New Zealand Killed in Birpara Accident
A tourist from New Zealand, identified as Shawn Michael (50) was killed near Himalaya Hotel in Birpara after being hit by a vehicle. He was…
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My Ex-Army Father Was Left in Tears
One of our readers writes about the plight of her ex-army father… “Through this platform, I want to share my story with everyone. Story about…
EXCLUSIVE: Magnificent Leopard Caught on Camera in Jorebunglow
The leopards are making a comeback in our hills, after facing near extinction in between 1980-2010. The Sinchel Wildlife Range has been home to some…
Gorkhas – Pride and Price
Recently I came across an outrageous tweet by some South Indian person, possibly a film director, launching the first poster for his upcoming movie “Gurkha”….
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…
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…
Ashish Syangbo Slated for Discovery Show
Darjeeling lad Ashish Syangbo is all set to participate in the first of its kind reality show in India on Discovery TV. India’s Citizen Squad…
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…
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…