Rampant Mining at Torsa River – Disaster Awaits Dooars
The Torsa River is the lifeline of adjoining forest areas such as The Chilapata, Jaldapara and the Titi range. Recently, sand collection from the River…
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Inner-Line Permit: A possible way forward
Gorkhaland Movement is basically an attempt on the part of Gorkhas to secure the identity of Nepali speaking Indian citizens, as being of this land…
Glorious Footballing History – Whence Darjeeling Today?
I came across this 42 years old document. Looks like it’s the HERLIHY CUP FIXTURE 1976. Was it called HERLICY CUP? Or could it be…
Where’s Your Heart Darjeeling?
“Athithi Deva Bhawa” has been our mantra for centuries. Darjeeling is particularly known for treating the guests like extended members of our own family. Yet…
A Beautiful Tale of the Disgusting “Sigaan” and the Perils of the Wonderful Winter Season
Chilling winds, low temperatures are on full swing in our beloved hills, nobody is spared in its wake, the first casualty are red cracked cheeks…
Jingle Bells Season 3 Winners Declared
Darjeeling: Radio Salesian Station Director Fr C.M. Paul declared the winners of Jingle Bells Season – 3 on 2nd January 2019. The competition consisted of…
Remembering Dr. B. M. Barua — A Distinguished Scholar of Indology – 1st Indian to Get a D.Lit From University of London
Indologist Dr. Beni Madhab Barua but more famously known as Dr. B. M. Barua was born on 31 December 1888 in Mahamuni Pahartali of Chittagong…
PERIODS: THE A TO Z GUIDE FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
Why do girls get periods every month? What are the sanitary products available and how does one use them? Does it make the girl unclean or impure? What are the hygiene measures one should follow? This guide is an attempt to answer many such questions surrounding periods that not only girls/women get but boys/men too may get.
Modi, Shahrukh and ZERO
Zero is a heroic tale of a seventh grade fail who makes it to Mars. A 4 feet 2 inches dwarf makes it from Meerut…
Future of Darjeeling District Read in the Crystal Ball.
Hillman – the Analyst, is once again compelled to post his readings of the crystal ball indicating that the future of Darjeeling District, and its…