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Hindu Kush Himalayas At Greater Risk Of Landslides, Floods This Monsoon: Report
There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region this monsoon season due to forecasts of above-average rainfall, experts from an intergovernmental organisation said on Wednesday
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Extreme Glaciers Could Lose Most Of Their Ice If Global Warming Continues: Study
More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Region May Lose 75% Ice By End Of Century: Study
The Hindu Kush Himalaya, where glaciers feed rivers supporting two billion people, could lose up to 75 per cent of its ice by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, according to a new study.
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What Is Tibetan Butter Tea And What Makes It More Than Just A Beverage
High in the Himalayas, a salty, buttery brew fuels both body and spirit. More than a drink, it is a centuries-old ritual of warmth, resilience, and community.
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Indian Climber Dies On Nepal's Mount Lhotse, World's 4th Tallest Peak
Rakesh Kumar, 39, from India, died on Sunday while descending from the 8,516 m (27,940 ft) mountain's summit.
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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J&K's 'Mini Switzerland' Is In Nature's Lap. Its Remoteness Became A Curse
Till Tuesday morning, Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam was Kashmir's 'mini Switzerland', a tourist hotspot known for jaw-dropping views of the Himalayas and the Valley's signature pine forests
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How Did India Look From Space? Sunita Williams' "Himalayas, Mumbai" Answer
Indian-origin space explorer Sunita Williams is reminiscing about passing over the "incredible" Himalayas on board the International Space Station, a space lab that hosts astronauts from across the globe.
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Century-Old Rare Images Of Himalayas Come To Life At New Delhi Exhibition
The exhibition, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, showcases the pioneering work of Italian photographer Vittorio Sella
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Watch: Kangana Ranaut To Open Cafe In Manali, Calls It A "Childhood Dream"
Kangana Ranaut shared a first look at her cafe, 'The Mountain Story', set to open on February 14.
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"Will Go To Himalayas": Poll Body Chief On Post-Retirement Plans
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday revealed his intention to "detoxify" himself and spend several months in solitude in the Himalayas post his retirement next month.
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Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study
A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has found that up to 30% of Earth's continental crust may have been lost to the mantle during the formation of the Himalayas. Researchers from Monash University used a model to calculate crustal loss, revealing similar patterns in the European Alps and Zagros Mountains. The research highlight...
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Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War
The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China - a continuous and ancient tectonic one - has been going on.
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New Himalayan Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
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India To Resume Patrolling In Ladakh After Big Breakthrough With China
India and China have arrived on a patrolling arrangement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas, and it can lead to disengagement and resolution of skirmishes that began in May 2020, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said today.
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Hindu Kush Himalayas At Greater Risk Of Landslides, Floods This Monsoon: Report
There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides and glacial lake outburst floods in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region this monsoon season due to forecasts of above-average rainfall, experts from an intergovernmental organisation said on Wednesday
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Extreme Glaciers Could Lose Most Of Their Ice If Global Warming Continues: Study
More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Region May Lose 75% Ice By End Of Century: Study
The Hindu Kush Himalaya, where glaciers feed rivers supporting two billion people, could lose up to 75 per cent of its ice by the end of the century if global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, according to a new study.
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What Is Tibetan Butter Tea And What Makes It More Than Just A Beverage
High in the Himalayas, a salty, buttery brew fuels both body and spirit. More than a drink, it is a centuries-old ritual of warmth, resilience, and community.
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Indian Climber Dies On Nepal's Mount Lhotse, World's 4th Tallest Peak
Rakesh Kumar, 39, from India, died on Sunday while descending from the 8,516 m (27,940 ft) mountain's summit.
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80% Of Plastic Waste In Himalayas From Single-Use Food Packaging: Report
Roughly 70% of the plastics gathered from the Himalayan region have no market value and cannot be recycled.
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J&K's 'Mini Switzerland' Is In Nature's Lap. Its Remoteness Became A Curse
Till Tuesday morning, Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam was Kashmir's 'mini Switzerland', a tourist hotspot known for jaw-dropping views of the Himalayas and the Valley's signature pine forests
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How Did India Look From Space? Sunita Williams' "Himalayas, Mumbai" Answer
Indian-origin space explorer Sunita Williams is reminiscing about passing over the "incredible" Himalayas on board the International Space Station, a space lab that hosts astronauts from across the globe.
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Century-Old Rare Images Of Himalayas Come To Life At New Delhi Exhibition
The exhibition, organised by Delhi Art Gallery, showcases the pioneering work of Italian photographer Vittorio Sella
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Watch: Kangana Ranaut To Open Cafe In Manali, Calls It A "Childhood Dream"
Kangana Ranaut shared a first look at her cafe, 'The Mountain Story', set to open on February 14.
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"Will Go To Himalayas": Poll Body Chief On Post-Retirement Plans
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday revealed his intention to "detoxify" himself and spend several months in solitude in the Himalayas post his retirement next month.
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Himalayas Mountain Range Formation Could Have Destroyed 30 Percent of Continental Crust, Says Study
A study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has found that up to 30% of Earth's continental crust may have been lost to the mantle during the formation of the Himalayas. Researchers from Monash University used a model to calculate crustal loss, revealing similar patterns in the European Alps and Zagros Mountains. The research highlight...
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Why India Is Disappearing Under China In Tectonic Tug-Of-War
The military stand-off between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) found an amicable solution recently. However, another kind of tug-of-war between India and China - a continuous and ancient tectonic one - has been going on.
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New Himalayan Snake Species Named After Hollywood Actor Leonardo DiCaprio
A new genus and snake species discovered in the Himalayas has been named after the Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
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India To Resume Patrolling In Ladakh After Big Breakthrough With China
India and China have arrived on a patrolling arrangement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas, and it can lead to disengagement and resolution of skirmishes that began in May 2020, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said today.
