By Harsh Dobhal 28 December, 2006 Countercurrents.org With the Tehri water gushing into the Sonia Vihar water treatment plant, a long wait by a parched Delhi has ended with the completion of the first phase of the controversial Tehri dam project. As of mid-July, the…
Read more »Dehradun, 5 December 2006 This Tuesday, Derhadun’s town hall played host to a well-attended Jugalbandhi that brought together two of Uttarakhand most eminent poets in the cause of rebellion. Hosted by the Indian People’s Theatre Association (IPTA) and the Umesh Dobhal Smirti Trust, Girish Tiwari…
Read more »[bubbleshare 93422.dd54c228bbd] NAINITAL, 27 Nov.: A unique cybercultural convergence was showcased this weekend with the premiere of “Myar Pahar”, a compilation of songs performed by young Delhiites of Uttarakhandi origin. Taking as their motto “spreading culture to the next generation,” the internet-based group spearheaded by…
Read more »Best known for “Bedu Pako, Bara Masa” this new book unearths the intriguing story and radical roots of Mohan Upreti, one of Uttarakhand’s greatest cultural artists. Who knew that Bedu Pako was first performed in front of Khrushchev? By Jaya Ramanathan The Hindu, November 21,…
Read more »The evening of Day 5 featured two traditional “Nataks” or plays, both centering on the court intrigues of the medieval period. The first play was set in Kumaoni, while the second in Garhwali. Day 6 was attended by over 10,000 people owing to the various…
Read more »Day 3 of the Mahotsav was dedicated to up and coming Garhwali performers from as young as 10.The talent that was displayed was quite impressive. [bubbleshare 89072.0c75958c92e]
Read more »Day 2 of the Mahotsav was well attended, which bodes well for the rest of the festival. The acts again were incomparable. The controversy over the lack of Narender Singh Negi’s inclusion in the program continues to swirl, although the issue is beginning to be…
Read more »Here are some pictures from the opening day of Uttarakhand Mahotsav 2006, the annual grassroots fair organized by Akhil Garhwal Sabha that brings together artists from all over the state. [bubbleshare 87985.436d20df821]
Read more »[bubbleshare 88125.9febecccf96]Garhwal Post, November 9, 2006 Dehradun, 8 Nov: The Uttarakhand Sanyukt Sangarsh Morcha (USSM) held a dharna at the gates of Gandhi Park today to press their demand for moving the capital of Uttaranchal to Gairsen. Various representatives of groups affiliated to the joint…
Read more »By Rajiv Rawat Garhwal Post, 19 October 2006 JOSHIMATH, 18 Oct: This past weekend, the last of three international teams departed for Dharansi Pass as part of the Inaugural Nanda Devi Women’s Trek. Stopping over at eminent journalist Harish Chandola’s guest house near Auli, the…
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