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La Paz in Bolivia is known as the highest city in the world. Transportation includes a unique cable car system. The city's markets, such as the Witches' Market, and places like the Valley of the Moon highlight its cultural richness. While altitude sickness can be a concern, the city's indigenous heritage and cuisine offer a deeply rewarding experience. Read less Nestled high in the Andes, in Bolivia, at an astonishing elevation of 3,650 metres (11,975 feet) above sea level, La Paz is more than just a city -- it's an adventure. It is not known as the highest city in the world for nothing. To get to La Paz, you will first fly into El Alto International Airport, the world's highest international airport. The moment you step out, the thin, crisp air and panoramic views of the Andes take your breath away -- quite literally. Altitude sickness is real in La Paz. Coolest visa-free New Year holidays for IndiansFacebookTwitterPintrestMore from Travel NewsKochi's new city tour: KSRTC's double-decker bus to offer an exciting way to explore the cityAhmedabad's famous Shastri Bridge to remain shut till Dec 31; traffic advisory issuesSikkim: Mangan District ready to welcome tourists from December 1; all that you need to knowMore News Challenges of living at high altitude The city's high altitude can pose health risks, especially for those unaccustomed to such extreme conditions. Headaches, dizziness, and fatigue are common when first arriving in La Paz. Acclimatization is key, and many locals swear by coca tea as a natural remedy. When it comes to public transportation, La Paz is one destination that defies convention. It's not subtle, to begin with. The city's Mi Teleférico cable car system -- this is more than a way to get from point A to point B. This network of brightly coloured gondolas connects the city's neighborhoods, offering jaw-dropping views of the valley below and the snow-capped peaks of Illimani, the mountain that serves as La Paz's majestic backdrop. La Paz is rich in culture, and nowhere is this more evident than in its markets. And not just any market, you see. The most intriguing of all is the Witches' Market, where you'll find everything from llama fetuses to herbal potions and amulets. It's okay to explore even if you don't believe in magic. Just wander through this maze of stalls, and it will be an experience you will not forget as long as you live. Imagine the travel stories you will be bringing back from this place! Also read: Top 8 winter treks in Indian Himalayas for adventure enthusiasts Another fascinating place that you must not skip -- Valle de la Luna or the Valley of the Moon, an otherworldly landscape of eroded clay formations, located mere 10 kilometers away from La Paz. Despite its modern chaos, La Paz is deeply tied to its indigenous heritage. The Aymara and Quechua cultures influence everything, from the city's festivals to its food. When in La Paz, eat what the locals eat and where the locals love to eat. Don't miss a chance to try salteñas, Bolivia's version of savoury pastries, or sip on api morado, a warm, spiced purple corn drink. Also read: 10 animals found only in Pakistan So, is La Paz safe to live in? If we look from a broader perspective, yes, La Paz is a safe place to live in. A very interesting quote of Morticia Addams, of the iconic Addams Family, comes to mind: "Normal is an illusion. What is normal for the spider is chaos for the fly." Isn't it true in a way? Most people believe that while crime and altitude-related health concerns are definitely things to think about, it is also true that a proactive approach to safety and acclimatisation can make living in La Paz not only manageable but deeply rewarding. FacebookTwitterLinkedinEmail
New Delhi: In a feat that goes far beyond adventure tourism, Divya Singh, a young woman from Uttar Pradesh, has completed a journey most seasoned explorers would hesitate to attempt. Starting from Kathmandu, she cycled all the way to Everest Base Camp, battling extreme weather, high-altitude conditions, and unforgiving terrain. Her achievement has quickly gone viral, inspiring thousands online. What makes this expedition remarkable is not just the destination, but the sheer effort behind it. Over 14 consecutive days, Divya cycled for 10 to 12 hours daily, navigating steep climbs, rocky trails ...Read More >
New Delhi: Summer has arrived, bringing with it the much-anticipated mango season. Eating ripe mangoes is one of the best things about this time of year, their sweet, juicy flavour can cool you down and lift your mood. Additionally, mangoes are packed with vitamins and fibre. However, eating chemically ripened mangoes can pose serious health risks. Days after 200 kg of chemically ripened mangoes were seized in Hyderabad in Telangana, prominent health experts on Monday cautioned that consumption of such fruit may lead to serious health issues, including oral irritation, throat discomfort, gast ...Read More >
