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AAP: How different is the ‘party with a difference?

March 24, 2018 Mukesh Rawat 0

AAP may be within its right to appoint parliamentary secretaries and absolve them from the ambit of ‘office of profit’, but to avoid unnecessary controversy […]

Mysticism in the ‘Holy’ Himalayas

November 23, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 3

Central Himalayas comprising the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand remain a place where spirits abound and mysticism is the order of the day   […]

Troubled Past and a Lonely Present

November 9, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 1

Today, on the 18th birthday, when it looks back, the child is lonely and remorse. It has a right to be so, for it has been […]

Commonalities of Differences in Northeast India

September 23, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 2

The fear of losing control over land is common to all insurgent movements or ethnic clashes in Northeast India. This fear, in turn, emanates from […]

Gauri Lankesh Killed: Is assassination the new normal?

September 10, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 0

What killed Gauri Lankesh-her bullet injuries or hate? Was she killed as an individual or was her assassination aimed at eliminating a thought process, an […]

Beyond the Bullet Proof Lies a Heart

August 1, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 0

Many cannons have been fired from the shoulders of our soldiers by unscrupulous politicians and news anchors under the protective argument that ‘soldiers are dying […]

When Rains Fall, the Roads Break: Can We Prevent It?

July 15, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 0

The hilly area of Uttarakhand is a very fragile region highly prone to disasters. 90% of the passenger and freight transportation is dependent on roads. Despite […]

The ‘Burden’ of a Rich Forest Cover: A Call For Compensation

January 18, 2017 Mukesh Rawat 0

The Himalayan and Northeastern states in India complain that having an excess forest cover acts as a hindrance for their development. At a time marred […]

Uttarakhand’s Battling Interests: Time to Change Priorities?

December 21, 2016 Mukesh Rawat 0

Tourism and hydroelectricity generation are the major contributors to Uttarakhand’s economy. However, underutilisation of existing hydroelectricity projects, indifference towards environmental impact, proposal of new projects […]

Himalayas Beyond Selfies and 3-day Tour Packages

December 8, 2016 Mukesh Rawat 1

Long before travel agents colonised the Himalayan heights with their unmitigated exploitation of its pristine beauty in the name of promoting tourism and generating employment; […]

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