Racist “Gurkha” Movie Poster – Director Sam Anton Issues Clarification, Following Outrage
A new Tamil movie that is under production yesterday launched its first look poster, which has caused widespread offence to the people belonging to the…
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Violence is not the answer, respect is.
Seventeen years ago the world changed forever. I crisply remember it was one fine Tuesday morning, my day off from hectic work and I had…
Emerging demographic shift in the Bengal Duars and national security concerns for India
Reportedly, there was a clash between two groups in the outskirt of Oodlabari (Mal Subdivision) in Jalpaiguri District, recently, over an issue of land. Oodlabari…
Whither Statehood Agenda – Gorkhaland
With the General Elections on the horizon, the political atmosphere in the hills is slowly warming up. However, the hill people are all left guessing…
Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat – One Among the 12 Best in India
In a proud moment for all of us, the Upper Bagdogra Gram Panchayat was awarded as one of the top 12 best performing Gram Panchayats…
From Falakata to Nagrakata – What Inspired an Old Lady to Come Meet BDO Smreeta Subba
There are just a handful of bureaucrats that could actually inspire an old lady to travel all the way from Falakata to Nagrakata – a…
SC Verdict Gives Hope to LGBTIQ Community in India
Supreme Court Verdict on 377 gives hope to the country’s LGBTIQ community and paves the way for future affirmative legislation On September 6, 2018, the…
Section 377, Self-Identity and Decolonization
“Societal morality cannot trump constitutional morality. Societal morality cannot overturn the fundamental rights of even a single individual” -Chief Justice of India In a historic…
Happy Teachers Day – Dear Teachers
It is said that, “A mediocre teacher tells. A good teacher explains. A superior teacher demonstrates… but the greatest teachers are those who inspire,” we…
SWAPNA BARMAN – Leaders Line Up to Associate Themselves With Asian Gold Medal Winner
“Success has many fathers, failure dies an orphan” – Unknown. The Gold medal performance of a young Rajbanshi athlete Swapna Barman from Dooars at the…