‘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…
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Hill History – Book Review
byA renowned historian of the Himalaya, Chetan Singh has impeccable credentials. The construct defines spaces and communities and subsequently moves to the idea of the state as it existed in the area that is today’s Himachal Pradesh.
Confessions Of A Bookworm
byHazaribagh in the early 1960s. I was ten when I first got to know Dr. Binoy Chatterjee: I don’t know how old he was,…
Book Review: Preserving A Priceless Fragment Of Natural History
byTHE GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK- The Struggle to save the western Himalayas. by Sanjeeva Pandey and Anthony J Gaston. Published by Niyogi Books,…
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…
Shimla’s Antiquarian Treasure Trove
byA brief history of India in French published in 1552, just before Emperor Akbar reclaimed the Mughal empire in 1556 after a battle victory…
Book Cafe With A Difference
byOpening of a Book Cafe in the Taka Bench park just above historic Ridge of Shimla may not make a news. The unique cafe,…
Easy Trails Around Shimla by Raaja Bhasin
byIn ‘Easy Trails Around Shimla’, Raaja Bhasin paints a breathtakingly beautiful picture of hikes around Shimla, including the trail along the Mashobra spur and…
Poor Education Quality Drastically Drops Enrolment In Government Primary Schools of Himachal
byWhile the number of Government schools increase, the enrolment in these institutions is dropping dramatically
Unique Collection Of Books On Kullu To Be Released During Dussehra
byKullu: The District Cultural Council, Kullu in association with the District Dussehra Committee is going to release three books during the International Dussehra festival,…