Virbhadra Singh – a Tribute
Raja Sahib – Virbhadra Singh – is no more. His demise leaves a gaping void not only in Himachal politics, but also in the…
The Kindly CM
When I reported for duty in Himachal Pradesh, for the first time in my life I came face to face with politicians – from…
Gujjars – May Their Tribe Increase
The north-western Himalayas are home to two nomadic tribes, the ‘Gaddis’ and the ‘Gujjars’. While the Gaddis are shepherds, rearing large herds of sheep,…
Forest Fires
Forest fires, each year, destroy millions of hectares of forests worldwide. Apart from an estimated direct loss of USD 3000 million each year, there…
Of Patwaris And Demarcations
Rajgarh Forest Division was unique in the sense that it comprised all sorts of forests – Reserved, Demarcated Protected, Undemarcated Protected as well as…
The Fearless Crusader
I have just heard of the demise of Mr. B S Chauhan, the gentleman who was the DFO at Rajgarh when I joined there…
Birds More Visible As Covid-19 Locks Up Humans
Sitting in my balcony and observing the birds that have become more visible during the lockdown, now that human activity has diminished. …
A Lesson In Humility
Immediately after completing my graduation, in 1970, I began preparing for competitive exams, and filled and submitted whatever forms I came across. I knew…
Benefits to senior citizens…..Give us the respect we deserve!
This post has been doing the rounds on Whatsapp since the last few days. I did not forward it as I wanted to see…
Pandit Bhimsen Joshi: Memories of a great man
Some time ago, when I read news of the sad demise of perhaps the greatest exponent of Hindustani classical music, Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, my…