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Natural Disasters in Uttarakhand- Its Reason, Effects and Measures to Control

Natural Disasters in Uttarakhand- Its Reason, Effects and Measures to Control

Headlines such as 29 dead many missing in the cloudburst, 40 people killed in the landslide at Uttarakhand have become an everyday talk. Our heavenly...
11 Rare and Unseen Pictures of Uttarakhand: Then and Now

11 Rare and Unseen Pictures of Uttarakhand: Then and Now

'The Abode of Gods' Uttarakhand has been tempting the wanderers, mystics and globe-trotters from years because of its unparallel beauty that outshines at par. But...
13 Hidden Facts about Mussoorie that will blow your mind

13 Hidden Facts about Mussoorie that will blow your mind

Mussoorie is one of the most visited hill station of Uttarakhand which tempts many globe-trotters to spend some leisurely moments in the beguiling Himalayas. If...
वो बचपन की बरफ़

वो बचपन की बरफ़

तब मैं 11 साल का था, जनवरी का महीना था और कड़ाके की ठंड पड़ रही थी। रात को बहुत ज्यादा ठंड होने के कारण मैं-माँ...
Most influential sports personalities of India and their connection with Uttarakhand

Most influential sports personalities of India and their connection with Uttarakhand

The sky is not the limit for these inspirational sports personalities who have made their names outshine and have brought laurels to the country by...
Ajit Doval 007: Spy From The Mountains

Ajit Doval 007: Spy From The Mountains

“The Name’s Doval…Ajit Doval” It was year 1988. The nation was under attack as The Golden Temple at Amritsar was under the siege of Khalistani...
You will forget Bollywood songs after listening to these Pahari Songs fusion

You will forget Bollywood songs after listening to these Pahari Songs fusion

Uttarakhand is famous for its culture and traditions which are followed by the Pahari people with zest. The traditional songs are famous for their mellifluous...
10 Gems of Uttarakhand who have made it big in Bollywood

10 Gems of Uttarakhand who have made it big in Bollywood

Uttarakhand which has been a home to the towering peaks and an abode to nature’s munificence has equally amazing people as its vivid geography. Many...
Tehri Nath ‘A valuable asset for Garhwali brides’

Tehri Nath ‘A valuable asset for Garhwali brides’

When a Garhwali bride shows up in her bridal dress the spectators turn their heads in order to have a glimpse of the most prominent...
Garhwali as an endangered dialect

Garhwali as an endangered dialect

Whether old or new all the languages are important for us as they are a part of our rich cultural heritage. One must not forget...
Five Things that I learnt from the Female Travellers

Five Things that I learnt from the Female Travellers

Why do you stay at one place and wonder about the beauty of the world? Keeping aside the pro and cons of being an Indian...
Let the beauty of women be in harmony with the quintessence of nature at Dayara Bugyal

Let the beauty of women be in harmony with the quintessence of nature at Dayara Bugyal

Cheers to girl power! Let your soul shine as Dayara Bugyal welcomes all the lovely ladies for a sweet escape in a fairy tale place,...
About Mamta Rawat and her association with eUttaranchal

About Mamta Rawat and her association with eUttaranchal

Who is Mamta Rawat? Mamta Rawat hails from a hushed village of Bankoli in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand. Inspired by nature since childhood, she...
10 Best Destinations in Uttarakhand to celebrate New Year’s Eve

10 Best Destinations in Uttarakhand to celebrate New Year’s Eve

The unadulterated beauty of the lush green hills of Uttarakhand offers a soul rejuvenating experience to the bag packers, who want to quench their wonder...
Nain Singh Rawat – The Exploring Pundit

Nain Singh Rawat – The Exploring Pundit

Nain Singh Rawat made invaluable contributions in cartography and surveying by making arduous journeys across the Himalayan region of Tibet and mapping the Tibetan landscapes...
Indramani Badoni – The Unsung Hero of Uttarakhand State Movement

Indramani Badoni – The Unsung Hero of Uttarakhand State Movement

Late Indramani was in favour of a separate state which would help in the rapid development of the hilly areas. Therefore, he lent his voice...
Delimitation Issue: Representation of the Hills

Delimitation Issue: Representation of the Hills

As compared to plain areas, the population density in the hilly areas of Uttarakhand is less due to which they have few seats in Assembly...
Villagers near Karnaprayag constructed a road without felling a single tree

Villagers near Karnaprayag constructed a road without felling a single tree

On October 15, it was a victory for the villagers as they constructed a 3 km motorable road connecting Bhatkwali with Bainoli village without felling...
Development of Tourism in Uttarakhand

Development of Tourism in Uttarakhand

Those lofty mountains, the exotic wildlife, and numerous temples define the state of Uttarakhand. This state needs no introduction when it comes to tourism. Tourism...
Case Study of the Scheduled Tribes of Jaunsar

Case Study of the Scheduled Tribes of Jaunsar

Jaunsari tribes remained underdeveloped as they possessed a small amount of land and could not adapt to cultivation. They could hardly sustain their living through...