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Backstory-

Babita Pandey (an MBA student) went missing on 29 May from Dayala Bugyal Uttarkashi She lied to her mother and told her that she was going with her female friends, but she actually went with two men whom she had known for only two months.

That night, both Harmanpreet and Harmanpal were heavily drunk. According to their statements to the police, they had a fight with Babita because she was listening to music loudly and they told her to lower the volume. During the conflict, she went outside the tent at 11 pm on 29 May.

The two male companions waited until the next evening (30 May 2026) to inform local authorities about her disappearance, creating a delay of nearly 18 to 24 hours.

The Family’s Allegations

Babita’s brother and family have publicly rejected the companions’ narrative. They filed a formal complaint alleging that the two men may have been forcing Babita to consume alcohol against her will. In interviews, her family raised suspicions that a major argument or altercation occurred inside the tent because of the drinking, causing Babita to flee into the forest out of fear.

There are many theories regarding this case:

**1. Some animal attacked her/she fell from a cliff-**This is completely bogus. If an animal had attacked her or she had fallen from a cliff, it would have left a heavy mess of blood. With 150 search personnel, trained dogs, and locals involved, they would have found some trace of her.

2. She got kidnapped / trafficked

Someone spotted her drunk at night roaming in the forest, kidnapped her, and trafficked her.

The two unknown men delayed reporting her missing by more than 20 hours. They might have had a hand in the kidnapping.

3. They both tried to rape her

Both Harmanpreet and Harmanpal gave statements to the police saying they had a fight over loud music 📢 But what if they were forcing her to drink Alcohol and tried to rape her? She may have run away from them into the forest, after which they tracked her down and did something far worse. The 20+ hour delay could have been used to destroy every bit of evidence.

4. She ran away with someone

Another theory is that she ran away with someone and is living with him possibly a love angle that her parents were against and that she planned all of this.

But she did not come from a rural background; she is from an upper-middle-class family and was pursuing an MBA from a private college. Why would she need to do all this? If her parents trusted her enough to allow her to go camping alone at night, it shows she was not restricted at home. She was an independent young woman. According to the police, her phone, backpack, and personal belongings were all left completely untouched inside the tent.

**She failed as a child and had survival instincts below room temperature**

[Before adding this point i want to tell you I support the idea of any women can take her life decisions as per her will. But the thing is we live in india everyday we witness horrible cases against women, small girls even babies. So having common sense is necessary which can save themselves from falling into trouble]

Now Who the fk goes camping in the jungle at night with two completely unknown men she met online and as the only female in the whole group? What was she even thinking?

She knew her mother would never have allowed her to go camping as the only girl with two unknown men, so she lied and said she was going with her female friends. Even a teenager has more sense than that about how unsafe India can be. She should have been alert enough to think: what if something went wrong how and where would her family even look for her?

What do you guys think? Share your views..

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We’re looking for a reliable and compassionate person who can assist an elderly couple in Doon over the next few days/weeks.

The aunty, 71, has suffered a serious hip/back fracture and is expected to undergo surgery at Max Hospital, Dehradun, once the required CGHS and medical approvals are completed. Her husband is simultaneously undergoing treatment for Stage 4 cancer, so they could genuinely use someone dependable by their side.

They are visiting the hospital again tomorrow and may need help with:

• Accompanying them to hospital visits

• Coordinating with doctors/hospital for surgery scheduling

• Being present on the day of surgery and, if needed, during evenings/recovery

• Keeping their child in the US informed and helping coordinate on their behalf

This is primarily about having a responsible local person who can be there when family cannot.

Paid assistance is absolutely fine. If anyone in this group can help—or knows a trustworthy person/caregiver/patient attendant who can—please DM me.

Would really appreciate you forwarding this to someone who may be able to help. 🙏

#SHUKRANA #SHUKRANA.OFFICIAL

Result of a Jharra Khas Chhetri genetics (surname Thapa Chhetri) individual from Kaski District, Central-West Nepal.

All 4 grandparents are Chhetri (Pahadi Kshatriya). AncestryDNA tested. Closest pops: rajputs from uttarakhand, nepali bahuns, pahadi uttarakhand brahmins (Brahmin Mondal), gilgit brokpas and baltis from AJK.

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This is an appreciation post for a man who traveled from the United States in the early 1900s and changed the fate of the Himalayan region forever—turning an isolated mountain belt into one of India’s most prosperous apple-producing powerhouses.
Samuel Evans Stokes (later known as Satyananda Stokes) was a 21-year-old American Quaker from Philadelphia who first arrived in India in 1904. Captivated by the beauty of the Himalayas, he eventually settled down in Thanedar, near Shimla—which served as the summer capital of British India.
Seeing the local population struggling with poverty and a lack of cash crops, Stokes recognized the region's climate was ideal for fruit cultivation. He wrote back home to his mother in the US, who sent him a batch of Starking Delicious (Red Delicious) apple saplings as a gift.
Those initial saplings sparked a agricultural revolution:
An Economic Transformation: Stokes distributed saplings to local farmers, taught them modern horticultural techniques, and helped establish supply chains. Within a few decades, Shimla and the surrounding Himachal region transformed into an "apple goldmine," driving widespread prosperity. Today, these apples are locally known as Royal Delicious.
A Unique Place in History: Beyond agriculture, Stokes deeply integrated into the local culture, learned Pahari and Sanskrit, converted to Hinduism, and actively joined the Indian Independence Movement. He holds the distinction of being the only American imprisoned by the British for participating in India’s freedom struggle.
His legacy lives on today—his descendants still reside in Thanedar, tending to the original family orchards. Just wanted to share this fascinating piece of apple history with everyone here! 🍎✨

This was back in March this year. Where the winter snow meets the golden sun. View of the fresh snow after heavy rainfall from my home in Palampur, Kangra.

Seeing sad state of politics in india and our state, day by day urge to move abroad increasing. Thing is as someone from middle class family, we pay tax, with our tax politicians corrupt people fill their pocket. We don't get anything. Nothing which make us proud to being indian.

After seeing Uttarakhand and Uttarakhand politics issues in recent years, we see nothing changing. Situation only becoming worse.

Anyone you choose in power is corrupt thing is in india people only join politics, bureaucracy for corruption.

They take your votes in name of ideology religion at end of day end goal is money. We common people are just viewers who pay for this circus.

Seeing Uttarakhand, selfish society and where this state, country going and i think it is waste of time to involve in this issues.

Best thing is ignorance. Stop caring about these things. Focus on yourself and move out of country. We got only one life. We deserve better.