- January 16th, 2026
Nepal is set to discontinue a long-standing waste deposit program on Mount Everest after authorities concluded it has failed to curb the growing accumulation of rubbish on the world’s highest peak. The scheme, introduced more than a decade ago, required...
Dr Laxman Singh Dev In 1953, when Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest, they could hardly have imagined that within just four decades their historic expedition would turn Everest into an expensive hobby and a commercial industry. Today,...
Arching over 8,849 meters (29,032 ft) into the sky, Mount Everest is the world’s tallest mountain. But will it always hold this title? The mighty Himalayas, home to Everest and other towering peaks, are far from static. Over millennia, Everest...
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is renowned for its extreme weather conditions and treacherous terrain. Nestled in the majestic Himalayas, this iconic mountain has fascinated climbers and scientists alike. While frigid temperatures and fierce winds are often associated with...
South Asia is a subregion of Asia that comprises the southern part of the Asian continent. It includes eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. South Asia is known for its diverse geography, rich culture,...
Austrian mountaineer Habeler Habeler, who climbed Mt. Everest Without oxygen, is still physically able to reach the top of the mountain. He prefers to call this ability of his a 'source of youth'. He has passed 89 springs of life,...