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‘Rs 15,000 rent, Rs 1,000 electricity’: Couple shares how much it costs to ‘live in the mountains’
August 11, 2026 6:09 pm
The couple say they spend Rs 10,000 on groceries, Rs 3,000 on fuel and another Rs 3,000 exploring the mountains near Manali.
How Nirmal Purja raced against time to save a stranded climber on Annapurna
August 03, 2026 5:24 pm
Nirmal Purja rescue mission became one of the climber’s defining moments after he halted his 14 Peaks expedition to save Malaysian mountaineer Wui Kin Chin.
‘The mountain deserves better’: Everest’s highest campsite drowning in waste; video triggers debate
June 02, 2026 6:52 pm
Sharing the video, a X page dedicated to Everest expeditions, criticised the state of the campsite.
Did you know? Kerala’s highest peak 'Anamudi' is home to the endangered Nilgiri tahr
February 22, 2026 5:31 pm
Towering above the misty hills of Munnar, Anamudi is a biodiversity hotspot wrapped in grasslands and rare wildlife.
The mountains are calling us back to ourselves
November 28, 2025 4:58 pm
‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ cannot be a banner. It must be a becoming
This is what happens to the body when you live at high altitudes
September 06, 2024 10:45 am
Adapting to high altitudes involves a symphony of physiological changes aimed at optimising oxygen delivery and utilisation
Snow disappears from Om Parvat for the first time: 'Can trigger a cascade of changes', says expert
August 29, 2024 1:38 pm
Dilip Kumar Rai, environmentalist, Sikkim, says, “The complete disappearance of snow from Om Parvat for the first time is a significant environmental marker, reflecting broader changes happening across the Himalayas.”
What are mountain glaciers and why do they matter?
August 15, 2024 9:55 pm
Cold climate cultures are struggling to deal with this loss.In 2019, a funeral ceremony was held at Iceland's Okjökull Glacier, said to be the first lost to global heating.
Why Mizoram’s capital faces constant landslide risk and how the challenge can be met
June 19, 2024 5:23 pm
Aizawl and part of northern Mizoram are located in Zone V, the highest-risk area for earthquakes. As the recent Cyclone Remal has shown, it’s an ever-present nightmare for a town where many buildings are located on sharp inclines
Katrina Kaif's 'travel diaries' makes us want to take a wintry trip to the mountains, too
December 12, 2022 3:59 pm
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal got married last year, on December 9 in Rajasthan's Six Senses Resort, Fort Barwara. They posted some unseen pictures
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Eastern Anatolia: Explore Türkiye’s best-kept travel secret
September 03, 2026 10:08 am
Eastern Anatolia, Türkiye’s rugged eastern region, remains relatively unexplored by tourists. From breathtaking landscapes to ancient ruins and historic landmarks, here are some of the region’s must-visit attractions.
Mountain peaks named after famous personalities
June 07, 2026 8:54 pm
Were you already familiar with any of these?
The world’s highest unclimbed peaks
May 11, 2026 12:18 pm
At a time when numerous people have reached the top of Everest, it seems impossible that some peaks still remain unconquered.
'Major mountain missing': Sara Ali Khan shares throwback pictures from her vacation
January 04, 2022 5:38 pm
Sara Ali Khan took to Instagram to share photos from her getaway to the mountains!
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