PLA’s Achilles’ heel: How India’s professional army holds the edge over China’s conscript force
Warfare, especially in unforgiving Himalayan terrain, is determined not just by technological advancement or sheer numbers ...
Rediscovering Lohit Valley and absurdity of Chinese claims on Arunachal
Whether China likes it or not, the Red Line remains the Indo-Tibet border today, but it should perhaps be called the ‘McMahon ...
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Asia’s Glaciers are Melting Rapidly, but these 3 Steps can Save Lives and Infrastructure
The Hindu Kush Himalayas holds the world’s largest ice reserves outside the polar regions and extends 3,500 kilometers over Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, the People’s Republic of China, India, ...
The Kathmandu Post2d
Saving lives and infrastructures as glaciers melt
In all cases, it’s important to leverage local knowledge and actively involve the affected communities. As the Thame glacial lake flooding incident demonstrated, local knowledge is vital to saving ...
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How to Build the World’s Highest Mountain
At the top of the world, there is a sea—the remains of one, at least. The summit rocks of Mount Everest, the highest ...
Opinion
Geopolitical Fractures, And Untidy Yet Workable Solutions
There are the big fractures, where potential world wars – hot and cold – are simmering. Then there are the smaller fractures, such as those between the European Union and its neighbours: Northern ...
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Satire – A plea with a full of envy to President Xi Jinping of China
In one more of his brilliant satirical pieces, the author pens this letter to the leader of the Great People’s Republic of ...
Bloomberg L.P.5d
China Maps Out Plan to Raise Incomes and Boost Consumption
China will take steps to revive consumption by boosting people’s incomes, according to the official Xinhua News Agency, as part of a plan that adds to recent pledges by the government to support ...
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Hidden Gems of the Himalayas: 7 Lesser-Known Villages You Must Explore
The Himalayas, with their towering peaks, lush valleys, and serene landscapes, have long been a magnet for travelers seeking adventure and solitude. While famous hill stations like Manali, Shimla, and ...
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China Maps Out Plan to Raise Incomes and Boost Consumption
(Bloomberg) -- China will take steps to revive consumption by boosting people’s incomes, according to the official Xinhua News Agency, as part of a plan that adds to recent pledges by the ...
The Biggest Bucket on the List: An Odyssey Across Central Asia
Our writer takes us on a journey of a lifetime across the so-named “5-Stans,” with all the wonder and mystery these nations ...
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China maps out plan to raise incomes and boost consumption
China will take steps to revive consumption by boosting people’s incomes, the official Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday (Mar 16), citing a statement from the State Council. Other measures include ...