Author: Baldev S Chauhan
Himachal’s market yard at Rohru flops
Shimla : Among the mushrooming of small market yards in Himachal Pradesh’s apple belt the most promising has been the market at Rohru but it has been a failure in […]
Cars entering Shimla to pay green tax from Sept 15
Shimla : After postponing the imposition of the green tax decision twice this year , it will finally come into force from Sept 15 this year as all non Himachal […]
Anarkali : That early classic of hindi cinema
I think the ending of Anarkali(released in 1953 and inspired by the legend of the slave girl Anarkali )was far more tragic and far more realistic than Mughl-e-Azam which was […]
Ankur : Shyam Benegal’s early masterpiece
This is a remarkable first film by the highly gifted Shyam Benegal and at once brought him international acclaim as a world class director in 1973 . Based on a […]
Heavy rains crack Shimla’ Ridge
Shimla : Shimla’s famous Ridge has developed cracks Tuesday due to heavy rains over the past week or so . The crack is around 42 metres long and is only […]
Virbhadra Singh is new Himachal Congress chief
Shimla : Veteran Congress leader Virbhadra Singh on Sunday was back in the driver’s seat as he was appointed president of the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh a couple of […]
Himachal likely to move court on BBMB arrears
Shimla : The central team of experts has decided to cut down Himachal Pradesh’s claim of power arrears from Rs 4250 crore to Rs 3400 crore , a cut of […]
The timeless music of S D Burman
The great S.D. Burman was so talented that all his compositions were always special . ‘Thandi Hawayen & Other Hits of S D Burman’ an MP3 by Saregama India is […]
Plastic notes in Shimla soon
Shimla : Himachal Pradesh’s capital Shimla is among five cities in India which will soon have Rs 10 notes in polymer or plastic on a field trial basis . This […]
Heritage status for Himachal tourism’s Naggar castle hotel
Shimla : The Castle Naggar hotel in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu valley has been given heritage status by the union tourism ministry , the state’s chief secretary S Roy said WednesdayThis […]