local economy
Copperware losing sheen for Tamtas of Almora
Tamta bazaar of Almora in Uttarakhand, the once-thriving marketplace and a vibrant hub of coppersmiths, now stands in desolation as the artisans struggle to compete with machine-made products.
Ladakh longs for tourists who give region a miss
Suspension of flights by ultra-budget S. Airlines together with late arrival of summer trigger a decline in footfalls and a rise in anguish among tour operators.