2008 – A recap... 2008 was definitely one of the most eventful year.  The year started with a rapid economic growth in the first half and simultaneously with global economic melt down led by US , Indian economy was also affected. Though the lay offs have not been massive as in the US, everyone is feeling the pinch. This was...

Shimla hotels register full occupancy fo... Though white Christmas eluded Shimla this year, tourist traffic to Shimla has increased with all hotels in the city registering full occupancy for the weekend. Almost all hotels are full till 27th December. A bright sunny day in Shimla has been a disappointment with the holiday makers thronging the city but...

Diplomatic games in the sub-continent... Recent ban on Jamaat-ud-Dawa by the UN Security Council has been a very interesting development with China supporting the ban, and in fact supporting India’s position. In the past, China has vetoed earlier attempts to ban the Jamaat and always sided with Pakistan. Is China, now with it’s economical might...

Vodafone launched in Himachal... Vodafone rolled out it’s cellular service today (Monday, Dec 15) in Himachal. The company started operations in Shimla and Baddi in the first phase which will be gradually started all over the state. Vodafone Welcome SIM pack will cost Rs. 249/ with a life time validatity,  talk time of Rs. 10/ and 340...