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Dhano, Hero No 1 have no one to carry on their ...

Written on 30 Jun, 2008 at 11:57 in People & Society, Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

By: Eesha Duggal I keep wondering how do horses (any animal) feel when we humans sit on them. Do they like it or they feel irritated? How would I feel, if someone sits on my back? But I think I still... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Lifestyle

Home stay scheme finally cleared

Written on 28 Jun, 2008 at 15:56 in Tourism | viewed times | 2 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has finally adopted the ‘Himachal Pradesh Home Stay Scheme-2008’ with a view to involve the entire state in tourism promotion activities. The scheme was specially designed to give boost to rural tourism by offering various... (Continue reading)

Shimla rocked on the tunes of Cyanide

Written on 27 Jun, 2008 at 12:39 in Citizen Voice, Daily news, People & Society | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Eesha Duggal I could for long feel thunder in my ears after a rock concert that was held in Shimla last Sunday night. Under Pubrock fest, Delhi based alternative rock band Cyanide performed at Ritz Complex on The Ridge. The... (Continue reading)

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Rock Rules!!

Written on 27 Jun, 2008 at 12:33 in Citizen Voice, People & Society | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Eesha Duggal It was about 2 years ago when The Mall Road in Himachal’s capital Shimla, used to be clouded with guys wearing tee-shirts with their favorite wrestler’s’ image on. Needless to mention we all love to love our favorites... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Lifestyle Opinion rock Shimla

Sericulture farmers in Nurpur refuse to sell ...

Written on 22 Jun, 2008 at 15:31 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Nurpur: While the government machinery has for quite some time been tutoring the farming community, especially those with small land holdings, to diversify into cash crops to get better returns, some of those who took the advice seriously are today... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Agriculture

Notices to units using rice husk

Written on 21 Jun, 2008 at 16:03 in Environment | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Baddi: Concerned over non-compliance of environment safety norms in the Baddi-Barotiwala industrial belt, the Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board has now served notices to at least 15 units for spreading pollution by burning rice husk in industrial boilers. They have... (Continue reading)

The Shimla tragedy: Missing theatre, missing ...

Written on 20 Jun, 2008 at 12:38 in Citizen Voice, Culture, People & Society | viewed times | 6 Comments

By: Geetali Tare The drama is not dead but liveth, and contains the germs of better things. - WILLIAM ARCHER, About the Theatre I love Shimla. Though not by birth, I consider myself an honorary Himachali. I claim this by virtue of... (Continue reading)

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Disorganisation in an organisation

Written on 19 Jun, 2008 at 22:49 in Citizen Voice, Development | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Sanjeev Verma Administration is the backbone of any organisation and employees carrying out the day-to-day functions play a pivotal role in making the organisation a success. But, if the so-called ‘Babu Badshahs’ working in a particular organization or department are... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Education Opinion

Boulevards of Shimla Hills

Written on 19 Jun, 2008 at 14:24 in Tourism | viewed times | 7 Comments

By: Eesha Duggal Shimla is indeed not just about the Mall Road, the Ridge, Kufri, etc. Away from the concrete jungles of the city are some beautiful places that can certainly take your breath away. It’s not just about the places,... (Continue reading)

Where are the buraas ke phool?

Written on 17 Jun, 2008 at 10:41 in Environment | viewed times | 5 Comments

By: Eesha Duggal Living and growing up in Shimla feels like being Mogli of Jungle Book sometimes. Born in the building, somewhere, in the jungles, then playing in the woods, climbing every possible tree, running at the site of monkeys, building... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Forestry

Two-day rock fest in Shimla

Written on 17 Jun, 2008 at 3:02 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

By: Shikka Patial Shimla: For those who are still cursing themselves to be part of the monotony of the Shimla Summer Festival, almost washed away as usual, here’s a chance to sizzle in the Monsoon rains, quite literally if you happen... (Continue reading)

16 killed as HRTC bus plunges into gorge near ...

Written on 15 Jun, 2008 at 15:03 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani At least 16 people are feared to be dead and several others injured after a Himachal Roadways bus fell into a deep gorge around 18 km from Rampur in Shimla district this morning. The HRTC bus was on way to... (Continue reading)

Bridge on Manikaran road snaps

Written on 15 Jun, 2008 at 2:25 in Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Bhuntar: A bailey bridge joining Manikaran with Bhuntar collapsed on Saturday, thus isolating the Manikaran valley. The bridge collapsed after a truck tried to cross it despite warning that the bridge could not take heavy load. Manikaran witnesses a huge... (Continue reading)

Saint scientist on fast onto death to save ...

Written on 13 Jun, 2008 at 18:02 in Advocacy, Development, Environment | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Satyakam Bharti An occasional ripple in the rising waters of Tehri Dam still reminds people in the area about the old Tehri village that was finally given a jal-samadhi some time back, of course a forced one. The 9,290 families... (Continue reading)

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Simla British Resort: Spellbinding Bollywood

Written on 11 Jun, 2008 at 18:26 in Culture, Tourism | viewed times | 3 Comments

By: Shikha Patial Shimla has always been Bollywood’s one of its favourite places for its picturesque sights. Many love songs have been shot amidst the beautiful pine trees of places like Naldehra, Chail and, Mashobra. More so, the place has been... (Continue reading)

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