Tourists Rush to Shimla as Holiday Season Nears
Shimla witnesses a surge in tourists ahead of the holiday season, with hotels nearly full. Key attractions like the Ridge and Mall Road buzz with activity. Read more.
Shimla witnesses a surge in tourists ahead of the holiday season, with hotels nearly full. Key attractions like the Ridge and Mall Road buzz with activity. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for detailed affidavit on Shimla's traffic decongestion progress. Next hearing set for March 19. Read the latest.
The Shimla Winter Carnival kicks off on Dec 26 with Rohanpreet Singh. Enjoy ice skating, food stalls, and cultural shows until Dec 31. Don't miss the festive fun!
The Army War College in Mhow concluded its two-day AWC Pustakayan 2025 book fair. Nearly 800 attendees explored over 5000 books. Discover the highlights of this literary event for servicemen and families.
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs Chief Secretary for a new affidavit detailing solutions for Shimla's severe traffic jams. Action plan demanded by July 31.
ISRO confirms LVM-3 launch of US's BlueBird Block-2 satellite on Dec 24, 2025. The mission highlights India's growing role in the global commercial space launch market. Read more.
Shimla's iconic Winter Carnival is now a permanent annual fixture, set to illuminate the holiday season from December 26-29 with cultural performances, food, and sports. Discover the schedule!
Himachal Pradesh High Court clears the way for demolition of an illegally constructed mosque in Sanjauli, Shimla. The court has vacated its earlier stay order, directing authorities to proceed.
Shimla gears up for the 3rd Winter Carnival from Dec 24-31. Featuring star performances, local talent, and a new anti-drug awareness focus. Details inside.
Shimla's Deputy Commissioner appeals for responsible public action at crash sites, highlights Rs 25,000 cash incentive for helpers under Rahveer Scheme. Plan for tourist safety unveiled.
Explore Shimla's complex 150-year history with monkeys, from colonial-era pets to modern-day pests. Discover the ecological and urban challenges of this unique coexistence.
Kerala Legislative Assembly hosts its 4th International Book Festival from Jan 7-13, 2026. Free entry, 200+ publishers, author talks & cultural events. Explore!
A new book detailing the development work in Uttar Pradesh under CM Yogi Adityanath's eight-year tenure was launched in Lucknow. Leaders praised progress in investment, law & order, and social welfare.
A GSI report identifies underground pipe leaks and tunnel construction vibrations as causes of the Shimla road collapse. An 8-year-old girl fell into the sinkhole. Read the full findings and official recommendations.
The 41st Patna Book Fair transforms Gandhi Maidan into a literary paradise, attracting over a lakh visitors. Discover book launches, interactive sessions, and the world's most expensive book priced at Rs 15 crore.
Megha Majumdar's new novel 'A Guardian and a Thief', set in a famine-stricken Kolkata, wins Oprah's praise but faces critique for its Americanised MFA sheen. Read our in-depth review.
Discover this week's essential reads, including a deep dive into India's 1971 war and a novel on Partition's legacy. Expand your literary horizons now!
Shimla gears up for the Winter Half Marathon on Dec 14. Runners can register for 5km, 10km & 21km races. Join the fitness challenge amidst stunning winter views!
BJP National President JP Nadda visits Shimla Dec 12-13 to lay the foundation stone for the party's expansive new state headquarters. He will also address a major public rally. Details inside.
Shimla's historic ice-skating rink opens for the winter season, attracting skaters and tourists. The season runs from December to February. Discover the charm of this iconic activity.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu inaugurates the week-long Assam Book Fair in Silchar. The event, concluding Dec 10, celebrates reading's role in human civilization. Discover the highlights and the minister's powerful message.
Explore new book releases: Vijai Trivedi's deep dive into the RSS at 100, the viral YouTube duo's trivia book, and a corporate turnaround story. Discover your next read!
Himachal Pradesh High Court directs state to limit vehicle passes on Shimla's sealed roads, protecting pedestrian charm. Court also orders urgent repair of dangerous retaining wall. Read full details.
The Book Club Pune, founded in 2001 by Satish and Mohini Khot, celebrates 25 years as a free, democratic literary institution connecting generations through world literature and translation.
A rare 1939 Superman comic found in an attic sells for a record $9.12 million. Discover the incredible story behind this piece of pop culture history!
Discover the haunting beauty of 'Among the Burning Flowers' review. Explore a world where lyrical prose meets brutal reality in this compelling literary analysis.
Discover Sheila Kumar's compelling review of Malala Yousafzai's 'Finding My Way' - an honest, confiding memoir that reveals the real person behind the icon. Read the full analysis now!
Rabih Alameddine wins Fiction, Patricia Smith takes Poetry at 76th National Book Awards. Discover the complete winners list and emotional acceptance speeches.
Rabih Alameddine wins Fiction, Patricia Smith takes Poetry at 76th National Book Awards. Discover all winners and their powerful acceptance speeches.
Rabih Alameddine wins National Book Award for fiction, Omar El Akkad for nonfiction. Discover all winners of the prestigious literary ceremony held in Manhattan.