State fails to attract Information Technology
Despite having pollution free environs considered ideal for setting up of information technology (IT) based industries, Himachal is yet to attract investors towards this field. Initially, the government had earmarked specific sites where IT based industries could be set up, yet few companies have come forward to opt for them.

Former cop on a literary path Science may have done wonders and transformed human lives but it has also led to an imbalance which can only be corrected through scientific meditation which needs to be incorporated in school curriculum. These are the thoughts penned by R.R. Varma, a former director general of police and chairman of the State Public Service Commission in his latest book, “Culture of Enlightenment”. — Photo by S. Chandan

Dhiraina village awaits Khali Residents of Dhiraina village in Sirmour district are in jubilant mood, they are eagerly waiting for the arrival of great wrestler and great son of Sirmour, Daleep Singh Rana popularly known with the name of ‘The Great Khali’ world wide. With 8 feet height of doors, the newly built house of Daleep Singh Rana, in Dhiraina village — Photo by S. R. Pundir

shimla diary Leaders back CM’s son The BJP MLA’s and other senior leaders are working overtime not just to ensure the victory of Anurag Thakur, BJP candidate and son of P.K. Dhumal from Hamirpur, but to give the highest possible lead to the party from their segment as this is likely to determine the award that they will get from the Chief Minister.
SPLENDID GLORY: A map of undivided India, prepared by RSS members to celebrate the 150th year of 1857 War of Independence on Ridge in Shimla

vignettes With an aura of its own Not in the far past, the personnel department of the government had a sound personnel policy and an administrative officer in his total service career was posted as deputy commissioner (DC) in only one district, which he used to consider as his second ‘home’ district. Such was his loyalty. PIOUS ABODE: A view of temple Mahavatar in district Kangra — Photo by S. Chandan

STEP OUT Freedom in the sky Skydiving gives you the unique experience of freefall LET’S now take a look at hardcore adventure sports for those of you keen to take them up. Skydiving is one such sport. Truly experiencing the element – perhaps no other adventure sport lets you do that as completely as skydiving. TRULY EXPERIENCING THE ELEMENT: ‘If travelling in an airplane is flying then travelling in a boat is swimming’

CITIZEN FIRST
Spruce up Shimla's entrance!
Over the years, one often hears of plans to beautify Shimla, but hardly anything concrete has emerged so far. Tourism is Himachal's major revenue earner but visitors are appalled at the town's entrance. The dumping of condemned vehicles and spillover of motor mechanics on National Highway, haphazard parking in Kachhighati and the Barrier, all virtual eyesores.