Category: Arts
10 day Shimla book fair
Shimla: The ten day book fair which started on 23 June is drawing crowds in Shimla’s gaiety theatre complex, with some well known publishers putting up stalls. The book fair […]
Papa shortlisted for Satyajit Ray film award
Shimla: Papa a film by Siddharth Chauhan has been shortlisted for the prestigious Satyajit Ray Short Film Competition at the London Film Festival. It is one of three films to […]
Shimla ‘s Book Cafe run by prisoners
A recently opened unique Book Cafe overlooking this picturesque Himalayan town has the potential of becoming an iconic cafe due to its location and also because it is run by […]
Kiltàs of Himachal
In the mid-hills of Himachal one of the most common sights is a kilta or conical basket carried on backs.Kiltas are used to carry so many things, from grass to […]
Himachal to show off Chamba Rumal on Republic Day
Shimla : After a gap of three years Himachal Pradesh’s tableau returns to the Republic Day function in New Delhi. This time the tableau presents a well known traditional art […]
Now Shimla cops to have body cameras
Shimla: The Shimla police has been equipped with body-mounted web cameras which help in recording criminal activities and misbehaviour. 50 cameras have been distributed to traffic cops manning various kiosks […]
Kasauli Lit Fest 2016 theme breaking barriers
Shimla: Breaking Barriers will be the theme of the Kasauli Literary Festival 2016 which will be held from Oct 14-Oct 16. This is the fifth edition of the festival which […]
1800 pahari musicians perform at Mandi Shivratri
Shimla: Around 1800 pahari musicians played together during the ongoing Mandi Shivratri festival Thursday setting a record in Himachal Pradesh. They were playing a variety of traditional instruments including the […]
Dev Anand as CID
A crime thriller of the mid fifties CID is a gripping film starring a serious Dev Anand opposite Shakila. And a very young Waheeda Rehman playing in her first Hindi […]
Ruskin Bond at 81 joins Twitter
One of India’s best known and loved writers Ruskin Bond, 81 has joined Twitter on Friday. Hello world, Delighted to be on Twitter : He tweeted. A proof of his […]