Himachal State Museum- an insight into Himachal’s rich heritage
byA walk to the famous Cecil or towards Indian Institute of Advanced Studies would counter you with a gate that reads Himachal State Museum….
Art & Heritage
Finally, Delhi-Haat to showcase artisans from Himachal
byHandicrafts-a name by which India is known are the part of the rich tradition of Himachal Pradesh. A mean to earn livelihood for people…
Shimla charm weaves Praveen Sharma’s new album
byPraveen Sharma is a household name on the web when it comes to music. With his second album along with Benoit Pioulard aka Thomas…
The Appealing Poetic Expression: An Email conversation with Kanwar Dinesh Singh
byKanwar Dinesh Singh has published ten poetry collections in English: Reveries Incessant (1993), Implosions (1996), Asides (1996), Thinking Aloud (1999), The Theophany (1999), House…
Poetry of Immense Grief: An Interview with Kamla Kapur
byKamla Kapur is a sensitive poetic voice, who lives half the year in a remote Kullu Valley in the Himalayas and the other half…
Kulluvi Song
by[lang_en]Please savor a song from my upcoming Himachali song CD.[/lang_en]
Government-NGO collaboration can spell success for the Kullu weaving industry
byWeaving has been the mainstay of every Kullu-ite’s livelihood for generations now. A month long study by Anoop H, Shilpa Kendre, Jyothsna Sekar, Shilpi…
Save the Weaver : Is weaving dying in Kullu?
byYou never know what you have been missing until it arrives. This adage can’t be more apt than for the weavers here. The folks…
Save the Weaver : A Litmus Test for Authentic Kullu Shawls
byThe scenic landscapes of Kullu beckon avid travellers to visit the hinterlands of this small town. Shopping does take a top priority on the…
Save the Weaver: An eye opener for tourists
byFor tourists from across the globe, the hilly terrain of Manali-Shimla is a shoppers’ paradise for woollens. The heart of the weaving industry is…