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USPS
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Awesome nityn I wasn't sure how you manage it but its just that I am
a bit critical, I like to go to shimlhangout and read shimla stuff
and meet shimla people and help and get help but you know at times
some users just abuse the privilage.
And ya i am still waiting for that ishimla thing you keen drop me a
mail.
cheers
ankush
Dear Chief...
The posts here are moderated and members who give there details and
have posted relevant posts in past are allowed to post directly on
board. Rest all posts are moderated.
Amount of junk posted here is quite less and this post has happened
out of the blue... The poster is back on moderated list.
Nitin
Hi Tarun,
Dont mind my saying that but this post of yours, how has this got
anything to do with "Shimlahangout" and the topic the forum is based
on.
I think we get enough spam in our mailboxes already!!Please stick to
the topic.
Nitin I think members should to get posts in the mailbox releavant
to the "group" not this, I think you should make posts to be
moderated ,not my place to say that but just a suggestion, you the
best one to decide :-).
Ankush,
--- In Shimlahangout@..., tarun sharma
<tarunhi_tarun@y...> wrote:
> Hi,
> This is true. U wanna make money...
> BElieve it or not but its that simple.
> Juz give it a try..
> it wont take much of ur time but may be u get some
> $...
>
> http://www.surfjunky.com/?r=Tarun322
>
> Regards
> Tarun
Hi,
This is true. U wanna make money...
BElieve it or not but its that simple.
Juz give it a try..
it wont take much of ur time but may be u get some
$...
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Regards
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i am anshul sood i am a student by profession i live in rohru my email id is laghusood@... i am interested in havin cool friends
hello dear freinds
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from UPM madrid in phd curse in IT , please let me
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what is cheapest mean to get accomdation ... i want
all these details any one know regarding this country
please mail me out
waiting
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--- anshul sood <laghusood@...> wrote:
> i am anshul sood i am a student by profession i live
> in rohru my email id is laghusood@... i am
> interested in havin cool friends
>
>
> Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your life partneronline.
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Excellent initiative, let us all start to turn this into reality.This will be undoubtedly a great success. Lets start this by exchanging ideas and concentrate on this in our further mails
Shimlahangout@... wrote:
FYI...
Moderators...active people of himachal... forwarding this feedback may be we can meet all toghther ... under one roof in Himvikas.com. what you all think?
Thanks Nitin
--- "info@..." <info@...> wrote: > Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:31:35 +0530 > From: "info@..." <info@...> > To: <nitin_ysm@...> > Subject: Re: FeedBack from Him Vikas.ORG site > > Dear Nitin > Thanks for emailing us. We really appreciate your > suggestion and will look > into the matter. > However, setting up the forum is the easy > part....getting traffic and > modulators/administrators > to run the forum and promote it, is another > matter.... > > Maybe you could help out in this regards? You seem > very attached to> Himachal? Are you from shimla? > > Keep in touch and thanks again for your suggestions. > > Keep in touch. > > Best Regards > > Rohit Mehta > Chief Executive Editor I.T. > Him Vikas - Online News and Monthly Digest of > Himachal Pradesh, India. > (An awarded member of the Newspapers Association of > India) > > > > This communication being sent by Him Vikas is > privileged and confidential, > and is directed to and for the > use of the addressee only. If this message reaches > anyone other than the > intended recipient, we request > the reader not to reproduce, copy, disseminate or in > any manner distribute > it. We further request such > recipient to notify us immediately by return email > and delete the original > message. Him Vikas does not > guarantee the security of any info!
rmation > transmitted electronically and is > not liable for the proper, timely > and complete transmission thereof. Before opening > any email please check > them for viruses and defects. > > > > -------Original Message------- > > From: nitin_ysm@... > Date: 03/27/05 21:10:02 > To: info@... > Subject: FeedBack from Him Vikas.ORG site > > > Name: Nitin > E-Mail: nitin_ysm@... > Profession: Software Engineer > Address: Shimla and Delhi > Comments: First of all, I would like to thank you > for your efforts for > himachal. I have one idea for himvikas.com as this > dont have any discussion > fourums. should have one where people can raise the > issues and can discuss > about himachal. there are lot more yahoo groups who > are doing the same but > if a!
site like this host such features then this > gona be add on advantage to > aware peope about development in Himachal. what do > you think? > Inform : by-email > >
FYI...
