By: SUREKHA DHALETA
'Himvanaushudhi Bhuminam', an old Sanskrit saying, loosely translated as, 'the herbs grow in abundance', where else can the place be, other than Himachal.
Owing to a variety of conditions, Himachal Pradesh has been a rich repository of medicinal herbs and plants. The varying agro-climatic condition from sub-tropical to temperate and extreme cold, make [...]

Courtesy: PR DEPTT, HP GOVT
There is a tremendous scope for industrial expansion in Himachal Pradesh which is contributing nearly 15 percent to the State Domestic Product. In order to accelerate the pace of industrialization, the State Government has formulated an investor friendly Industrial Policy which is contributing towards sustainable industrial and economic development. The new [...]

Courtesy: PR DEPTT, HP GOVT
Agriculture and Horticulture played significant role in enriching the economy of the Pradesh. Both these sectors are not only providing employment to local people but also contributing immensely to the State's economy. State Government has set up H.P. Marketing Board to facilitate the growers to ensure remunerative prices for their produce

By: NEHA
Here are few excerpts from the report on the Agriculture Census, prepared by the Department of Land Records, Government of Himachal Pradesh.
Despite the apple boom, Himachal Pradesh remains a poor recipient of the changes in the agriculture sector, mainly in the form of new technologies and crop diversification methods. The state, largely rain-fed, has [...]

By: Vividhaditya
One fine morning, I happened to pass through a jungle with my father. I was deep in thought at one with the music of silence when I heard a bird sing. Did she sing or did she wail?
Dhiya Dudhu Pii! Dhiya Dudhu Pii!
She refrained as if she had missed the cues of her song. [...]

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यह सवाल लाख रूपये का है | जैसे मैंने िपछले लेख में कहा है िक ओपनसोर्स का िहमाचल में कमप्यूटर िशक्शा का बहुत बडा़ योगदान रहेगा, उसी तरह िहन्दी के िबना यह िशक्शा अधूरी रहेगी | हमेँ अगर जन जन तक पहुँचना है तो हमेँ लोगों की भाषा में कमप्यूटर को पढ़ाना पड़ेगा | [...]

By: VIVIDHADITYA

It’s been beaten to death that basic education in Himachal is far ahead than any other state of India. But not only the government but private players need to take the literacy campaign to the second level where stress would be on computer literacy

By: VARUN SINGH
It seems lot of discussion has gone into the topic of matrimonial. Moderators have been urging that the topic be closed as its is turning out to be a heated exchange of mails. Before we end i wanted to put forward few points and i think it may lead to further discussion on [...]