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Leh - Ladakh to develop ten model border hamlets: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V K SaxenaLeh-Ladakh is developing ten model border villages. The first, Chumur, has begun construction of climate-resilient homes with homestay faci...- Humans are still evolving, and this remote plateau of the world is the proof scientists neededA study of people living on the Tibetan Plateau suggests that human evolution is still occurring today. Researchers examined women who had ...
- How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
- Mexico City braces for World Cup, eager to showcase food and culture amid crowds and congestionMexico City gears up for the World Cup this summer. Visitors can explore historical sites like Zocalo and Chapultepec Park. The city boasts...
- Meet one of nature’s rarest ‘joyful’ creatures spotted in the Western Ghats. Internet calls it a 'beauty'A rare Nilgiri Marten, described as one of nature's happiest creatures, was recently spotted in the Western Ghats. This endemic species, kn...
- From Tawang to Bumla: Border Roads Organisation Project VARTAK marks 66th raising dayBorder Roads Organisation's Project VARTAK celebrated its 66th Raising Day, marking over six decades of vital infrastructure development in...
- Bright fireball meteor lights up northeastern US sky: How far did it travel across the region?A bright meteor lit up the sky over the northeastern United States on April 7, visible across five states around 2:34 p.m. ET. NASA confirm...
- 10-hour drive from Bengaluru, national park is reopening this week where you can spot the endangered Nilgiri TahrEravikulam National Park reopens on April 1 after a two-month closure for Nilgiri tahr breeding. Visitors can explore the park's landscapes...
- Abu Dhabi: Indian national among two killed by missile debrisA ballistic missile interception over Abu Dhabi tragically resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including an Indian national, and inj...
- How High-Altitude Populations Show Genetic AdaptationsMillions thrive at high altitudes due to remarkable genetic adaptations. Tibetans, for instance, possess a gene variant allowing efficient ...
- Half the Oxygen, Almost No Infrastructure: Why People Still Live at Extreme AltitudeMillions live high above sea level, a testament to human resilience. Genetic adaptations allow them to thrive where others struggle. Econom...
- Here's how you may lower the chance of deadly brain strokeStroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. A stroke typically occurs because of a blockage, such as a blood clot, in one ...
- Climate change may cause 26% habitat loss for snow trout in Himalayan rivers: StudySnow trout, the iconic cold water fish species found in Himalayan rivers, would lose their habitat by 16 per cent in the next 30 years and ...
- Indian Army distributes solar lights at high altitude areas in Jammu and KashmirThe Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifles unit based in Bhadarwah has so far distributed over 17,000 such lights among the Gujjars and Bakerwals u...
- Post-Doklam, expert panel to study all border issuesUnion home minister Rajnath Singh, during a visit to Mana border outpost (BoP) in Uttarakhand, told TOI that "the expert group will analyse...
- Genes that helps Tibetans survive at high altitudesNew York, April 28 (IANS) Variants of five different genes -- including one originating in the extinct human subspecies Denisovans -- help ...
- Dabur, DRDO unit tie up for high altitude medicinal plantsUnder this tie-up with the unit of Defence Research & Development Organisation, Dabur will also impart training to the villagers on sustain...
- Global warming takes malaria risk to hilly areasThose living in the mountains or higher altitudes across the world will soon face the wrath of the world’s deadliest vector borne disease–m...
- 20 gm bird braves human invasion, climate changeIt’s the mass of humanity against a frail bird, weighing all of 20gm. The bird’s home in high-altitude grasslands has been made fragile by ...
- China to build 7th airport in Tibetan regionChina has announced plans to build the seventh airport near Tibet, where the world's highest altitude aerodrome is located.
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