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Villagers return to abandoned Himalayan homes after 60 years

The village of Martoli, in Uttarakhan’s Johar Valley, was left in ruins after conflict in the 60s

The Independent UK

Communities where women marry multiple men exist all over the world. They often have one thing in common

IN FOCUS: From Himalayan hamlets to Amazonian tribes, the increasingly rare tradition is tied to the enduring human problems of scarcity, survival and solidarity. Namita Singh writes

The Independent UK

Landslides kill more than 60 in India and Nepal after days of heavy rain

Rescue efforts continue as flooding, road blockages and bridge collapses isolate communities in Himalayan regions

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India Plans Mega-dam To Counter China Water Fears

On a football field ringed by misty mountains, the air rang with fiery speeches as tribesmen protested a planned mega-dam -- India's latest move in its contest with China over Himalayan water.

International Business Times

‘Witch-hunt against Wangchuk’: Ladakh leaders demand justice at Delhi presser

At a press conference in Delhi on Monday, leaders from Ladakh and several other hill regions demanded accountability for recent police firing in Leh, the release of detained activist Sonam Wangchuk, and constitutional safeguards for the Himalayan region.

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How India’s unplanned hydropower dams and tunnels are disrupting Himalayan landscapes

Uttarakhand, referred to as the land of gods, is also known as the energy state of India. It is home to several fast-flowing rivers at high altitudes that serve as the perfect backdrop for harnessing energy from water to produce hydroelectric power.

The Conversation

Manaslu Circuit Trek: Complete Guide to Nepal’s Hidden Gem

Discover the Manaslu Circuit Trek, Nepal’s hidden gem. Complete guide with itinerary, permits, costs & tips for an unforgettable Himalayan adventure.

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China's Xi makes a rare visit to Tibet to mark 60 years of contested rule there

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has made a rare visit to Tibet to mark the 60th anniversary of the consolidation of Beijing’s long-contested rule over the Himalayan territory

The Independent UK

Deadly Indian Himalayan Flood Likely Caused By Glacier Collapse, Experts Say

A deadly wall of muddy water that swept away an Indian Himalayan town this week was likely caused by a rapidly melting glacier exacerbated by the rising effects of climate change, experts said on Thursday.

International Business Times

Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly flash floods kill 4 in northern India

Rescuers are scouring a devastated Himalayan village in northern India's Uttarakhand state to find missing people, a day after flash floods killed at least four and left many others trapped under debris

The Independent UK

At least four killed and several trapped in flash flooding in northern India, officials say

Sudden, intense downpours over small areas known as cloudbursts are increasingly common in Uttarakhand, a Himalayan region prone to flash floods and landslides during the monsoon season.

Euronews

Three suspected militants killed in gunfight in disputed Kashmir region, India says

Nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan each administer part of the Himalayan region of Kashmir, but both claim the territory in its entirety.

Euronews

A ‘Himalayan tsunami’ has just devastated Nepal. It should be a wake-up call

Massive glacial bursts are becoming more frequent and more dangerous due to the climate crisis, experts tell Mukesh Pokhrel, warning: ‘They are not going to stop anytime soon’

The Independent UK

'We moved because there was no water': Climate change forces ancient Himalayan village to relocate

After generations of herding and harvesting in the mountains, villagers in Samjung have been forced to relocate as snow fails, rains flood, and water sources disappear.

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An ancient village ran out of water. So it moved and started over again

Climate change is quietly reshaping where people can live and work

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‘You might as well own a…pet’: Woman warns against owning a Himalayan salt lamp after it ended up doing this

We’ve all seen them. The rock-like lamps that emit a soft glow, painting many a college student’s dorm in a pink hue. The crystallized chunk affixed on top of the wooden base is hollowed out to hold a bulb—a cozy aesthetic that warms up any space.

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Gaze At the Glorious New Royal Enfield Himalayan and Him-E in the Himalayas

Royal Enfield recently took its upcoming twin-cylinder Himalayan and all-electric Him-E motorcycles to the Himalayas for final testing. And the pictures show motorcycles worthy of the nameplate.

Evening Standard

Seven people killed in Himalayan helicopter crash just days after Air India disaster

A two-year-old child was among those on board the aircraft travelling along a Hindu pilgrimage route

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‘Haunting silence’ as tourists avoid Kashmir amid India-Pakistan tension

The decline of tourists in the scenic Himalayan region of Kashmir has had a ripple effect on the local economy

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Kashmir tourism bears the brunt after tourist massacre and India-Pakistan military strikes

There are hardly any tourists in scenic Himalayan region of Kashmir

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“Black rocky hills have started to appear” - Experts witness the devastating toll of climate change on Mount Everest in eye-opening fly-by

Scientists and Nepali lawmakers spotted a drastic reduction in snow-coverage on the Himalayan peaks

Evening Standard

What is Himalayan pink salt and does 'nature's Mounjaro' really help with weight loss?

Is there any merit to the social media fad du jour?

The Independent UK

Nepal hosts environment conference as Himalayan glaciers melt

An environment conference has opened in Nepal to discuss global climate change, including the impact on the highest Himalayan peaks where snow and ice are melting

JBL's Himalayan-inspired Summit speakers promise peak audio pleasure

These three JBL Summit speakers will take your audio to new heights.

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'Size does not matter': Bhutan’s tiny sovereign wealth fund banks on green energy and Bitcoin

Bhutan wants to be known for more than just spiritual tourism and Himalayan mountains.

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