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Cold desserts from the Himalayan belt rarely travel far in their original form. By the time they appear in city sweet shops, many have already been altered to suit commercial kitchens, stronger refrigeration or broader tastes. Malai baraf sits somewhere in that shift. The name itself sounds deceptively simple, cream and ice, yet the dessert…
A rare Himalayan blue poppy, discovered in 1913, thrives in extreme cold at high altitudes across Asia. This elusive flower, symbolizing purity and patience, spends years storing energy for a brief, spectacular bloom. Its unique needs make it challenging to cultivate elsewhere, highlighting its precious rarity amidst a changing climate. Blue is one of those…
New research reveals that the alpine vegetation line in the Himalayas is rising due to rapid warming, with some areas seeing significant upward shifts annually. This ‘greening’ of the mountains, driven by increased temperatures and exposed soil, could profoundly impact Asia’s water cycle as these plants play a crucial role in water management. Mountains have…
“We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children,” the quote stands true as we celebrate Earth Day today. But how many of us actually understand the true meaning behind this? While images of overcrowded hill stations dominate social media posts and travel feeds, a number of high-altitude villages…
This Himalayan river is known as the ‘Black River of India’; here’s why its water runs dark (Image Source – Wikipedia) In the high Himalayas, water often carries colour with it. Some rivers run pale with glacier melt, others turn brown with monsoon silt. One river in northern India, rising near the eastern slopes of…
Ever imagined if it’s possible to run across the Himalayas? It’s challenging and won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. And doing it continuously, across five of the region’s highest mountain passes, with thin air, unpredictable weather, and relentless climbs, is something very few endurance athletes will attempt. Good news is in 2023, Indian ultra-distance runner…
DEHRADUN/KULLU/SRINAGAR: For decades, forest fires in the Himalayas followed a predictable calendar. They started simmering in late spring and early summer, when rising temperatures, dry winds and accumulated leaf litter turned forests combustible. Winter, by contrast, was the season of snow, moisture and relative calm. That rhythm has been breaking for the past few years.This…
The Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) is one of the most sacred flowers that grows in the Himalayan regions. This particular flower holds a unique spot in Indian culture and spirituality and also horticulture. The flower is rare and revered across the Himalayan belt and beyond. It is because the flower is considered a divine symbol…
The Brahma Kamal (Saussurea obvallata) is one of the most sacred flowers that grows in the Himalayan regions. This particular flower holds a unique spot in Indian culture and spirituality and also horticulture. The flower is rare and revered across the Himalayan belt and beyond. It is because the flower is considered a divine symbol…
DEHRADUN: Following a record 100% deficit in rainfall and snowfall in Dec in Uttarakhand, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-normal winter precipitation for the state and other Himalayan regions. According to IMD’s latest seasonal outlook released on Monday, precipitation from Jan to March is likely to remain below normal across much of northwest…
