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Why Do Some Private Jets Fly Higher Than Passenger Planes?
Some private jets can cruise thousands of feet above the levels used by many passenger aircraft. The reason comes down to their design, performance and the way they operate.
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High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study
The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods
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Planning A Mountain Trek? Health Checks You Shouldn't Skip Before You Go
A pre-trek health check cannot guarantee that you will not develop altitude sickness. There is also no single test that can predict exactly how an individual will respond to altitude.
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India To Get Dedicated ICMR Centre For High-Altitude Medicine: Key Details Explained
Reduced oxygen levels, harsh weather, difficult terrain, and limited healthcare access can significantly affect people's health and make disease management more challenging.
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Health Insurance For Amarnath Yatra 2026: Essential Checklist Before You Buy
The Jammu and Kashmir administration provides accident insurance of Rs 10 lakh for all registered Amarnath Yatra pilgrims covering death and disability.
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Several MPs Suffer High-Altitude Sickness During Official Ladakh Tour
Owing to low oxygen levels at high altitude, the MPs experienced severe breathing difficulties and increased heart rate.
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8 Hill Stations In India Where You Literally Stand Above The Clouds
Discover eight Indian hill stations like Darjeeling and Shimla where you can experience stunning views above the clouds without international travel.
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Athletes Set Record With Marathon On World's Highest Active Volcano
The difficult conditions, including low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures and isolation, made the event both physically and logistically challenging.
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Icelandair Pilot Took A Mid-Air Trip Over His Childhood Home. He Is Now In Trouble
The airline said it is reviewing the alleged deviation from standard procedures during the pilot's final scheduled flight.
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Indian Army Boosts High-Altitude Healthcare With New Oxygen Plant In Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, March 26 (IANS) The Indian Army has strengthened healthcare support in remote, high-altitude regions with the inauguration of a new oxygen-generation facility in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.
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Indian Army Boosts High-Altitude Healthcare With New Oxygen Plant In Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, March 26 (IANS) The Indian Army has strengthened healthcare support in remote, high-altitude regions with the inauguration of a new oxygen-generation facility in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.
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Anand Mahindra's Viral Post Gets Key Monastery In Spiti Trending. Why It Is A Must-Visit Spot
Anand Mahindra Key Monastery post: Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted Key Monastery's untouched charm on social media, sparking renewed interest in this remote cultural landmark featured in Bollywood films.
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47-Year-Old Kolkata Woman Dies Due To Altitude Sickness In North Sikkim
A 47-year-old woman from Kolkata died while vacationing in the high-altitude North Sikkim on Friday, officials said.
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US Teen Walks Off 120-Foot Cliff While Hallucinating Due To Altitude Sickness
A 14-year-old boy in the US is in a medically induced coma after walking off a 120-foot slope right in front of his father while hallucinating due to altitude sickness.
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Nutritionist Talks About Bloated And Disoriented Gut On High Altitude
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija says high altitude disrupts the entire enteric nervous system in an Instagram post.
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Why Do Some Private Jets Fly Higher Than Passenger Planes?
Some private jets can cruise thousands of feet above the levels used by many passenger aircraft. The reason comes down to their design, performance and the way they operate.
-
High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study
The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods
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Planning A Mountain Trek? Health Checks You Shouldn't Skip Before You Go
A pre-trek health check cannot guarantee that you will not develop altitude sickness. There is also no single test that can predict exactly how an individual will respond to altitude.
-
India To Get Dedicated ICMR Centre For High-Altitude Medicine: Key Details Explained
Reduced oxygen levels, harsh weather, difficult terrain, and limited healthcare access can significantly affect people's health and make disease management more challenging.
-
Health Insurance For Amarnath Yatra 2026: Essential Checklist Before You Buy
The Jammu and Kashmir administration provides accident insurance of Rs 10 lakh for all registered Amarnath Yatra pilgrims covering death and disability.
-
Several MPs Suffer High-Altitude Sickness During Official Ladakh Tour
Owing to low oxygen levels at high altitude, the MPs experienced severe breathing difficulties and increased heart rate.
-
8 Hill Stations In India Where You Literally Stand Above The Clouds
Discover eight Indian hill stations like Darjeeling and Shimla where you can experience stunning views above the clouds without international travel.
-
Athletes Set Record With Marathon On World's Highest Active Volcano
The difficult conditions, including low oxygen levels, freezing temperatures and isolation, made the event both physically and logistically challenging.
-
Icelandair Pilot Took A Mid-Air Trip Over His Childhood Home. He Is Now In Trouble
The airline said it is reviewing the alleged deviation from standard procedures during the pilot's final scheduled flight.
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Indian Army Boosts High-Altitude Healthcare With New Oxygen Plant In Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, March 26 (IANS) The Indian Army has strengthened healthcare support in remote, high-altitude regions with the inauguration of a new oxygen-generation facility in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.
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Indian Army Boosts High-Altitude Healthcare With New Oxygen Plant In Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, March 26 (IANS) The Indian Army has strengthened healthcare support in remote, high-altitude regions with the inauguration of a new oxygen-generation facility in Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, officials said.
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Anand Mahindra's Viral Post Gets Key Monastery In Spiti Trending. Why It Is A Must-Visit Spot
Anand Mahindra Key Monastery post: Industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted Key Monastery's untouched charm on social media, sparking renewed interest in this remote cultural landmark featured in Bollywood films.
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47-Year-Old Kolkata Woman Dies Due To Altitude Sickness In North Sikkim
A 47-year-old woman from Kolkata died while vacationing in the high-altitude North Sikkim on Friday, officials said.
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US Teen Walks Off 120-Foot Cliff While Hallucinating Due To Altitude Sickness
A 14-year-old boy in the US is in a medically induced coma after walking off a 120-foot slope right in front of his father while hallucinating due to altitude sickness.
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Nutritionist Talks About Bloated And Disoriented Gut On High Altitude
Nutritionist Pooja Makhija says high altitude disrupts the entire enteric nervous system in an Instagram post.
