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Jul 23, 2023
Land of Perpetual Sunshine
In September 1962, Spiti burst upon the national scene with a tragic drama, involving over 2,000 people – men and women engaged in the...
Sep 3, 2007
Concrete Valleys
For Outlook | September 3, 2007 Pre-1966, the Beas-Kangra valley was part of the Punjab. My early service was spent in that beautiful...
Nov 9, 1980
The Doctors From Pathankot
Published on November 9, 1980 In the course of my official duties I once had occasion to meet a deputation of unregistered medical...
Oct 26, 1980
Kanwaljit Singh of Lahaul
Published on October 26, 1980 Many years ago I was posted as Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul-Spiti. I fell in love with these inner...
Sep 24, 1979
Himalayan 'Ajanta'
For The Tribune | September 24, 1979 Kee, Tabo, and Dankhar are among the important Buddhist monasteries, locally known as Gompas, which...
Mar 29, 1979
Living dangerously in Lahaul Spiti
While M. S. Gill writes of the hazards of life in this Himachal area, struck by a disastrous avalanche recently, in the article below Mr...
Sep 10, 1972
Rising of the Dead
HAIR RAISING STORIES FROM LAHAUL For The Tribune | September 10, 1972 The following are extracts from MANOHAR SINGH GILL'S forthcoming...
Apr 5, 1964
The Three Friends
A FOLK TALE FROM LAHAUL For The Tribune | April 5, 1964 Once a wolf, a crow and a rabbit were going along the road when they came upon...
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