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Video: Lamborghinis, Porsches Climb Newly-Opened Cho La Pass In Sikkim
In a landmark moment, the Super Car Rally under the Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, titled "Sikkim - The Silk Route Drive," reached the strategically significant Cho La Pass at an altitude of 14,672 feet along the Indo-China border on Sunday evening.
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10 Magical Stargazing Spots In South India You'll Fall In Love With
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply craving a peaceful night under the cosmos, these spots promise an experience you'll never forget.
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Why Gucchi Mushrooms At Putin's Rashtrapati Bhavan Banquet Cost 40,000 Per Kg
Gucchi mushrooms are rare and often found at high altitudes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand
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Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 Sends High-Energy Radiation Rushing Toward Earth
A powerful X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, sent high-speed protons toward Earth, producing the strongest radiation spike detected in nearly two decades. The event caused a rare ground-level enhancement, briefly raising radiation at flight altitude to ten times normal. While not dangerous this time, scientists warn larger flares could threate...
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Mysterious Red Halo Spotted Over Italian Town For Second Time In 3 Years
The bizarre UFO-like glow was captured by nature photographer Valter Binotto on November 17, around 10:45 local time.
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Army Begins Unarmed Combat Drill 'AMAR' At Altitudes Exceeding 14,000 Feet
Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has commenced intensive unarmed combat drill 'AMAR' at altitudes exceeding 14,000 ft to enhance close-combat readiness in some of the most demanding operational zones along the northern borders, a statement said.
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Scientists Capture First Photographic Evidence Of Himalayan Musk Deer In West Bengal After 70 Years
Scientists confirmed their sighting using a camera trap survey, initiated all the way back in December 2023, under the Pan-India Assessment and Monitoring of Endangered Species programme.
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Why Flights Experience Turbulence And What Causes It
If you are a nervous flyer, this simple guide can help you understand why turbulence happens and how you can manage it without losing your calm.
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India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop
India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions...
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Gulmarg Becomes A Winter Wonderland After Fresh Snowfall: Travel Tips, Things To Do And Top Attractions
Here is a complete guide to visiting Gulmarg and experiencing the magic and beauty of fresh snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Indian Trekker, 54, Dies Of Altitude Sickness In Nepal's Annapurna Circuit
A 54-year-old Indian national who was trekking in Nepal's Annapurna Circuit died of high-altitude sickness near Thorang Pass at an altitude of 4,200 metres on Tuesday morning.
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Leh Vs Spiti In Winter: What Actually Stays Open, What Shuts Down, And What To Expect
If you are looking for a snowy adventure this winter, here is what you should expect in two of India's most popular destinations: Leh and Spiti.
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime": Rare Red Lightning Captured Over New Zealand's Skies, See Pic
Red sprites are brief, large-scale electrical discharges that occur high above thunderstorms, reaching altitudes of up to 90 kilometers.
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Made-in-India Combat Parachute Clears 32,000-Foot Test In Major Milestone
In a major development, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday.
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Tiny Asteroid 2025 TF Zooms Past Earth Undetected, Closer Than Satellites
A small asteroid named 2025 TF surprised astronomers after flying only 265 miles above Antarctica, lower than many satellites. Detected post-passage by ESA, it underscores the challenge of spotting small, fast-moving space rocks before they come close to Earth.
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Video: Lamborghinis, Porsches Climb Newly-Opened Cho La Pass In Sikkim
In a landmark moment, the Super Car Rally under the Ranbhoomi Darshan initiative, titled "Sikkim - The Silk Route Drive," reached the strategically significant Cho La Pass at an altitude of 14,672 feet along the Indo-China border on Sunday evening.
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10 Magical Stargazing Spots In South India You'll Fall In Love With
Whether you're an astronomy enthusiast or simply craving a peaceful night under the cosmos, these spots promise an experience you'll never forget.
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Why Gucchi Mushrooms At Putin's Rashtrapati Bhavan Banquet Cost 40,000 Per Kg
Gucchi mushrooms are rare and often found at high altitudes in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand
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Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 Sends High-Energy Radiation Rushing Toward Earth
A powerful X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, sent high-speed protons toward Earth, producing the strongest radiation spike detected in nearly two decades. The event caused a rare ground-level enhancement, briefly raising radiation at flight altitude to ten times normal. While not dangerous this time, scientists warn larger flares could threate...
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Mysterious Red Halo Spotted Over Italian Town For Second Time In 3 Years
The bizarre UFO-like glow was captured by nature photographer Valter Binotto on November 17, around 10:45 local time.
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Army Begins Unarmed Combat Drill 'AMAR' At Altitudes Exceeding 14,000 Feet
Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has commenced intensive unarmed combat drill 'AMAR' at altitudes exceeding 14,000 ft to enhance close-combat readiness in some of the most demanding operational zones along the northern borders, a statement said.
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Scientists Capture First Photographic Evidence Of Himalayan Musk Deer In West Bengal After 70 Years
Scientists confirmed their sighting using a camera trap survey, initiated all the way back in December 2023, under the Pan-India Assessment and Monitoring of Endangered Species programme.
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Why Flights Experience Turbulence And What Causes It
If you are a nervous flyer, this simple guide can help you understand why turbulence happens and how you can manage it without losing your calm.
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India Nears Human Spaceflight Goal with Successful Gaganyaan Parachute Drop
India achieved a major step toward its first human spaceflight as ISRO successfully tested the Gaganyaan capsule’s parachute system. Dropped from a 2.5 km altitude, the 7.2-tonne dummy module deployed its 10 chutes flawlessly, ensuring a safe descent even under off-nominal conditions. This success validates a key safety system for crewed missions...
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Gulmarg Becomes A Winter Wonderland After Fresh Snowfall: Travel Tips, Things To Do And Top Attractions
Here is a complete guide to visiting Gulmarg and experiencing the magic and beauty of fresh snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Indian Trekker, 54, Dies Of Altitude Sickness In Nepal's Annapurna Circuit
A 54-year-old Indian national who was trekking in Nepal's Annapurna Circuit died of high-altitude sickness near Thorang Pass at an altitude of 4,200 metres on Tuesday morning.
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Leh Vs Spiti In Winter: What Actually Stays Open, What Shuts Down, And What To Expect
If you are looking for a snowy adventure this winter, here is what you should expect in two of India's most popular destinations: Leh and Spiti.
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"Once-In-A-Lifetime": Rare Red Lightning Captured Over New Zealand's Skies, See Pic
Red sprites are brief, large-scale electrical discharges that occur high above thunderstorms, reaching altitudes of up to 90 kilometers.
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Made-in-India Combat Parachute Clears 32,000-Foot Test In Major Milestone
In a major development, the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, has successfully undergone a combat free-fall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Wednesday.
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Tiny Asteroid 2025 TF Zooms Past Earth Undetected, Closer Than Satellites
A small asteroid named 2025 TF surprised astronomers after flying only 265 miles above Antarctica, lower than many satellites. Detected post-passage by ESA, it underscores the challenge of spotting small, fast-moving space rocks before they come close to Earth.
