Featuring Mr Paras Gazmer
Musician, lyricists, composer, philosopher and a born music maestro Mr. Paras Gazmer opens up about his life, his love of music, his songs and his…
Darjeeling
Why A Separate State Of Gorkhaland?
The Larger Debate India is a land of unity in diversity – often it is boasted. Truly, India is a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural and multi-lingual area….
Gorkhaland Everyday: From ‘Jio Dara’ To ‘Bagh Dhara’ – Resolute People, Missing Leaders
Its 11 in the morning. Dhiren is resting on the railings of the most prominent “hawa ghar” at the mall road, while he is looking…
Of Titaura And Kateko Suntala: School Days In Darjeeling
Recently, during my stay in the plains, I would go around for a walk in the morning after waking up. What I would see were…
In Defence Of Gorkhaland: Proposed State Will Be A Safe, Secure And Financially Independent Entity
A state of Gorkhaland, including the hills of Darjeeling, Terai and Dooars, would therefore help ensure better safety and security for the “chicken neck” area. Smaller states are also easier to govern and the presence of the entire state machinery being in one region would help keep close tabs on infiltrators, unlike what is possible out of Kolkata.
Indeed “A Tragedy In The Making”: Merger With Sikkim Will Do More Injustice To Darjeeling, Her People And Her Decades Of Struggle
Despite Darjeeling area being a part of the Sikkim Kingdom under the Namgyal rulers (1642-1835) and her people having “naang ra masu jasto” historico-cultural ties…