As the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates slowly collide, the Himalayan mountains continue to rise. However a new study suggests the Indian plate may be peeling apart, causing a slab tear. Scientists ...

The undergraduate certificate in Tibetan and Himalayan studies is designed to allow students to better understand the history, culture and current dynamics of a geopolitically crucial region. This ...

Tibet—just the name itself is enough to evoke a sense of wonder. Knownas the “Roof of the World,” this mystical land, perched ...

New grant from the U.S. Department of Education will allow more offerings in Tibetan and Himalayan studies for students The Center for Asian Studies has received a two-year Undergraduate International ...

Nepal's Great Himalaya Trail runs 1,750km across the entire country and passes over some of the highest trekking passes in the world. Here in Part II, we examine the route and hear from those who have ...

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Gilded surfaces shimmer, woven carpets ripple with color, and sculptural forms twist into intricate ...

Varanasi: A recent DNA study on Himalayan populations reveals the strongest genetic ties with Tibet and Siberia, while links ...