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Exclusive | Face off with fears: Actor Kubbra Sait to embark on Brahmaputra rafting adventure

Exclusive | Face off with fears: Actor Kubbra Sait to embark on Brahmaputra rafting adventure

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Actor Kubbra Sait is gearing up for an adventurous end to 2025 with a 12-day rafting expedition on the Brahmaputra river, starting December 1. Kubbra Sait is set for a 12-day rafting expedition on the Brahmaputra river (inset, representative image), starting December 1 (Photos: Instagram) Last seen in Son of Sardaar 2, the actor says, “It has been a dream for me for the last seven years, ever since I rafted on the Kali river (near Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand). It is going to be a mad experience. Last year, I scaled Mt Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), which was an amazing, spine-chilling experience.” For the upcoming expedition, Kubbra will land in Dibrugarh, Assam, and then proceed with the group’s plan, which involves rafting, paddling, and living in tents on the riverbank. Right now, her focus is to overcome her fears and live without any luxuries, calling it a grounding experience. She explains, “The real-life fears that I brave and physically overcome in such expeditions give me the strength in my career to face any tough situation. Then, the fear …

Jungle safari, river rafting, Ganga Aarti highlight Classic Himalayan Drive | Sport-others News

Jungle safari, river rafting, Ganga Aarti highlight Classic Himalayan Drive | Sport-others News

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After two days of driving, the 2025 Classic Himalayan Drive reached Mussoorie on Tuesday with only one of the 40 vehicles in the convoy breaking down on the way. The journey, which started in Greater Noida and would conclude in the national capital on November 10, aims to retrace the route of the original Himalayan Car Rally which was a regular feature during the 1980s. However, it’s not a competitive race or rally, but a drive within speed limits on the tracks that the original event used to take place. “This is a deja vu drive, but the roads are much better these days. Our convoy includes 16 classic cars from abroad, from countries such as the UK, France, Kenya and Bhutan, with a fleet of vehicles to take care of issues such as breakdowns and flat tyres,” Rajan Syal, one among the core team members behind the organisation of the Classic Himalayan Drive, told The Indian Express. Story continues below this ad The participants enjoyed a jungle safari at Jim Corbett National Park in …

NIMAS creates history, completes first-ever Brahmaputra rafting mission

NIMAS creates history, completes first-ever Brahmaputra rafting mission

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28 days. 1,040 kms. One mighty river. The Brahmaputra River is the 15th longest river in the world and traversing its entire stretch is an improbable task. But a team from National Institute of Mountaineering and Adventure Sports (NIMAS), Dirang has dared to do the impossible. The skilled team, led by its Director, Col Ranveer Singh Jamwal, has paddled the entire 1,040 km stretch of the mighty Brahmaputra River, and its successful completion in the first-ever attempt makes the accomplishment all the more historic. Navigating dangerous rapids The expedition, a 28 day mission, was carried out under the protection of Ministry of Defense. In all, 9 rafters and 14 administration and support staff were onboarded. To battle against the treacherous nature of the river, NIMAS put together a sturdy team which involved Capt. Kavitha, Hav. Ganesh Paul, Hav. Pramanik, Hav. Yogesh Patil, Mr. Ramayan Singh, Mr. Vipin Singh, Tosap Rime, Rfn. Sanjeep, Nb Sub Ravi, Hav Rakesh Yadav and 12 more highly skilled and capable individuals. A total of 6 local rafters took inspiration as …