There was a time football flourished in Kashmir. When militancy found its way in the Valley, the sport was just about kept alive in the mohallahs. Through the efforts of…
Each winter, the frozen Zanskar river was the only access Zanskar Valley had to the outside world. It is today the setting for the renowned Chadar trek, which has brought…
There was a time when a women’s expedition was incomplete without Chandra Prabha Aitwal. As she cools her heels in Uttarkashi these days, she reflects on her epic first ascent…
While lounging in the tub one day, Kaustubh Radkar first heard of an Ironman. Ever since, the doctor trained his eyes on the race and today helps others take on…
Panna is best known for its tigers and the diamond mines. These days, the hamlet of Janwaar, a short hop from the town, is making all the right noises through…
There are few who would quit a lucrative corporate job to chase their passion. Amit Samarth did just that, his latest exploit – finishing the longest ultra-cycling race in the…
Until a decade ago, Ashok Daniel enjoyed most marathons from the comfort of his couch. Once he was hooked on to the running bug, there was no looking back. Running…
For a region that depends on farming, Bundelkhand has some of the most erratic weather patterns in the country. Prem Singh decided to solve some of the problems, and donned…
There was a time when tribes in Nagaland used to go to war against each other. All that ended once Christianity made its way into the state. With the rise…
For the next four months or so, Gurez Valley in Jammu & Kashmir will be landlocked as the Razdan Pass gets snowed in. Life come to a standstill and there’s…