John Keay’s book on the Himalaya is an armchair explorer’s delight. First published: https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/lifestyle-trends/book-review-himalaya-exploring-the-roof-of-the-world-is-a-great-find-especially-for-armchair-travellers-9719631.html ‘Himalaya: Exploring the Roof of the World’ is a great find, especially for armchair travellers The…
In 2021, the Nepal Himalaya were ravaged by Covid-19, making it a challenge that went beyond just climbing. First published: https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/how-covid-19-scaled-mt-everest-101621799223405.html How Covid-19 scaled Mt Everest Covid-19 on Mt Everest:…
Legendary mountaineers and explorer, Harish Kapadia, spent many hours interviewing some of the most renowned personalities from his field. It is now a part of a digital archive. First published:…
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…
Bernadette McDonald’s book “Ice Climbers” is a fascinating account on why Polish mountaineers flourished in the high mountains during the winter. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/relationships/it-s-complicated/a-book-that-looks-at-the-changing-nature-of-female-desire-111642042867902.html The incredible Himalayan history of Poland’s…
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…
Jeeps have been in India even before Independence. Adil Jal Darukhanawala’s latest book traces its journey. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/timeless-mahindra-adil-jal-darukhanawala-on-the-history-of-the-iconic-jeep-and-how-it-is-intertwined-with-a-free-indias-9091411.html?fbclid=IwAR3zMsJ5oLnqgXLIcxrLOagdbWUz34VvjbV303fQ3kQimL8ZoF9MJmYi_LA Timeless Mahindra: Adil Jal Darukhanawala on the history of the iconic…
The Englishman planned on flying a plane to the base of Everest and then climbing it. And almost pulled it off. First published: https://openthemagazine.com/lounge/books/madness-of-mountains/?fbclid=IwAR0VF4nbSykwUvRSyUZVZcikC6IFmCi4vFlKt4Rbm398uklXgQbS85uEYbM On New Year’s eve of 1932,…
Bengaluru Football Club added a mental health expert on their team to address an important aspect of sport. First published: https://www.vice.com/en/article/wxqwjy/football-club-bengaluru-fc-is-getting-mental-health-experts An Indian Football Club Just Added Mental Health Experts…
Abirami Manoharan, 37, took up cycling to stay fit. Today, she’s a National level medallist. First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/relationships/raising-parents/how-a-single-mother-cycled-her-way-to-a-podium-finish-at-the-nationals-111617425170122.html How a single mother cycled her way to a podium finish at…