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Young Indian climbers Krushnaa Patil, Arjun Vajpai on take two to top Makalu

Young Indian climbers Krushnaa Patil, Arjun Vajpai on take two to top Makalu

Patil and Vajpai are on their 2nd expedition to climb the fifth highest peak this year. Shortage of rope made them return just 100 mts from the icy summit in March 2013 Young Indian climbers Krushnaa Patil, Arjun Vajpai on take two to top Makalu India's young Everest

Did Ironman World Champ lose big-time at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon last weekend?

Did Ironman World Champ lose big-time at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon last weekend?

In five appearances at the Abu Dhabi Triathlon, Belgian Frederik Van Lierde finished in the top-5, with two wins. That’s great consistency. But wasn’t he supposed to win again this time? Words by Gaël Couturier and Jacky Everaerdt Frederik Van Lierde, Ironman World Champion shared a few words

India joins Wings for Life global charity run in May

India joins Wings for Life global charity run in May

Aimed at funding spinal cord research, the Wings for Life Foundation has roped in global sporting icons to inspire participants to take part in a unique global event On a hot afternoon on May 4, 100s of people would start running from one of North India's sporting hubs

Ganga Kayak Festival wraps up in Rishikesh

Ganga Kayak Festival wraps up in Rishikesh

The 2nd edition of the competition saw India’s best kayakers rub shoulders with top athletes from around the world, giving a much needed impetus to kayaking as a sport in India Pramod Gurung of Nepal precariously made his way up a 10 ft high makeshift wooden ramp overlooking the

Security personnel stationed on Everest

Security personnel stationed on Everest

Nepal government induces confidence building measures for mountaineers after last year's dramatic fight and the global bad press it got. The Nepal government is in damage control one year after an infamous high-altitude brawl between leading European climbers and Sherpa guides on Everest. The authorities have now placed

World champ Kilian Fischhuber and local lad Tuhin Satarkar crimp up India's climbing outback

World champ Kilian Fischhuber and local lad Tuhin Satarkar crimp up India's climbing outback

The Austrian climber's first visit to the country involved taking on some of the hardest rock faces and opening new routes Five-time Bouldering World Cup champion Kiian Fischhuber recently visited India and went on a climbing spree in the company of Indian Tuhin Satarkar in Badami, Karnataka. After

Third Eye Tour: India's first skateboarding extravaganza

Third Eye Tour: India's first skateboarding extravaganza

The 8-day event witnessed international skateboarders travel to Bangalore, Hampi, and Goa competing and conducting workshops India’s first skateboarding competition and tour will kick off in Bangalore from January 11-20, 2014. The 'ThirdEyeTour' is an eight-day three-city tour in south India where 25 skateboarders from Europe and