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5 Most Dangerous & Unusual Highways on Earth

Explore five of the world's most extreme highways that test human endurance. From the 30,000 km Pan-American route to Bolivia's 'Road of Death', would you dare to drive?

Baluni Pushes for High-Altitude Sports Centre in Pauri

BJP's Garhwal MP Anil Baluni urges Sports Minister to set up a sports excellence centre in Pauri, Uttarakhand, leveraging its high altitude for athlete training. Also, a Delhi minister's traffic woes and a swift resolution for retired Doordarshan staff.

China's Low-Altitude Economy: Drones & Flying Cars Soar

China is aggressively building a 'low-altitude economy' with drones and flying cars, aiming for a $208bn industry by year-end. EHang leads with commercial passenger flights, while Meituan scales drone deliveries.

Elderly women bikers complete epic ride to Nathula Pass

A group of women bikers from Bengaluru, including an elderly mother-daughter duo, braved extreme conditions to reach the high-altitude Nathula Pass. Their inspiring journey, documented in a viral video, redefines adventure and age. Watch their story here.

Apache & Prachand: India's Aerial Edge on Two Fronts

India's final Apache AH-64e induction, paired with indigenous Prachand, creates an unmatched regional strike force. This strategic combo ensures dominance from desert plains to high-altitude Himalayan battles. Discover how India is securing its borders.

Life in Yakutsk at Minus 49 Degrees Fahrenheit

See how residents of Yakutsk, Russia, the coldest major city on Earth, carry on with daily life despite temperatures plunging to -49°F (-45°C). Discover their secret to surviving the extreme cold.

7 Plants That Survive Harsh Winter & Snow

Discover 7 resilient winter plants that can survive snow and extreme cold. Gardeners swear by these hardy species for adding beauty and hope to frosty gardens.

Bengal Tiger Found at 3,010m in Uttarakhand Glacier Valley

A camera trap in Uttarakhand's Sunderdhunga valley captured a Bengal tiger at 3,010m, a record high-altitude sighting. The find, part of a snow leopard study, highlights a healthy prey base and crucial ecological corridors. Read more.

Bengal Tiger Sighted at 9,875 ft in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar

A Bengal tiger was captured on camera at over 9,875 ft in Sunderdhunga Glacier Valley, marking the highest sighting in Bageshwar. This discovery raises key questions about wildlife movement and habitat shifts in the Himalayas. Read more about this signifi

4 Cyclones in Bay of Bengal in 2 Months, 2025 Matches 2024

2025 witnessed four cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal in just two months, maintaining the north Indian Ocean's average. Experts link this rapid formation to a warming Indian Ocean and a weak La Nina. Read the full analysis.

5 Driest Places on Earth You Can Visit

Explore the world's most extreme arid landscapes, from Chile's Atacama to Iran's Lut Desert. Discover how life survives and why these hostile places attract adventurous travellers.

COP30 verdict: More talk than action on climate

COP30 climate talks in Brazil failed to deliver ambitious emission cuts. India faced extreme weather on 99% of days, highlighting urgent need for climate action and adaptation finance.

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