The Gorkhaland Movement Of June 2017: A Darjeeling Perspective
Ever since the TMC came to power in 2011, it has launched a relentless campaign to make political inroads in the hills, dividing people into…
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Nepali “Bhasa Andolan”: Re-telling The Story
Introduction Language is considered as the lifeblood of human civilization. The Cambridge dictionary defines language as “a system of communication consisting of sounds, words and…
An Open Letter To Mr. Rajnath “Kadi Ninda” Singh – The ‘Alleged’ Home Minister of India
Dear Rajnath Ji, I am writing to you from Darjeeling – just in case you are wondering where that is, it is right next to…
100 Days of Strike – Spirit of The People, and The Politics of Uncertainty
“How does one man assert his power over another, Winston? Winston thought. “By making him suffer”, he said. “Exactly. By making him suffer. Obedience is…
Violence Should Have No Place In Darjeeling – Be It By Those Demanding Gorkhaland Or The State
Frantic calls from friends and family who are living outside Darjeeling, this has now become our main source of hearing the “breaking news,” and also…
Dear Sikkim – We Are Indebted To You
Sikkim is hands down the most peaceful state in India, but today they are facing unprecedented violence in the foothills of Darjeeling, just because they…
Featuring Ms. Hemlata Pradhan
Botanical Artist, Teacher, Mentor, Philosopher and an Avid Nature Lover. Ms. Hemlata Pradhan opens up about her life, her love of botanical illustrations and the…
Nariman Erick Avari – Hollywood Actor
From Darjeeling to Hollywood, our very own charismatic, elegant, talented and renowned actor Erick Avari of Hollywood blockbuster hits like “The Mummy,” “Stargate,” “Mr. Deeds,”…
The Generosity Of Our People Is Simply Unmatched
A very popular page dedicated to chronicling the stories of bikers from across India Behind the Handlebar shared this amazing story from Darjeeling… ………. “A story I…
And The Tista (Teesta) Weeps!
The Tista or Teesta River often regarded, as lifeline of Darjeeling – Sikkim Himalaya is one of the major rivers flowing the Eastern Himalayan landscape. It is…