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As winter storms arrive later in the year, North India faces dual threat of water scarcity and flooding
Traditionally, winter storms have graced the Himalayas with abundant snow from December to March, e…
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Scientists have finally figured out what happened to the lost continent ‘Argoland’ that went missing 155 million years ago
While most separated land fragments can be explained, some, like the enigmatic Argoland, have puzzl…
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Why does western Nepal face threat of a bigger earthquake?
Situated on the precarious Himalayan seismic zone, Nepal is a highly earthquake-prone country and i…
PTI
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Delhi's temperature dropped to 3.9 degrees, the lowest of the season
On Friday, the minimum temperature had plunged to 2.7 degrees Celsius at Jafarpur. …
PTI
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Photos of tanks and armored vehicles in the Himalayas show that China and India's next border showdown could be much deadlier
China's and India's armored forces are far more capable and lethal than they were during their 1962…
Benjamin Brimelow
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How 800 million pounds of Himalayan salt are mined each year
Himalayan salt is actually mined deep inside the mountains of Pakistan at the Khewra Salt Mine. The…
Abby Narishkin,Steve Cameron
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Zero visibility in parts of Delhi due to very dense fog
On Monday, Delhi's minimum temperature stood at 9 degrees Celsius, two notches more than norma…
PTI
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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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Video shows Chinese and Indian troops clashing with stones high along their border in the Himalayas
The clash took place on India's independence day, and an early assessment by Indian intelligence so…
Christopher Woody
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North India is as cold as Southern Europe now because of Arctic winds
A combination of prolonged western disturbances and polar vortex, a phenomenon that is pushing Arct…
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This Ladakhi engineer who inspired Aamir Khan’s role in 3 Idiots just received a prestigious global award
The awards were presented on Tuesday in Los Angeles to those "who have reshaped the world with thei…
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I traveled to a remote, 400-person indigenous village in the Himalayas. Here's what my journey way off the beaten path was like.
Situated in what Nepalis refer to as "hill" country, Tangting is a village of around 400 people in …
Jeremy Berke
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Here's the atrocious way some villages in the Himalayas treat girls who are menstruating
A centuries-old tradition, called chaupadi, banishes them during their period, leaving them vulnera…
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Xi undercut the West by negotiating a truce in China's long feud with India
India's move to reduce tensions with China may make it a less willing partner of the West in the Qu…
Tom Porter,Hannah Abraham
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10 Best cold places to visit in India during summer 2024
As the scorching heat of summer approaches, many seek refuge in cooler climes to escape the swelter…
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Top 10 destinations for river rafting in India in 2024
From the snow-fed rapids of Rishikesh to the icy waters of Ladakh's Zanskar River, each destination…
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Top places to visit in Sikkim in 2024
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Sikkim, a small state in northeastern India, is a land of unpa…
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Unveiling the marvels: 10 engineering triumphs in India's tunnel landscape
India, a land steeped in history and culture, also boasts a modern tapestry of engineering marvels …
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A bizarre comment stirred speculation India may try to match China's carrier fleet
India is building a 3rd aircraft carrier and the country's defense minister suggested that more may…
Michael Peck
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10 incredible Indian destinations for family summer holidays in 2024
As the scorching summer sun approaches, it's time to plan a refreshing getaway with your family. In…