Archive for January, 2008


Corbett National Park

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Corbett National Park
Nestled in the foothills of the Kumaon Himalayas in Uttaranchal, lies one of the safest havens of Indian wildlife - the Corbett National Park - named in honor of late Jim Corbett, the legendary .
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Mt. Everest : George Dijmarescu tells the story of Everest 2007

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Mt.   Everest :   George Dijmarescu tells the story of Everest 2007
I could see Kanchenchunga, which borders Nepal with India, as a distance hump in what seemed the limits of human vision. A casual observer could easily miss it as the third highest mountain in the world .
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Kashmir rebels not to use guns to force election boycott: report

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

Kashmir rebels not to use guns to force election boycott: report
Indian Kashmir militants announced on Tuesday they would not use guns to force voters to boycott state elections due later this year and reiterated they were open to a truce offer, a report said.
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A Break From A Break

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

A Break From A Break
I told Shamil today that Tibet may not happen. There, I said it. As much as my heart pounds for that Himalayan experience, I have obligations to fulfill at home this coming semester break.
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Reflecting on India

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Reflecting on India
Looking back at India, I recall many wonderful sights and sounds that will no doubt take years (and return journeys) to process fully, but one morning stands out in my mind.
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Pokhara in western Nepal becoming hub for Indian tourists

Tuesday, January 29th, 2008

Pokhara in western Nepal becoming hub for Indian tourists
With the restoration of peace in the country, Nepal’s tourism hub Pokhara has become a center of attraction for more and more Indian tourists, Nepali national news agency RSS reported on Monday.
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Thousands turn out to farewell Hillary

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Thousands turn out to farewell Hillary
gathered in parks, halls and churches aroundNew Zealand to farewell the adventurer and humanitarian, who died from a heart attack earlier this month.
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Pithoragarh- The little Kashmir

Monday, January 28th, 2008

Pithoragarh- The little Kashmir
The famous hill resort of Pithoragarh is in Uttaranchal, which seems to be attracting a lot of tourists these days, because the state not only offers the tourists a chance to enjoy natural beauty but also a chance to try various adventure sports.
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Eastern Gem

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Eastern Gem
Started as a Food Craft Institute,HIM Gangtok is today ranked high among the other IHMs in the country. Students from not only the north-east.
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Met office sounds 24-hour wet alert

Friday, January 25th, 2008

Met office sounds 24-hour wet alert

The city and the rest of south Bengal may receive showers in the next 24 hours, while the prevailing cold spell is likely to persist for the next two days, the weatherman announced on Thursday.
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