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......

Tale of two quakes: Horror @ Everest, tremors in Kolkata

The events at the Everest Base Camp at an altitude of 17,700 feet on April 25, however, were very different from those witnessed on Tuesday, recalls Lipika Biswas Women show the cracks at a......

Nepal quake: Don't rush to Everest just yet, warn experts

The majestic Mount Everest, the world's tallest peak, holds an intense attraction for climbers and trekkers from across the world. Perhaps it's these "fatal attractions" that have failed to deter......

Toll in worst-ever Everest accident rises to 13

The death toll in the worst-ever mountaineering accident on Mount Everest on Saturday rose to 13 as rescuers dug out a body buried under piles of snow, a day after a massive avalanche struck the......

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......