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  From Kerala to Everest: 59-Year-old woman treks solo using YouTube tutorials

  India | March 18, 2025 21:08 IST

  Vasanthi Cheruveettil, a 59-year-old tailor from Kerala, achieved an extraordinary feat by trekking solo to Everest Base Camp, relying only on YouTube tutorials for training. From daily walks to overcoming obstacles in Nepal, her inspiring journey is a testament to perseverance and determination.

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  International Everest Day 2024: Interesting facts about ‘Mount Everest’ you probably didn't know

  Lifestyle | May 29, 2024 8:31 IST

  Every year, May 29th is marked as International Everest Day, a celebration of the world's most iconic peak, Mount Everest. But beyond the breathtaking summit lies a treasure trove of fascinating facts, some that might surprise even the most ardent mountain enthusiasts.

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  UK adds 'extra security layer' on all Indian spice imports amid reports of contamination

  World | May 16, 2024 18:53 IST

  The latest development came as India's commerce and industry ministry initiated an inquiry into the alleged banning of certain spices manufactured by Indian companies such as MDH and Everest.

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  Mt Everest Summit: Search operation underway for missing Indian-origin climber Shrinivas Sainis Datt

  World | May 24, 2023 7:18 IST

  Shrinivas Sainis Dattatraya a senior manager for software engineering at the real estate technology company JLL Technologies, can be seen in the photos sporting sunglasses, an oxygen mask, and orange winter clothing.

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  Nepal's Kami Rita Sherpa successfully scales Mt. Everest for the 28th time, sets new world record

  World | May 23, 2023 14:41 IST

  The 53-year-old record-holding mountain guide remained on the 8848.86 meters-high top at around 9:20 a.m. Tuesday, as indicated by Chhang Dawa Sherpa, Expedition Manager of the Seven Summit Trek, who organised the expedition.

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  Coronavirus scales Mt Everest! Norwegian climber first to test positive

  World | April 23, 2021 20:14 IST

  A Norwegian climber became the first to be tested for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp and was flown by helicopter to Kathmandu, where he was hospitalized.

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  EXPLAINER: Why did Mount Everest’s height change?

  World | December 09, 2020 17:26 IST

  The world’s highest mountain is now officially a little higher, and that might not be the end of the story. 

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  Progress in garbage sorting on Mount Everest

  World | June 16, 2019 10:35 IST

  As the climbing season ended at the end of May, the Tibet Mountaineering Association, which administers all climbing activities on the north side, is still busy sorting the accumulation of garbage over the past few months.

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  Congestion didn't kill climbers on Everest: Nepal

  India | June 13, 2019 14:55 IST

  In the statement, the Nepal's Department of Tourism has stated that it had issued 366 expedition permits in 2017 and 346 expedition permits in 2018 - not a huge difference compared to 381 permits issued this year for the highest peak.

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  Even Everest faces "Traffic Jam" survivor recalls 20-minute wait at 29,029-foot peak

  Trending | May 28, 2019 23:22 IST

  Everest encountered Traffic Jam. Around ten people have died in two weeks after the miserable weather.

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  Nepal investigating Indian couple's Everest summit claim

  World | July 04, 2016 14:27 IST

  Kathmandu: A Nepalese tourism official says the government is investigating a climbing claim by an Indian couple who are accused of altering photographs of themselves on the summit of Mount Everest. Chief of Nepal's Department

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  Death on Everest leads to risky effort to bring down the bodies

  World | May 29, 2016 7:00 IST

  Kathmandu:Nearly 300 people have died on Mount Everest in the century or so since climbers have been trying to reach its summit. At least 100 of them are still on the mountain, perhaps 200.

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  'Everest' to release in India in September

  Hollywood | July 27, 2015 12:31 IST

  New Delhi: Based on real life events, Universal Pictures' 'Everest' will hit the Indian screens in 3D in September."This September, film-goers will get to experience a spine-chilling journey of a group of mountaineers who embark

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  Romantic-comedy 'Tu Mera Hero' launched

  Bollywood | December 05, 2014 6:56 IST

  New Delhi: New TV show “Tu Mera Hero”, about a lazy lad, was launched here Thursday and the makers claim that it will be like a breath of fresh air when it goes on air

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  Ashutosh Gowariker feels television ratings important

  Bollywood | November 13, 2014 13:50 IST

  Mumbai: Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker says television ratings are important but he can't take advantage of it for "Everest" as he has already shot all the episodes of the TV show.Unlike films, the makers get scope

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  'Everest' is a challenging lifetime opportunity: Delhi boy Rohan Gandotra

  Bollywood | October 30, 2014 22:36 IST

  Mumbai: Young Delhi boy Rohan Gandotra, who has been cast in a key role in Ashutosh Gowariker's TV show "Everest", considers it to be a lifetime opportunity to do something challenging. In the Star Plus show,

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  Ashutosh Gowariker casts newcomer for female lead in 'EVEREST'

  Bollywood | October 17, 2014 21:40 IST

  Mumbai: Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, who works with big names in Bollywood, has roped in a newcomer to play the female lead in his much anticipated TV show "EVEREST". The cast of the show was shrouded in

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  Everest Avalanche: Sherpas Demand Rs 1 Mn for Victims

  World | April 21, 2014 23:30 IST

  Kathmandu: Nepalese Sherpa guides today warned of an agitation if their demand of Rs 1 million in compensation for the families of their 13 colleagues killed in the deadliest accident on Mount Everest last week

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  Know Samina Khayal Baig, first Pakistani woman to climb Everest

  Other Sports | December 04, 2014 10:35 IST

  New Delhi: On Wednesday Samina Baig and her brother Mirza Ali scaled Mount Carstensz Pyramid, the highest peak in Indonesia.      After a six-hour-long climb, the siblings hoisted the Pakistani flag on top of the mountain on