Natural Stream flowing in Uttarakhand hills
All natural stream flowing in Himalayan areas have mineral content in its water. This one is in the interiors of Rudraprayag district Uttarakhand
Himalayas seen from Guptakashi
The majestic Himalayas, one of the world’s most renowned mountain ranges, captivate the imagination of adventurers, spiritual seekers, and nature enthusiasts alike. Among the countless vantage points to witness the awe-inspiring beauty of the Himalayas, Guptakashi stands out as a remarkable destination. Nestled in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, India, Guptakashi offers a unique viewpoint … Read more
Helping hands in Agricultural activities by children
Young girls in Uttarakhand taking part in agricultural activities. Carrying cow dung to the fields. Should we still call it Child labour!
Field Marshal SAM Manekshaw on Leadership and Discipline
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw’s Lecture at Defence Services College, Wellington on Leadership and Discipline 11th November, 1998 Commandant, Ladies and Gentlemen, I am fully conscious of the privilege, which is mine, to have been invited here to address the college. A while ago, I was invited to a seminar where the subject was youth, and … Read more
Assam Rifles British Times in Aizwal
The British times of Assam Rifles in North East India. Here in Aizwal Mizoram
Drudgery in the hills
The participation of women in large number in the movement for the hill state of Uttarakhand, proved besides other things that they form the backbone of the village economy. Factors like the ever-increasing male migration and the tradition of women taking care of agriculture and related activities have increased their drudgery. They continue to collect … Read more
When Expedience Trumps Expertisem by Ramachandra Guha
Uttarakhand reiterates that our rulers have contemptuous disregard for the advice of the best scientists and would rather listen to contractors and builders to whom they are beholden for funds In the early 1980s, while doing research on the environmental history of Uttarakhand, I sometimes visited the library of the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology … Read more
HIV/AIDS: Beyond the Public Health Domain
The problem of health and illness have been mystified to such an extent that confusion prevails not only in the minds of masses but also among the ‘well educated’ class. Health and illness is thought to be a prerogative of the medical sciences and any problem thereof could only be solved by medicine and medical … Read more
Jim Corbett’s Bunglow, Jim Corbett Museum in Kaladhungi-Foothills of Nainital Explore the Legacy of Jim Corbett
This picturesque bungalow, also known as the Corbett Museum, provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of the renowned British hunter and conservationist, Jim Corbett.
Women Drudgery in Uttarakhand hills
Drudgery in the hills……….. Earlier she carried firewood, now its gas cylinder……….from road head to her village……….