Articles by: Avnish Katoch
An IT professional for 15 years, based in the US since the last ten years. Founded My Himachal (now Hill Post ). A Himachali forever. Always trying to bring together people whose hearts beat for the state. In this quest also founded My Himachal NGO.

Inspiration- the tale of Sarathbabu

August 31, 2006 21:18

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 goals for many! He is one of the people who inspire our daily life. He was inspired by his mother who once sold idlis [...]

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The pill Himachal needs

August 30, 2006 12:53

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 economy. Twenty four of the 100 most important medicinal plant species traded in the country are found in the state. The state exports some [...]

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P&G Coming to HP

August 29, 2006 20:29

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. The company will invest 560 million rupees to expand capacity at its plant in Goa and build a new plant in Himachal Pradesh, it [...]

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Social changes- Part 1

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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 for Himachal. Why after all sitting here in US I have this urge to work with like-minded people so as to establish this association? [...]

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Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet in Himachal assembly

August 25, 2006 12:46
Parliamentary Support Group for Tibet in Himachal assembly

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 a H.P. Legislature Forum for Tibet after obtaining consensus of all the members of the Legislative Assembly and Opposition in the H.P. Vidhan Sabha [...]

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Ekta Samman award for Devi Cherian

August 23, 2006 21:22
Ekta Samman award for Devi Cherian

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 image guru.Devi is a famous writer and her articles appear in major Indian newspapers and magazines. Here is her article about Chamba. She was [...]

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History re-writing centre in Hamirpur

August 22, 2006 15:39

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 Himachal Pradesh (HP), Hamirpur district has taken a lead in this respect by opening a research centre for this purpose at Neri village. A [...]

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Today India celeberates its Independence Day!

August 15, 2006 22:14
Today India celeberates its Independence Day!

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

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

August 11, 2006 02:03
Hacking the Himalayas: Xeni’s stories and trek-blog from Tibet and India

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 who captured everything so beautifully! http://www.xeni.net/trek/ http://www.boingboing.net/2006/08/08/hacking_the_himalaya.html http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5624896

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Rare YS Parmar photographs

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Rare YS Parmar photographs

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 remembered for many reasons especially for accomplishing the formidable task to give much deserved shape and status to the State. He is popularly known [...]

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