Hubble-Bubble – Hookah
byMy hookah is a magnificent work of craftsmanship. Cornered gracefully in my cottage, it looks peevishly at me, as if it could be rewarmed…
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Heritage in Dispute: Pierre Jeanneret’s Iconic Furniture in Chandigarh
byPierre Jeanneret, the Swiss-born French architect whose name is synonymous with the modernist transformation of Chandigarh, left an indelible mark through buildings and his…
The Vanishing State: Himachal’s Race Against Environmental Collapse
byHimachal Pradesh stands at a precipice. The mountain state is enduring a relentless cycle of environmental catastrophe, yet its stakeholders – government officials, developers,…
Why Stone Why Not Concrete?
byShattered chunks of fallen concrete, near my residence on the Forest Hill Road, Shimla, made me look into the bits of ‘ifs and buts’….
Divine Days in Kangra Valley
byThe very mention of Kangra Valley evokes a sense of deep reverence, for this enchanting land is not only celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes…
The 2025 Punjab Floods: A Call for Unity and Innovation
byIn the summer of 2025, Punjab, India’s agricultural heartland, endured one of its most catastrophic flood events in nearly four decades. Relentless monsoon rains,…
Himachal Bulk Drug Park Gets Environmental Clearance
byShimla: The upcoming Bulk Drug Park at Una has obtained Environmental Clearance (EC) from the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government…
The Eternal Banyan: Punjab’s First Biodiversity Heritage Site
byIn the tranquil village of Cholti Kheri, nestled within Punjab’s Fatehgarh Sahib district, stands a natural wonder that has silently observed centuries of history…
Modi Announces Rs 1500 Crore Disaster Relief Package For Himachal Pradesh
byDharamshala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today (9th September, 2025) announced a financial assistance package of ?1,500 crore for Himachal Pradesh to help the state…
Khalsa School Garhdiwala: 104 Years of Shaping Lives and Legacies
byKhalsa Senior Secondary School, Garhdiwala, stands as a beacon of educational excellence and community service, celebrating its 104th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1917…