The friendly but grueling competition mixes monetary rewards with abundant dangers for a pair of veteran mountain guides.
Tag: Nepal
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From Rap Star to Engineer to Young Mayor Demolishing Swaths of Kathmandu
A music idol in his early 20s and then an engineer, Balen, 33, next won an upset victory as mayor of Nepal’s capital, inspiring a wave of young politicians. Now, he’s tearing down parts of the city.
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‘I See No Future’: Sherpas Leave the Job They Made Famous
Perils of the job and a scant safety net are pushing climbing guides to leave the industry and ensure the next generation has other options.
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Myriam Ullens, 70, Philanthropic Baroness With Disputed Fortune, Dies
She started institutions in Belgium, Nepal and China, including a major museum in Beijing. A stepson was held on charges of shooting her over money.
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Yeoh: After Oscars, Let’s Focus on Women and Disaster Relief
As a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Development Program, I have seen up close how a crisis can expose deep existing inequalities.