By-Devendra Kumar Budakoti “There is so much corruption in everywhere”—a sentiment frequently voiced by Indians themselves. Typically, this critique targets the system, the bureaucracy, and officials at every level, from high offices to grassroots administration. Public discourse often emphasizes corrupt politicians, inefficient leadership, and questions the integrity of the judiciary. Media coverage, social commentary, and … Read more
By Devendra Kumar Budakoti “I prefer the slums of Bombay to the snow of Canada,” an elderly Indian once told his friend upon returning from abroad. This statement had little to do with nationalism or patriotism—it reflected deep emotional ties to people, places, and personalities back home. For him, the slums of Bombay (now Mumbai) … Read more
D.K.Budakoti & Swagata Sinha Roy The sinking of Joshimath town in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand state made national and international news in the first week of the new year of 2023. The cracks which were visible earlier in the buildings became prominent in the first week of January, which is when it became a … Read more
CM Yogi’s statement.. मछर ऐसे नहीं मरेंगे, इनका इलाज करना होगा, shows his Knowledge and understanding of Epidemiology and Public Health.
Natural calamities on earth can not be predicted; however the trend of increasing frequency of occurrence has been realized since last few decades. Despite improvement in Science and Technology, increases in the loss of assets and human life have been seen due to such calamities. But the big question is, is it the nature which … Read more
Let every Marriage be a sweet occasion Plant a tree for beautiful memory परिणय बंधन की मधुर बेला पर एक पौध रोपकर केवल शादी को यादगार ही नही बनाया जा सकता अपितु धरती के प्राकृतिक संसाधनों के सरंक्षण एंव संबर्द्धन की दिशा में यह महान योगदान भी है। मैती का अर्थ: बेटी जिस गांव में … Read more
What is Chakbandi Campaign in Uttarakhand, Ganesh Gareeb was born to Chandan Singh Negi and Kanthi Devi on 1st March.1937 in a small village called Soola Patti.,Pauri Garhwal in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. He studied at DAV Inter College, Dehradun. He got married to Saraswati Devi in 1960. He went to Delhi in 1961 … Read more
The Himalayan Berry- Bedu …..now remains 0nly in the famous song of Uttarakhand…….Bedu pako Bara Masa……. The Fruit is hardly eaten by the Villagers, unlike the Kafal, which also sold in the local market in the season
A three days village festival on 19, 20 and 21 June 2010, was celebrated in village Chai, P.O. Kunjoli, Patti-Kaudiya, via. Lansdowne, District Pauri Garhwal. The occassion was the inaurgration of renovated Durga temple. On the first day a health camp was organized by the village committee for the area and a team of doctors … Read more
We cannot ignore the climate crisis anymore! We the organisations of Himachal Pradesh the partner of India Climate Justice collective notes with deep anguish the devastating loss of life, livelihoods, and homes in Uttarakhand and Himachal. The death toll is likely in the thousands, way beyond current official figures. We extend our deep condolences to … Read more