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6 Must-Visit Scenic Hot Springs In India
This winter, embrace the chilly winds with some of the best hot springs in the country, that will give you solitude and views all at once!
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Himalayan Glacial Lakes Grew By 9.24% in 14 Years: Central Water Body Report
Glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region have expanded by 9.24 per cent over the past 14 years, said a Central Water Commission (CWC) report, spotlighting the effects of climate change.
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Chef Prateek Sadhu Wins Best New Entry Award At The Best Chef Awards 2025
Celebrated Indian Chef Prateek Sadhu has put Indian Himalayan cuisine on the global map through his restaurant, Naar. He recently won another culinary accolade on the world stage.
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"All States In Himalayan Region Facing Existential Crisis": Supreme Court
All states in the Himalayan region are facing a serious existential crisis, the top court said today and posed several questions to the Himachal Pradesh government on its policies to regulate tourism, construction, and mining.
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China's Xi Jinping Makes Rare Visit To Tibet, A Second-Ever As President
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing's long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
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Explained: Why North India, Pakistan Are Being Hit So Badly by Cloudbursts
Massive, sudden downpours of rain known as cloudbursts have struck India and Pakistan during this monsoon season, killing hundreds of people in the flash floods and landslides they have triggered.
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Nepal Waives Climbing Fee For 97 Peaks To Boost Tourism
There will be no fee for mountains in the Karnali and Sudurpaschim regions, where peaks range from 5,970 metres to 7,132 metres.
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7 Lesser-Known Regional Drinks Of India That Are Cooling, Hydrating And Mouth-Watering
India's long, hot weather has inspired a rich tradition of cooling regional beverages across its diverse regions.
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24-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In Assam Reveals Stunning Link To Western Ghats
Fossilised leaves discovered in Assam are still thriving in the Western Ghats, showcasing a unique link between the two regions of the country.
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TBM ‘Shakti’: The Tech Behind India’s Longest Railway Tunnel Between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag
India’s longest railway tunnel is currently being constructed deep in the Himalayan mountains. Dubbed Tunnel No. 8 or T-8, it will be a 14.57km tunnel between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, and connect Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. While the length of the tunnel in itself is a major engineering achievement, the technology that went into the ex...
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Extreme Glaciers Could Lose Most Of Their Ice If Global Warming Continues: Study
More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Region May Lose 75% Ice By End Of Century: Study
The Hindu Kush Himalaya, where glaciers feed rivers supporting two billion people, could lose up to 75 per cent of its ice by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, according to a new study.
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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Dalai Lama Says His Successor To Be Born Outside China
The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Nepal in the early hours of Friday. The epicentre was in Sindhupalchowk District in the Central Region of the Himalayan nation.
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6 Must-Visit Scenic Hot Springs In India
This winter, embrace the chilly winds with some of the best hot springs in the country, that will give you solitude and views all at once!
-
Himalayan Glacial Lakes Grew By 9.24% in 14 Years: Central Water Body Report
Glacial lakes and other water bodies in the Himalayan region have expanded by 9.24 per cent over the past 14 years, said a Central Water Commission (CWC) report, spotlighting the effects of climate change.
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Chef Prateek Sadhu Wins Best New Entry Award At The Best Chef Awards 2025
Celebrated Indian Chef Prateek Sadhu has put Indian Himalayan cuisine on the global map through his restaurant, Naar. He recently won another culinary accolade on the world stage.
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"All States In Himalayan Region Facing Existential Crisis": Supreme Court
All states in the Himalayan region are facing a serious existential crisis, the top court said today and posed several questions to the Himachal Pradesh government on its policies to regulate tourism, construction, and mining.
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China's Xi Jinping Makes Rare Visit To Tibet, A Second-Ever As President
Chinese leader Xi Jinping made a rare visit to Tibet on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing's long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory.
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Explained: Why North India, Pakistan Are Being Hit So Badly by Cloudbursts
Massive, sudden downpours of rain known as cloudbursts have struck India and Pakistan during this monsoon season, killing hundreds of people in the flash floods and landslides they have triggered.
-
Nepal Waives Climbing Fee For 97 Peaks To Boost Tourism
There will be no fee for mountains in the Karnali and Sudurpaschim regions, where peaks range from 5,970 metres to 7,132 metres.
-
7 Lesser-Known Regional Drinks Of India That Are Cooling, Hydrating And Mouth-Watering
India's long, hot weather has inspired a rich tradition of cooling regional beverages across its diverse regions.
-
24-Million-Year-Old Fossil Unearthed In Assam Reveals Stunning Link To Western Ghats
Fossilised leaves discovered in Assam are still thriving in the Western Ghats, showcasing a unique link between the two regions of the country.
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TBM ‘Shakti’: The Tech Behind India’s Longest Railway Tunnel Between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag
India’s longest railway tunnel is currently being constructed deep in the Himalayan mountains. Dubbed Tunnel No. 8 or T-8, it will be a 14.57km tunnel between Rishikesh and Karnaprayag, and connect Devprayag and Janasu in Uttarakhand. While the length of the tunnel in itself is a major engineering achievement, the technology that went into the ex...
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Extreme Glaciers Could Lose Most Of Their Ice If Global Warming Continues: Study
More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Region May Lose 75% Ice By End Of Century: Study
The Hindu Kush Himalaya, where glaciers feed rivers supporting two billion people, could lose up to 75 per cent of its ice by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, according to a new study.
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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Dalai Lama Says His Successor To Be Born Outside China
The Dalai Lama's successor will be born outside China, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism says in a new book, raising the stakes in a dispute with Beijing over control of the Himalayan region he fled more than six decades ago.
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6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Nepal
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit Nepal in the early hours of Friday. The epicentre was in Sindhupalchowk District in the Central Region of the Himalayan nation.
