The impact of social media on traditional print media and its broader influence on society
byIn recent years, the rapid expansion of social media has posed a significant challenge to print media, not only worldwide but also in India….
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When One Is Less Than Zero
byI really don’t have much to do in my Himachal village these days, other than watch things sliding down the slopes- roads, houses, trees,…
Kullvi Whims Shines at G20 Delhi Summit
byKullu: The prestigious G20 Delhi Summit has arrived in the heart of Delhi, and Kullvi Whims is beaming with pride as a chosen exhibitor….
First Snowfall in Dhauladhar: Temperature Drops in the Area
byToday, the upper reaches of the Dhauladhar ranges experienced the first spell of snowfall for the season, while the lower reaches were blessed with…
My Moon Is Made Of Green Cheese, Not Titanium
byIt has not been a particularly good fortnight for people of my vintage, brought up to regard the moon- that “silver deity of secret…
Decoding 2023 Amendments In Forest Conservation Act 1980; Impact On Forests In Indian Himalayan Region States
byParliament has passed Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023, the President’s assent has been granted and the same is notified in the official gazette. Now…
SHANTI STUPA, LADAKH: A White Wonder & Symbol of Peace
byWhile roaming on the north-western fringe of Leh in Ladakh, one can see a stand-alone hill crowned with an eye-catching circular-and-domed structure in white….
Nature’s Fury
byEver since my husband retired, we have been spending five to six months of the summer in Mashobra, a small hamlet in Himachal Pradesh….
A Citizen’s Wish List For A Battered Himachal And Shimla
byNow that the rains have mercifully abated in Himachal, the various Whatsapp groups have offered their anodyne prayers for the state, donations have been…
THIKSEY MONASTERY, LADAKH: A Must-Visit Destination
byThiksey Monastery is one of Ladakh’s most beautiful and largest Buddhist monasteries. It is affiliated with the Gelug School of Tibetan Buddhism. Due to…