Author : Sanjeev Awasthi

Himachali wrestler in WWF

Posted on May 14, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

This is what wikipedia has to say about Dalip Singh, our own pahalwaan who has made it big in WWF wrestling and now is moving towards [...]

Himachal on travel blogs

Posted on April 11, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

Check out these interesting blogs to read first hand accounts of travellers who have been to Himachal. http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/India/Himachal-Pradesh/

How the apple came to India

Posted on March 19, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

By: Rishad Saam Mehta Narkanda is a typical Himalayan town with its share of fruit vendors lining the bazaar, Nepali porters scurrying around like headless chickens, [...]

Flying Kingdom

Posted on March 11, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

Gliding becomes Himachalâ€™s favourite sportâ€”and cottage industry. Almost every village seems to want a piece of the sky SANJAY VERSAIN BILLING, HIMACHAL PRADESH THEREâ€™S a continuous [...]

Romancing the Kangra rail

Posted on March 5, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

A lot has been said about the historic Kalka-Shimla rail, which is often described as an engineering marvel, but the popularity of this track has in [...]

The legend of Norah Richards

Posted on February 24, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

It is sad to know how the HP government failed to recognise the contribution of this wonderful women when it mattered the most. The words engraved [...]

Himachali music

Posted on February 8, 2006 by Sanjeev Awasthi

This is some rare though incomplete information about folk music in Himachal listed at WebIndia. Also check out some Himachali music audio files at Beat of [...]