Anna may be allowed to fast at Ramlila Maidan

Update The Government may allow Anna Hazare to go ahead with his fast at New Delhi's Ramilia Maidan. Hazare supporter Manish Sisodia said that the Government has agreed to allow the use of Ramlila Maidan for the...

Swami Nigamanand dies after 114 days fast to save Ganga

Swami Nigamanand Saraswati, was on a four month fast-till-death since February 19, 2011 died on 13th June  at Dehradun much to the shock of the mainstream media which missed out on the story of son of Ganga who had been on fast unto death since February. The...

Seminar held on word and power in Mussoorie

Eyewitness report: Dalit Resource Centre (DRC) at GB Pant Institute Social Science, Jhusi, Allahabad, has successfully concluded its two-day cultural discourse on, ‘Power and Word (Satta aur Shabda): Forging...

India Wins Semi-Final of Cricket world cup

India defeated Pakistan once again in the world Cup semifinal at Mohali Today. Pakistan met its own debacle due to pooor fielding."India has won bragging rights over Pakistan after beating its arch-rival on the cricket field and advancing to the World Cup final match against...

A Book on History of Mussoorie Shortly

Stephanie Miedema the Daughte rof Author of the book Murree:Glimpses through the forest is in Musosorie to complete the book on history of Mussoorie."The father-daughter duo Virgil and Stepahnie Miedema from the US have set out to immortalise the queen of hills through a...

Mussoorie Library a testimony to colonial past

The libray that was established by The British during colonial era still stands tall in Musosorie.This is story about the Library that still holds more than 40,000 rare books including travelogues."Many people may...

When jazz Music was the order of the day in Mussoorie

" During peak of the British era, summer capital Shimla being considered excessively ceremonial, the fun and music loving British population headed towards Mussoorie. Mussoorie became famous as the...

7 Khoon Maaf short story to be released as film today

" The latest film, “7 Khoon Maaf”, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and based on a short story by eminent writer from Mussoorie Ruskin Bond is slated for worldwide screening on February 18. It has been converted...

Ailing Author, Journalist looks to Govt. for assistance

Sudhir Thapliyal the ailing  author of famous Book "Mansuri Macabre"  has returned from DDN operation to his residence in Mussoorie. the former chief Minster BC Khanduri visted him day before .Leader of...

The Lion still roars in Mussoorie but sculptor forgotten

The Rock carved Lion at Mall road Mussoorie is a n important landmark where tourists pose  for pictures to cherish the memory.The story deals with the story of the artist who did not recieveany accolade after...

Forgotten Australian pianist once played in Mussoorie

Edward Cahill long forgotten painist from Australia graced Mussoorie with his enchanting music in 1930's. "Western classical music lovers will be delighted to know that the brilliant, but forgotten Australian...

leading a solitary existence after death

local historian Gopal Bhardwaj who discovered the solitary grave of the British officers wife in Mussoorie reveals the incident leasding to her death. " As one walks towards Lal Tibba on the way to Oakville House owned by eminent author Stephen Alter, one comes across...

Liquor bar opens at LBSNAA Academy of Bureaucrats in Mussoorie

The opening of the Liquor bar at LBSNAA the cradle of IAS offciers where they are imparted training to govern the country has raised several questions."The senior bureaucrats are literally on high as they can now savour latest brands of Indian liquor at the officer’s mess...

Village women weave anti-allergic scarves from giant nettle plant

" Anti-allergic scarves woven by Panchachuli women from giant nettle plants have become immensely popular among tourists and residents alike here. The increase in the demand for these scarves can been gauged by...

Uttarakhand Farmers at receiving end due to natural disasters

The recent flash floods and cloud burst incident have devastated the farmers who were already reeling under the near drought situation in summers.The articles points out the whole grim story and the government apathy towards the food grain providers of the state. "...
 

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