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Himachal VS Uttarakhand

Himachal VS Uttarakhand

Sustainable development is a multi-dimensional process which can be seen in Himachal Pradesh. On the other hand, Uttarakhand is a bad example of a hill...
Migration – The Ghost Villages

Migration – The Ghost Villages

“There is no trace of life in these villages due to the lack of facilities. The people are helpless and the government disinterested. Such is...
Palayan – Ek Chintan

Palayan – Ek Chintan

Palayan Ek Chintan - Discussion on the Issue of Migration Venue: Prekshagrah, Pauri Dates: 24 and 25 Oct 2015 पहाड़ों से पलायन के वास्तविक कारण...
Top 10 Hill Stations of Uttarakhand

Top 10 Hill Stations of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is the home of Gods but also the home of Mother Nature. It has some of the best views of the mighty Himalayas, starting...
Teelu Rauteli – The greatest female warrior of Uttarakhand

Teelu Rauteli – The greatest female warrior of Uttarakhand

At the age of 22, Teelu Rauteli freed the provinces of Garhwal from the oppressive Katyura ruler Dham Shahi. She was killed by her enemies...
Metallic Plough – A blessing for the dying forests

Metallic Plough – A blessing for the dying forests

At present in Almora district, there are more than 600 peasants who are using metallic ploughs for farming instead of wooden ploughs. Not only in...
Uttarakhand lad Pawandeep Rajan won ‘The voice of India’

Uttarakhand lad Pawandeep Rajan won ‘The voice of India’

Pawandeep is the son of famous Kumauni singer Suresh Rajan. He won 'Voice of India' singing reality show title on August 30, 2015. Pawandeep Rajan...
Is Illegal Mining Legal in Haridwar?

Is Illegal Mining Legal in Haridwar?

There are 141 stone crushers in Uttarakhand, including 40 in Haridwar. On April 15, 2015, NGT ordered to stop 'illegal, unauthorized, unscientific mining' in Haridwar...
Citizens for GREEN Doon: A hope for change

Citizens for GREEN Doon: A hope for change

Currently, they are protesting against state's decision to allocate 60 acres of reserved land of Mussoorie Forest Division, Raipur for 'unplanned' development. Dehradun which has...
ROSE Kanda: A Success Story on Eco-Tourism

ROSE Kanda: A Success Story on Eco-Tourism

Currently, they are building a community centre for village people whose houses are in a bad state due to the flash floods and mud slides....
Maletha Movement: A Success Story

Maletha Movement: A Success Story

All of us know about the Chipko Andolan or Chipko Movement in India, which started in April 1973 because of the deforestation in the Grahwal...
Green People – Agro Tourism in Uttarakhand

Green People – Agro Tourism in Uttarakhand

Green People is a Non-Government Organisation, which initiated "High Altitude High-End Agro Tourism" in Uttarakhand in different villages of Tehri, Rudraprayag and Uttarkashi districts. Vision...
Project Aipan: An Effort to Revive an Ancient Art Form of Kumaon

Project Aipan: An Effort to Revive an Ancient Art Form of Kumaon

A civilization's traditions, culture and customs are its founding stones. And these stones are bound and cemented together with the help of art, music, dance...
Bagwal Mela in Devidhura

Bagwal Mela in Devidhura

Recently some changes are introduced by organisers to celebrate the occasion. Stone pelting is replaced by flowers and fruits like apples and pears. Every year...
Tehri Garhwal during Monsoons

Tehri Garhwal during Monsoons

The above picture was taken during the monsoons in Tehri District, near Tehri Dam on Tehri-Srinagar Road. The whole surrounding becomes lush green offering some...
Discover what lies at the heart of Valley of Flowers

Discover what lies at the heart of Valley of Flowers

Valley of Flowers is arguably one of the most beautiful places in India which is least frequented by travelers. Lush green meadows carpeted with flowers,...
Roopkund Conquered on Cycle – Prepare Yourself to be Amazed!

Roopkund Conquered on Cycle – Prepare Yourself to be Amazed!

Everyone knows that Roopkund is one of the toughest treks in India, but Cycling to Roopkund is like taking it to next level. Extreme cyclist...
Kartikswami Temple Photo Tour – On the Edge of Heaven

Kartikswami Temple Photo Tour – On the Edge of Heaven

A photo tour of Kartikswami Temple This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva’s son Kartikeya. The region surrounding Kartikswami Temple is abundant in varied natural...
An Inspiring Documentary that people of Uttarakhand must watch

An Inspiring Documentary that people of Uttarakhand must watch

Lifelines - A short video portrait from the Himalayas About Lifelines Uttarakhand State has one of the highest unemployment rates in India. People of Uttarakhand...
Bedu Pako Song by Foreigners will give you Goosebumps

Bedu Pako Song by Foreigners will give you Goosebumps

The famous song "Bedu Pako Bara Masa" goes International. Check out this video, it will definitely make you proud. About the Song BeduPako is an...