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 22 (ANI): Canadian paraglider Megan Elizabeth (27) was found dead on October 20 after her paraglider crashed-landed in the snow range of the Dhauladhar mountains near the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. She had taken off from the Bir-Billing paragliding site on October 18. Her body was recovered during a rescue operation conducted by the Indian Institute of Mountaineering, Dehradun, local climbers, and volunteers from the Bir Billing Paragliding Association (BPA). Also Read | Diwali in US: Los Angeles City Hall Hosts Diwali Event for Ind ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army plans to induct tens of thousands of locally-made unmanned aerial systems and loitering munitions over the next five years to boost its battlefield capabilities, given the growing impact of these systems on military operations and how they have reshaped modern warfare as visible in ongoing global conflicts including the US-Israel war with Iran, officials aware of the matter said on Tuesday. The army's requirement spans 80 different types of unmanned systems for specifi ...Read More >
Kolkata, June 28: A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a woman accused Padma Shree awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, who is posted with the Murshidabad unit of Bharat Sevashram Sangha, of allegedly raping her 12 times for six months in 2013. As per the police complaint lodged by the woman, Kartik Maharaj raped her multiple times 12 years ago promising her a job at a local school. The ruling Trinamool Congress is highlighting the issue in a major way and accusing the BJP of being silent on it since the accused monk had been reportedly close to the saffron party. The woman accusin ...Read More >
Her accomplishment has drawn widespread praises and congratulatory posts on social media. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Divya Singh became the first Indian woman to reach Everest Base Camp by bicycle * She completed the 14-day journey from Kathmandu to EBC at 17,560 feet altitude * Singh faced extreme cold, low oxygen, and rough terrain during her expedition Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Divya Singh, a 28-year-old teacher from Go ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) and launched several major developmental projects in Mumbai on Wednesday, marking a significant boost to infrastructure and connectivity ambitions. Extending greetings on the festive season, the Prime Minister said Mumbai's "long wait has finally ended" with the city getting its second international airport, envisioned as one of Asia's largest connectivity hubs. Built at a cost of '19,650 crore, NMIA is India's largest Greenfield airport and will eventually handle 90 million passengers annua ...Read More >
The Indian Army successfully tested the Akash Prime missile system in Ladakh. The trials occurred at over 15,000 feet. The missile achieved direct hits on aerial targets. Akash Prime has an improved seeker for better precision. It was previously used during Operation Sindoor. The system's induction will strengthen India's air defence network. This advances India's self-reliance in defence production. In a key advancement for India's indigenous air defence capabilities, the Indian Army on Wednesd ...Read More >
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic Uttarkashi helicopter crash that occurred on May 8, revealing that the helicopter's main rotor blade struck an overhead fibre optic cable during an attempted emergency landing. The crash claimed six lives, including the pilot, and left one passenger seriously injured. Crash timeline and flight details The Bell 407 helicopter, registered VT-OXF and operated by Aerotrans Services Pvt Ltd, took off from Kharsali Helipad at 08:11, en route to Jhala Helipad. The flight, part of a chartered Char Dha ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
India's space agency ISRO has set ambitious goals. Indians will land on the Moon by 2040. The Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission is planned for 2027. A national space station is expected by 2035. Several uncrewed missions will precede the crewed Gaganyaan flight. These developments signal India's growing prowess in space exploration. Ranchi: ISRO chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said the space agency has set a target of landing Indians on the Moon by 2040, while its maiden human spaceflight mi ...Read More >
The Indian Air Force on Wednesday successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) in a combat freefall jump from an altitude of 32,000 feet, the Ministry of Defence said in a release. The parachute, indigenously developed by DRDO, is the only system currently in operational use by the Indian armed forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet. The MCPS was developed by DRDO laboratories - Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment, Agra and Defence Bioengineering an ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Friday urged his Andhra Pradesh counterpart, N. Chandrababu Naidu, not to obstruct Telangana's irrigation projects He appealed to the neighbouring state not to obstruct Telangana's crucial irrigation initiatives, including the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, as well as the Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar projects. "We demand Andhra Pradesh not to block our projects. We seek cooperation. If our appeals are ignored, we will fight and achieve our goal. I am ready to lead this battl ...Read More >
Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) in Ladakh. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The HOPE analogue mission facility in Ladakh simulates Mars-like conditions at 4.3 km altitude * Protoplanet and ISRO's Human Space Flight Centre lead the mission supporting crewed lunar landing * The facility includes habitat and utility modules for crew living and operational support systems Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: The cold desert of Ladakh sometimes also referred to as the 'moonscape' is now home to a facility that ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 12: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Thursday announced that its C20 cryogenic engine, which had qualified for Gaganyaan mission, has successfully aced a crucial test. The Indian space agency noted that the test features restart enabling systems that are important for space missions. "ISRO achieves a major milestone! The C20 cryogenic engine successfully passes a critical test in ambient condition, featuring restart enabling systems -- a vital step for future missions," the county's space agency said in a post on X on Thursday. The key test was "successfull ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' slogan reverberated on the International Space Station as Prime Minister Narendra Modi told astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla that his space travel marked the beginning of a new era and was the first step towards Mission Gaganyaan, India's own human spaceflight project. "Shubhanshu, today you are the farthest from the land of India, but the closest to the hearts of every Indian," the prime minister told Shukla in an interaction through a video link from the International Space Station, which is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 400 km. Modi said Shukla's name ...Read More >
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has released the initial report into the tragic helicopter crash that took place near Gangnani in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, on May 8, 2025. The accident involved a BELL 407 helicopter operated by Aerotrans Services Pvt Ltd and claimed six lives, including that of the pilot. One person sustained serious injuries. According to the AAIB report, the helicopter had been airborne for around 20 minutes when it began descending from its designated altitu ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already implemented, must be secured through a coordinated legal strategy and judicial affirmation, Yadav told repo ...Read More >
Mount Bromo, Indonesia: A Mesmerizing Sunrise Over the Volcanic Plains Mount Bromo, located in East Java, Indonesia, is renowned for its awe-inspiring sunrises that attract photographers and travelers from around the globe. As the sun rises, the surrounding volcanic plains, steaming craters, and towering peaks are bathed in golden hues, creating a breathtaking spectacle. Visitors often trek to the viewpoint at Mount Penanjakan, which provides the best views of this ethereal scene. This sunrise experience has become a must-see for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike, contributing to the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad-based Brihaspathi Technologies, an AI surveillance and security solutions provider, on Thursday said it has raised $10 million in funding from foreign institutional investors and others. Brihaspathi will use the capital to establish a new 72,000 sq. ft. CCTV manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, which is expected to be operational by the end of the current financial year, the company said in a statement. It also plans to hire over 400 new employees. The company has been awarded a surveillance project by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) to implement ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Phase 1 of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on Wednesday, a landmark step in India's civil aviation journey. The project marks a major milestone in Mumbai's emergence as a global multi-airport city and is set to aid in easing congestion, boost passenger capacity, and introduce sustainable infrastructure.Second international airport for MumbaiBuilt at a cost of Rs 19,650 crore, NMIA is India's largest Greenfield airport project, developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. NMIA will operate it alongside Chhatrapati ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday lauded the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for developing the indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System, calling it a "remarkable milestone towards self-reliance." In a tweet on X, the Defence Minister