Moderators...active people of himachal... forwarding
this feedback may be we can meet all toghther ...
under one roof in Himvikas.com. what you all think?
Thanks
Nitin
--- "info@..." <info@...> wrote:
> Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2005 12:31:35 +0530
> From: "info@..." <info@...>
> To: <nitin_ysm@...>
> Subject: Re: FeedBack from Him Vikas.ORG site
>
> Dear Nitin
> Thanks for emailing us. We really appreciate your
> suggestion and will look
> into the matter.
> However, setting up the forum is the easy
> part....getting traffic and
> modulators/administrators
> to run the forum and promote it, is another
> matter....
>
> Maybe you could help out in this regards? You seem
> very attached to
> Himachal? Are you from shimla?
>
> Keep in touch and thanks again for your suggestions.
>
> Keep in touch.
>
> Best Regards
>
> Rohit Mehta
> Chief Executive Editor I.T.
> Him Vikas - Online News and Monthly Digest of
> Himachal Pradesh, India.
> (An awarded member of the Newspapers Association of
> India)
>
>
>
> This communication being sent by Him Vikas is
> privileged and confidential,
> and is directed to and for the
> use of the addressee only. If this message reaches
> anyone other than the
> intended recipient, we request
> the reader not to reproduce, copy, disseminate or in
> any manner distribute
> it. We further request such
> recipient to notify us immediately by return email
> and delete the original
> message. Him Vikas does not
> guarantee the security of any information
> transmitted electronically and is
> not liable for the proper, timely
> and complete transmission thereof. Before opening
> any email please check
> them for viruses and defects.
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: nitin_ysm@...
> Date: 03/27/05 21:10:02
> To: info@...
> Subject: FeedBack from Him Vikas.ORG site
>
>
> Name: Nitin
> E-Mail: nitin_ysm@...
> Profession: Software Engineer
> Address: Shimla and Delhi
> Comments: First of all, I would like to thank you
> for your efforts for
> himachal. I have one idea for himvikas.com as this
> dont have any discussion
> fourums. should have one where people can raise the
> issues and can discuss
> about himachal. there are lot more yahoo groups who
> are doing the same but
> if a site like this host such features then this
> gona be add on advantage to
> aware peope about development in Himachal. what do
> you think?
> Inform : by-email
>
>
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Also forgot to mention I am looking for moderators for the message
boards on ishimla.com, those interested in any particular topic can
email me with their ishimla.com usernames and I can add them to
moderators group.
thanks for all the mails, those who have shown interest.
cheers
ankush
Hi Nitin,
Thanks for that, good to know you willing to help...so if your BSNL
allows you to connect to yahoo messenger then we can chat about this
in a bit detail ;-)
cheers
ankush
Hi guys,
I am looking for someone or a group who will like to maintain and
run ishimla.com
Someone who is willing to run the community add/edit/approve
posting, maintain the forums, egallery, downloads, newsletter
etc...also for those creative people who have something in mind on
how to run I'll love to hear from you. If you are intersted in
running any sort of contest, or sponsorships for an event which
might benefit the site I am willing to invest.
I'll prefer someone from Shimla, those who are in touch with the
happenings and can update site and the users.
Also by site handover I mean just handing it over to someone who
wants to run it ,I will still own the site and pay for the expenses,
all I need is a volunteer who has the will and the attitude to run
the site.The person will get the full access and rights to perform
the work without any approvals.
For those who are interested can discuss the details with me on my
email address ankush_chowdhary@...,so if it sounds fun please
drop in a line.
Cheers
Ankush
http://www.ishimla.com
Hi
Surender has already posted us about the plans to organize the annual
gettogether in Delhi. The date has been advanced to 24th April 2005 ,
so that we can organize it better way and have more participation.
I would request the members to come up with suggestions to for VENUE
for the same. If somebody is willing to accomodate some serious
enthusiasts for a day, please come forward (Basicaly looking for a
residence to organize the meetup).
The gettoegther would be a CONTRIBUTORY tea party with a nominal fee
of 50 - 100 Rs.
Those of you who are interested in being part of the gettogether can
send a reply to this mail or call me at 9811241227 or Surender at
9868377756. Also we would request you to kindly inform us in advance
about your plans, so that neccessary arrangements can be done.
