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Insurance cover for Sherpas in Nepal hiked by 50%

Insurance cover for Sherpas in Nepal hiked by 50%

Nearly four months after 16 of the skilled mountain guides were killed in the biggest avalanche on Everest, the government has decided to increase insurance cover for mountaineering support staff and guides. Aug 14: Nepal has raised life insurance payouts for the ethnic Sherpa community by 50 per cent, after

Creek kayaking makes a splash at Malabar International River Festival

Creek kayaking makes a splash at Malabar International River Festival

Sixty participants from 11 countries paddled it out in the narrow and rocky rivers of Kerala, India for a whopping prize money. The world's best kayakers say Kerala's lesser known white waters can be mecca of the sport. An Indian woman paddler is born: For a

India hosts 1st international downhill mountain biking competition

India hosts 1st international downhill mountain biking competition

Held in July near Manali at the base of the Himalayas, the competition had 18 participants from across the country, Nepal, Britain and Italy taking on the bumpy, dirt trails for the top prize. Manali, July 1: India's only downhill mountain biking competition was held in July at

India’s Mani grabs silver at Paraclimbing Cup

India’s Mani grabs silver at Paraclimbing Cup

Manikandan Kumar aka Mani has been consistently making waves in international climbing competitions with achievements in paraclimbing for the past three years. Last week, he clinched a silver medal at the Paraclimbing Cup (Lead) 2014; his fourth international medal in three years. Persistent Indian paraclimber Manikandan Kumar won the silver

At 13, Indian girl is youngest to summit Everest

At 13, Indian girl is youngest to summit Everest

Hailing from a small village and impoverished background in India’s newest state Telangana, Malavath Poorna wants to inspire others to be achievers. On May 25, Poorna entered the record books when she stood on top of the world’s tallest mountain to become the youngest girl to achieve the

Kayaker Sandy Robson on Indian shores, retracing 77-year-old epic sea journey

Kayaker Sandy Robson on Indian shores, retracing 77-year-old epic sea journey

More than 10,000 strokes… that’s what is ahead of her, in her aim to kayak from Germany to Australia – a mammoth feat first achieved by Oskar Speck. Pushing her limits and making countless paddle strokes through the ebb and tide of the seas and oceans, woman kayaker Sandy

The Sherpa doctor on Everest

The Sherpa doctor on Everest

From needle and syringe to crampons Dr. Nima carries it all in his backpack from BC to the summit of the 8000er While most medical practitioners loop their stethoscope around their neck and tend to patients at hospitals, doctor Nima Namgyal Sherpa has a much higher call of duty. He