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In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...- A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
- Arizona’s San Carlos Lake closes after catastrophic fish kill wipes out ‘approximately 100%’ of fish population; best alternatives for fishing and campingSan Carlos Lake in Eastern Arizona is now closed to all fishing and recreation. A massive fish kill has wiped out nearly the entire fish po...
- India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
- Final rock falls at Zojila: India completes breakthrough in world's longest bi-directional road tunnelIndia has achieved a monumental breakthrough with the completion of excavation for the 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel. This engineering marvel, co...
- Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
- Change drivers : creating industry-wide impactThis article highlights individuals driving innovation and trust in various sectors. Shiva Sankeerth Reddy Yarradla is revolutionizing ente...
- Flash flood in J&K Reasi: What is flash flooding and why is it so dangerous?A cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district triggered flash floods, damaging houses and disrupting life in the Bathoi area. This inc...
- Two trekkers go missing in Uttarakhand within 24 hours: Nainital woman, Noida man go missing on separate routesUttarakhand is witnessing a large-scale search for two missing trekkers, Babita Pandey and Vishesh Chauhan, on separate Himalayan routes. C...
- No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
- 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...
- Virginia wedding turns tragic after road crash kills 5 including family of 4 travelling to attend ceremonyThe National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the crash, a monthslong task separate from the work of state police.
- 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...
- Australia sues consumer goods giant 3M over 'forever chemicals'Australia is suing US company 3M for AU$2 billion. The lawsuit concerns contamination from firefighting foam containing 'forever chemicals'...
- 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...
- High-level security being set up for Amarnath Yatra; vigilance boosted for Vaishno DeviSecurity agencies are implementing a robust multi-layered security mechanism for the annual Amarnath Yatra, commencing July 3. Heightened v...
- '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...
- These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsGiven the latest news flow from the Gulf region, the probability is high that we might once again see the bulls attempting a comeback. As u...
- For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...
- Why Vijay Kedia believes tourism could become India’s next trillion-dollar storyVeteran investor Vijay Kedia believes India's tourism sector holds the potential to become a trillion-dollar opportunity. He highlights the...
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