WITH LOVE FROM KATHMANDU – Shristi’s Creation for Darjeeling Artists
Darjeeling was once the heart and soul of Nepali cultural revolution. Almost all the top writers, thinkers, poets, singers, musicians, film makers, artists in the…
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Phurtemba – An Artist Extraordinaire
Phurtemba Sherpa, a young lad from Darjeeling, is slaying it right through with his magical sketching skills. His sketches are so accurate and detailed that…
Padma Shri Kajee Singh – In Memorium
Born on July 25, 1945, in Phoobsering Tea Estate, Darjeeling, Kajee Singh’s lifelong dedication to the preservation and formalization of Nepali folk music began in his early years. The son of Maadalaacharya Indrajeet Singh Sardaar, he inherited a deep-rooted passion for music from his family, which had been cultivating the classical folk music tradition of the Gorkha community for generations. His father’s influence, along with his own keen interest in traditional culture, would shape his path and inspire him to bring the Maadal — a revered Nepali musical instrument — to the forefront of Indian music.
HMI Hosts BIPARD Graduation – A Celebration of Resilience and Adventure
Darjeeling’s Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) recently celebrated the graduation of participants from the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (BIPARD) adventure and survival skills course. The event showcased the Institute’s dedication to fostering inclusivity, perseverance, and excellence in mountaineering.
The Psychology & Politics of Bangdel’s Art
The first posthumous exhibition of Bangdel in London titled ‘Lain Singh Bangdel: Mountains and Migration’ was organised by Bonhams from 11th to 21st November 2023, which gave me a rare opportunity to look at a wide range of his works from different periods. In this essay, I discuss the psychology and politics of Bangdel’s art.
Shantiniketan Amader – A Memorable Journey
As a newcomer, you might question your decision to leave the bustling city life behind for this seemingly remote place. However, as time passes, the rustling leaves of majestic trees, the melodious chirping of birds, and the gentle breeze work their magic, infusing an atmosphere of peace and serenity. One can’t help but feel the blessings of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 3-week Ghoom Festival starts Nov 12
A three-week long Ghoom festival showcasing local art, culture and cuisine along with joyrides of the heritage toy train will be held at the picturesque town near Darjeeling by Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) of the Northeast Frontier Railway, a senior official said on Wednesday.
The Moon, He Created Muluk Bahira
“sympathy for the poor emerges from the hearts of the poor. One beggar knows the pain of another.” The dog, he says, is “a creature similar to me, who begs to eat.” – Bangdel wrote in his most famous short novel The Cripple’s Friend.
Prerna Dewan Rai – Author of “The Oblique Rays of Sunshine”
Prerna Dewan Rai’s debut novel “The Oblique Rays of Sunshine” captures the emotions of Darjeeling and her people. The story spans the decades after 1986 when our town witnessed the first Gorkhaland Andolan, and highlights the love, hurts, heartaches and more that we all got to witness…
TheDC 9th Anniversary – A reflection
For many TheDC might just be a page and a website posting news. But if you look deeper enough, it is a voice – yours, mine and everyone else’s. It represents independence, freedom and truth even when there have been uncountable attempts to shut it down and destroy it. It represents hope to endure, with nothing in hand but a pen, passion, an idea and the truth.