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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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Kubra Khan has officially announced her wedding date – Here are all the facts!

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Kubra Khan, a distinguished Pakistani actress known for her performances in popular television dramas such as Sang e Mar Mar, Alif Allah Aur Insaan, and Sinf e Aahan, has verified the current wedding rumors about her.

In a recent succinct dialogue with Irfan-ul-Haq for Irfanistan, Khan disclosed her intention to marry in February.

The actress, acclaimed for her role in Noor Jahan, was inquired about the internet rumors regarding her marriage to actor Gohar Rasheed. Khan stated, “Yes, I am reportedly getting married in February.”

Kubra Khan’s statement offers clarification; nonetheless, she did not elaborate on the wedding. Her employment of the term “apparently” introduced uncertainty, inciting curiosity among both fans and the media.

Kubra Khan Affirms Her Nuptials

Speculation on the prospective union of Khan and Rasheed has been prevalent for a while, especially following the actor’s enigmatic social media updates.

Rasheed had earlier shared films documenting the preparations for a wedding ceremony, with hashtags such as “Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi,” which intensified curiosity. He subsequently teased his fans, indicating that he would soon reveal the identity of the individual getting married.

Kubra Khan Affirms Her Nuptials

Khan and Rasheed have consistently preserved a tight friendship, both articulating their reciprocal admiration for the other. Nevertheless, they have maintained the confidentiality of their personal lives, addressing the persistent rumors in the public sphere only sporadically.

Khan remarked on her tenure with Hum TV, emphasizing the significant importance of Sang-e-Mar Mar, since it was her debut with the network.

The actress has long been a prominent figure in Pakistani culture, recognized for her diverse performances and commanding screen presence.

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Trolling her own appearance at her brother’s Walima is Zara Noor Abbas.

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Known for her openness and distinct sense of style, Zara Noor Abbas recently responded to the bullying she received for wearing a walima during her brother’s wedding.

The star’s feathered stole stole the show, even though she wore a gorgeous grey gown. Comments on her accessory choice were all over social media, with many people saying she looked stunning without it.

In a recent Instagram video, Zara made fun of herself by acknowledging that the feathers were a “blunder” and making a light-hearted comparison to “Papa Ki Pari,” a term frequently used to poke fun at overindulgent daughters.

She did, however, express her affection for the gown in spite of the conflicting opinions about her appearance.

Zara’s fans were won over by her self-deprecating humour and her willingness to own up to her fashion mistakes and take criticism well.

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Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed are fortunate to have a daughter.

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Actor Arez Ahmed and renowned Pakistani actress Hiba Bukhari have happily announced the birth of their first child, a daughter named Aynur.

The couple posted a cute picture of their baby girl’s little feet on Instagram to share the wonderful news with their admirers.

The couple’s lives have already been greatly enhanced by Aynur, who was born in October. In a touching speech, Hiba Bukhari referred to 2024 as a year of metamorphosis, highlighting the most exquisite ways in which their lives were altered.

It is truly beyond my ability to put into words how beautifully this year transformed our lives. Let’s celebrate your second month together. The finest expression of love we experienced was your presence,” she added.

The name Aynur, which means “moonlight,” aptly reflected the light her daughter had brought into their lives, Hiba remarked, thanking Allah for bestowing their “little angel” upon them.

In a candid video, Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed condemn pregnancy rumors.

The post was immediately inundated with congratulations from fans of the well-liked performers, who also offered their prayers and best wishes for the expanding family. The couple’s news was already highly anticipated by many, and the post immediately received a flurry of likes and comments from followers 

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