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Maha building collapse: Death toll rises to 16

With the recovery of two more bodies early on Wednesday, the death toll in the building collapse incident in Maharashtra's Raigad district mounted to 16, officials said. IMAGE: Rescue......

Why so many die climbing Everest

Long queues near the top prolonged the wait times this year, causing oxygen tanks and physical endurance to drain on the way down.The 'traffic jams' likely contributed to the death of 11 people......

Does the Yeti exist? Many 'sightings', but no proof!

On April 30, the Indian Army posted images of what they claim are the footprints of a Yeti. In their tweet, they mention that the mysterious footprint measured 32x15 inches and was found close to......

Himachal: 50 IIT trekkers rescued by IAF, 500 people still stranded

IMAGE: A view of the Beas River after incessant rains in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday. Photograph: PTI Photo About 50 Indian Institute of Technology students on a trek in Himachal Pradesh's......

Chopper crashes in Nepal; Japanese among 6 killed

A helicopter with seven people on board crashed in a dense forest area in Nepal on Saturday, killing six of them including a foreigner. A woman has miraculously survived the accident. The Altitude......

Google's Street View? No, says India

The Home Ministry has conveyed to Google that its plans to cover India through the Google Street View is rejected. India has rejected Google's plans to put Indian cities, tourists spots,......

Monsoon getaways are cheaper on your pocket

Image: Uttarakhand's Valley of Flowers. Photograph: Araghu/Wikimedia Commons Hotels, airlines offer discounts to attract customers during lean season; attractions include treks, nature trails,......

Hit by unkept promises, HM workers await govt intervention

When Shibchandra Singh, a worker at Hindustan Motors' plant at Uttarpara, close to Kolkata, left the factory last Friday, he was briefed by his supervisor about the work to perform on Sunday. After......

Now, tour around Taj Mahal sitting in your living room!

Now, one can virtually visit famous monuments from the comfort of their own homes, notes Tanima Banerjee Ever struck by the sheer amazement of the idea of taking a tour in and around the Taj......

3G network scales the Mount Everest!

With 3G network reaching the world's highest peak, making calls from the Mount Everest has become faster, easier and cheaper. Ncell, a mobile phone and internet operator in Nepal, has set up a 3G......

2020's BEST Non-Hindi Films

2020 should be a case study of how film-makers from around India coped with the pandemic and the lockdown. Some were ready with their films, while others rushed through post-production working......

'I am a chick with unique ingredients'

Bisile, the Kannada film directed by Sandeep is the story of two trekkers who lose their way while on a trek to a tourist spot in Bisile Ghat. Jennifer Kotwal, who debuted in the blockbuster film......

Kohli and Anushka's #BhutanDiaries will leave you longing for mountains

Virat Kohli turned 31 on Tuesday. Ahead of his birthday, the Indian skipper spent the day with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma in the mountains. Wishing Virat on his birthday,......

Late Aus cricketer Hughes's bat, jerseys head to Mount Everest

Phillip Hughes of Australia. Photograph: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images Chhurim Sherpa began her journey for a third ascent to Mount Everest on Sunday but this time some odd items were also part of her......

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