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3 days, 13 hours ago

The last yak herders of Nepal's Mustang Valley

Unlike their lowland cousins, yaks are a difficult lot. In the silence of these towering mountains where clouds come to die, Tsering’s 60 yaks grunt in symphony, the steam from their nostrils leaving behind a vapour trail in the cold air. As seasons came and went, herd animals would tread all over mountain trails, and for herders like Tsering’s father …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

Hoy es jugador de fútbol americano en la secundaria en EEUU. Pronto será lama budista en el Himalaya

LA Times

Jalue Dorje, derecha, un lama budista nacido en Estados Unidos, y una integrante de la comunidad tibetana de Minnesota se inclinan y tocan sus frentes en un saludo tibetano tradicional en la ceremonia de consagración de él y su cumpleaños 18, el sábado 9 de noviembre de 2024, en Isanti, Minnesota. Su objetivo es “convertirse en un líder de la …

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1 week, 2 days ago

View from the Himalaya: PM Oli’s China visit was a diplomatic tightrope walk

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli walked a diplomatic tightrope, navigated geopolitical tension, addressed several constituencies – internal and external – and flew out of Beijing with a satisfactory deal after his December 2-5 visit to China. Nepal’s Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli visited China from December 2-5 Though a small step, the blueprint could set a larger …

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1 week, 4 days ago

The 3,000m-high border that's melting away

BBC

The 3,000m-high border that's melting away Paul Grüner The "Schöne Aussicht – Bella Vista" refuge by the Italian-Austrian border in winter Changes that begin in the ice at the tops of high mountain ranges are cascading down to lower altitudes. "When I was a child, the glacier covered this entire ridge, and the meltwater on that side flowed down to …

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2 months ago

India and China have struck a new deal over the Line of Actual Control in the Himalayas, but will it guarantee peace?

ABC

High in the Himalayas, the Line of Actual Control has been anything but under control for the world powers who oversee it. No border has ever been established along the Himalayan stretch dividing India and China, however, a loosely demarcated 3,380-kilometre-long line, referred to as the Line of Actual Control, splits the two countries. With "something like 100-120,000 troops eyeball-to-eyeball" …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Connecting the drops: Mridula Ramesh writes on India, China and the mighty Brahmaputra

Hindustan Times

It was round and black with a tiny trilobite embedded in its smoothness. Colonial rulers introduced another change that profoundly shaped our geography: tax schemes that pushed farmers towards cash crops, and came packaged alongside a truly dangerous idea: that technology can always improve water supply, so one needn’t worry too much about use. But, a 2023 study found that …

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4 months ago

View from the Himalaya | Nepal raises concern over attacks on Hindu and Buddhist minorities

Hindustan Times

Schools have reopened, public transport is a lot smoother, and workers have returned to work. Though Bangladesh and Nepal don’t share an international border, they are separated by a very narrow strip of Indian territory, the Chicken Neck. After a tepid early response to the recent turn of events in Bangladesh, Nepal’s lawmakers are now asking their government to safeguard …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Best refrigerators under ₹20000: Top 10 picks for budget friendly cooling solutions that combine efficiency and style

Live Mint

Check out the best refrigerators under ₹ 20,000 with our top 10 picks. Specifications of Samsung 183 L, 5 Star, Direct-Cool Single Door Refrigerator Capacity: 183 litres Energy Rating: 5 Star Cooling Technology: Digital Inverter, Direct-Cool Design: Single Door with Base Stand Drawer Reasons to buy Reasons to avoid Energy-efficient with a 5 Star rating Some users report noise during …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

4 great monsoon treks, from the Sahyadris to the Himalaya

Live Mint

When I started trekking in the Himalaya, over 20 years ago, most of my visits ended up coinciding with the monsoon months. Shang to Rumbak trek, Ladakh Ladakh is always a great place for trekking during the monsoon months, especially in August-September, when the weather is at its warmest in the high passes, and the massive bulk of the Himalaya …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

View from the Himalaya | Continuity in ‘neighbourhood first’ policy evident in Modi 3.0

