Arun Kumar Tiwari, a 53-year-old mountaineer from Hyderabad, died near the Hillary Step while descending from Mount Everest after successfully reaching the summit on May 21. His family later decided to leave his body on the mountain, citing both his deep passion for mountaineering and the extreme risks involved in recovery operations.
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Divya Singh Becomes First Indian Woman to Cycle to Everest Base Camp
28-year-old teacher Divya Singh from Gorakhpur has scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman and second person globally to cycle to Mount Everest Base Camp.
Marine Fossils on Mount Everest Reveal It Was Once an Ancient Ocean Floor
The discovery of marine rocks and fossils on Mount Everest reveals that the world’s highest peak was once part of an ancient ocean floor millions of years ago.