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The breathtaking colours of Himalayas

Sanchari Bhattacharya meets a couple of mountaineering enthusiasts who seek the thrill of a grand Himalayan adventure, every year. Divyesh and Vineeta Muni, a married couple and dedicated......

J&K: Multi-force hunt for killer leopard

A multi-force hunt for a man-eater leopard was launched in the foothills of the southern Pir Panjal Himalayan mountain range following lethal attacks on villagers, claiming three lives in less than......

Italian mountaineer falls prey to Himalayas

The leader of a 10-member Italian expedition died while trying to scale the 25,643-foot high Nanda Devi peak in the Himalayas, police said on Thursday.The Indian army recovered the body of Dalla......

When CIA planted nuke devices atop the Himalayas

An Indian mountaineer and a CIA expert have come out with an authoritative account of how nuclear devices were planted atop high Himalayan peaks to monitor Chinese nuclear tests in the 1960s.In an......

68 more bodies found in Kedar valley

The death toll in Uttarakhand tragedy continues to mount with 68 more bodies believed to be of pilgrims who died of cold and starvation while trying to escape the devastating June floods being......

30 STUNNING heritage trains of the world

A heritage railway tells a lot about a particular nation and its history. It adds to a country's glamour quotient and draws tourists from across the world. Such a rail is, at times, run by......

Amazing photos of a 'hidden paradise'

My first glimpse of Shangri-La blows away the fatigue. After eight gruelling hours of bumping along the mountain road from Along (itself a full day's drive from the Assam plains), the Bolero rounds......

A mountain railway that existed 125 years ago

Meghalaya does not have a rail link at present but around 125 years ago people from this quaint hill-station made memorable journeys on one of the most romantic mountain railways of the world......

Findings on peaks not based on essay: Pachauri

UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change chief R K Pachauri on Tuesday dismissed as 'unfounded and baseless', claims that its findings on disappearing ice from the world's mountain peaks was......

The death threat to Gori Ganga!

If you are confused about the severity of human-induced climate change, it might help to focus on the death threat to Gori Ganga, says Rajni Bakshi.Anger, confusion, relief -- a jumble of emotions......

Review: Tere Mere Phere fails due to its actors

Ankur Pathak feels that Tere Mere Phere is let down by it's lead actors. Post YOUR reviews here!Has an aircraft ever returned to its starting point, just because a couple was fighting for......

Here's why you should watch Earth

After several days of trekking across the Kalahari, the matriarch finally leads the herd to a water hole in the desert. But soon the elephants realise they are not alone, there are hungry lions......

Twenty20 cricket goes to Everest

Twenty20 cricket is all set to touch a new high with some British amateurs gearing up to play a fund-raising match at Gorak Shep -- just 135 meters below the Everest base camp -- on April 21.The......

Himalayan bike race to flag off on Sept. 27

Hercules and Himachal Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA) launched the 4th edition of India's premier mountain biking race-- Hercules Mountain Biking Himachal 2008.The race......

Factbox: Olympic torch's trip to Tibet

The Olympic torch passed through Tibet's capital Lhasa on Saturday for a one-day stop China hopes will showcase a calm city firmly back in the national fold three months after anti-Chinese protests......

No plans to cancel torch relay: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has no plans to cut short the global torch relay despite disruptions by protesters in London and Paris, Olympic chief Jacques Rogge told the Wall Street......

Tibet to stay on Olympic torch route despite riots

Shrugging off violent protests that have shaken Tibet, China said on Wednesday that the Olympic torch would go through the Himalayan region as planned on its way to August's Beijing Games. "The......

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Q. if you are asked to compare your life with nature with which nature's face you will compare it...........:-)
Bhuvana: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/if-you-are-asked-to-compare-your-life-with-nature-with-which/26370197/answers/

Q. Himalayan trageedy : make it compulsary for all visitors to Gods at high places thet they under go mountaineering training for a week before entering mountainous area ? Or construct series of helipads andsubsidise the darshan expenses
Raj Sharma: A. himalayan mountain ranges. now pls reply my 1st question. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/himalayan-trageedy--make-it-compulsary-for-all-visitors-to-g/25879652/answers/26370216

Q. In which hill station is the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) located?
Pravin: A. Construction of more Helipads or mini Airport near temple is good idea sir. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/in-which-hill-station-is-the-himalayan-mountaineering-instit/25579631/answers/25879674

Q. where Himalayan Mountaineering Institute is situated?
Amitava Duttamajumdar: A. It is in Darjeeling more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/where-himalayan-mountaineering-institute-is-situated/23110703/answers/25579643

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In search of the missing Himalayan Quail

It is an effort to bring a species back from the dead. Literally. The was last sighted in 1876, but the Uttarakhand forest department thinks it... ...

http://www.business-standard.com/article/beyond-business/in-search-of-the-missing-himalayan-quail-113100700016_1.html

The Planet is in Peril

Climate change is for real, says Sunita Narain, the Director-General of the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment (CSE). The world... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/The-Planet-is-in-Peril/2013/10/06/article1820135.ece

Of Unexplored Mountains

, DHNS: Trekking in Chopta Swathed in greenery, Chopta is a picturesque hamlet and an offbeat holiday destination in Uttarakhand. It is perhaps... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/361308/of-unexplored-mountains.html

Mountains Come Alive

, DHNS: Manali With its breathtaking beauty of colossal mountains, coniferous forests, rivers and lakes, Himachal has always been a favourite... ...

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/361311/mountains-come-alive.html

Mountain echoes

The prose is taut and sentences deploy a simple syntax. While it is tempting to describe The Gurkha's Daughter as a collection of eight short... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/books/books-reviews/mountain-echoes/article5204199.ece