100 Days of Strike – Spirit of The People, and The Politics of Uncertainty
“How does one man assert his power over another, Winston? Winston thought. “By making him suffer”, he said. “Exactly. By making him suffer. Obedience is…
Columns
Violence Should Have No Place In Darjeeling – Be It By Those Demanding Gorkhaland Or The State
Frantic calls from friends and family who are living outside Darjeeling, this has now become our main source of hearing the “breaking news,” and also…
Dear Sikkim – We Are Indebted To You
Sikkim is hands down the most peaceful state in India, but today they are facing unprecedented violence in the foothills of Darjeeling, just because they…
The Root Cause – Government Of West Bengal Needs To Apologize
Darjeeling was left bleeding yesterday, yet there was not a single word of sympathy or regret on the part of West Bengal government towards those…
“Khichadi Pakdai Cha” – Do You Smell What Delhi’s Cooking?
“I dread the mornings these days, back in 1986, I dreaded the nights,” says our Dhanraj Mams… it has been almost a year or two…
District Kalimpong: Haat Bazar Sojourn – Observations Of The Other Kind
There are some places in Kalimpong that are so legendary; visiting them can be equated with making a pilgrimage. Among them all, the Haat Bazar…
The Sel Roti Chronicles – An Ode To The Amazing Darjeeling Community Spirit
There is certain foodstuff that defines a community, the Italians have their pasta and pizza, the Chinese have their noodles, rest of India may have…
The Sishnu Chronicles – An Ode To 90s Parents And Teachers
Growing up in Darjeeling today is very different than how we grew up. Today parents believe in raising their children in an environment so protected…
An Ode To Those Love Letter Days
“बैनी मेरो साथी को चिट्ठी थाप्चौ हरे – would you accept my friend’s letter?” if you ever said these words or made someone say…
The Inimitable Wonders Of Darjeeling Lingo
Those who are familiar with Darjeeling agree to one thing, we have the coolest lingo anywhere in the world. It’s not just our slangs that…