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Satellite monitoring shows large expansion in 27% identified glacial lakes in Himalayas: ISRO
"Of the 2,431 lakes larger than 10 hectares identified during 2016-17, 676 glacial lakes have no…
PTI
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Nearly half of India's recent climate incidents occurred in the Himalayas! Year-long droughts on the horizon: study
According to the Centre for Science and Environment's State of India's Environment 2024 report, 44%…
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India's Indus water tower is the most important in the world — but it's also the most vulnerable
"We conclude that the most important water towers are also among the most vulnerable, and that c…
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An unexpected force may be speeding up glacier melt across the globe: colorful algae blooms
Ice and snow across the planet are turning spectacular shades of pink, purple, and green. Scientist…
Morgan McFall-Johnsen
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Climate change may change rainfall patterns leading to increased flooding in South India, new study shows
The scientists, including those from the University of California (UC) Irvine in the US, said …
PTI
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Most of the glaciers of the Himalayan mountain range surrounding Mount Everest will melt by the end of the 21st century: Report
In fact, one-third of the Himalayan glacier will melt by 2100 even if the global efforts are u…
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A glacier in China is melting at an unprecedented rate — but it is India that may end up paying the price
A cluster of Chinese glaciers are melting at an unprecedented rate — and could have disastrous cons…
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Scientists discovered a surprising cooling trend on glaciers in Mount Everest 10 years ago. Now they think they know what's causing it.
For the last 15 years, local temperatures have dropped on mountains like Mount Everest during warme…
Saugat Bolakhe
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A complete itinerary for your 3 days in Dharamshala
Dharamshala, nestled in the Himalayan foothills, is a serene destination known for its Tibetan cult…
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Scientists have solved the mystery behind India's devastating flood that killed 200 people in February
Four months ago, a massive chunk broke off a glacier in India. The ice melted on impact, causing a …
Aylin Woodward
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India's national capital sees its coldest November in 17 years with temperatures dipping to 6.3 degrees Celcius
"The Safdarjung Observatory which provides representative data for the city, recorded a minimum…
PTI
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Best lip balm for women in India
When curating a list of lip balm options, we look for several features to help you choose the be…
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A remote Himalayan lake holds up to 800 skeletons from people who died 1,000 years apart. The mystery remains unsolved.
Anthropologists like Sax are interested in the area because nobody knows what killed the people bur…
Aylin Woodward
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The Indian Army just claimed to have seen proof of the mythical snowman beast Yeti — taking a walk
Remember the fascinating folklore of Yeti in Nepal? The taller-than-human snowman that has been kno…
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Why bathing may no longer be a ‘luxury’ for Indian soldiers deployed at the Siachen glacier - the world’s highest battlefield
Life is inhospitable at the Siachen Glacier located at an altitude of some 13,000 to 22,000 feet in…
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Hundreds of skeletons have been found in a mysterious Himalayan lake. A new analysis shows some of them died 1,000 years apart.
For the analysis, which was published in the journal Nature Communications, the research team drill…
Aylin Woodward
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Tensions are still simmering a year after the world's 2 biggest countries almost clashed over a border at the top of the world
Even more activity was visible around the more advanced facilities at the Chinese airbases in Lhasa…
Christopher Woody
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The world's 2 biggest countries are playing nice a year after a showdown, but a future clash may be unavoidable
In the year since, both sides have sought to mend ties, especially after a summit betwee…
Christopher Woody
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Scientists around the world are worried about a Trump team proposal to axe NASA's 58-year mission to study the Earth
"It's kind of like if you have a car. Want to fix it? Go to a mechanic [like NOAA]. If you want to …