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UPDATE: Death toll rises to 19; 61 injured and many missing on Everest as earthquake hits Nepal

UPDATE: Death toll rises to 19; 61 injured and many missing on Everest as earthquake hits Nepal

Sources claim that an avalanche triggered by a deadly earthquake has killed at least 19 people at south side of Everest base camp, with 61 injured and several climbers missing. The 7.9-magnitude earthquake has claimed thousands of lives across Nepal. At least 19 people are feared dead after an

Malli Mastan Babu’s body reaches India; enroute Nellore for final rites

Malli Mastan Babu’s body reaches India; enroute Nellore for final rites

Malli Mastan Babu’s body reached New Delhi today morning, with a two-hour stopover for friends and family in the city to offer their respects. It is now on its way to his hometown Nellore in south India. Days after the Indian mountaineer's body was retrieved from the

Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai on third attempt of Makalu

Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai on third attempt of Makalu

Twenty one year old Arjun Vajpai hopes to summit Makalu this year after two consecutive failed attempts including the time when he fell short of rope just 100 m from the top. Once the youngest Indian Everest summiteer (in 2010), Arjun Vajpai is giving a third try on Makalu (8,

Exclusive: Interview with Hernán Augusto Parajón provides proof of Mastan's ascent of Cerro Tres Cruces

Exclusive: Interview with Hernán Augusto Parajón provides proof of Mastan's ascent of Cerro Tres Cruces

In an exclusive interview after retrieving Malli Mastan Babu's body from the Andes his friend and coordinator of the mission told The Outdoor Journal that the Indian mountaineer had summited Cerro Tres Cruces (6749m). On heels of the Chilean mountaineer detecting and retrieving Babu's body from

Indian Ice Hockey team crowdfunds its way to Challenge Cup of Asia

Indian Ice Hockey team crowdfunds its way to Challenge Cup of Asia

A well-timed social media campaign has enabled a lesser known Indian sport to go international.The team faces five other countries at the International Ice Hockey Federation Challenge Cup of Asia 2015 in Kuwait from 18-24 April. The Indian Ice Hockey team has made its way to Kuwait for the

Malli Mastan Babu's body retrieved from the Andes

Malli Mastan Babu's body retrieved from the Andes

In an operation aided by local governments, top Indian mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu's body was brought down from the Tres Cruces massif of the Andes to Tucumán town in north Argentina on Monday. More than a week after he was found dead at an altitude of 5900m in

Himalayan Rush race report

Himalayan Rush race report

Himalayan Rush, a triathlon held in Pokhara, Nepal presents a tough route but does not pretend to be more serious than it is. The atmosphere on Race Day was fun, vibrant and relaxed. Here's a race report: The fourth edition of the Himalayan Rush triathlon took place this