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Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Who is Kami Rita? Nepalese sherpa climbs Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaks own record
Famed Nepalese Sherpa guide Kami Rita has broken his record for the most successful expeditions of the world's highest peak by scaling Mount Everest for the 31st time. According to Mingma Sherpa, chairman of the Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organiser, the 55-year-old Kami Rita stood at the top of the 8,849-meter summit at around 4 am on Tuesday under stable weather conditions. The climber was guiding a team of the Indian Army Adventure Wing Everest Expedition led by Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Joshi, The Kathmandu Post reported. 'This new feat cements his status as the record holder for the highest number of ascents to the top of the world — a record that no one else has come close to,' Mingma was quoted as saying. He further informed that Kami Rita is safe and stable after the summit, adding that the Sherpa has started his descent and is on his way back to the base camp. "As always, Kami has demonstrated his unmatched skills and professionalism on the mountain. We are immensely proud of his achievement and the legacy he continues to build," he added. In the last two years, Kami Rita has made successful ascents to Mount Everest twice each season, taking his total completed expedition tally to 30. According to The Associated Press, Kami had tried to climb to the summit a few days ago but was forced to return due to bad weather. Several hundred climbers have tried to climb Mount Everest from the Nepali side of the peak in the south this season, which will come to an end this weekend. The majority of expeditions to Everest and other nearby Himalayan peaks takes place in April and May, when the weather is most favourable. Born in the Solukumbhi region, the Sherpa community's heartland that has long powered these expeditions, Kami Rita began his mountaineering journey in 1992 when he joined an expedition group to Everest as a support staff member. He first climbed Everest in 1994 and has been returning to the world's highest peak nearly every year since. Additionally, Kami Rita's father was among the first Sherpa mountain guides. Chhang Dawa Sherpa, expedition director at Seven Summit Treks, said that Kami developed a deep sense of passion for climbing at a young age and has been scaling peaks for over two decades now. Over the years, he has grown to become one of the most famous Sherpa guides whose expertise is significant to the safety and success of foreign climbers aspiring to scale the Everest each year. According to Chhang Dawa, Kami Rita has also scaled K2 and Mt Lhotse once each, Manaslu thrice, and Cho Oyu eight times between 1994 and 2025. Kami Rita's closest competitor happens to be a fellow Sherpa guide, Pasand Dawa, who has made 29 successful ascents of Mount Everest. New Zealand-based Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first ones to climb Everest in 1953.
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Australia helping Vanuatu with museum collection upkeep
When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said. When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said. When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said. When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nepali migrant children shine in SSLC: a story of grit, language and dreams
The children of a Nepali migrant couple in Kerala have achieved remarkable academic success, defying linguistic and economic challenges to secure full A+ grades in the SSLC examination. Debi Kami and Naveen Kami, children of Naribankami and Eshwari Kami, who migrated from Rukum district in Nepal nearly two decades ago, have both excelled in their Class X exams at Chattanchal Higher Secondary school. While Debi secured A+ grades in all subjects last year, her younger brother Naveen repeated the feat this year – testimonies to their resilience and Kerala's inclusive education system. The Kami family arrived in Kerala when Debi was only one-year-old, and with no knowledge of Malayalam. Settling in Panayal, the couple took up daily wage work in quarries to sustain their family. Despite financial struggles and language barrier, they remained focussed on their children's education, communicating in Nepali at home while their children gradually picked up Malayalam at school. Speaking to The Hindu, Eshwari Kami said the education in Kerala is excellent. 'When I told our family back in Nepal that Naveen scored full A+, they were thrilled. We want our children to continue their education here.' Teachers at Chattanchal school played a vital role, giving the children individual attention when they initially struggled with Malayalam. Today, the siblings speak fluent Malayalam and Nepali. Naveen's achievement is especially remarkable considering his daily routine includes walking two kilometre to reach school and fetching water from a nearby well due to a persistent water shortage at home. A recipient of both the LSS and USS scholarships, Naveen is a member of the Student Police Cadet and aspires to study Computer Science in plus two. For the past 19 years, the Kami family has lived in a rented home in Panayal village. They plan to take their children to visit their ancestral home in Rukum next year – a journey involving a full day's bus ride from Kathmandu followed by a jeep trip to their remote village. Despite the distance from their roots and daily hardships, the Kami children have turned adversity into achievement – symbolising the transformative power of education and perseverance.
