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Anuradha Sharma
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A replica of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway in England could be a lesson in conservation for India
On World Heritage Day, a story about a group of railway buffs in Britain who have helped ‘popularise the Darjeeling train globally’.
Anuradha Sharma
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In Darjeeling, the BJP is silent on Gorkhaland demand – but most Gorkha parties are supporting it
The residents of the Darjeeling Hills, who vote on April 18 in the first election since the 2017 statehood agitation, are deeply disillusioned with politics.
Anuradha Sharma
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How a 50-year-old Nepali song about cats and dogs spread to India and other parts of the world
‘Resham Firiri’ is an incongruous mesh of absurd expressions and non-sequiturs. Why is it then so popular around the globe?
Anuradha Sharma
Trending
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The curious case of Pran Puri, the 18th century travelling monk who was discovered and forgotten
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Why Pakistan has not seen any major public protests despite extreme economic hardship
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How Alexander the Great became Iskandar Zulkarnain, the legendary ancestor of Malay kings
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Explainer: Why India wants to modify the Indus Water Treaty after 62 years
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Satyajit Ray’s Professor Shonku stories remind us that he created a fictional scientist too
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How a few volunteers at Bagdogra airport are helping curb trafficking of Nepalese women
The airport close to the India-Nepal border has become a major transit point in human trafficking.
Anuradha Sharma
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Six decades ago, a workers’ uprising changed Darjeeling’s tea gardens. It’s time for change again
On this day in 1955, workers of the Margaret’s Hope tea garden led a revolt against unfair management practices. Things are not very different today.
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A year after the Gorkhaland stir, the hills are gripped by a sense of betrayal – and football fever
June 8 marks the first anniversary of clashes with the police that resulted in a 104-day shutdown in the Darjeeling hills.
Anuradha Sharma
Video
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Syria earthquake: Watch rescuers erupt in joy after family is pulled out alive from debris
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Watch: Drew Barrymore shaves off actor Tyler Posey's moustache during an on-camera interview
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‘Liar!’ Watch Republicans heckling US President Joe Biden during State of the Union address
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Watch: Bowhead whales rejuvenate themselves at a ‘health spa’ off the coast of Russia
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‘He makes it appear he’s the remote control behind the PM’: TMC’s Mahua Moitra on Adani in Lok Sabha
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An outspoken, social media-savvy lawyer has emerged as the face of the Gorkhaland stir in Delhi
Bandana Rai, 35, has been at the forefront of every pro-statehood rally in the Capital since June.
Anuradha Sharma
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For a month now, India’s only Nepali satellite news channel has been facing an unofficial ban
ABN Network, which is owned by the son of Sikkim’s chief minister, was raided by West Bengal police, following its coverage of the Gorkhaland protests.
Anuradha Sharma
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With no sign of strike ending, Darjeeling schools begin off-site classes to tutor board examinees
But can schools sustain these temporary arrangements for long?
Anuradha Sharma
The Reel
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‘The Consultant’ trailer: Christoph Waltz plays a sinister boss in dark comedy series
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Watch: Behind the scenes of Hansika Motwani’s December wedding
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Amit Trivedi lets his music do the talking: ‘There’s one life. We take it way too seriously’
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Start the week with a film: Horses and a quietly thumping heart in ‘The Rider’
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‘Class’ review: An immersive and revealing show about privilege
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‘Are we also not Gorkhas?’ Trinamool supporters who fled Darjeeling hills want to return home
The Gorkha Janmukti Morcha has been accused of targeting supporters of West Bengal’s ruling party.
Anuradha Sharma
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Gorkhaland agitation: Weak leadership looms large over a strong mass movement
The people in the Darjeeling hills are disillusioned with the lack of progress and are keeping a wary eye on their leaders.
Anuradha Sharma
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Food shortages intensify in Darjeeling hills but the statehood movement remains strong
The people have taken the lead in organising demonstrations. This is putting pressure on the Gorkhaland leaders.
Anuradha Sharma
The Field
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ICC Women’s T20 World Cup: Richa Ghosh’s knock helps India beat Bangladesh by 52 runs in warmup game
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India vs Australia: Pat Cummins on prospect of turning pitches – ‘We just got to embrace it’
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India v Australia: Rohit Sharma & Co look to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with an eye on WTC final
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Sune Luus column: Hosts South Africa eager to keep ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at home
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Reactions as LeBron James becomes the NBA’s leading scorer: ‘The All-Time Scoring King’