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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...
Tibetans in-exile condemn China's gold mining project, hold vigil in solidarity with protesters in TibetTibetan NGOs condemn China's gold mining project in Kashi Village, Eastern Tibet, and stand in solidarity with protesters. Following the pr...
Survival at 15,000 feet: A tiny Himalayan village fights for water and jobsTucked in the Himalayas at 15,256 feet, Tashigang, home to the world's highest polling station, faces severe challenges due to climate chan...
Three indigenous products from Arunachal Pradesh receive (GI) tagYak Churpi, Khamti rice, and Tangsa textile from Arunachal Pradesh have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the GI Registr...
New OTT releases to watch this week: Tiku Weds Sheru, Kerala Crime Files, and MoreAs we step into a new week, here are some of the recent releases to keep you entertained. This week's picks have a diverse lineup, with som...
Arunachal Pradesh will soon be connected with 4g mobile connectivity: Pema KhanduDuring his public meeting at Taksing, Gelemo and Nacho, the CM said the visit is part of his extensive tour across Arunachal to reach out t...
Livestock population up by 4.6%; cow count rises by 18%From 512 million in 2012 to nearly 536 million in 2019, the livestock population has increased by 4.6%, as per the 20th livestock census. C...
Let the hills come to you: Flavours of Himalayas are making its way into premium menus of BengaluruChefs are bringing down recipes from the remotest parts of Leh, Nepal and Tibet for the fine-dine tables.
ITBP gets local ponies, yaks to sustain troops at China borderThe border guarding force has launched an aggressive drive to purchase sturdy livestock like horses, mules, ponies, yak and dogs from the l...
The 16 most essential social media apps in the worldMany of the best social networking apps out there have been around for a while, but as smartphones get smarter, so do the apps.
'Sneezing monkey', 'walking fish': Rare Himalayan wondersET Panache Travel explores the fabulous new species found in the peaks of the Himalayas and ways to conserve them.
Kiren Rijiju advocates saving livestock and animals during disastersKiren Rijiju said in times of natural disasters, focus should also be on saving livestock and animals apart from shielding human lives as a...
Come face-to-face with Snow Leopards, Ibex and Yaks in LadakhThe fauna of Ladakh has similar topography as that of Central Asia generally, and especially those of the Tibetan Plateau.
India's livestock population drops by 3.33 per centAs per the census data, cattle population has declined by 4 per cent to 1.90 crore in 2012 from 1.99 crore in 2007.
Plan a trip to Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa to coincide with their unique festsThere is so much of India to celebrate each day, which tune are you dancing to?
- Chinese troops intrude into Indian territory in Ladakh, erect a tented post
Chinese troops have entered the Indian territory in Daulat Beg Oldi(DBO) sector in eastern Ladakh and erected a tented post.
- Steep decline in Yak population in India
The population of yak, the friendly long-haired bovine found in the Himalayan region and known as the Ship of the Mountains, is rapidly dec...
- Govt plans to end curbs on exports through Nathu La
In a move that has major ramifications for trade with China, which is emerging as the country’s largest trade partner, the commerce and ind...
- Nathula reopens for trade after 44 years
Marking a historic occasion, Nathula, the famous Himalayan pass at 14,500 feet on the Sino-India border reopened after 44 years on Thursday...
- India to carry out mock trading at Nathu La
India will carry out mock trading on Tuesday at Nathu La along the historic Silk Route two days before the Himalayan outpost reopens for tr...