We will keep you posted about the INITIATIVE and any queries kindly
get back.
AGENDA :
1.Introduction about The Voice of Himachal(VOH) - An intiative by the
people Himachal to promote sustainable development in the state.To
know more log onto http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clubinfonet
2. Introduction round for participants.
3. Free for all discussion on various issues.
4. It will be an informal party so if anybody wants to present a
song , folk dance , kindly come forward.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT ?
1. Good fun
2. Lot of Gupshup
3. Networking with Himachali's
4. Good friends
5. An idea of how you can help in the development of the state.
PARTICIPANTS:
1. People of all age groups are welcome.
2. Your friends who are not members of the VOH group but intersted to
be part of the development intiative in HP.
3. Non himachali's with genuine love for Himachal are welcome too.
CONDITION:
Confirmation of your attendance by 22nd April
A few of yahoo groups have maintained stability and have active members with higher IDEALS for our society. Yet many groups with similar focus are unable to achieve something worthwhile.
There is a power in the numbers and I feel smaller pools be now
merged into a bigger pond with contributed strength of a common bigger Vision..The strengh would be formed in numbers and thinking that WE ARE ONE!!! ... ALL TOGETHER, UNITED, as if we were ONE! Working our way for a bigger merger we must Decree! that we shall stay together to re-establish the value system in our society and bring much needed
improvements for our people towards and society in general.
Let us invoke the blessings of the struggle of stalwarts who left us and ask for the power of our elders ..our most cherished ideals..our valuable and worthy heritage and ask for the Grace of the Divine in our work.. Let us concentrate our individual formulas and make a common preparation because we are essentially One.. ALL TOGETHER, UNITED, as if we were ONE! and shall stay connected One in our common VISION for our country, society and our people..
Most of us are already positive in our minds as to where we have to go. Our togetherness shall lead us to ever greater strengh, and this strength would make us victorious admist every odd situation. We have come this far wonderfully connected and shall stay so in future as well ever gaining our newer strength, every moment..to do good work collectively. The collective vibrations shall lift us and bring our goal nearer..This would sure be a major turning point when we shall start realizing within us that no one can exert bad control over us..and it is time for us to return to a better society that is natural right of our people..Acknolwledging our collective potential shall give us a new strengh and we shall together learn how to use this power.
Is not this true when we tell ourselves that we can do something particular, the will and the determination builds up and confidence so gained, carries us further with a renewed power. It is simply a faith in ourselves or in others..Here our attitude and our approach makes the difference. This is important for our work. There are forces in our society that are very dangerous and they control and confuse us and at times make us feel insignificant before their terrifying methods and ever increasing all devouring corrupt deeds. They are those who love to control and confuse us and try undermining our faith ourselves. When we remain divided and individuals..such mosters are able to gain control over us but when we are TOGETHER they shall loose their power to control us or to keep our society and fair justice under their thumb. Every one of us has
a tremendous potential to bring a change for our people. Our collective creative power, if consciously used as a collective UNIT in a controlled and directed manner shall enable us to manifest the change that we are desiring. There is always a power in the numbers and it is my humble request that a few of the different groups try merging with a COMMON VISION and utilize our TOGETHERINESS..collective POWER for the good of all.
Friends, who are also on other lists are requested to circulate this and one of us can take the lead of forming a bigger Council now onwards and complete this task in a few days..
I taught in Gorton Mission School, Kotgarh for two years form 1990-92. I enjoyed my stay and love the place. I used to go for walks after the school hours and trust me har morh par nazaara pehle se haseen hota tha. I never had enough of the beauty of that place. I walked to Bhareri Dhar to catch the bus for Shimla and the walk was for more than one hour and very steep uphill. Do people still catch the bus from Bhareri Dhar or the bus service has increased? I enjoyed the walks in the whole area of Kotgarh and Thanedhar upto Mailan and Veer Garh. Starting from Kotgarh I climbed Hattoo peak twice. But I never felt tired as the beauty of the area, the fragrance of pines, tall standing trees on very steep slopes, view of Saltuj way down in the valley keep you fresh. It was year 2000 when I last visited that place.
I still remember enjoying tea at Negi's hotel at Narkanda. Is the hotel still running?