Globe and Mail
10-04-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
AI-powered Child Safety App KidSwitch Launches Its Kickstarter Campaign to Revolutionize Online Safety for Children
KidSwitch App, an EdTech startup dedicated to online safety for children aged 3-12, has announced the launch of its Kickstarter campaign. The funds generated via the crowdfunding campaign will support the development and beta release of their groundbreaking app designed to keep children safe online through features like one-tap Kid Mode, AI assistance in multiple languages, and customizable parental controls. The KidSwitch App transforms devices into kid-friendly interfaces with just one tap, providing parents and educators with powerful tools to manage children's digital experiences. The app's AI assistant, Kami, offers real-time safety guidance in six languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and Arabic. Parents can create customizable settings such as "School Hours" profiles for multiple children, controlling connectivity, app access, notifications, screen time, and privacy settings. "KidSwitch App is more than just a tool—it's a movement to ensure kids aged 3-12 can thrive in the digital world. We're thrilled to launch on Kickstarter and invite parents, educators, and EdTech investors to join us in making online safety a reality for families worldwide," said Darren Wells, founder of KidSwitch App. The £40,000 Kickstarter goal will fund the app's beta release on June 30, 2025, via TestFlight and Google Play Beta, with a full iOS/Android launch to follow. Stretch goals include adding Portuguese language support (£50,000) and generative AI for Kami (£90,000), expanding KidSwitch's global reach. The company aims for 25,000 downloads and £162,500 in gross revenue in 2025, with a long-term goal of 875,000 downloads and £14,345,000 by 2029. Exclusive Backer Rewards: £150: Lifetime subscription and a personalized Kami video. £250: Name a Safety Star badge and join a virtual Safety Summit (limited to 50 backers). £1,000: Co-design a Kami message and get branding on the KidSwitch website (limited to 15 backers). £2,500: Become a visionary partner with branding in the app, a virtual masterclass with founders, and more (limited to 3 backers). "As a parent of two young kids, I'm constantly worried about their online safety, but KidSwitch gives me peace of mind with its one-tap Kid Mode and AI Kami," says Emily Carter, a mother of two from London, UK. "It's a game-changer for managing screen time and ensuring they only access age-appropriate content." The app addresses a significant market need, as 60% of US parents worry about their children's online safety, according to Pew Research 2024. KidSwitch has partnered with Dr. Monica Burns to reach educators, generating 70,000-100,000 impressions, and plans to collaborate with 150 schools globally by 2028. To support the development of KidSwitch App visit the Kickstrated Page: Following the Kickstarter campaign, KidSwitch will launch its beta version on June 30, 2025, via TestFlight and Google Play Beta, with a full iOS/Android release later in 2025. For media inquiries, contact info@ or visit About KidSwitch App KidSwitch App is an EdTech startup dedicated to online safety for children aged 3-12, founded in 2024 in London, UK. Inspired by growing parental concerns about digital safety, KidSwitch provides a seamless solution for managing children's online experiences through features like one-tap Kid Mode, AI Kami in multiple languages, and customizable settings. The company aims to become a leader in EdTech online safety by partnering with schools globally to promote digital wellness. Follow the updates on social media @kidswitchapp. Media Contact Company Name: KidSwitch App Contact Person: Darren Wells Email: Send Email City: Maldon State: Essex Country: United Kingdom Website:
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Upcoming PS5 Exclusive Might Be Shown at Tomorrow's State of Play
Now that we know the is real, it's time to speculate on what could possibly be shown. There are some slam dunk guesses, of course. Although it isn't actually known, the latest tweets from Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's Hideo Kojima suggest a new trailer for the sequel will be shown. But that's just one reveal from the 40+ minute event. What else could be shown? Well, one may guess a previously announced will be seen once again during the presentation. In a recent X post (as seen by Kami), the official Lost Soul Aside account reposted the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play announcement from Sony, which was made earlier today. Although this could be a totally harmless repost, it could also indicate that developer Ultizero Games is ready to show more of its action-adventure game. Lost Soul Aside has some pretty tight-knit ties with Sony's gaming platform. An announcement trailer was initially revealed as part of the PlayStation China Hero Project, an initiative from the gaming giant that aids China-based developers. More recently, a new Gameplay Trailer was revealed confirming a 2025 release window. Since the State of Play will cover PS5's slate for the year, it wouldn't be a stretch for Ultizero Games to show off its upcoming game during the showcase. Like any rumor or bit of speculation like this, take it with a grain of salt. We could be looking far too into this repost. As mentioned, since the game is heavily associated with PlayStation, it could just be the developer sharing the exciting news. On the flip side, the repost could mean they want players to know its game will be shown. Regardless, we won't know more until the State of Play tomorrow. The post Upcoming PS5 Exclusive Might Be Shown at Tomorrow's State of Play appeared first on PlayStation LifeStyle.
