Maya Sherpa: the Woman Who Climbed to the Top of the World

Maya Sherpa: the Woman Who Climbed to the Top of the World

Among the feats of physical endurance and psychological resilience that have been achieved by humans, scaling Mount Everest is right at the top. As the world’s highest peak, standing at over 29,000 feet above sea level, it presents the ultimate challenge. Many have...
Celebrating Holi Festival in India

Celebrating Holi Festival in India

One of the most energetic and fun-loving Hindu festivals, Holi festival in India sees people of all castes come together to chant, drum, and frolic while paint powders (abir) of every hue explode overhead in a rapture of color. It’s all done in the name of female...