Houses of Pangi
byThe Pangi Valley of Himachal Pradesh is home to a rich tapestry of cultural communities. The region is famous for its remote, high-altitude, traditional…
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“Communication Gap? Let’s Check the Signal First!”
byFrom handwritten letters to instant messages, from landlines to video calls, communication has evolved at lightning speed. Ironically, despite having more ways to connect…
June 2026 @ Mashobra
byThe month of June simply sailed by for us. Happily, there were none of the water woes that plagued Shimla last year. A major…
Behdeinkhlam: The Covenant of U Lakriah and the Four Sisters
byAs the monsoon approach Jowai prepares once again to host one of its most profound cultural and spiritual expressions-Behdeinkhlam, celebrated this year from 6th…
The Romance of Deduction
byI grew up in Shimla, and winter holidays had their own rhythm. Outside, snowflakes settled softly on the roofs, the cold persuaded everyone to…
Status of Women In Himachal In Comparison To Uttarakhand, Punjab & Haryana
byHow does Himachal Pradesh perform in terms of women’s health when compared with its three neighboring states of Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand? (Uttar Pradesh is…
An Early Morning Walk, Baguettes And Breakfast In Paris
byIt all began with the phone clock not being adjusted to the new time zone. And turned into a delightfully memorable early morning walk…
Nomadic Shepherds Set Out For Greener Himalayan Pastures
byManali: Traditional nomadic shepherds, primarily from the Gaddi and Gujjar communities, have begun their annual summer migration uphill toward high-altitude alpine meadows in Himachal…
Why Does’t Gujarat Take Care Of Its Poor Children ?
byHow do children in Gujarat fare when compared to children from some other Indian states? The data from the recently released NFHS-6 (2023-24) for…
“Are You Fletcher ?”
byIt has been my experience that every District Collectorate is usually haunted by its own resident lunatic, somewhat like ancient mansions possessing their resident…