said, "Proud moment for the nation! The indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) by@DRDO. India has achieved a combat free-fall jump from 32,000 ft. A remarkable milestone towards self-reliance in critical defence technologies." Earlier, the Military Co ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Nearly 2,000 children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) from low-income families have been struggling since June 1, following a change in the insulin regimen under the Mittayi Project run by the Social Security Mission. The switch from rapid-acting to slow-acting insulin has caused delays in meals, poor blood sugar control, and serious health complications-especially for school-going children. Children now have to wait up to an hour after their insulin shot before eating, disrupting school routines and often leaving them hungry and distressed. "The wait gets longer because blood ...Read More >
New Delhi: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission boarded the Dragon Grace spacecraft on Monday, preparing to return to Earth after an 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The crew Shukla, mission pilot; commander Peggy Whitson; and mission specialists Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland and Tibor Kapu of Hungary entered the capsule and suited up for their 22.5-hour journey home. The hatch connecting Dragon Grace to the ISS was sealed at 2.37 pm IST, and the crew began final checks ahead of undocking, which was scheduled ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested an indigenously developed Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 32,000 feet.The high-altitude combat freefall was carried out by Wing Commander Vishal Lakhesh, VM (G), along with Master Warrant Officers R J Singh and Vivek Tiwari. The MCPS, jointly developed by DRDO's Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra, and Defence Bio-Engineering and Electromedical Laboratory (DEBEL), Bengaluru, was deployed at 30,000 feet -- making it the only operational parachute s ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a landmark move to promote handball across the country, Prasar Bharati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Handball Association of India (HAI).The agreement is for a period of three years, under which Prasar Bharati will produce and broadcast all international and national handball events, organised by HAI on DD Sports, Waves OTT and other PB platforms.The MoU was formally exchanged between Gaurav Dwivedi, CEO, Prasar Bharati, and Anandeshwar Pandey, Executive Director, HAI, in the august presence of Chairman, Prasar Bharati Navneet Kumar Sehgal and other esteeme ...Read More >
Leh: To promote scientific curiosity and astro-tourism in Ladakh, the first Ladakh Astro Festival started today in Leh. It is organised by the Department of Tourism, UT Ladakh, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA). The day-long programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of scientists, local authorities and students. A key highlight of the event was a public talk titled 'Moon - an enigma, and India's lunar missions', delivered by Dr. V Girish, Deputy Director of the Science Program Office at ISRO. The talk explored the mysteries of the Moon and India's pione ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 4 (ANI): Health authorities in Kerala have issued an alert in three districts -- Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad after two suspected cases of the Nipah virus were detected. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the suspected cases of Nipah virus are from Palakkad and Malappuram districts. 'An alert has been issued in three districts of Kerala, namely Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad, in connection with two new Nipah virus cases,' she said. The tests conducted at medical college hospitals in Malappuram and Kozhikode have confirmed the in ...Read More >
After decades of bottlenecks and delays, Mumbai, one of the world's most crowded cities, finally has a second airport. For travelers, the new Navi Mumbai International Airport promises shorter lines, more flights and a smoother start or finish to their trip than before. For the city, long throttled by a single overburdened airport, it's an engineering feat. The airport has been nearly 20 years in the making, a process that involved flattening hills, diverting rivers and bridging creeks. Phase on ...Read More >
Ranchi: ISRO chairman V Narayanan on Wednesday said the space agency has set a target of landing Indians on the Moon by 2040, while its maiden human spaceflight mission 'Gaganyaan' is on track for launch in 2027. Narayanan said a slew of ambitious space projects and sector reforms were currently underway, including a national space station by 2035, and three uncrewed 'Gaganyaan' missions by 2026, with the first one that includes a half-humanoid robot 'Vyommitra', targeted for December 2025. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a guideline for an indigenous crewed lunar mission by 2040, un ...Read More >