Indian climber, Anshu Jamsenpa on Sunday reached the summit of Mount Everest for the second time in less than a week, her expedition team said, setting a women’s record for a double ascent of the world’s highest mountain in a single season. Jamsenpa, 37, returned from the 8,848-metre (29,028-feet) peak on 16 May, before turning around after a short rest to repeat the feat. “Anshu reached the summit of Everest […]

Nepal has successfully drained part of a giant glacial lake near Mount Everest, averting risk of a disastrous flood that could have threatened thousands of lives, officials said Monday. Scientists say climate change is causing Himalayan glaciers to melt at an alarming rate, creating huge glacial lakes which could burst their banks and devastate mountain communities. Imja Tsho, located at an altitude of 5,010 metres (16,437 feet), just 10 kilometres […]

There are a lot of Indians who have struggled with life and done amazing things that are indeed commendable. Yet, no one knows about them. Here is a list of inspiring Indians who will teach you that nothing is impossible! 1. Kalpana Saroj Meet India’s self made millionaire! Kalpana Saroj battled all odds and is today the owner of Kamani Tubes. Married off at the tender age of twelve to […]