Himalayans

Nepal's Political Crisis Deepens

Subhash Ghimire | Posted 02.13.2009 | World


Subhash Ghimire

More than 80% of Nepalese live in villages with very little access to health, education and other modern amenities. Lands seized by Maoists during the decade long war from 1996 to 2006 have not been returned to the owners.

"Yeti" Footprints Discovered, Japanese Explorers Claim (PHOTOS)

Daily Mail | Posted 11.20.2008 | Green


The Daily Mail reports that a team of Japanese explorers in the Himalayas claims to have found footprints of the abominable snowman. Photos of the fo...

600 Cashmere Goats Die in Harsh Winter

AP | AIJAZ HUSSAIN | Posted 03.28.2008 | Business


SRINAGAR, India — At least 600 rare Himalayan goats _ famed for their pashmina wool, also known as cashmere _ have died and thousands face starv...