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कालका-शिमला रेलवे के इतिहास का अंतर्राष्ट्रीष्य चैनलों पर होगा प्रसारण

Written on 12 Apr, 2009 at 1:45 in Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

हिमवाणी शिमलाः आने वाले दिनों में पूरी दूनिया शिमला‍‍‍‌‌‌ कालका रेलवे लाइन का इतिहास व इसकी खूबसूरती से रूबरू होगी। इसके लिए डीबीसी ने शिमला से कालका विश्व धरोहर रेल लाइन का तकरीबन 40 घंटों का वृतचित्र तैयार किया है।... (Continue reading)

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The lost world of Bhanodi Gompa: Discovered and now fading away

Written on 27 Oct, 2008 at 2:58 in Citizen Voice, Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment
The lost world of Bhanodi Gompa: Discovered and now fading away

By: Swarn Deepak Raina There’s an unusual silence up here at this place hidden from the world. It’s a one-man civilization, that of a lama – Bawa Sonam Gyatso – the last of Buddhist believers living here guarding the centuries-old... (Continue reading)

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Himachal govt seeks loan to preserve heritage buildings

Written on 3 Oct, 2008 at 1:47 in Culture, Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment

HimVani Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government and Shimla Municipal Corporation are thinking big these days to preserve the heritage of the erstwhile summer capital of India. Right from conservation of heritage buildings to construction of parking lots – they are... (Continue reading)

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Bhalku in museum, subalterns get a chunk of history

Written on 12 Jul, 2008 at 15:11 in Advocacy, Culture | viewed times | 5 Comments

By: Satyakam Bharti Heritage status to the Kalka-Shimla rail by UNESCO is being seen as a major boost to the tourism sector in the region, but little do we understand its importance as a defining moment in recognising the subaltern... (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
Simla British Resort: Spellbinding Bollywood

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... (Continue reading)

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The Mysticism of Mandi’s Mahashivratri

Written on 6 Apr, 2008 at 10:21 in Culture | viewed times | 4 Comments
The Mysticism of Mandi’s Mahashivratri

By: Saroj Thakur The Blend of Ancient and the Modern Mandi and Mahashivratri seem to have become synonymous as when we name one the other comes to mind immediately! Like all other festivals Mandi Mahashivratri, too, has some legends behind... (Continue reading)

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Kathak exponent Mahua Shankar to perform as part of Heritage Walk

Written on 31 Oct, 2007 at 15:31 in Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 1 Comment

By: Varun Shimla: As a part of the Heritage Walk, scheduled for November 2, in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Kathak exponent, and disciple of Pt Birju Maharaj – Mahua Shankar will perform in the state capital, the following day. The performance... (Continue reading)

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Shimla Heritage Walk on November 2

Written on 26 Oct, 2007 at 18:55 in Culture, Daily news, Tourism | viewed times | 1 Comment
Shimla Heritage Walk on November 2

By: Varun Do you know that Barnes Court, residence of Governor of Himachal Pradesh just got 175 years old? It is here that historic Shimla Agreement was signed between Indira Gandhi and Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto. It is Barnes Court that... (Continue reading)

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Chamba sandals to be branded, exported

Written on 2 Jul, 2007 at 17:17 in Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Chamba: The representatives of the National Footwear Institute (NFI) were in town recently to talk to and provide training to the local artisans involved in making the well-known Chamba chappals (sandals) of Himachal Pradesh. The institute is keen on... (Continue reading)

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Shimla Walker hospital to be operational by 2011

Written on 27 Jun, 2007 at 14:46 in Culture, Daily news | viewed times | 0 Comments

HimVani Shimla: The popular Walker Military Hospital in Shimla, that was gutted in fire in 1998, would be back again in operation by 2011, according to Lt Gen S Mukherjee, AVSM, Director General Medical Services. Walker Hospital came into being... (Continue reading)

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