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Molested Faith

Articles September 26, 2024

MOLESTED FAITH:  Fighting An Uphill Battle – The Monk and the Survivor

This article shares a disheartening incident involving a 36-year-old woman from Darjeeling, who was molested. She courageously shared her traumatic experience, in the hopes of inspiring other women, who may be suffering in silence, and encourage them to stand up for themselves. Her goal is that more victims will find the strength to voice their sufferings, rather than suppress it, in order to raise awareness about molestation and protect others, especially children, from such vicious acts.

Dashain Tika Jamara

Articles September 19, 2024

Are You Coming Home for Dashain This Year?

Do you remember the way our town felt during Dashain? The familiar breeze that carried with it the scent of home, the streets alive with laughter, the sound of distant drums announcing the arrival of celebrations? Dashain was never just a festival for us; it was a feeling—a pulse of life that brought everyone back together, no matter how far apart we had wandered.

Pedophilia

Articles September 19, 2024

Pedophilia and its Impact on Society

Pedophile, derived from the Grrek (paîs, paidós), refers to an individual who is sexually attracted to women, especially young girls. This term has gained significant relevance amidst the growing issue of sexual violence and crime against women in India. Recently, the Supreme Court of India has been hearing a case concerning the brutal assault and murder of a junior female doctor in West Bengal, sparking widespread protests across the state.

Woman in India

Articles September 4, 2024

What Does It Mean To Be A Woman In India? 

Imagine the traumatic experiences every Indian woman can recount from childhood to adulthood: unwanted glances, unwanted touches, and unsolicited advice on how they should conduct themselves to stay “safe” forever etched in their core memory.

Rukmani

Popular Articles July 27, 2024

Rukmani, A Living Martyr of Gorkhaland.

During the unprovoked firing by the CRPF stationed at the Thana Dara crossing into the oncoming peaceful procession several people dropped dead on the spot. Young Rukmani Chettri was hit by bullet shrapnels that pierced the side of her face and entered into her neck area. She fell bleeding onto the ground. In a matter of a few minutes, the dead were strewn on the street. There was panic amongst the agitators and blood was splashed everywhere on the road. Someone found her laying unconscious, and took her, along with others, dead or wounded, to the sadar hospital.

Indo-Nepal Bus

Stories March 25, 2024

Indo-Nepal Friendship Bus – Siliguri to Kathmandu

The India–Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship of 1950 forms the cornerstone of the special bond between the two nations of Nepal and India which ensures that citizens of both nations rely on each other and enjoy similar advantages, facilities, and opportunities, nearly equivalent to those available to their own citizens.

Harsha Vardhan Shringla

Articles March 21, 2024

Harsha Vardhan Shringla – Not really an outsider

Harsh Vardhan Shringla is yet to make his views clear on the issue of “Gorkha Aspirations” but it would also be too premature to rule him out. If he has enough pull in the “corridors of power”, that could be useful for the masses to get their aspirations fulfilled. At worst, he can be similar to the past three BJP MPs.

Bandel - Madan's Agony, 1959

Stories December 29, 2023

The Psychology & Politics of Bangdel’s Art

The first posthumous exhibition of Bangdel in London titled ‘Lain Singh Bangdel: Mountains and Migration’ was organised by Bonhams from 11th to 21st November 2023, which gave me a rare opportunity to look at a wide range of his works from different periods. In this essay, I discuss the psychology and politics of Bangdel’s art.