Malnutrition in India – Why We Need to Worry
India has been ranked 102nd among 117 countries surveyed in the Global Health Index 2019. Here, hunger doesn’t mean just empty stomachs. It is used in a much broader perspective
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India’s First Chief of the Defence Staff Officer Gen. Bipin Rawat is a Gorkha by Creed
Though born in Uttarakhand, Gen. Bipin Rawat is a Gorkha by Creed. He was commissioned in the Fifth Battalion of the Eleven Gorkha Rifles 5/11 GR in December 1978, from IMA, Dehradun, where he was awarded the ‘Sword of Honour’.
On Vijay Diwas: Remembering Our Gorkha Legends
Not before and not since has any battalion launched a full scale assault employing just the Khukuri and guile alone. After getting their orders, by 5am the fierce Khukuri assault had silenced Pakistani Maj Alvi’s Bravo Company. In the mopping up, nearly 45 bodies were found scattered around the main position.
Sharing Economy and Sharing Stories
Keeping all arguments, pros and cons aside, I believe in the merits of the ‘sharing economy’. It paves the way for sustainable living and helps not only people but the planet as well. Which is why when the four-letter, app-based ride-sharing cabs were introduced, I immediately took to it. It makes me feel independent especially when travelling out of town, and free when visiting local places. I have been using it daily for about two years now. But of all the benefits, it was heartwarming to see how the ‘sharing economy’ has liberated people on the supply side as well.
INVICTUS – TheDC Journey: 6 Pura Pugera 7 Lagyo Hai !!
Today as we complete six years of our journey, and enter the seventh we thank all of you for the incredible support, love, care, concerns, suggestions, criticisms and above all trust that have helped us to grow and strengthen.
Remembering Forgotten Gandhi of Sikkim
His name is Late Trilochan Pokhrel or popularly called as ‘Gandhi Pokhrel’ or ‘Bande Pokhrel’. However the sad instance in Sikkim that hardly anyone knows him. He becomes the forgotten chapters of Sikkimese History. Late Pokhrel was born at Tareythang Busty in Pakyong sub-division of East Sikkim in the last decade of 19th Century.
CENTRAL UNIVERSITY IN DARJEELING – “Cash in on Brand Darjeeling to Attract International Students” – argues MP Raju Bista
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista has taken up with the Union Government the demand for the establishment of a Central University in Darjeeling, and claimed that the Human Resources Development minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, has given assurances that he would take the matter up on a priority basis.
Victoria Cross Winners – Netra Bahadur Thapa and Againsingh Rai
Victoria Cross winners Netra Bahadur Thapa and Againsingh Rai are two names from the annals of history that may not ring many bells today, but…
Namastey Foundation “Darjeeling Spirit” – Help’s Save a Nepal Man’s Life
On our part, we applaud the amazing efforts of the medical staff at Eden Hospital Darjeeling, NBMCH, Namaste Foundation volunteers, and all our readers, who joined hands to help save a life.
Congress Primary School – Their persistence is inspirational
TheDC team sends a very warm “Shout Out” to the students and teachers of Congress Primary School, Jorebunglow. Their love and dedication for the environment, cleanliness, and beautification of our region is unparalleled.