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.
Chinese climbers rescued from Everest's north face in Tibet
In a tense high-altitude operation, Chinese authorities rescued two stranded mountaineers from Mount Everest's treacherous north face in Tibet, highlighting the ongoing dangers of the world's highest peak.
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.
Everest Snowstorm Traps 100 Climbers in Survival Crisis
A violent snowstorm has trapped almost 100 mountaineers on Mount Everest's treacherous slopes, creating a desperate survival situation at the world's highest peak as rescue operations face extreme conditions.
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.
British climbing influencer dies in 500ft Alpine fall
British climbing star and social media influencer Miller has tragically died after falling 500 feet from Mount Balin in the French Alps, sparking an outpouring of grief from the adventure community.
Climber Balin Miller dies in Yosemite's El Capitan fall
The climbing world mourns as experienced mountaineer Balin Miller, 32, falls to his death from Yosemite's legendary El Capitan during a solo ascent, sparking safety concerns among the climbing community.
Climber Balin Miller dies in El Capitan fall
The climbing community mourns as experienced alpinist Balin Miller falls to his death while attempting a challenging solo ascent of Yosemite's iconic El Capitan.
Climber dies in 650ft Italian Alps fall
Shocking footage captures the final moments of a mountaineer's fatal 650-foot fall in the Italian Dolomites, raising urgent safety questions for the climbing community.
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.
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.
Nepal appoints first female Prime Minister Sushila Karki
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.
Nepal's First Female PM Amid Anti-Corruption Protests
Nepal makes history by appointing its first female Prime Minister to tackle a severe political crisis and sweeping anti-graft demonstrations. A landmark moment for South Asian politics.
Nepal's Gen Z Protests Force Kathmandu into Curfew
Kathmandu gripped by unprecedented curfew as Gen Z-led protests over corruption and government failures escalate. Videos of massive clean-up operations and defiance go viral.
Nepal Bans TikTok, Citing Threat to Social Harmony
Nepal's government, led by PM Khadga Prasad Oli, has imposed a nationwide ban on TikTok, citing its negative impact on 'social harmony' and family structures. The move follows regional concerns over the app's content.
Nepal designates Everest region 'risk area' over glacier melt
Nepal's government has officially designated the Mount Everest region a 'risk area' due to accelerated glacial melting caused by rising global temperatures, raising alarm for climbers and local communities.
South Asian Nations Protest Modi's 'Hindu India' Comments
Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have issued formal diplomatic protests to India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's controversial 'Hindu India' comments, sparking a major regional row over secularism and religious inclusivity.
Nepal Opposition MPs Stage Mass Walkout in Parliament Protest
Nepal's parliament plunged into chaos as opposition MPs staged a dramatic walkout, protesting PM KP Sharma Oli's contentious appointment of a new home minister and accusing him of a power grab.
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