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Category Archives: People
Uttarakhand high court seeks list of all festivals where animals are sacrificed
The Uttarakhand high court has asked the Pauri Garhwal district administration to give it a list all such festivals where animals are sacrificed and also to identify individuals who perform the ritual killings. The instruction of the high court came … Continue reading
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Hilljatra and Ramman – Unmasking the mask theatre
By Diwan Singh Bajeli The hardy people of Uttarakhand have evolved over the centuries a rich and varied repertoire of folk and traditional art forms. With the change in socio-economic conditions, some of the rare forms have vanished and some … Continue reading
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Instability has become a feature of Uttarakhand: Khanduri
New Delhi, 21 Jun 2009 Dogged by dissidence since assuming the top post two years ago, Uttarakhand CM BC Khanduri is again facing rebellion from BS Koshiyari in the wake of Lok Sabha washout. But he tells TOI he will … Continue reading
400 babies delivered in moving Ambulances – 108 Service
As I thought of organizing my grand daughter’s naming ceremony, my heart wanted to reach out to all those who facilitated her safe birth, in a moving ambulance,” says Shree Chand form Rudraprayag. As his 3 month old grand daughter … Continue reading
Folk voices of Uttarakhand may fall silent
At a time when Indian art is a highly marketed commodity in the global market, our traditional folk artistes possessing in their repertory several legendary and historical ballads are facing an uphill task. They are trying to make themselves relevant in the changed times. In Uttarakhand only a handful of traditional singers are left. “There is none to take forward the tradition of the famous Jusia Damain of Pithoragarh and balladeer Giri Raj and singer Kabootri Devi. Continue reading
Uttarakhand witnesses rise in dowry deaths
Uttarakhand is becoming unsafe for brides with the latest police data showing that the state has witnessed 27 percent rise in dowry deaths compared to 2007 even as there has been a drop in rape cases during the same period. According to the data, in the year 2008, 61 cases of dowry deaths were reported from across the state as compared to 2007 when 48 such cases were reported. Continue reading
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