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Why Afghan President's India visit is well-timed

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai will be in India on a two day visit on May 21. President Karzai, who has studied in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, will visit a Punjab-based university to attend a......

32 killed as bus falls into river near Shimla

At least 32 passengers were killed when an overloaded private bus plunged into Beas River on Kullu-Mandi national highway on Wednesday. Thirty-two bodies have been recovered and 15 injured persons......

In 'raja' Virbhadra's segment, corruption a non-issue

In the chronically underdeveloped Shimla Rural segment from where charismatic state Congress chief Virbhadra Singh is fighting elections, corruption appears to be a non-issue after the five-time......

Mahatma Gandhi statue desecrated in Shimla

Miscreants on Tuesday desecrated a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Ridge in Shimla on his birth anniversary. A garland made of empty bottles was found around the neck of the statue, Shimla SP......

Court frames charges against UPA minister Virbhadra Singh

A special court in Shimla on Monday framed charges against Union Minister for Small, Micro and Medium Industries Virbhadra Singh and his wife Pratibha Singh in a 23-year-old graft case. Special......

Trip from Shimla became a learning experience

If there's one thing I've often prayed for, it's for the good lord to deliver me from garrulous drivers. But instead of deliverance, I found myself stuck in a traffic jam en route from Shimla to......

Ladakh: The new hot tourist spot this summer

Giving conventional tourist destinations like Kashmir, Sikkim-Gangtok, and Shimla a run for their money, Ladakh seems to be emerging as one of the top summer domestic destinations in India this......

DLF plans townships in Chandigarh, Shimla

Leading real estate developer DLF Ltd, which is aiming to raise up to Rs 9,625 crore (Rs 96.25 billion) through its initial public offer, plans to set up three townships in Chandigarh and its......

GM potato can fight blight disease'

Even as fears of major crop loss due to blight disease in potatoes, scientists at the Shimla-based Central Potato Research Institute said that use of genetically modified potatoes can reduce......

Shimla too may get metro rail

The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, will soon explore the possibility of having a railway metro in this popular resort town of Himachal Pradesh.Official sources said the state government had......

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro actor Ravi Baswani dies

Well knownactorRavi Baswani, known for his comic skills, passed away on Tuesday in Shimla due to a heart attack. He was 64.Ravi Baswani, who was active onTV as well, kicked off hiscareer in 1981......

British era theatre re-opened in Shimla

The British era Gaiety theatre -- the only theatre in Victorian Gothic style in Asia --was formally dedicated to the people by Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal after its renovation in Shimla......

Spotted! Priety Zinta's school photograph

Reader Kamaljit Dosanjh sent us a picture of Priety Zinta, Shaloo Sharma and Aman Bhangal at a school performance in Shimla, much before Preity became an actress.If you encounter/meet/see film or......

'I got my first film within five months of landing in Mumbai'

Twenty-four-year old Taaha Shah’s first film was Yash Raj production’s Luv Ka The End in 2011. He plays the role of the happy-go-lucky Arjun in Karan Johar's teen film, Gippy, that......

Review: Gippi is both funny and embarrassing!

Gippi is a movie meant for teens. And it has all the necessary teen masala -- romance, a makeover, cheesy humour and loud music, says Kshamaya Daniel, who’s thrilled that she is finally,......

Shimla to host mountain biking race

India's first mountain biking race will be held in the beautiful backcountry of Himachal Pradesh from October 6 to 14. Over 60 top international and Indian riders will compete against each other......

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Q. Fun - Aap kahan teh itne dino se?? ;p
Juliana: A. more

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Q. What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?
Pravin: A. SHIMLA MEIN AND AAJ BHI WAHEEN HOON more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-capital-of-himachal-pradesh/25585253/answers/25607615

Q. How is manipur for tourism this rainy season?
Victor: A. SHIMLA more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-is-manipur-for-tourism-this-rainy-season/25496433/answers/25585255

Q. what is the innovative "product" os tje RBI going to introduce on a field trial basis in cities of KOCHI, MYSORE, JAIPUR, BHUBHANSWAR AND SHIMLA ?
Stalin: A. i dont think so about manipur in rainy days. but i will prefer shimla, kullu, leh in these days. If you have much superior knowledge, plz share it more

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Q. would you like aalu shimla mirch?
Harpreet: A. Polymer based plastic currency notes more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/would-you-like-aalu-shimla-mirch/25430166/answers/25446939

Web results for Shimla

15,000 transfers in just over four months! (Himachal Newsletter)

Shimla, May 18 (IANS) The Congress government in Himachal Pradesh has effected a staggering 15,000 transferes in the little over four months it has... ...

http://news.in.msn.com/national/article.aspx?cp-documentid=253036501

SRS inaugurates 'SRS Cinemas' at Shimla

SRS has opened its new Cinemas 'SRS Cinemas' located at C. K. Mall, Shimla in state of Himachal Pradesh on May 18, 2013 with 2 Screens having a... ...

http://www.indian-commodity.com/corporate/srs-inaugurates-srs-cinemas-at-shimla.aspx

Aamod Resorts launches Aamod Tethys, Narkanda in Shimla

Aamod Resorts recently launched the 20-room Tethys Resort, Narkanda in Shimla. The resort is an ideal getaway for individuals, families and... ...

http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=16678&sid=1

Dr CS Nagpal appointed new VC at Ansal University, Gurgaon

Renowned academician Dr. C S Nagpal who carries a vast experience of over four decades in leading government and private institutions has been... ...

http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/6920/New-VC-Ansal-University

Tibetans hold candlelight vigil, demand whereabouts of Panchen Lama

Shimla, May 18: Tibetans-in-exile held a candlelight protest against Chinese authorities on Friday in Shimla. The protesters demanded the... ...

http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/tibetans-hold-candlelight-vigil-demand-whereabouts-of-panchen-lama-23035.html

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