At a library in Calcutta, Bill Aitken stumbled upon the gorgeous mountain in the late 50s. It’s been his muse ever since. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/india/shes-given-meaning-to-my-life-at-88-bill-aitkens-love-for-nanda-devi-remains-as-young-as-ever-10888781.html ‘She’s given meaning to my…
In 1965, a joint mission between India and the US looked to plant a spying device on the mountain in Garhwal. It led to a mystery that remains unsolved to…
Colonel Srinivas Gokulnath used cycling to change the lives of girls displaced by conflict in South Sudan. First published: https://www.forbesindia.com/article/forbes-lifes/south-sudan-cycling-your-way-to-freedom/65221/1?fbclid=IwAR0dBvz06GKK_ACN23yLU7nUJpR2LzlHgOLBpUQR67TNN-2qcDDo1BVgx7A South Sudan: Cycling your way to freedom Col. Srinivas Gokulnath…
Om Prakash ‘Babaji’ Dubey relives his adventures on a drive from Panna to Mumbai while coming to the aid of a few stranded Germans. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/an-oral-history-of-the-covid-19-crisis-samaritans-offered-food-and-water-to-those-on-the-road-there-was-still-goodness-in-this-world-9161201.html?fbclid=IwAR3vLnmAFPsJ1Qjd0gyQekaKQHTP9xKCv1NMC9d09i4TjhhF7zjl4JJ5FsI An Oral History…
Rock climbers from around the country have been using their skills to aid animal rescue. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/relationships/pets/young-rescuers-who-combine-their-love-for-climbing-with-that-for-wildlife-111611465584812.html?fbclid=IwAR2XSVBM1OL_s2uKG0E8QtNTvoAN6df1icwqgi_2FXssnlnQrPAmbAjSbgI Young rescuers who combine their love for climbing with that for wildlife…
The Therapy on Wheels program launched by Aash has been a boon for kids with disability in Himachal Pradesh. First published: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/12/how-a-blue-yellow-minibus-changed-lives-in-remote-indian-village?fbclid=IwAR0geJkgwiMSZ0pUbkkDCI59ICY5jH1H2dKHIUnuF9Ao0XrCPl93z20224A Bus brings ‘hope’ to the doorstep of India’s…
Community radio, Mandakini ki Awaaz, has been changing lives of the people of Garhwal. First published: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blink/know/breaking-waves/article8590736.ece Breaking waves Born a year after the Uttarakhand floods, a community radio service…
Legendary folk musician Mahendra Mishra led a double life and played a vital role in India’s struggle for independence First published: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/indian-folk-icon-printed-fake-money-fight-british-200707103800167.html Indian folk icon who also printed fake notes…
On a solo bike ride in Uttarakhand, the story of Pahari Wilson was enough reason to follow in his footsteps First published:https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/features/looking-for-pahari-wilson-1560595065004.html Looking for Pahari Wilson A writer rides up…
Before setting off for home, a soldier recalls the fight for survival on the highest battlefield in the world First published:https://scroll.in/article/803438/first-person-we-can-tackle-enemies-on-siachen-but-theres-not-much-we-can-do-about-nature First person: We can tackle enemies on Siachen, but…