Rubbing it in, social media the trouble maker
byWas social media the powerful game-changer behind the Egypt Uprising, Arab Spring, and exodus of North Eastern residents from Bangalore? Is it to blame…
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In the eye of climate change, Himalayan badlands
byHigher temperatures are being recorded in Himalayan altitudes which had not seen the mercury rise so much before. Changes in temperature zones are causing…
Slip, slidin’ away: it’s skating season in Shimla
byShimla: A red balloon was today tethered to the roof of the British-era municipal corporation building for the first time this season, signalling as it…
Dehradun is drug haven of Uttarakhand
byDehradun : The successive governments in Uttarakhand have been giving permission to private Universities and Colleges to open left and right in the state,…
Terrorism waning, tourists reclaim Kashmir
byThe crown of India, it seems, is finally returning to peace. Even though insurgency in the valley continues, ebbing terrorist activities are now prompting…
The Sachin Effect: Its just not about Cricket!
byWith an average of just 15.3 runs in the previous 10 innings, most of the cricketing pundits are asking Sachin Tendulkar to hang his…
FDI in retail: good, bad and not so bad
byA fractured parliament over permitting foreign direct investment (FDI) in retail has the entire opposition gunning for the government; allies are not sure about…
Renaming the Shadman Square: In fond memory of Bhagat Singh
byOne of the most influential revolutionaries of the Independence movement of India, Bhagat Singh seeks recognition in Lahore. The Lahore Jail, where Bhagat Singh,…
Kalka Shimla rail line that time forgot
byThe Shimla Kalka rail line, once considered an engineering marvel, today stands in a dismal condition. Yes, it has won a position in the…
Aam Admi Kejriwal raises hope with AAP party
byAam Admi Party (AAP) with aam admi persona of Arvind Kejriwal as it convener is finally here to make a difference in the chaotic…