Locals are deeply anxious over the recently announced retraction of troops by India and China from Patrol Point-15. They say disengagement in the name of buffer zones will only embolden 'illegal' claims of China over Indian territory.
In general, bridges bring people together and facilitate trade. But for India’s Ladakhis, the bridge across the Pangong Tso brings uncertainty and apprehension.
The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon in southeastern Xizang is one of the most mysterious and isolated places in the world. It is also a rich treasure of biodiversity.