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The Dham – A Famous Traditional Festive Meal.
Published on 11 Jul, 2012 at 23:40 in Culture, People & Society | Viewed 3,300 views times | 18 Comments
By: Isha Sharma Himachali food varies from region to region. The cuisine of Himachal Pradesh is largely based on the climate and topography of the state. While the everyday meal is the usual dal-chawal-subzi-roti, special dishes are cooked during festive occasions. Amongst festive food, the traditional meal, Dham (lunch served in traditional occasions) finds instant
Dharamshala stands in solidarity over Tibetan self-immolations
Published on 1 Jun, 2012 at 15:10 in Daily news, People & Society | Viewed 1,146 views times | No Comments
Thousand of Tibetans, locals and tourists turned up for a protest candle march at Mcleodganj in memory of the victims of the recent self-immolations in Tibet. The brutal repression of the Chinese regime has again came into limelight with 33 year old Rechok setting herself on fire in Eastern Tibet leading to her death. The
Sanjeev Rattan wins National Film Award for best Dogri film
Published on 26 Apr, 2012 at 20:14 in Featured, People & Society | Viewed 1,620 views times | 3 Comments
Sanjeev Rattan, a resident from Khaniara, a village near Dharamshala will be awarded with Rajat Kamal, national film award on 3rd May by President of India. Sanjeev is being conferred with the national award for his Dogri feature film Dil Ch Basya Koi and Hindi short film Panchakki. According to the National Film Awards website,Dil
Remains of an ancient civilization found in Himachal
Published on 10 Apr, 2012 at 22:29 in Culture, People & Society | Viewed 937 views times | No Comments
Director of State Language, Art and Culture Department, Rakesh Kanwar told Himvani that remains of an ancient civilization were recovered by the villagers during road construction by Border Road organizations(BRO) in Chhitkul village in Kinnuar district. Mr Mukesh Kumar Negi, the Pradhan of Chhitkul village, confirmed that they found pieces of clay pottery, a copper
Exhibition of Kangra paintings in London from 20th March
Published on 13 Mar, 2012 at 11:35 in Culture, Featured, People & Society | Viewed 1,186 views times | No Comments
A new generation of artists being trained in the traditional school of Kangra Art will now get an opportunity to exhibit their works in Mayfair – in the heart of London. Starting on the 20th of March, the paintings – produced by a new crop of artists from the Kangra Valley in Himachal Pradesh –
Vanishing gods of Himachal
Published on 26 Oct, 2010 at 15:40 in Culture, Daily news, Disability, Education, Featured, People & Society | Viewed 1,592 views times | 4 Comments
By: Kishori Lal Mandi (Oct 26): There seems to be no letup in thefts of rare idols, statutes, wooden masks and other antiques from Himachal Pradesh as the loot continues while the state government and law enforcing agencies maintain a stoic silence over the matter. The recovery of three 500-year-old ashtdhatu idols here recently has
शिमला के जाखू में 108 फीट के हनुमान
Published on 18 Oct, 2010 at 16:03 in Daily news, Disability, Education, People & Society | Viewed 1,795 views times | 9 Comments
सुरेश कुमार शिमलाः देवभूमि हिमाचल की राजधानी शिमला के ऐतिहासिक जाखू मंदिर में इन दिनों बजरंगबली हनुमान की विशालकाय मूर्ति का निर्माण कार्य चल रहा है। दिल्ली के नंदा ट्रस्ट द्वारा बनाई जा रही इस मूर्ति की कुल ऊंचाई 108 फीट होगी और मौसम साफ होने पर यह 25 किलोमीटर की दूरी से दिखना आरंभ
Miss Himachal takes up a cause
Published on 21 Sep, 2010 at 16:20 in Daily news, Disability, Education, People & Society | Viewed 1,382 views times | 1 Comment
By: Priyanka Shimla: A beauty queen taking up a social cause is considered a commitment that comes along with the crown, or maybe a justification for the beauty-with-brains slogan. The first Miss Himachal, Purva Rana, appears to be going a bit further, supporting a political cause, and that too not really Indian. Recently she was
Dinsha Patel presents National Award to Himachali industrialist
Published on 31 Aug, 2010 at 23:47 in Daily news, Disability, Education, People & Society | Viewed 559 views times | No Comments
HimVani Shimla: Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprise, Dinsha Patel today presented national award to himachali industrialist, Mr. Milan H. Dalal, Director Blue Coat industries baddi in solan district for his outstanding contributions in the industrial sector in a function at vigyan bhawan new Delhi today. The company is engaged in manufacturing various
Preity Zinta prays for flood victims
Published on 29 Aug, 2010 at 18:22 in Daily news, Disability, Education, People & Society | Viewed 554 views times | No Comments
Himvani. Shimla: Bollywood super star Preity Zinta has expressed shock on the destruction caused by the unprecedented floods in Pakistan. She said that her prayers are with the people affected by the natural calamity. She prayed for the eternal peace of the departed souls and fortitude for the bereaved families. Preity Zinta also expressed sorrow