The Himalayas are usually imagined as a place of stillness, lined with snow, silence, prayer flags, and incredibly high peaks ...

Hidden deep in the towering mountains of the Himalayas, one of Asia’s most mysterious venomous snakes has been keeping a major secret for over 160 years. Scientists have now discovered that the ...

A recent study reveals the Himalayas' enduring strength stems not just from thick crust but from a rigid slice of Earth's mantle acting as a geological brace. This hidden layer reinforces the ...

Himalayan pit vipers are not often seen. However, like other pit vipers, they can be deadly if encountered. Knowing the ...

Decarbonising remains essential because carbon dioxide persists in the atmosphere for centuries. Yet, this alone cannot slow ...

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) gets ready to publish the first instalment of its latest report, many critics of the reports have been harking back to the previous effort — and ...

From the iconic Batasia Loop and Ghum station to tea gardens and Himalayan views, here’s why the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway ...