Kullu Manali valley residents selling land for life comforts
byManali: Increasing sale and purchase of land in Kullu valley, in general and around Manali in particular, each year, has rung alarm bells for…
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Sadda Haq: celluloid reflection on the Khalistan movement
byConsidered as one of the progressive states for its hard-working population, Punjab holds an imperatively strategic geo-political location in the country too. The food…
War of words over Ford ski resort
byShimla: The war of words is hotting up in Himachal Pradesh over the proposed multi-million dollar investment for a ski resort project being promoted…
Gilt edged profits as online shopping goes viral
byNew Delhi: You know online shopping has come of age in India when gold prices dip and coins are immediately made available in virtual…
Why Boston killings got more coverage than any other story (The Funny Side)
byMany people noticed that the international media was shockingly selective in its news coverage this month. This columnist knows the mindset of foreign correspondents…
Smoking near kids equal to violence, says Latvia
byMoscow: The parliament of the northern European republic of Latvia has passed a bill that would make smoking in the presence of children equal…
‘Promote Himalayas as tourist destination’
byNew Delhi: The Himalayas need to be promoted robustly as an adventure destination for round-the-year flow of tourists in the country, experts said here…
Was Arvind Kejriwal’s power fast only a political gimmick?
byFortnight long fast by Arvind Kejriwal, who spearheads the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party, against inflated power bills in Delhi failed to attract too…
Shanta downsized, Nadda – the man to watch for in Himachal BJP
byShimla: Removing old guard BJP leader Shanta Kumar from the party national executive has had a fallout as the state unit recast its team…
The Changing Landscape Of Kullu Valley
byManali: Over the last few decades, rural livelihood and economy in the region has become dependent on apple orchards. The Kullu Valley, once a…