India has more than a hundred national parks, yet only a handful dominate the conversation. On World Wildlife Day, a look at the lesser-known reserves quietly safeguarding biodiversity.

In the 13th century, Sakya Pandita, a revered forefather of the school, met Godan, a grandson of Genghis Khan, in what is now ...

KOHIMA — A research initiative led by Nagaland University is creating a detailed inventory and risk assessment of high-altitude glacial lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to prevent ...

Shri Yadav thanked participants from Himalayan states and Union Territories, noting that their exhibits reflect the growing ...

Snow leopards live in the high mountains of Central Asia. Discover key facts about their habitat, behavior, threats, and ...

Aconcagua is the tallest mountain outside Asia and one of the coveted “Seven Summits,” making the expedition a major ...

A writer grapples with the death of her sister, and the end of a marriage, during a challenging trek in Tibet.

India's government launched a Vibrant Villages Programme almost four years ago. But as China steadily builds up its side, Indian residents wonder what's taking so long.

Mountain ecosystems are known to be highly sensitive to climate change, which can alter temperatures, rainfall patterns, and plant growth cycles. Satellites tracking the Himalayan landscape over the ...

According to the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, snowfall between November 2024 and March 2025 declined by 23.6% compared to the long-term average since 2003.

Mountains have a way of pulling people in. Their size alone can make you stop and stare, but it is the feeling they create that truly leaves a mark. Some mountains feel calm and protective, others ...