India vs Australia, 4th Test: Pacers counting on 'true pitch'; Dale Steyn emerges as unlikely catalyst
Days ahead of the Test, reports emerged that the HPCA Stadium pitch has a smattering of grass, akin to those in England. But, the true nature of the pitch will only be known in the morning of Day 1.
Mar 23, 2017, 18:07 PM IST
Ganga – This VIDEO of the divine river will make your jaw drop! WATCH
Here’s a video featuring the incredibly gorgeous journey of the river Ganga.
Mar 16, 2017, 10:09 AM IST
Shravan 2017: The place where Lord Shiva and Parvati got married
Located in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand at the confluence of the Mandakini and Songanga rivers, the Triyuginarayan Temple is one of the holiest places of worship in India.
Feb 21, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
Himalayan glaciers retreating, but no abnormal trend documented, says govt
The glaciers in the eastern and central Himalayas are retreating "continuously", while some in the western part of the mountain range are reportedly advancing.
Feb 08, 2017, 22:58 PM IST
Kullu celebrates Holi for 40 days to preserve 400-year-old tradition
The pre-Holi festival of Basant begins in Kullu with the procession of the palanquin of Local deity Raghunath. This is a festival to preserve over 400-year-old tradition.
Feb 03, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
'109 glacial lakes formed in Himachal in two years'
Highly fragile moraine-dammed lakes, an increasing phenomenon in the Himalayas, increased from 596 to 705 in barely two years in Himachal Pradesh, raising the spectre of glacial lake outburst floods, warns a state government study.
Oct 08, 2016, 00:19 AM IST
Himalayas can be saved only by involving people: Rawat
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat today said the mission to save the Himalayas can achieve its objective only when people who depend on the mountains for their livelihood are involved in the exercise.
Sep 09, 2016, 20:06 PM IST
Why Lord Hanuman carries a mountain on his arm! Here's why
Find out why Lord Hanuman carries a mountain on his arm!
Aug 30, 2016, 14:54 PM IST
Amarnath yatra registers 1.31 lakh dip in 2016
The annual Amarnath Yatra has witnessed a drastic fall of 1.31 lakh pilgrims this year even as over 2.20 lakh devotees have paid obeisance at the cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Aug 17, 2016, 22:20 PM IST
Chhari Mubarak joins Amarnath Yatra
Amid curfew, the holy mace of Lord Shiva, 'Chhari Mubarak', today joined the annual Amarnath yatra, marking the concluding phase of the 48-day pilgrimage to 3,880 metre cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas.
Aug 13, 2016, 17:13 PM IST
Amazing video: An avalanche 20,000 feet above sea level in Himalayas, filmed by our own ITBP men
Ask a mountaineer what he thinks about an avalanche and the only word he is likely to utter is – death.
Aug 10, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
Google's kids' map app lets them explore Himalayas in 3D
Technology giant Google has released a new application specially designed for children to let them explore the Himalayas using maps, 3D imagery and gameplay.
Aug 04, 2016, 12:35 PM IST
Kasol - Rejuvenate yourself with serenity, peace in the nature's lap
Kasol, located 42 km east of Kullu district between Bhuntar and Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is a beautiful remote village situated in the Parvati valley, some 230 km from state capital Shimla.
Jul 29, 2016, 12:06 PM IST
1,282 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra from Jammu
A fresh batch of 1,282 pilgrims on Thursday left for twin base camps of Amarnath cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas amidst tight security.
Jul 21, 2016, 14:43 PM IST
Watch: Security forces use hi-tech drone cameras to monitor base camp of Amaranth Yatra
In view of growing threat to the annual Amarnath Yatra, the security agencies have deployed hi-tech drone cameras to monitor the base camp of Hindu pilgrims going to visit the holy Amarnath cave in Himalayas.
Jul 01, 2016, 09:27 AM IST
Top five Hill stations to visit in the Himalayas this summer!
Visit these top 5 hill stations these summers!
Jun 19, 2016, 20:02 PM IST
Planning to visit Rishikesh this summer? Here's how you can reach there!
Here are the ways to reach the 'Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas', Rishikesh!
May 27, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
This lake in Himachal Pradesh is a visual delight – Check out details
This majestic lake’s name originates from its shape which resembles the crescent moon.
May 23, 2016, 11:01 AM IST
Annual 'Char Dham' pilgrimage begins from today, portals of Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri opened for public
The annual 'Char Dham' pilgrimage in Uttarakhand will begin from Monday on the auspicious ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ festival with the reopening of the Gangotri and the Yamunotri shrines in the Garhwal Himalayas.
May 09, 2016, 08:54 AM IST
Moonlit photo of Delhi and the Himalayas as seen from space – See pic!
Tim Peake has become the first British or UK-born person to fly into space without a private contract.
Apr 04, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
