From the right to live anywhere to the freedom to practice any profession, everything is in question in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
As the rains nourish the earth, they revive Shimla’s cherished memories and the guardianship of its water
BY Ashwani Sharma 21 September 2024
A grim scenario on the fiscal front has set off alarm bells in resource-starved Himachal Pradesh—a state historically dependent on the Centre’s help but increasingly surviving on financial borrowings.
BY Ashwani Sharma 16 September 2024
Himachal Pradesh is on the brink of a major economic shift as it prepares to legalise cannabis cultivation, aiming to rejuvenate its agricultural sector
BY Ashwani Sharma 9 September 2024
The trees of Shimla stand as symbols of elegance and heritage, yet struggle against the pressures of modernity
BY Ashwani Sharma 8 September 2024
Last week Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu announced that his Cabinet ministers, chief parliamentary secretaries, among others would not draw their salaries and allowances for two months.
BY Ashwani Sharma 4 September 2024
The festival attracted filmmakers from 27 countries and 22 states from India, with submissions from nations like Iran, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
BY Ashwani Sharma 25 August 2024
Under this deciduous tree, village elders would gather to escape the summer heat, share thoughts, and discuss common concerns
BY Ashwani Sharma 18 August 2024
As childhood tales of lightning strikes come to life, the serene hills of Himachal Pradesh are now scarred by the relentless fury of nature
BY Ashwani Sharma 10 August 2024
Every year and every monsoon, the number of floods, landslides and cloubursts are increasing in Himachal Pradesh. While the government works on measures to minimise the losses, can it prevent disasters?
BY Ashwani Sharma 7 August 2024
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