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Indian climber banned for faking Everest ascent reaches summit

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  • Yadav claimed to have reached top of 8,849m mountain in 2016.
  • His photos at summit were later shown to have been digitally altered.
  • “There were a lot of allegations on me… that’s why I (had to) prove myself and climb Everest,” he says.

KATHMANDU: An Indian climber banned from Everest after faking a summit of the world’s highest mountain has successfully scaled the peak for real, telling AFP he returned to “prove” himself.

Narender Singh Yadav claimed to have reached the top of the 8,849-metre (29,032-foot) mountain in May 2016.

But photos of the 26-year-old at the summit were later shown to have been digitally altered, prompting the Nepal government to revoke recognition of his feat.

Yadav and two other climbers were issued a six-year ban backdated to 2016, and this was the first year he was able to return to the mountain.

“Everest is a dream for all of us but Everest is life for me,” Yadav told AFP on Friday.

“There were a lot of allegations on me… that’s why I (had to) prove myself and climb Everest.”

Yadav maintains he reached the summit but that the expedition leader doctored his photos and posted them on social media after he was nominated for India’s prestigious Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award in 2020.

The award was subsequently withheld, an experience Yadav said was “very painful for me and my family”.

His ban ended on May 20. Seven days later, he was on the summit — this time with an ample cache of photos and videos to prove his feat.

“We granted him a certificate on Wednesday after he presented enough evidence of his Everest summit,” said Nepal tourism department official Bishma Raj Bhattrai.

Pemba Rita Sherpa, a guide with expedition organiser Pioneer Adventure, said that two guides accompanied him instead of the usual one to make sure there were no disputes.

“We took many photos and videos of him,” he said. “We have to speak what is real. It is about our Sherpas’ reputation and the company’s reputation.”

A successful Everest summit is the crowning achievement of any climber’s career, and many go on to forge careers as motivational speakers and authors.

The current system of authentication requires photos along with reports from team leaders and government liaison officers stationed at the base camp — but it has been open to fraud attempts.

An Indian couple was banned for 10 years in 2016 after they published doctored photos purporting to show them at the top of Everest.

The pair — both police constables — superimposed themselves and their banners onto photos taken by another Indian climber at the summit.

This year, a rare window of good weather has allowed more than 500 climbers and guides to reach the Everest summit since a team of Nepali climbers opened the route on May 7.

The Himalayan nation reopened its peaks to mountaineers last year after the coronavirus pandemic shut down the industry in 2020. 

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The position that Mahira Khan takes on sleeveless attire is a topic of discussion.

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One of the most prominent actresses in Pakistan, Mahira Khan, has sparked a new discussion by expressing her opinions on the traditional practices that are associated with the wearing of clothing.

At the Arts Council Karachi, the superstar reflected on her profession, the significance of cultural values, and the impact that her family had on her upbringing. The conversation took place during an in-depth conversation with the well-known poet Anwar Maqsood.
During the conversation, Mahira expressed her affection for her grandmother, who had passed away, and mentioned that she was against attire that did not have sleeves. “I was always cautious around my grandmother and avoided wearing sleeveless clothes out of respect for her,” Mahira shared with us.

The actress emphasized that even if new generations are more intellectual and aware than older generations, it is important to maintain cultural values and the custom of wearing clothes that is modest.

“This tarbiyat (upbringing) is essential and should remain intact,” she stated in addition.

The comment that she made, on the other hand, has been met with criticism on the internet. Several users of social media have pointed out that Mahira herself prefers to wear sleeveless outfits when she is attending public events. Remarks made by her have been deemed inconsistent by some detractors, who have stated that the principles she preaches are not in line with the lifestyle choices she makes.

In spite of the criticism, Mahira Khan continues to garner worldwide admiration from her loyal followers, who value her forthrightness and thoughtful perspectives on the preservation of traditional traditions.

The actress, who went on to pursue a career in cinema and television dramas after beginning her career as a video jockey [VJ],

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Sadia Imam reveals something unexpected about her bridal dress.

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Sadia Imam talked about her wedding mishap, in which her bridal attire was damaged by a fire in her store that eventually destroyed the entire establishment, on her most recent appearance on the morning show “Good Morning Pakistan,” hosted by Nida Yasir.

Imam said, “I was heartbroken because the dress was in my mother’s favorite color combination.”

However, I had created a comparable color scheme for a different customer,” she added. I got in touch with her because I needed a refresher on the colors because I couldn’t figure out what they were again after seeing the images of her garment.

“However, that girl offered me to wear her dress very kindly because her wedding was after mine,” the famous person said. “Since I got the same dress made for her later, I wore her bridal gown instead of mine at my wedding.”

“I always remember that girl and stay a little prayer for her whenever I see my wedding dress, which I’ve kept for Meerab (Imam’s daughter),” Imam said in closing.

It is noteworthy to mention that in 2013, Sadia Imam and Adnan Haider got married. Meerab is the name of the couple’s shared daughter.

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Is Pakistan being visited by Emraan Hashmi?

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In a recent online interview, Humaima Malick opened up to an Indian media source about her friendship and co-star in her first Bollywood film, Emraan Hashmi. She revealed that the “Tiger 3” actor truly loves being famous and likes to show it off.

In response to a question regarding a possible visit by Hashmi to Pakistan during a rapid-fire section, Malick stated, “I would tell all the girls, ‘Immy is coming; go meet him at the airport.'” They’ll all get quite enthusiastic, and he’ll be pleased as well.

She went on, “Because he really enjoys his stardom and likes to show off.”

Malick said that she would ask Hashmi what his secret mantra is to be so self-indulgent if she had the opportunity to interview him for her podcast.

It is important to remember that Emraan Hashmi and Humaima Malick starred together in “Raja Natwarlal,” the crime thriller directed by Kunal Deshmukh and starring Paresh Rawal, Kay Kay Menon, and Deepak Tijori. This was Malick’s Bollywood debut.

Critics gave the movie favourable reviews when it first came out in 2014.

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