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Nanda Devi lost nuclear-powered device
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August 30, 2026
Nanda Devi’s lost nuclear device: How an Indian Army expedition found clues to a Cold War mystery
Nearly three decades after the covert US-India mission lost a nuclear-powered device meant to spy on China at Nanda Devi, an Army expedition in 1993 recovered some of the remains. But the peak still keeps some secrets. THE WEEK brings you exclusive details of the mission
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August 30, 2026
How a 1993 Indian Army expedition conquered a forbidden peak and redeemed past failures
The Sappers made the second attempt on Nanda Devi after 13 years; the approach march from the roadhead to the base camp took 13 days and the team constructed 13 log bridges. This was the 13th successful summit of Nanda Devi’s main peak, on June 13, 1993
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August 30, 2026
A firsthand account of survival and grace on Nanda Devi
Major General Naik, SM (retd), an Arjuna awardee, is a former Corps of Engineers officer of the Army, a mountaineer and a sportsman
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August 30, 2026
Taming the twin peaks: A pioneer’s account of the hard-fought 1993 Nanda Devi ascent
Colonel Anand Swaroop's 1993 expedition to Nanda Devi faced significant challenges due to un-marked routes and banned treks, forcing them to adapt their approach from the Dharansi Pass to a river route
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