Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies
The mountaineering world mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, final surviving member of the pioneering team that first conquered Mount Everest in 1953, passes away at age 91 in Nepal.
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Last 1953 Everest survivor Kanchha Sherpa dies at 91
Mount Everest mourns as Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the historic 1953 first ascent team, passes away in Nepal at age 91, closing a legendary chapter in mountaineering history.
Everest First Ascent: The Untold Sherpa Story
Exclusive insight reveals how Tenzing Norgay's crucial role in the 1953 Everest conquest reshaped mountaineering history and sparked lasting debate about recognition.
Gen Z's Global Awakening: Youth Reshape Protest Movements
A new generation of digitally-native activists is transforming grassroots movements worldwide, leveraging social media and fresh tactics to challenge established power structures from Kathmandu to Casablanca.
Everest Miracle: Four Hikers Survive Harrowing Ordeal
Against impossible odds, four hikers trapped on Everest's treacherous slopes survived a harrowing 48-hour ordeal before a daring high-altitude rescue mission brought them to safety.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: All Hikers Safely Evacuated
In a dramatic high-altitude rescue operation, all climbers trapped on Mount Everest by a ferocious blizzard have been brought to safety after being stranded for days in treacherous conditions.
China redraws Everest map, tensions with Nepal
Beijing's unilateral announcement of Mount Everest's new height measurement has ignited a diplomatic row with Nepal, challenging long-established geographical agreements and raising concerns about geopolitical influence in the region.
Everest Blizzard Rescue: Climbers Saved From Death Zone
Exclusive report reveals how multiple mountaineers were dramatically rescued from Mount Everest after being trapped by a sudden, violent snowstorm at extreme altitudes.
Nepal Floods: 14 Dead as Monsoon Rains Wreak Havoc
Deadly flash floods and landslides triggered by relentless monsoon rains have killed at least 14 people across Nepal, with neighbouring Indian states also on high alert as rivers overflow.
China installs surveillance cameras on Mount Everest
Beijing extends its controversial surveillance network to world's highest peak, installing cameras that monitor both Chinese and Nepalese sides of Everest amid growing geopolitical tensions.
Everest snowstorm traps 1000 in massive rescue crisis
A massive rescue operation is underway on Mount Everest as a sudden snowstorm traps approximately 1000 people, including climbers and support staff, in one of the most dangerous mountain emergencies in recent history.
Darjeeling flash floods: Death toll rises in disaster
Catastrophic flash floods and landslides have struck India's Darjeeling district and neighbouring Nepal, claiming multiple lives and leaving widespread destruction in their wake.
Swiss Army Ditches Red Uniforms After 128 Years
The Swiss Army abandons its traditional red uniforms after 128 years, adopting new camouflage patterns for enhanced operational effectiveness in modern security environments.
Army sergeant punished for 3am trainee ironing party
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Nepal's Living Goddess: Child Deities Behind Temple Walls
Discover the ancient tradition of Nepal's living goddesses, where young girls are worshipped as deities until puberty in a practice blending spirituality and controversy.
Nepal's homestays empower indigenous women & preserve culture
Discover how a pioneering homestay initiative in Nepal's Panauti is transforming lives, empowering indigenous women, and preserving ancient Newari culture through community-based tourism.
Army Major's suicide over career stress fear
A promising British Army Major's tragic suicide reveals the devastating human cost of military mental health stigma. Major James Willis's inquest hears he feared his career would suffer if he spoke about overwhelming stress.
Youth Activists Topple Entrenched Elites in South Asia
A new wave of youth-led movements in Nepal and Sri Lanka is successfully challenging decades of entrenched political corruption and dynastic rule, forging a new path for democratic renewal in South Asia.
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In a landmark move for gender equality, Nepal's parliament appoints Chief Justice Sushila Karki as the nation's first female Prime Minister, breaking centuries of political tradition.
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Nepalese Politician Attacked by Lynching Mob in Kathmandu
A senior Nepalese politician was violently chased through Kathmandu streets by an angry mob in a near-fatal lynching incident that has shocked the nation and raised security concerns.
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