Political Unrest in Bengal, Good for Darjeeling
West Bengal was once the epitome of progressive and critical thinking with the civil society closely engaged in the political processes. The rise of TMC…
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Freedom Fighter Pratiman Singh Lama: A Jewel of the Himalayas
On 14th June 2019, a historical event was organised by Pratiman Singh Lama Salig Nirman Samiti, Kurseong Municipality commemorating 129th Birth Anniversary of Veteran National Freedom Fighter & Writer of First Original Nepali Novel ‘Mahakal Jasoos’ – Shri Pratiman Singh Lama.
Assam’s World-Famous Tea Gardens are Deadly for Pregnant Women
Disha Shetty Writes about health hazards and conditions of women living in Assam.s tea gardens, specially for pregrnant women.
Jungay Hawaldar – Another Incredible Darjeeling Story
Old-timers of Darjeeling town recollect with great pride a certain Jungay Hawaldar who was distinctly hefty, a figure made more prominent by a pair of huge fox-tail-like moustache. His strict, vigil kept the town free of mischief and misdemeanour.
Changing Political Landscapes: Gauging the Downscale
Perhaps it’s not always the political group to be blamed but the consensus of each citizen of the land, for it’s we who choose them. Perhaps it’s not the top-down but bottom-up approach. The definition of truth may vary according to the geography we belong to, but the objective truth will always be related to our survival.
Hills Deprived of Basic Requirements
I don’t understand why people of Darjeeling hills don’t talk about their basic requirements like food, water, roads in hills with our representatives. I am a Gorkha and Gorkhaland is in my heart too. But I want to know when will the leaders of hills learn to talk about our basic problems.
Legendary Everester Nawang Gombu’s Daughter Ongmu Laments Lack of Respect for the Mountains
When Darjeeling mountaineering great Nawang Gombu climbed Mt. Everest twice in 1965, becoming the first man in the world to do so, and he acquired the status of a Legend. It took a lifetime of training, grit, determination, courage and sheer love for the mountains to achieve the level of fitness and expertise to be able to climb Mt. Everest. Now a days, very few make a pilgrimage to Everest. Anyone with money, who have the ability to hire experts guides are scaling Mt. Everest. It’s not more the love of the mountain that attracts the people to Everest, but the lure of fame and bragging rights that most seek.
How Mamata lost people’s mamata?
Ms Banerjee’s party did not win a single seat in north Bengal that has a sizeable Gorkha, Adivasi and Rajbanshi population. The Gorkhalis were angry because of Ms Banerjee’s abortive bid to impose the Bengali language on them, and the use of excessive force by her government when the Gorkhas took to the streets demanding protection of their linguistic and cultural rights and a separate state of Gorkhaland.
Dasain Chronicles: To Darjeeling With Nostalgic Love and Mutu Bhari Maya II
Diwash Chhetri’s second part of his nostalgic stories about childhood spent in Darjeeling.
जनताका आवाज पुष्पन प्रधान
The Dooars Nepali Sahitya Vikas Samiti celebrated its annual program with an unforgettable music performance by young and talented singer, Pushpan Pradhan.