A decade ago, people from Salija village in western Nepal traveled several hours into the uphill forests to gather firewood ...

IIT Bombay researchers develop solar-powered thermal battery to provide clean, sustainable heating alternative for Himalayan regions.

THIMPHU, Bhutan—The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is best known for its stunning landscapes and national happiness index. Lately it has earned a new reputation: crypto pioneer. Bhutan now ...

Royal Enfield has substantially increased the price of the cross-spoke wheels offered as an accessory on the Himalayan 450. The price has risen from Rs 12,424 to Rs 40,645.

Dehradun: The evaluation of the carrying capacity of pilgrims and tourists at the Char Dham shrines and Hemkund Sahib will continue during different s.

Anand Mahindra highlighted Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a hidden gem with stunning landscapes. The valley has diverse geography with Hima ...

The man who painted Lee Kuan Yew – and the wife whom history forgot For years, Lee Boon Ngan stood behind her artist husband, Chua Mia Tee. A new exhibition brings her forward [SINGAPORE] Most art ...

Taxol, a diterpene purified from the bark of the Western yew (Taxus brevifolia), is an anti-tumor agent that blocks mitosis by binding to and stabilizing microtubules.

Western Yew Hailing from the west U.S., western yew (Taxus brevifolia) is another shade-tolerant tree you can use for privacy.