Tag: Travel
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The Beauty of Insignificance
“Because it’s there.” Those became the most famous and forever echoing words in the mountaineering universe. That was George Mallory’s response when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest. What a kickass reply! Mallory’s mortal remains were discovered seventy-five years — in May 1999 — after he passed away in June of 1924. He…
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That Starry Night Memory
I stood at the edge of the lake, about 50 yards from the campsite, and focused my eyes at the limitless night sky. It seemed like the glitter-laden party top that my niece had worn for her birthday had come alive above me.
Ashish Jha 