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Comment on EXCLUSIVE: Mount Groove From Darjeeling Rock at the Hornbill Festival by Darjeelingyatra

Darjeelingyatra — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 07:48:01 +0000

I really enjoyed this nostalgic piece about Mount Groove and the Darjeeling bands at the Hornbill Festival. It’s inspiring to see young musicians from Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Mirik representing the hills on such a big platform. I especially liked the pride and encouragement shown towards local talent. A lovely read for anyone interested in Darjeeling’s music culture.

Comment on Kalimpong Ultra Marathon 2025 – A Triumph of Human Endeavour by RUN WITH ROSHNI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 15TH FOUNDATION DAY - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:25:59 +0000

[…] The event also featured speeches from Mr. Amar Subba, known as the Marathon Man of Sikkim, Mr. Ramesh Tamang, Mrs. Mamata Rai, Chief Advisor to the Foundation, Mr. Mingma Sherpa, Founder of Rimbick Fresh, and celebrity runner Mr. Premius Bhutia, each speaking of the Foundation’s role in shaping a generation of runners from these hills. […]

Comment on Team Run With Roshni Shine at IDBI Kolkata Marathon by RUN WITH ROSHNI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 15TH FOUNDATION DAY - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:25:39 +0000

[…] began as a personal passion for running grew, through her years of effort, into a movement that has given the Darjeeling-Sikkim region some of its finest marathon and trail […]

Comment on Reflections in the Times of COVID19 by FEVER RELATED DEATHS IN DARJEELING - Is the Government Sleeping? - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 06:54:37 +0000

[…] The IMA advisory is clear that most H1N1 infections are mild and treatable, and that there is no cause for panic. But that reassurance depends on cases being tracked, tested and confirmed, which is exactly what […]

Comment on Emerging demographic shift in the Bengal Duars and national security concerns for India by Siliguri Corridor: Between Strategic Necessity and Ecological Precarity - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:02:14 +0000

[…] for national security. Shah directed security and administrative agencies to take strict action to stop illegal immigration. He advised authorities to keep the land free of illegal encroachments. He further instructed […]

Comment on Siliguri District and The Hollowing Out of Darjeeling – Beware by Siliguri Corridor: Between Strategic Necessity and Ecological Precarity - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:01:23 +0000

[…] of illegal immigration, trafficking, and the movement of hostile elements. Often reported demographic shifts in the surrounding districts and the Corridor’s nearness to Chinese territory further intensify […]

Comment on Guru Purnima – How Lord Shiva became the first Guru on this day by The Sherpa Ponbo of Sherpagaon: The Last Keeper of the Invisible World - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:17:26 +0000

[…] of the village. Among the Sherpas, a Ponbo is a ritual specialist, often understood locally as a Jhyakri, who performs healing, divination, and protective ceremonies while serving as an intermediary […]

Comment on Trapped in the Feed: How Social Media Algorithms Influence Young Indians’ Thoughts and Feelings by Rene

Rene — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:01:07 +0000

My neighbor Victoria has one of these. She works as a professor and she says it looks menthol.

Comment on Kalimpong’s Untold Story – Why We Commemorate Today As “Sahid Diwas” by 1986 to 2026: A Common Citizen’s Plea for Darjeeling - The Darjeeling Chronicle

1986 to 2026: A Common Citizen’s Plea for Darjeeling - The Darjeeling Chronicle — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:30:09 +0000

[…] just a collection of letters, nor is it merely a boundary line drawn on a political map. It is an emotional chord that strikes deep in our chests the moment it is spoken aloud. It connects us instantly across […]

Comment on Welcome to Darjeeling: Padma Shri Jadav “Molai” Payeng by Beyond Planting Trees: Restoring Native Forest and Freshwater Ecosystems In Darjeeling Himalaya - The Darjeeling Chronicle

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:55:04 +0000

[…] towards the environment. Across the globe, tree-planting campaigns have become a symbol of environmental action, helping to raise awareness about conservation and climate change. While these efforts are […]