Hindustan Times

The Modi 3.0 has delivered a clear message of continuity to its neighbourhood. Last Tuesday, when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina visited New Delhi, hers was the first bilateral visit by a foreign head of government to the Indian capital after Prime Minister Modi’s re-election. When Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ made his first bilateral visit to India …

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6 months ago

Remembering Dhirendra Sharma, quintessential dissenter and academic-activist

The Hindu

With the passing away of Professor Dhirendra Sharma in Dehradun this week, a highly contested and sensational chapter in the history of nuclear technology development in India has ended. Though the government did not roll back its nuclear energy development efforts, Prof. Sharma’s relentless campaign on the safety and techno-economic issues forced long-term systemic changes in the field. In one …

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6 months ago

What are the findings of the 2024 Hindu Kush Himalayas snow update? | Explained

The Hindu

The story so far: The Ganga river basin — India’s largest — reached a record low snow persistence in 2024, the Hindu Kush Himalaya snow update of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development has reported. The pattern of high temperatures and altered weather systems explains both the record low snow persistence in 2024 and similar historical records.” “We have …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

3 great Himalayan summer getaways

Live Mint

As summer sets in with all its scorching fury across India, it’s time to plan a getaway. The Gokyo Lakes Trek, Khumbu Valley, Nepal: Compared to the hardships of trekking in most areas of the Himalaya, a trek in the Everest region can be an epicurean delight. And one of the best ways to enjoy the grand mountain vistas of …

Tea Shimla Estate Valley Spiti Himalayan Trek

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Best 1 ton ACs in India: Top 9 picks for instantly cooling small to medium sized rooms

Hindustan Times

Investing in a 1 ton AC offers several advantages, especially for smaller spaces. Specifications of Panasonic 1 Ton 4 Star Wi-Fi Inverter Smart Split AC: Capacity: 1 Ton Energy Rating: 4 Star Condenser: Copper Convertibility: 7 in 1 with AI Mode Swing: 4 Way Air Purification: PM 0.1 Filter Model: CS/CU-NU12YKY4W Colour: White Year: 2023 Reasons to buy Reasons to …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Unique modern art voices from the Himalaya

Live Mint

Skarma Sonam Tashi, 27, is keeping busy hours these days. Galleries such as Siddhartha Art Gallery, Gallery McCube, Bikalp Art Center and the Taragaon Contemporary Art Gallery, among others, now regularly offer residencies and grants to promising young artists. And institutions like Unnati are taking these contemporary expressions to the world—its founder Surabhi Chaudhary is helping Tate Modern, London, curate …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

View from the Himalaya | What's changed between 2015's displeasure and 2023's much valued power deal

Hindustan Times

India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s visit to Nepal last week left a few standout messages in its wake, offering a glimpse of New Delhi’s foreign-policy architecture in its immediate neighbourhood, not least in Nepal. One, Jaishankar underscored the continued evolution of multidimensional bilateral ties, with a strong emphasis on economic and cultural dimensions, a trend evidenced as far back …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

Frontline On Air | Tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand is part of a bigger problem in the Himalayas

The Hindu

Published : Jan 03, 2024 13:24 IST - 1 MIN READ In 2023, the Himalayan region has borne witness to an onslaught of disasters, from the sinking of Joshimath in Uttarakhand to floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, a glacial lake outburst in Sikkim, and the recent tunnel collapse near Barkot in Uttarakhand. While these events may seem disparate, they …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Amazon deal of the day: Pamper your pooch with dog treats at up to 30% off

Hindustan Times

As dedicated pet parents, we know that there's no better way to put a smile on your furry friend's face than by rewarding them with scrumptious dog treats. Specifications of Pedigree Meat Jerky Adult Dog Treat Brand: Pedigree Flavor: Grilled Liver Diet Type: Non Vegetarian Age Range : Adult Item Form: Stick Specific Uses For Product: Training and Behaviour Special …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 16 To October 22, 2023

Live Law

Citations 2023 LiveLaw 969 to 2023 LiveLaw 1016NOMINAL INDEXNATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND v. KENDRIYA VIDVALAYA SANGTHAN & ORS. Citation: 2023 LiveLaw 1002 The Delhi High Court has granted a permanent injunction in favor of Himalaya Wellness Company, while decreeing a suit against defendants’ adoption of its trademarks and trade dress. Confusion In Health & Wellness Products Must Be Avoided: …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Liv.52 Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction In Favour Of Himalaya Wellness Company

