6 offbeat Himalayan treks that remain open in monsoons: Misty mountains, blooming meadows, hidden trails and moreAs the monsoon transforms landscapes across the Himalayas, several lesser-known trekking routes remain accessible and safe for adventure en...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Monsoon 2026: Kerala, Karnataka, Goa brace for heavy rainfall as IMD issues weather warningKerala monsoon update: The southwest monsoon is advancing across India, bringing much-needed rain to many regions. Coastal Karnataka, Keral...
06 Jun, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
Chinese celebrity dog 'Chutou' with over a million followers kidnapped while owner was abroad, sold to meat restaurant and eatenA celebrity dog, Chutou, owned by a travel influencer in China, was allegedly stolen and slaughtered for meat. The incident highlights the ...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
In 1979, Japan released 30 mongooses onto Amami Oshima to kill venomous snakes, and it took 45 years to fix what happened nextJapan's ambitious plan to control venomous snakes on Amami Ōshima with Indian mongooses in 1979 backfired spectacularly. The introduced pre...
04 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Mount Everest isn't Earth's highest point; scientists say another mountain beats itMount Everest is often called the tallest mountain. However, this depends on how you measure. Mount Chimborazo in Ecuador is farthest from ...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
A volcano that grows taller in the rain? Mount Fuji has been hiding a geological secretScientists discovered Mount Fuji's ground uplift during storms was caused by rain, not magma. Years of GPS data revealed a direct correlati...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
US diplomat calls for international collaboration in tourism, safer expedition in Nepal HimalayasUS Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy Sarah B Rogers also advocated the use of new technology in the adventure and mountaineerin...
31 May, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Mining turns India's heat-shield hills to dustDizzyingly deep pits from large-scale mining scar India's ancient Aravalli mountains, threatening the future of a forested buffer that New ...
31 May, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescuedThree Latvian climbers died on Mount McKinley after a fall near Denali Pass, a treacherous section of North America's tallest peak. A fourt...
30 May, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
The billionaire shakedown: How India changed its 'default' settingsIndia's decade-old Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has revolutionized corporate finance, ending a 'defaulter's paradise' and recovering tril...
29 May, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Anand Mahindra can’t take his eyes off this 'Rs 500 hotel room' that offers million-dollar viewAnand Mahindra shared a viral post about a Rs 500 hotel room offering a stunning mountain view. The image highlights India's hidden travel ...
28 May, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
'He has attained samadhi': Hyderabad techie’s family chooses not to recover his body from Everest citing faith among reasons'He has attained samadhi': The family of Hyderabad-based climber Arun Kumar Tiwari, who died while descending Mount Everest near the Hillar...
27 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
27 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
How China built world’s largest high-speed railway station on a mountain in just 38 monthsChina has completed the world's largest high-speed railway station, Chongqing East Railway Station, in a remarkable 38 months. Built on a r...
25 May, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Two Indians die while descending from Everest summit, says officialTwo Indian mountaineers, Arun Kumar Tiwari and Sandeep Are, have died while descending Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit...
22 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
'Traffic jam on Mount Everest': Think Manali is crowded? World’s highest peak just saw record 274 climbers reaching summit in one single dayA record 274 climbers reached the summit of Mount Everest from the Nepali side on Wednesday, marking the highest number of single-day ascen...
22 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST