Vanishing Cultures of Himachal – Part 1 Kotgarhi: The Pahari Language of Ilaqa Kotgarh
by1. Introduction The rich, centuries-old cultures of the hills of Himachal Pradesh are vanishing at an alarming rate. While much of this heritage has…
Opinion
Between Danger and Beauty
byIn the mountains, life teaches its own quiet lessons of caution. A single glance along a winding trail is enough to notice how almost…
The Abiding Mystery Of Indian Citizenship – Is it Another Legal Fiction ?
bySo you think that the issues uppermost in the minds of those who rule us, or those who tell us what the rules are,…
Apples – The Case for Dwarf Rootstocks
byIntroduction With some apple growers continuing to plant apple trees on seedling stock, this article argues the case for planting all apples on dwarf…
Concrete Colonisation: Desecration Of Palampur’s Soul
byEnvironment and ecology are deeply correlated with state and citizens. State and citizens need to maintain balance between environment, ecology and development. Whenever and…
Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana — But What Kind?
byHave you received three wedding invites already this year, plus two save-the-dates for early 2026?? I don’t envy you one bit. As a North…
Himachal’s Environment Doesn’t Need More Studies – It Needs Firm Action – Now !
byGovernments never cease to surprise me, but they occasionally intrigue me, as in the two recent announcements by the Himachal govt. The first, in…
Jumbling Buildings On Hills
byUnfortunate building collapses have been frightening. Himalayan towns are giving themselves up to their weights. Besides natural subsidence, soil and rock may detach from…
Jaito Morcha and Beyond: Bahga’s Legacy of Courage
byEvery Independence Day, as the tricolour flutters proudly under the open sky, our nation pauses to honour the indomitable spirit of its freedom fighters….
Retired, Not Rooted (Yet)
byWe thought we had it all figured out. We retired in Bengaluru — the Garden City, the IT capital, cosmopolitan and comfortable. Our friends…