Is The Indian Diaspora Getting A Taste Of Its Own Medicine ?
bySomeone I know recently went to Vietnam; on a sight-seeing visit to the Da Nang bridge he came across a large group of Indian…
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Book Review : The Kargil War Surgeon’s Testimony
byAll wars are invariably followed by books, but these are usually about the blood and glory, strategy and logistics, victories and failures. Colonel Basu’s…
Himachal Assembly Passes Bill Cancelling Pensions For Defecting MLAs
byDespite Prime Minister Modi’s strongman reputation for pushing bold reforms, why is there a veiled suspicion on the issue of multiple pensions and tax…
Apple Orchard Rejuvenation Revisited
byIntroduction In 2006, Harmony Hall Orchards – founded by Samuel Evans (Satyanand) Stokes in 1916 – initiated a rejuvenation of the old orchard, mainly…
A Botanical Trek To Sapi Tso – The Enchanting Frozen Lake Of Kargil
byA botanical trek to a high-altitude glacial lake through a scenic trail of colourful and rich plant diversity is any field botanist’s dream. Situated…
‘Spectre Of Choor Dhar’ by Avay Shukla – Book Review
byAvay Shukla writes with a flair which is unmatched. A true Nature Lover, the ten stories in his book, ‘Spectre of Choor Dhar’, weave…
Melting Snow Contains A Toxic Cocktail Of Pollutants
byManali: With spring breaking out here and warmer temperatures just around the corner, snow will slowly melt away, releasing us from the clutches of…
Artist Raj Nandini Quest Of Himalayas Lands Her In Manali
byManali: Raj Nandini is an artist, photographer, sculptor, painter and art camp organizer / curator. Raj Nandini quest of Himalayas finally landed her in Manali to full…
Masroor Rock Cut Temple: Incredible Heritage of Himachal
by“Monuments are the grappling-iron that bind one generation to another” – Joseph Joubert As civilizations fall and rise, the ancient remains – the monuments…
A Comic Book Based in Mussoorie Brings Alive Childhood Vacations!
byPuffin Books recently released a new comic book called ‘Magic in Mussoorie’. The comic which has an interesting concept and story by Dehradun-based Atul…