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APS Dagshai, A home away from home
Dagshai is a small place located on the hills of Himachal near Kasauli. Back in the British era, Dagshai was a British cantonment. A few buildings of Dagshai also served as prisons in the British era. Now, it is a cantonment area. Beside this cantonment area, stands The Army Public School, Dagshai. It was built in 1986 to provide education facilities for the children of army personnel. The school has come a long way since then. It is now termed as one of the best boarding schools in north India. I have spent 7 years of my life at Army public school Dagshai. You know, there is a very special…
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Himachali cap – Know all about Pahari Topi
If you’ve ever been to Himachal, you’ve must have seen local people donning the colorful Wollen caps- The Himachali cap ,also called as Pahari topi. Every Himachali have at least one Himachali Cap in their wardrobe. The Pahadi Topi is not merely a headgear for Pahari people, rather it is a symbol of pride. It holds a very special place in the heart of people. The Himachali cap is admired for its craftsmanship, stitching & blend of colors on its exteriors. This cap is probably the most bought souvenir by the tourists visiting Shimla, Manali or any hill station in Himachal. In this post I’ve penned down some information and…
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This diwali gift yourself a better you
Diwali, undeniably the most cherished festival, encapsulates much more than a single day of celebration. This occasion is a tapestry of traditions and activities, including purchasing gold, adorning homes with new items, gifting our loved ones, reveling in fireworks, and meticulously decorating our dwellings with vibrant lights and colorful rangoli designs. Amidst the splendor of Diwali, we invest significantly in gifts, ornamental lights, fireworks, and more. These customs have seamlessly intertwined with the age-old Diwali rituals, contributing to the endearing essence of this festival. Yet, beyond the festivities, Diwali imparts valuable lessons and principles worth imbibing. Lighting: The primary symbolism of lighting during Diwali is the victory of light over…
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A Ride on a local train – The MMTS Hyderabad
Ever since I’ve came to Hyderabad, I’ve only traveled by cabs or autos when going somewhere in the city. Earlier this week I was supposed to go see Chowmahalla palace with my friend. This time I took the MMTS local train instead of traveling by cab or auto. Well, I’ve done only long-distance travel by train, and this was my first time that I’ve traveled through a local train and obviously, I was quite excited to travel by a local train to commute within the city. Hyderabad MMTS (Multi-Modal Transport System), which is a local train network in Hyderabad and Secunderabad It was obvious that first I searched for a…
