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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
TopicHimalayan region

Topic: Himalayan region

Purple Himalayan flower makes a comeback after 158 years — for the first time in Arunachal

In the journal Oryx, the researchers recorded their findings, made at an altitude of 3,600 metres in alpine grasses and rocky slopes near the Chuna Valley of Arunachal.

3 new species of Himalayan pit viper discovered in Pakistan and Nepal

The study, published in the open-access journal ZooKeys, used a combination of fresh and historical DNA, skeletal anatomy, and ecological observations to discover the new species of snakes.

Hindu Kush turning greener as plants now grow in once snow-covered Himalayan region

The research, published in Global Change Biology, notes a significant increase in subnival vegetation across Hindu Kush Himalayan region, most likely due to global warming.

On Camera

Indian politicians need to learn to take a joke

From stand-up comics facing FIRs to political leaders bristling at memes, India remains deeply uncomfortable with the freedom to mock.

Chinese imports are fuelling India’s export growth, from smartphones to pharma

A look at the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry shows imports rising faster than exports, as Indian firms continue to rely on Chinese components for manufacturing.

Hafiz Saeed’s Muridke headquarters was hit by woman fighter pilot during Op Sindoor

ThePrint has learnt that more than one woman fighter pilot were involved in targeting military locations during the 87-hour conflict with Pakistan last year.

Gen Vaidya won 2 Maha Vir Chakras, fell to assassins’ bullets 40 yrs ago. India forgot a great soldier

Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary police gunman