Live Law

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted a permanent injunction in favor of Himalaya Wellness Company, while decreeing a suit against defendants’ adoption of its trademarks and trade dress. In support of their case, the plaintiffs relied on the decision rendered by Division Bench of the Delhi High Court in Himalaya Drug Company v. SBL Ltd., wherein it was held …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Dr Abby Philips aka The Liver Doc gets his X account back

India Today

Kerala-based liver doctor Dr Cyriac Abby Philips's X account, The Liver Doc, has been restored. Dr Philips, better known as 'The Liver Doc' in the online medical community, had lost his X account in a case filed by Himalaya Wellness Corporation, which alleged that he had made defamatory allegations against the personal care and pharmaceutical entity. The Karnataka High Court …

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1 year, 2 months ago

IMD predicts extremely heavy rains in Sub Himalaya West Bengal, Sikkim today

Live Mint

The India Meteorological Department has predicted extremely heavy rains over SubHimalaya West Bengal & Sikkim, West Assam & Meghalaya today i.e. Sikkim Flash Floods Live Updates In West Bengal, Met office on Wednesday had predicted heavy rainfall in the state during the next two days. Check full IMD weather forecast here East India: - The weather department has predicted isolated …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Bhagyashree Wants 'More' Of Romantic Dates And Food From Udaipur Holiday; See Pics

News 18

Bhagyashree and her husband Himalaya Dasani recently embarked on a vacation to Udaipur. There were several rumours speculating that Bhagyashree and Himalaya Dasani might be one of the guests at Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s star-studded wedding. Take a look at the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhagyashree Accompanying the pictures, Bhagyashree wrote in …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Himalaya obtains injunction against ‘TheLiverDoc’ X account

The Hindu

The X account of Cyriac Abby Philips — a hepatologist and prominent voice on social media debunking medical misinformation, expressing scepticism on traditional medicine and a host of other issues — was blocked in India on Thursday, after the Himalaya Wellness Company obtained an injunction against his account from the City Civil Court in Bengaluru. Dr. Philips, better known as …

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The last yak herders of Nepal's Mustang Valley

Hoy es jugador de fútbol americano en la secundaria en EEUU. Pronto será lama budista en el Himalaya

View from the Himalaya: PM Oli’s China visit was a diplomatic tightrope walk

The 3,000m-high border that's melting away

India and China have struck a new deal over the Line of Actual Control in the Himalayas, but will it guarantee peace?

Connecting the drops: Mridula Ramesh writes on India, China and the mighty Brahmaputra

View from the Himalaya | Nepal raises concern over attacks on Hindu and Buddhist minorities

Best refrigerators under ₹20000: Top 10 picks for budget friendly cooling solutions that combine efficiency and style

4 great monsoon treks, from the Sahyadris to the Himalaya

View from the Himalaya | Continuity in ‘neighbourhood first’ policy evident in Modi 3.0

Remembering Dhirendra Sharma, quintessential dissenter and academic-activist

What are the findings of the 2024 Hindu Kush Himalayas snow update? | Explained

3 great Himalayan summer getaways

Best 1 ton ACs in India: Top 9 picks for instantly cooling small to medium sized rooms

Unique modern art voices from the Himalaya

View from the Himalaya | What's changed between 2015's displeasure and 2023's much valued power deal

Frontline On Air | Tunnel collapse in Uttarakhand is part of a bigger problem in the Himalayas

Amazon deal of the day: Pamper your pooch with dog treats at up to 30% off

Delhi High Court Weekly Round-Up: October 16 To October 22, 2023

Liv.52 Trademark Infringement: Delhi High Court Grants Permanent Injunction In Favour Of Himalaya Wellness Company

Dr Abby Philips aka The Liver Doc gets his X account back

IMD predicts extremely heavy rains in Sub Himalaya West Bengal, Sikkim today

Bhagyashree Wants 'More' Of Romantic Dates And Food From Udaipur Holiday; See Pics

Himalaya obtains injunction against ‘TheLiverDoc’ X account