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Ibn Battuta's timeless quote, 'Traveling gives you home in a thousand strange places, then leaves you a stranger in your own land,' resonates deeply with modern travellers. Journeys foster connections, making unfamiliar locales feel like home through shared experiences and human kindness. Upon return, a profound internal shift occurs, altering perspectives and making one feel detached from their familiar surroundings.

A devastating bus accident in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed at least 21 lives and left several injured as the vehicle plunged into a gorge. Rescue operations are underway, with authorities confirming heavy casualties are anticipated. Efforts are being made to provide medical aid and airlift critically wounded passengers.

Kolkata commuters face significant disruptions as buses and app cabs vanish from city roads ahead of the Assembly elections. Transporters report vehicles are requisitioned for election duties, impacting public transport availability and causing fare hikes. Many app cabs have also been garaged due to fear of requisition, leading to longer waits and increased costs for passengers.

Nepal's Everest climbing season begins amidst a massive insurance fraud investigation. Authorities are probing a scheme involving guides, helicopter operators, and hospital staff accused of faking medical emergencies to claim nearly $20 million. Over 300 fake rescues are suspected, with 32 individuals charged. This scandal threatens international insurer confidence in Nepal's rescue operations.

Trekkers given food that induced nausea, weakened them so they couldn't continue on foot & needed emergency flights

Trekkers given food that induced nausea, weakened them so they couldn't continue on foot & needed emergency flights

Royal Enfield has launched the Guerrilla 450 Apex, featuring a sportier riding posture with lower, forward-set handlebars and new Vredestein tyres. The Dash variant also receives updates, including a headlamp grille, knuckle guards, and improved tyre grip. Both variants retain the 450cc sherpa engine, offering 40 hp and 40 Nm torque.

Royal Enfield is set to unveil an updated Guerrilla 450 on March 27, 2026. While the core design and 452cc engine remain, expect enhanced riding dynamics with grippier tires and revised suspension. New color options are likely, and features like traction and cruise control could be added. This refresh aims to boost its appeal.

A recent ICIMOD report reveals Hindu Kush Himalaya glaciers have shrunk 12% since 1990, with ice loss accelerating sharply in the last decade. This rapid decline, particularly in eastern and central HKH, heightens risks of glacial hazards and threatens water availability for nearly two billion people.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that India is a friend and will support diplomacy amid rising Gulf tensions. Iran pledged safe passage for Indian ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a move welcomed by India amidst energy crisis concerns. Both nations discussed cooperation within BRICS to foster regional stability.

Educational institutions in Kolkata are facing an acute LPG cylinder shortage, forcing some to revert to traditional chulhas for cooking. IIT-Kharagpur, housing 15,000 students, has begun using wooden ovens to conserve fuel. Other universities like Jadavpur and Presidency are also experiencing disruptions, with some kitchens temporarily closed or serving simpler meals to ration dwindling supplies.

Kushang Dorjee sherpa, a five-time Everest climber and recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, passed away at 59. He achieved the first Indian ascent of Everest via the challenging Khangshung Face and served as an instructor at the Himalayan Mountaineering Institute. He is survived by his wife and five children.

India’s female explorers are moving beyond research stations to leave their footprints on the planet’s coldest continent

In Darjeeling, the town of sherpa Tenzing Norgay — the hero of Everest — the tradition of the climbing sherpa is vanishing, ex-deputy director of field training of Himalayan Mountaineering Institute Dorjee Lhatoo said in the city.

Nepal’s agitating sherpa mountain guides on Friday agreed to resume work on Mount Everest following negotiations with the government on their demands in the wake of the avalanche that killed 16 of their colleagues in the worst disaster on the world’s highest peak.