As I find it a little more difficult to get out of bed each succeeding autumn morning, my mind (what’s left of it, ...

Before we left for Bangkok, everyone had something to say about the weather. There had been heavy rains, flooding and ...

Step into Himachal Pradesh, where every festival is a celebration of faith, folklore, and the timeless spirit of the Himalayas. In the lap ...

The postcard image of Manali whispering deodar forests, crisp Himalayan breezes and serene snowcapped peaks—is increasingly ...

India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.1% in FY27 supported by robust domestic demand and strong exports, despite global headwinds. It ...

Pargat Singh has captained India on the hockey field. Leading Punjab Congress into the 2027 elections may prove his toughest ...

A young life cut short is always heartbreaking. But when death comes from a place where there should have been “trust, ...

Charan Singh Safri (5 April 1918 – 5 January 2006) was a distinguished Punjabi poet and lyricist whose work remains deeply ...

In response to a recent blog of mine about unregulated constructions in Himachal, a discerning reader commented that he had done an online search for available properties in the state, and to his ...

Shimla: The 12th International Film Festival Shimla (IFFS 2K26) continued its vibrant celebration of independent cinema on the second day of the three-day festival at the historic Gaiety Heritage ...

Kullu Dussehra, the mother of all Himachali cultural and religious festivals, will start on the 21st of October and conclude on the 27th of October; this was announced in a power-packed curtain-raiser ...

The Lahaul Valley in the trans- Himalayan region of India, bordering western Tibet, is facing a quiet crisis as its five ancient, unique languages risk disappearing forever due to rapid modernization.