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Tejasswi Prakash says she doesn't use white salt at home; why experts caution against only having pink salt in the diet

July 22, 2025 11:03 am

Pink salt, commonly called Himalayan salt, is a type of rock salt mined from ancient sea beds, especially in the Khewra region of Pakistan.

Himalayan springs are drying. It's a threat to India's ecological stability and national security

July 03, 2025 12:30 pm

As India aims to provide piped water to every rural home, the drying of springs in the Himalayan region threatens to undermine progress. Infrastructure is not enough — India's national water goals must take into account the revival of Himalayan springs

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At 14.57 km, it’s a Himalayan task as India’s longest rail tunnel races to the finish line

May 02, 2025 8:08 am

Last month, the Janasu tunnel, also known as tunnel no 8 (T-8), completed the critical tunnel breakthrough phase. For Indian Railways, the making of T-8 has, so far, been one of the most challenging projects

Knowledge nugget of the day: Tibet Earthquake

Knowledge nugget of the day: Earthquakes—Why is the Himalayan zone seismically active?

January 19, 2025 10:39 am

A series of earthquakes struck southern Tibet on January 7, near the Nepal border. What exactly is an earthquake? Which countries are the most earthquake-prone? Why is the Himalayan region seismically active? Here’s what you need to know.

Snowy rescue: Indian Army frees Himalayan brown bear cub trapped in tin can, wins Internet praise

December 12, 2024 6:32 pm

The soldiers initially tried to remove the tin by hand, but realising that could hurt the cub, they used tools to cut it open.

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The 360° UPSC Debate| Himalayan States: Environmental concerns vs development

August 23, 2023 9:35 pm

The occurrence of recent disasters such as landslides, rains, cloudbursts, and the subsidence in Joshimath in the Himalayan States has highlighted the imperative of prioritising environmental preservation over development. However, there is an ongoing debate on whether environmental concerns be traded for development in Himalayan states?

Himalayan garlic: Reasons 'ek potli lahsun' deserves to be on your plate

April 04, 2023 3:37 pm

"A single clove of this garlic helps in relaxing muscles and hence reducing blood pressure," said Sohini Banerjee, consultant dietician, ILS Hospitals, Howrah (Kolkata)

Can Himalayan figs help relieve pain and cure skin diseases?

November 01, 2021 11:14 am

A new study finds wild Himalayan fig may be used as natural pain reliever; Here's what to know as per Ayurveda

In its first online edition, The Mussoorie Mountain Festival will celebrate all aspects of Himalayan heritage

December 07, 2020 4:23 pm

Hosted by Woodstock School’s Hanifl Centre for Outdoor Education and Environmental Study, this year the festival will be held in the virtual space due to the pandemic. Two sessions will air on the centre’s YouTube channel on December 7, 8 and 9, starting at 8 pm

Royal Enfield launches tourer Himalayan at Rs 1.55 lakh (ex-showroom Maharashtra)

March 16, 2016 5:13 pm

The launch would help the company further consolidate its position to become a leading player in the mid-sized (250 cc-750 cc) segment globally.

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Royal Enfield unveils the 411cc tourer Himalayan, goes on sale in March

February 02, 2016 7:48 pm

Royal Enfield on Tuesday launched their all-terrain 411cc, air-cooled Himalayan.

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What it takes to keep Darjeeling Himalayan Railway running

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

A recent rap from UNESCO on the ‘diminishing heritage value’ of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has added to a long list of the 117-year-old train’s problems. We explore what it takes to keep this World Heritage Site running.

Heli taxi service launched to promote state tourism

January 19, 2016 11:23 am

Haldwani, Jan 19 (ANI): A heli taxi service has been launched in Uttarakhand to promote regional tourism across the state. The taxi service was started in Haldwani city of Uttarakhand. Besides, the lake view and snowfall, now visitors can also enjoy the Himalayan view through air ride. The heli taxi service was earlier launched in the state in December but the route had no connectivity to the beautiful panoramic city of Munsiyari. The initial take off of the heli taxi included five passengers. State officials came together to start the taxi service successfully.