Birds are reliable and widely used indicators for conservation planning and monitoring. Himalayan Forests happens to be a global biodiversity hotspot with not one but innumerable endemic species. The recent
Ironically, development and cultural identity does not go hand in hand in Ladakh. People in Ladakh have been changing with time, unfortunately at the cost of their own identity. Cultural
Lets’ start with understanding what is pahadi food? Pahadi comes from the word ‘pahad’, which means hills. So, pahadi food is essentially the food that is mostly cooked in the
India is proud of the majestic Himalayas, its fascinating landscapes, snow capped peaks and unique mountain biodiversity. The Himalayas or other mountain ranges in the world have attracted climbers for
Over the past few years, there has been an incredible trekking boom in the country. Trekking has gone from being an adventure sport to a recreational activity. With the increasing
Mountains are the most magnificent and majestic geographical features of the world. Be it the Andes in South America, the Alps in Europe or the mighty Himalayas in Asia, mountains
The famous ski resort of Gulmarg and other higher reaches of Kashmir received snowfall for the second day on Tuesday. The plains were lashed by rains, the MeT office said.
KATHMANDU, Nepal — The world’s highest peak just became a tiny bit higher. Nepal and China, the two countries that share a border on Mount Everest, announced a new official
DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand, birthplace of the country’s major rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and home to the Himalayan ranges, is rapidly losing its forest land to commercial activities. Data of forest
The Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) blooms in Kashmir Valley, surrounded by the Himalayas on all sides, for only two weeks a year. At the end of autumn, usually in November,
A great storyteller bridges the gap between “you” and “me” to make their audience feel one with them. They understand that story-telling is a conversation, a dialogue between people, an
Bhutan’s quiet diplomacy hides a powerful truth: this tiny Himalayan kingdom holds the key to stability in one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical regions. The Hook: Can a Tiny
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