Shimla A traditional dance, colourful attire and a festive atmosphere marked the Grand Garba Eve organised by Vishal’s Dance Studio at South Gate, Chhota Shimla. The event brought together women and children, who participated enthusiastically in the celebrations centred on Garba, Dandiya Raas and India’s rich cultural traditions. Dressed in vibrant traditional outfits, participants added…
Shimla The fourth Bal Rangmanch Mahotsav 2026 concluded at the Gothic Hall of Gaiety Theatre, Shimla, celebrating the creativity, confidence and theatrical talent of schoolchildren. Organised by Keekli Charitable Trust, the three-day inter-school Hindi drama competition brought together 16 teams, providing young performers a platform to showcase their acting skills and bring literary works to…
Solan Emphasising the need to preserve Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage and promote local talent, Baldev Thakur, Chairman of Kailash District Cooperative Marketing and Consumer Federation attended the 22nd Himachal Utsav organised by Dynamic India Yuva Mandal, Solan, and sponsored by Goyal Motors. Deepak Rathore of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority was also…
Shimla, October 8 The second day of the Bal Rangmanch Mahotsav 2026 turned the Gothic Hall of Gaiety Theatre into a vibrant showcase of youthful talent, imagination and theatrical expression, with six teams presenting diverse stories and performances before the audience and jury. With 12 of the 16 participating teams having now performed, the…
Mohan Rakesh’s timeless play gets an emotionally charged staging at Gaiety Theatre, turning a story of an incomplete family into a powerful reflection on modern relationships PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla The stage at the historic Gaiety Theatre fell silent as the complicated world of family relationships unfolded through Mohan Rakesh’s celebrated play ‘Aadhe Adhure’. What began…
Veteran Actor was found unconscious at his Goa residence Mumbai, October 8 A Veteran Bollywood and Marathi film actor Nana Patekar died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Goa. Patekar was reportedly found unconscious at his Goa home and was subsequently taken to a hospital, where doctors…
Traditional Lanka Dahan, cultural evenings, sports competitions and wrestling bout to be major attractions SHIMLA, October 7: The historic district-level Dussehra Mela of the Kyonthal region will be held at Jungā from October 20 to 22, with preparations for the three-day event already underway. Presiding over a meeting of the mela committee, Jungā Tehsildar and…
Guest flags safety, hygiene and billing concerns at Aranya Vilas; hotel rejects allegations,department says violations, if found, will invite action PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla A complaint against Aranya Vilas in Shoghi has triggered scrutiny by the Tourism Department over allegations concerning guest safety, hygiene, billing transparency and accessibility.The complaint, submitted by guest Ajay Veer Rathi to…
‘Sahitya Seva’ poetry meet held under Seva Pakhwada-2026 Governor honours families of freedom fighters Governor Kavinder Gupta today here presided over a poetry meet titled ‘Sahitya Seva’ under Seva Pakhwada-2026. The event was jointly organised by Lok Bhavan and the Himachal Sahitya Evam Sanskriti Manch. Families of freedom fighters from Himachal Pradesh were specially invited…
Awards Ceremony Marks Grand Finale of Three-Day Celebration of Global, National and Regional Cinema Shimla, September 27, 2026: Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh presented awards to winning filmmakers at the prestigious Awards Ceremony of the 12th International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS), marking the grand culmination of the three-day celebration of cinema at the…
