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Why is Mount Everest so big? New research highlights a rogue river – but deeper forces are at work

Mount Everest (also known as Chomolungma or Sagarmāthā) is famously the highest mountain in the Himalayas and indeed on Earth. But why?

The Conversation

Mount Everest is having a growth spurt, say researchers

River erosion has pushed the mountain upwards and added an extra 15 to 50 metres over the past 89,000 years

The Guardian - UK

Mount Everest is taller than it should be — and a weird river may be to blame

Mount Everest may be "taller than it should be" because of a river "capture" event 89,000 years ago.

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AP PHOTOS: Cascading disasters push residents of a Nepalese valley to the brink

In between the Himalayas' towering mountains, the town of Melamchi is no stranger to extreme weather, and its landscape bears the scars of years of floods and landslides.

The Independent UK

ABC Trek First Timers Guide

Embarking on the Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek is an exhilarating adventure, particularly for first-time trekkers. This iconic journey, nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, promises a blend of awe-inspiring natural beauty and cultural richness. ...

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Screen time in the spotlight

Photojournalist Jérôme Gence has turned his lens on "The Screen Generation", documenting the daily lives of young people immersed in a digital culture that englobes both the virtual and real worlds, often at the same time. As his exhibition goes on show at the 36th Visa Pour L'Image photojournalism festival,…

France 24

AP PHOTOS: Indian soldiers drill for counterinsurgency amid rise in rebel attacks in Kashmir

In the remote Himalayas, tens of thousands of Indian soldiers maintain a tight vigil along the highly militarized Line of Control that divides Kashmir region between India and Pakistan. The terrain is tough and the weather is harsh as the soldiers go through counterinsurgency drills and tactical exercises following months…

The Independent UK

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India's Strategic Railway Bridge Closes The Gap To Kashmir

Soaring high across a gorge in the rugged Himalayas, a newly finished bridge will soon help India entrench control of disputed Kashmir and meet a rising strategic threat from China.

International Business Times

Divided Land, Disputed Origins: India's Brokpa People

High in the icy Indian Himalayas, a long-isolated people recall origin myths of millennia-old migrations from afar -- an identity in disputed lands twisted today by politics.

International Business Times

The Herders Caught In India And China's Icy Conflict

Lines on a map once meant little to India's Tibetan herders of the high Himalayas, expertly guiding their goats through even the harshest winters to pastures on age-old seasonal routes.

International Business Times

Dazzling new blue ant species ‘neela’ discovered in Himalayas

Blue colouration is relatively rare in ants, scientists say

The Independent UK

Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue

Voters in India, from the rain-drenched Himalayas in the north to the sweltering, dry south, are looking for politicians who promise relief, stability and resilience to the wide-ranging and damaging effects of a warming climate

The Independent UK

Exploring The World's Top 10 Serene Meditation Retreats

Explore 10 global meditation retreats in serene locations like the Rocky Mountains and Himalayas.

Top News

The magpies of the Himalayas

Discover the fascinating world of magpies, including their folklore, appearance, behavior, and habitat in the Himalayas.

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Conquering the Himalayas: The Ultimate Gear Guide for Adventurous Climbers

The Himalayas, with their majestic peaks and breathtaking landscapes, have long been a dream destination for climbers around the world. Scaling the world's highest peaks is a challenge that tests both physical and mental strength, but the rewards are immeasurable. The thrill of standing on top of a mountain, surrounded…

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Conquering the Himalayas: The Ultimate Gear Guide for Adventurous Climbers

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Annual Amarnath Yatra to begin from June 29

The annual pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high Amarnath shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas will commence from June 29 and conclude on August 19, Shri Amarnath Shrine Board announced

The Guardian - UK

‘I have not been living in the Himalayas!’ The return of Spirit of the Beehive director Víctor Erice

It is seen as one of the greatest films ever, with the most hypnotic child performance in history. So what has Víctor Erice been doing in the half century since Beehive? As his new film Close Your Eyes hits screens, the Spanish legend reveals all

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LS polls: Over 60 environmental groups demand ban on mega infrastructure projects in Himalayas

More than 60 environmental and social organisations in the country have demanded a complete ban on all mega infrastructure projects in Himalayas. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

‘Gaami’ movie review: An immersive soul-searching journey

‘Gaami’ movie review: Director Vidyadhar Kagita’s Telugu film starring Vishwak Sen is an immersive soul-searching journey. The film also stars Chandini Chowdary, Mohammad Samad, MG Abhinaya and Harika Pedada

International Business Times

India's Kashmir Ski Industry Melts As Temperatures Rise

Winter in the Himalayas should mean blanketing snow, and for Gulmarg in Indian-administered Kashmir, one of the highest ski resorts in the world, that usually means thousands of tourists.

The Hindu

From Gulmarg to Padum, here’s your guide to skiing in India. We tell you how to start

A guide to skiing in India: With an increasing number of hobby and serious skiers hitting the slopes along the Himalayas, the skiing scene in India is hotting up

LiveScience

Massive tectonic collision causing Himalayas to grow may also be splitting Tibet apart

The Indian plate may be peeling into two as it slides under the Eurasian plate, tearing Tibet apart in the process.

The Hindu

Mist and meadows

Visiting Mukteshwar, a hidden gem in Uttarakhand, I found solace in nature's grandeur. I met Kunti Devi, a warm lady in her late fifties, who shared her struggles and the story of her village's decline. Despite the beauty of the Himalayas, her life was far from idyllic. I learnt of…

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Indian rescuers free all 41 workers trapped in a mountain tunnel for over 2 weeks

The workers had been trapped in the collapsed tunnel in the north of India since Nov. 15. Rescuers have drilled their way through debris to reach them.

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