I miss Kotgarh...I am sending you a picture which I clicked from the varandah of my friend's house in Mailan (Kofni). You can see Narkanda, Kumarsen and the whole area of that side. Let me know how do you like that pic. This picture was in three frames.
Just see whatever you can do to send the pics...It has been long since I used Webshots.com. Last time I uploaded my pics on that site when I was in India. I used to email them the pics from Outlook Express and that was faster. Afterwards when those are posted on the site, you can edit your pics. And then I used to send the links to my friends. I do not know whether you used Webshots.com or not.
Hi Rohit
Sorry to disappoint you again but the windows in SP are just like
Rajdhani!
The fare of 4850/- is applicable for 6 person and they serve
breakfast during the journey.
Its always a pleasure to assist people on board. The only problem is
am not regular these days due to hitches in dial up net connection
here in my part of world.
Boy I do my miss my Ahmedabad days and the DSL... that seems another
lifetime!
Cheers
Nitin
Hi Richard
Thanks for writing. Yup I have clicked pics of the area and will
love to share them but... the net here is pretty slow and uploading
pics is a prob. It takes 15 minutes to sign in to Yahoo!. I'll see
what I can do best..
Tell me more about your K'garh days.. I know the place and people...
What brought you there.... I mean here.. :))
Regards
Nitin
this is my personal experience that himachali are always ready to help and share info. with strangers who requested than people from other parts.
i am disappointed to know about fixed windows. but i do hope the windows will be clear and transparent, not like Rajdhani.
also one thing i am confused about fare of
Shivalik Palace Tourist Coach. it's Rs.4850/- in the up but not sure if this is for whole coupe for 6 persons or for each person ( Rs.4850 x 6 ) ?
once again i would like to say thanks to you for the info. and time spend to collect info. for me.
Regards
RBagga
Nitin <bnityin@...> wrote:
Hi Rohit
None of these trains have openable windows as far I can remember. The reason being its a very narrow track with hillside on one end.
You can reserve tickets online on Indian Railway website with a CC at www.irctc.co.in
Its a good website and I have been using it regularly with no problems. Only thing you have to give an address in India where the tickets are to be delivered as they don't send international couriers.
Alternatively you can ask any of your friends / relatives to make a payment and collect tickets for you.
Thanks for the info about Narkanda. I love that place. I was in Kotgarh, few kilometers from Narkanda, for two years in early 90's. I long to see that place. Have you cliked pictures of Narkanda and the surrounding area? If yes, then would you mind sharing those?
I would be grateful.
Richard
Nitin <bnityin@...> wrote:
> what abut people living there? is water and other supplies propper
Hi Viplav, chipping in from Narkanda... It did snow like anything here.. We had 7 feet of snow this year... Electricity was no problem but yes water still is a big problem as water sources had all frozen... You won't like to come near me as I just can't remember when last I had a shower. :))
These days we have problem of avalanches and is a little dicy if coming to Shimla. Apple growers have a reson to smile this year..!!
Its bright sunny today... great to see sun after more than a month. I tried my hands on skiing this year and hmmm not bad... may be next year I'll cruise down from the hill tops.
> what abut people living there? is water and other supplies propper
Hi Viplav, chipping in from Narkanda... It did snow like anything
here.. We had 7 feet of snow this year... Electricity was no problem
but yes water still is a big problem as water sources had all
frozen... You won't like to come near me as I just can't remember
when last I had a shower. :))
These days we have problem of avalanches and is a little dicy if
coming to Shimla. Apple growers have a reson to smile this year..!!
Its bright sunny today... great to see sun after more than a month.
I tried my hands on skiing this year and hmmm not bad... may be next
year I'll cruise down from the hill tops.
How is Mumbhai??
Cheers
Nitin
Ps: YAHOO Rocks!!
Hi Rohit
None of these trains have openable windows as far I can remember.
The reason being its a very narrow track with hillside on one end.
You can reserve tickets online on Indian Railway website with a CC
at www.irctc.co.in
Its a good website and I have been using it regularly with no
problems. Only thing you have to give an address in India where the
tickets are to be delivered as they don't send international
couriers.
Alternatively you can ask any of your friends / relatives to make a
payment and collect tickets for you.
Regards
Nitin
I don't agree with u on what's the best point about Gmail.
The best thing about gmail is that u can search through the gmail
archives just like u can search webpages on google.
