After a successful stint in Kolkata, the Fijian striker with Indian roots will look got make his mark at Bengaluru FC First published: https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/talking-point/bengaluru-fc-s-roy-krishna-on-his-indian-roots-111661258176589.html Bengaluru FC’s Roy Krishna on his…
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:…
Life seemed uncertain for Pavitra until she started life afresh in Belgium. Today, she’s a champion sport climber, with eyes on the Paralympics in the time ahead. First published: https://www.climbing.com/people/profile-of-paraclimber-pavitra-vandenhoven/?fbclid=IwAR1FIOM3AMvVwOxzsIl9m_Tm7OlZ5YmbAXnDb5mTHAvGx5Eb5utVdYejMLM…
After climbing Manaslu, Anurag Nallavelli took on his second 8,000 metre climb without supplemental oxygen. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/india/high-on-the-hills-how-anurag-nallavelli-conquered-his-fears-and-mountain-summits-10703531.html High on the hills! How Anurag Nallavelli conquered his fears and mountain…
After climbing some of the biggest mountains of the world, Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja is now on a mission of a different kind. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/world/nirmal-nimsdai-purja-and-his-himalayan-mission-to-keep-everest-free-of-mountains-of-trash-10590621.html Nirmal ‘Nimsdai’ Purja and his…
The Indian tennis ace plans on retiring at the end of the 2022 season. First published: https://www.indiatoday.in/magazine/leisure/story/20220228-sania-mirza-don-t-let-anybody-tell-you-that-you-can-t-do-it-1914335-2022-02-18 Sania Mirza: Don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do it Having…
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…
The trail runner and mountaineer has trained his eyes on a speed ascent up Trisul I in Uttarakhand. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/trisul-i-abode-of-lord-shiva-and-a-test-for-mountaineers-10808321.html Trisul I, abode of Lord Shiva and a test…
On his third attempt, German alpinist David Goettler made a successful climb up Everest, solo and without supplemental oxygen. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/living/atop-mount-everest-a-german-alpinist-scripts-his-story-without-supplemental-oxygen-or-high-altitude-guide-10838091.html Atop Mount Everest, a German alpinist scripts his…