Monthly: August 2006

Inspiration- the tale of Sarathbabu

Posted on August 31, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Every media organization is talking about Sarathbabu and so I am also putting the link to his story. Its an inspiration and would help in achieving [...]

The pill Himachal needs

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

http://www.centralchronicle.com Medicinal plants can improve the fortunes of Himachal’s rural poor- a study by Sushil Kapta Medicinal and aromatic plants are critical to Himachal Pradesh’s rural [...]

P&G Coming to HP

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd. said on Tuesday its quarterly earnings rose 21.4 percent on stronger sales of soaps and personal care products. [...]

Social changes- Part 1

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Since a long time I have not written much about my plans and the struggle I am facing to establish a fresh non-political and non-religious organization [...]

Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet in Himachal assembly

Posted on August 25, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Mrs. Gyari Dolma, Dy Speaker Tibetian Parliament in exile and other from Tibetan delegation meeting with Governor and other HP govt. officials. HP Govt. has formed [...]

Ekta Samman award for Devi Cherian

Posted on August 23, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Devi Cherian belongs to Chamba in Himachal. Having completed her education in the state, she moved to Delhi and married to Dilip Cherian, considered as India’s [...]

History re-writing centre in Hamirpur

Posted on August 22, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Times News network Hamirpur: The process of national history re-writing, started by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), is gaining momentum in different parts of the country. In [...]

Today India celeberates its Independence Day!

Posted on August 15, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Celeberations in Himachal, images via HP I&PR Dept.

A Toy Train Trip to Shimla

Posted on August 13, 2006 by Dr. Des Raj Kashyap

Himachal Pradesh enjoys the 2 narrow gauge Rail tracks – Kalka/ Shimla and Pathankot/ Jogindernagar. Kalka/ Shimla mini trains run on these treks popularly called ‘Toy [...]

Hacking the Himalayas: Xeni’s stories and trek-blog from Tibet and India

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Land beautiful snaps and sweet songs of kangra area of Himachal. Check Xeni’s blog to experience what a wonderful land we have and cheers to Xeni [...]

Rare YS Parmar photographs

Posted on August 11, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

HP Govt. PR deptt. has released few rare photographs of Himachal’s creator: Dr. YS Parmar. Dr. Y.S. Parmar, Founder of Himachal Pradesh would continue to be [...]

Industrial package extension to Himachal

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

One thing I would like to clear is, I am not a political person. I don’t lean towards a single party, instead I support the right [...]

Himachal’s mega tourism project awaits New Delhi nod

Posted on August 10, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

http://in.news.yahoo.com/060809/43/66jbt.html Shimla, Aug 9. A multimillion rupee tourism project in Himachal Pradesh, that includes five star hotels, a ski village and an international airport, awaits the [...]

My Himachal on Indian Express

Posted on August 7, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

http://cities.expressindia.com/fullstory.php?newsid=195839 HIMACHAL PULSE DOCTORS JOINED HANDS WITH AN NGO TO INTERACT WITH VILLAGERS Mela of a different kind brings fun with health awareness Sanjay Dutta Manali, [...]

How to find a job in Himachal?

Posted on August 5, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

A very simple question asked by a Himachali reader of the blog who is outside of Himachal. I am in US and all I can do [...]

Shri Bhima Kali Ji Temple website

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Legend from: Shri Bhima Kali Ji temple website. With its unusual architecture and wealth of wood carvings, Shri Bhima Kali Temple at Sarahan is the major [...]

Dharamshala could be one of the best tourist spots of HP

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

In recent times, Maria Shriver, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s wife http://www.phayul.com Melinda Gates, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates’ wife has visited Dalai Lama. Not to mention Richard [...]

Himachal salutes its creator- Dr. YS Parmar

Posted on August 4, 2006 by Avnish Katoch

Today Himachal is celebrating 100th birth anniversary of its creator, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar. On one side HP government is releasing numerous magazines and many functions [...]