Rediff does not have a search option. Yahoo has it but but u can't
do it straighway, u have to specify whether u want to search
inside the email or u want to search inside the subject of the
emails.
On the other hand, searching for a 6 months old email on gmail is
as easy as a click. Plus the other best point of gmail is messages
threading, so u can have all related email replies in one
thread.
Just my point of veiew. I hope other who use gmail heavily agree
on this.
regards
Sumant
On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 viplav wrote :
>
>
>hey i did not know so many people want gmail account.
>
>let me tell u all that gmail is no better than yahoo mail,
>infact
>yahoo is much easier and i dont think u will ever get to fill up
>ur
>250mb inbox, i have tried and have reached only 23% as yet. but
>still
>at 0% at gmail but have reached at 6% at rediffmail(which also
>provides 1gb, first in world to provide so)
>
>only thing good about gmail is that it does not give picture ads
>as
>yahoo or msn only text ads. google has also started with its
>groups
>services again and it is no mathch for yahoo. i m not a yahoo fan
>but
>this is my findings after using both the services
>
>
>
>regards
>viplav
>
>
>
>
>
>ShimlaHangout: Catch up with friends!
>
>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Shimlahangout
>
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
Sumant Sood
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~ssood
My first target is to watch and enjoy beauty of mountains and nature.
I am looking for train with big openable windows to see and enjoy outside beauty.
Did you have any idea if Shivalik Palace coach have openable windows ?
I don't want to use credit card over the phone or i.net. What is the other best way to make reservation while I am sitting abroad ?
Take Care
Rohit
Nitin <bnityin@...> wrote:
--- ROHIT BAGGA wrote: > The Deluxe Rail Motor Car, > The Shivalik Deluxe Express, > The Shivalik Palace (Tourist Coach) and > The Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach.
> So far I couldn't decide which one is the BEST. Can somebody help me to make my decision.Which one I should use to travel between Kalka-Shimla ?
If you want to travel in style then Shivalik Palace coach is the thing. Its a full coach attached to the Shivalik Deluxe Express train. You have a fully furnished coach at your disposal with an attendent. Other wise you can reserve seats in the Shivalik Deluxe Express train which is basically a Non a/c CHAIR CAR.
> Also how long in advance I should make reservation for the same ?
Normally reservations for Shivalik starts 60 days in advance from the date of journey.
> Secondly, I
am planning to stay in the hotel situated on the Ridge, next to the Chruch ( if am not mistaken, that hotel's name is Mayur ). is that hotel approachable by car or any other Transportation?
No, its not approachable by car! You will have to walk up. If you want a drive-in hotel try, Holiday Home or the Oberoi Cecil.
> Except that I also do have plan to stay one day/night in Solan. Is there anybody who know if there is any hotel to stay in Solan ?
I have heard about Himani at Solan, don't know how good it is but I can suggest Hotel Pinewood at Barog which is run by HPTDC. A great place.
--- ROHIT BAGGA wrote:
> The Deluxe Rail Motor Car,
> The Shivalik Deluxe Express,
> The Shivalik Palace (Tourist Coach) and
> The Shivalik Queen Tourist Coach.
> So far I couldn't decide which one is the BEST. Can somebody help
me to make my decision.Which one I should use to travel between
Kalka-Shimla ?
If you want to travel in style then Shivalik Palace coach is the
thing. Its a full coach attached to the Shivalik Deluxe Express
train. You have a fully furnished coach at your disposal with an
attendent. Other wise you can reserve seats in the Shivalik Deluxe
Express train which is basically a Non a/c CHAIR CAR.
> Also how long in advance I should make reservation for the same ?
Normally reservations for Shivalik starts 60 days in advance from
the date of journey.
> Secondly, I am planning to stay in the hotel situated on the
Ridge, next to the Chruch ( if am not mistaken, that hotel's name is
Mayur ). is that hotel approachable by car or any other
Transportation?
No, its not approachable by car! You will have to walk up. If you
want a drive-in hotel try, Holiday Home or the Oberoi Cecil.
> Except that I also do have plan to stay one day/night in Solan. Is
there anybody who know if there is any hotel to stay in Solan ?
I have heard about Himani at Solan, don't know how good it is but I
can suggest Hotel Pinewood at Barog which is run by HPTDC. A great
place.
> With Thanks
A pleasure always!
Nitin
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