travellers can enjoy a magical experience where every turn feels like a page from historyChabimura in Tripura offers a unique river cruise experience. Ancient rock carvings adorn sheer cliff walls overlooking the Gomati River. T...
- Ladakh tourism surges as June arrivals jump 43% and foreign visitors double from 2025Ladakh experiences a significant tourism surge, with visitor numbers climbing substantially. Foreign tourist arrivals have nearly doubled, ...
- Amarnath Yatra 2026: 7 Miracles Associated with Amarnath Yatra That Every Devotee Should Know Before Starting The YatraThe Amarnath Yatra 2026 is more than a sacred pilgrimage, it's a journey filled with faith, divine legends, and centuries-old miracles asso...
- New Zealand in the 1850s planted millions of pines for timber, but today scientists are spending millions trying to stop them from overrunning native mountainsNew Zealand's high country is battling an invasion of non-native pine trees, introduced generations ago for forestry. These 'wilding conife...
- Why India is launching a mission to recover 'Green Boots' from Mount Everest site after 30 yearsIndian authorities are reportedly launching a challenging mission to retrieve the body of Dorje Morup, known as "Green Boots," from Mount E...
- Lying frozen on Mount Everest for nearly 30 years, wearing 'Green Boots', one man's body is now at the center of a risky mission undertaken by IndiaAfter nearly three decades, the identity of Everest's iconic 'Green Boots' has been confirmed as Dorje Morup, an Indian climber lost in the...
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