A FRESH START FOR BENGALURU’S ROY KRISHNA

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…

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WHEN COVID HIT EVEREST

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:…

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PAVITRA VANDENHOVEN’S LONG JOURNEY

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…

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BREATHLESS ON DHAULAGIRI

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…

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PURJA’S MISSION ON THE HIGH MOUNTAINS

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…

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SANIA CALLS TIME ON A FANTASTIC CAREER

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…

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A GOLDMINE OF MOUNTAINEERING HISTORY

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:…

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A LIFELONG AFFAIR WITH NANDA DEVI

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…

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A NEW CHALLENGE BECKONS KIEREN

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…

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GÖTTLER ON EVEREST, FINALLY!

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…

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