BEYOND THE NUMBERS – Democracy in India
Writes: Shrikanth Krishnamachary* India became a republic in 1950. And held its first parliamentary elections in 1952. What was so momentous about this event was…
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Caste-Based Reservation – Time we changed the parameters from equality to equity
Reservation is a dicey subject, and it is well known that no political party wants to deal with it in the fear that they will…
Losing my language
“Ama le bhannu bhako jaldi aunu harey, nashta thanda hundai cha…” Cringe. Cringe. Who in the world would speak like that, you’d ask. Well, an…
Sex and the Indian men
‘Nepal girls trafficked into India up by 500% in last 5 years: SSB report’ – This disturbing news appeared yesterday, 31 March 2018, Times of…
HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY!!
“There is a stubbornness about me that never can bear to be frightened at the will of others. My courage always rises at every attempt…
The Flags of Our Fathers – We shall carry forth with pride
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.” – Benjamin Franklin
Capt. Ram Singh Thakuri – A Gorkha Icon
This profile of Capt. Ram Singh Thakuri was compiled by eminent Gorkha history writer Ms. Jyoti Thapa Mani, who meticulously curated this profile over the…
Radio Journalists Initiate Indo-Nepal Friendship
Writes – C. M. Paul Darjeeling — How can a community radio take initiatives toward building people to people friendship between neighbouring countries? A college…
3 Indian, 7 Nepalese Girls Held Captive In Kenya Rescued: Sushma Swaraj
The minister also appreciated the efforts of Indian High Commissioner in Kenya Suchitra Durai and first secretary Karan Yadav in rescuing the girls. New Delhi:…
JUST IN: Supreme Court allows Centre to withdraw four more companies of CRPF from Darjeeling
The Supreme Court today permitted the Centre to withdraw four of the eight companies of Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPF) from strife-torn Darjeeling and Kalimpong…