Summer is a season which everyone likes to skip in their own city. Places like Mumbai, Chennai and Delhi ooze out heat to the core. In such an event it is better to go out for a small trip to places where heat is not much of a concern. This can be none other than […]
Skiing as an activity that is known to be extremely demanding and strenuous for your lower body. You cannot take a rest and have to be pretty fit to engage in it. A San Francisco based robotics start-up; Roam has brought out a lower body robotic exoskeleton for skiers. The exoskeleton is basically a pair […]
The sole scientist from an esteemed private university, Dr. Balakrishna recounts the memorable trip. India’s bases in Antarctica, Bharati and Maitri, where a team of scientist from India, Including a professor from the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), were afforded the chance to live in and experience. The 37th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was […]
“The adrenaline and stress of an adventure are better than a thousand peaceful days.” – Paulo Coelho Every once in a while, all I need to keep going is that adrenaline rush of few minutes. If you are an addict too, then surely you have landed in just the right place. India has a lot of […]
Are you in England or in a place nearby? Skiing is the best sport for you to try. If you are in a dilemma about where and how to proceed, first of all, find a local centre for skiing in England, Scotland or Wales. You will find one easily. There is a Facebook page of […]
FIS abbreviated for Federation International de Ski founded in the year 1924 made its debut the same year at Chamonix Winter Games. Since then, Ski has become an even more popular sport across the globe. Skiing Disciplines There are six disciplines of Ski- Alpine, Skin Jumping, Nordic Combined, Cross Country, Snowboarding, and Freestyle. Out of […]
They say, “Stars can’t shine without darkness.” and Valentin Delluc became the living example of this with his Night time speedriding from Bossons glacier in Chamonix, France. The video of this ethereal event would make you feel like it is happening in the whole other world altogether. “When night falls in the mountains, Speed Rider […]
“A pair of skis are the ultimate transportation to Freedom.” – Warren Miller An apt quote for ski enthusiasts like Aanchal Thakur. The 21 year old Manali Resident, has recently bagged a bronze medal in Alpine Ejder 3200 Cup which organised in Erzurum in Turkey by the Fédération Internationale de Ski (FIS) – the international […]
A winter vacation covered in a blanket of white makes it for a dreamy holiday. The natural beauty of the snow clad mountains is hard to beat. For some, sitting on a veranda sipping some hot brew while watching the snowflakes fall is the perfect thing to do. On the other hand, for the more adventurous, […]
When you have spent most of your time under the scorching heat of the sun, the next thing that comes to your mind is getting to a cold place that gives you solace and pleasant feeling. There is no doubt that there are many in the world that has the best experience for you. Have […]