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Landslide in Nepal kills at least 20

Landslide in Nepal kills at least 20

Reports suggest heavy rain in Kaski and Myagdi district of western Nepal caused a landslide, killing 20 people and destroying more than a dozen houses. Death toll may rise. Incessant rainfall in Kaski and Myagdi district of western Nepal triggered a landslide killing at least 20 people, according to Reuters.

Red Bull X-Alps 2015: Athletes complete world's toughest adventure race

Red Bull X-Alps 2015: Athletes complete world's toughest adventure race

They climbed the equivalent of Everest four times, battled headwinds and a heat wave and hiked and flew 2,000km to cross the Alps. A lowdown on Red Bull X-Alps 2015. Making the landing float in Monaco bay is a special moment for any athlete who manages to make goal

India's 'largest running community' sets stage for upcoming ultras

India's 'largest running community' sets stage for upcoming ultras

Claimed to be the 'largest running community in India,' Runners for Life organises a number of events throughout the year with an aim to get more people running. Read on about two of their most sought-after events this year – Kaveri Trail Marathon and Performax Bangalore Ultra. The internet

Top Gear at Outdoor Friedrichshafen 2015

Top Gear at Outdoor Friedrichshafen 2015

The Outdoor Journal lists top eight gear brands to look out for, from the 20th European outdoor trade exhibition at Friedrichshafen, Germany. Lesser known brands make their mark with creative leaps in technology for longer and safer experiences. 1. Versant 60L Versant Backpacking Pack By Thule A carefully designed technical

India's 1st all-women trans-continent road expedition embarks from Delhi

India's 1st all-women trans-continent road expedition embarks from Delhi

Three Indian women set out on on a 55-day road trip yesterday sponsored by Mahindra First Choice Wheels. Starting from Delhi, they plan to drive through 14 countries to reach London, covering a distance of approximately 15000 kms. Nidhi Tiwari, Rashi Koppar and Soumya Goyal, driven by their passion for

Mani wins silver at IFSC Lead Paraclimbing Cup

Mani wins silver at IFSC Lead Paraclimbing Cup

TOJ Athlete Manikandan Kumar aka Mani won silver at the 2015 IFSC Paraclimbing Cup (Lead) in Chamonix last Saturday. On a medal winning spree in the international arena, Bangalore-based (south India) climber Manikandan Kumar came 2nd at the 2015 International Federation for Sport Climbing (IFSC) Paraclimbing Cup (Lead) in Chamonix,

Rescue 3 international certification course now in India

Rescue 3 international certification course now in India

Rescue India is conducting a five-day River Rescue Course for professional boaters in Rishikesh starting today. The course is certified by IRF and Rescue 3 International. Rescue India, 'India's first water and rope rescue training company' is conducting a five-day River Rescue Course (RRC-PRO) and International