Hanging Gardens of Bua Rani
byHanging Garden of Kirti Cottage, Dalhousie Back home from Denmark in 1983, I had an urge to build a cottage in Dalhousie; and along…
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Secularism in India – a Changing Narrative
byIt has been the bane of our country that we never had a viable opposition to Congress party at national level. The first non-congress…
Traffic Congestion Lowers Shimla’s Tourist Value
byCity under siege readies to survive another Christmas – New Years deluge Scenic when viewed from a distance, the seductive hill city scattered around…
This “CLEAN CHIT” Needs A Machine Wash
byIt had to happen sooner rather than later. After educating us on what to eat, read, wear, worship, sing, who to marry and other…
IT’S THE ECONOMY, STUPID ! “– OR IS IT ?
byThat famous phrase- ” It’s the Economy. stupid !”- was employed successfully by Bill Clinton’s election team to win the 1992 election against George…
The Birthday Gift
byIt’s that time of the year again, when I take a step closer to the final resting place- no, not the bar in Gymkhana…
Kartarpur Corridor – should there be cause for concern?
byTypical of the habit of brushing news under the carpet after 7-10 days, Kartarpur Corridor is off the electronic media radar after Navjot Singh…
Why Are Climate Change And The Environment Not Election Issues ?
byMr. Modi’s government appears to be mesmerised by big ticket projects and ventures, and will not let any concerns about the environment stand in its way. All warnings are dismissed as the rantings of “urban naxals” or interference by foreign entities
Unemployment Haunts Himachal Youth
byCreating meaningful jobs is a global problem and it is no different for Himachal Pradesh. The relatively young demographic profile of the state compounds…
The Real Fraud Nationalists
byThere was an interesting article in the Times of India dated 18th November 2018 on editorial page regarding distinction between Patriots and Fraud Nationalists…