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Articles March 2, 2019

Darjeeling and Changing Tastes of Fashion

Darjeeling has always been a place where fashion sprouts and evolves like a monsoon mushroom. Without a tinge of doubt, one can lay a testimony…

The Faces In Our Midst March 1, 2019

Lekhraj Dewan – A hidden genius

At 67, Lekhraj Dewan of Mangerjung, Nagari Tea Estate has more energy than most of us would have at 17. He is a social worker with an extraordinary sharp mind. An innovator whose hands-on approach to problem serving has made life easier for many. This is his story.

Podcasts, Videos February 28, 2019

TheDC Story Series “हाम्रा कथाहरु” Episode 2: आठौँ रंगको लाछा

This month, we are sharing a story “आठौँ रंगको लाछा” by an up and coming story teller Komal Subba. Its a fascinating story, that will keep you hooked by the power of its mesmerizing description of the world seen through the eyes of a young girl.

Local February 26, 2019

Garidhura Simmers as Residents Accuse Police of Land Grabbing

Garidhura a small hamlet which acts as the gateway to Mirik and Kurseong on the Pankhabari road is rife with tension these days. Local residents are out holding protest marches against the police, whom they accuse of “land grabbing.’

Articles February 25, 2019

The Titaura Story

I still remember my predicament on the eve of my first day in St. Robert’s. My mood was anything but excited. I was staring at…

The Faces In Our Midst, Videos February 25, 2019

Portrait of an Artist: Benoy Rai

Benoy Rai, a Darjeeling based musician, has recently released his new solo album “Can’t Lose the Blues”. A hardcore music enthusiast, and a seasoned artist, Benoy has been a part of the music revolution in Darjeeling that saw the rise of Band Culture.