O! Palampur!! – An ode to the loveliest town of Himachal!
‘Wow! What a view!’ I was not prepared for the majestic Dahauladhars as I entered the room with French windows. ‘This is Diwan-e-Aam. You…
Dr Vikas Thakur is a Veterinary Pathologist who has worked extensively all over India, especially in the Himalayan region. A keen observer and thinker, he is much interested in local history, societal issues , nature and anything that arouses curiosity. After spending 4 years in Kashmir, he came out with his experiences and understandings of this most interesting region in the form of a critically acclaimed book -'Pax Kashmir' this year. A native of Shimla, he is currently based in Chandigarh. Besides reading and writing, he likes to spend his time Riding and Golfing. He is currently - Executive Committee Member, Equine Welfare and Medication Control, Equestrian Federation of India.
‘Wow! What a view!’ I was not prepared for the majestic Dahauladhars as I entered the room with French windows. ‘This is Diwan-e-Aam. You…
Oh Papa! where were you? Exclaimed my sixth grade son. I saw he and my better half had been struggling with his school tie….
Guru ke pan, labo ki shan – announced the billboard on the shop at the nerve centre of Shimla – “Scandal Point” on the…
‘Hamare season chala hua hai na. Mai ussme busy ho gay thhi’ the lady opposite me was telling someone over phone. I was outside…