The 2025 National Games of India being hosted in Uttarakhand mark a defining moment in the state’s history. As athletes and enthusiasts from across the nation
Exploring life in Fertile Land torn between two hostile neighbours Lives shattered by the war of 1971, separated from most of their tribe and many family
It was the month of September in 2016. I had just arrived in Kaza after a multi-day trek. After a day’s rest, I made a sudden
What comes to the mind when we think of a trip abroad? A long flight, exchange of currency, unknown language, skyscrapers, fascinating locations and some exotic
Sunset view from a tiny village called ‘Gundagwar’ which is located a little above Sari village that serves as the base village for Chandrashila trek in
Drivers of Himachal road transport corporation are known for their courage. They drive in the remote area on roughest terrain to make sure that they are
Nyima Dolma Sundari was born to second generation Nepalese Buddhist immigrants in French Riviera. Far off from her cultural roots, her grandmother and father were her
Once upon a time, traveling from Leh and after crossing the formidable Kardungla (at 18329 feet the highest motorable pass in the world), you could gain access
At 9711 ft surrounded by majestic snowclad peaks – this is Kalpa of Himachal Pradesh. Clicked this shot after sunset with the full moon bright in
I took this photograph last year on my way to Bijli Mahadev Trek- A famous Shiv temple situated at a height of 7800 feet. While on
We, the city dwellers, have always been awe-struck by the mind-boggling confusion that has come to define us. And then we hear the voice that echoes
Its early, early morning and the mist has still not lifted from the ground. The only sound is the soft thud of the elephant’s feet, the
The partly frozen Indus river meets another frozen Zanskar river. The Indus river is the longest that flows through India and the country is named after
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One of its own kind the Healing Himalayas Organization which was founded by Mr. Pradeep Sangwan who belongs to an Army background In 2015, when Pradeep
Times have changed. Ramkali is now popular as “Aunty Number 1”. No longer timid and dejected as she was about 20 years ago when she was
At 53, Yashpal Negi shows just some grey hair as a sign of age. Once on the hillsides of Garhwal, he is no less
Mountain calls everyone, but only few who choose to go further carrying their souls to hear the heaven on earth.When I saw the mountains first ever,
Mountain calls everyone, but only few who choose to go further carrying their souls to hear the heaven on earth. When I saw the mountains first
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