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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.
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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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Gujarat ignored trial court’s opinion as board with five BJP members set Bilkis Bano convicts free
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‘They are Brahmins...have good values’: BJP MLA defends release of Bilkis Bano case convicts
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Subhas Chandra Bose and Emilie Schenkl: A marriage that defied the Third Reich
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In Godhra, Bilkis Bano convicts felicitated by RSS member soon after their release
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The Great Dimming: One of the brightest stars in the sky is dying before our eyes
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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.
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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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'Never gonna give you up': British musician Rick Astley recreates his 1987 hit for insurance ad
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Caught on live TV: Man steals beachgoer’s bag in Barcelona, arrested later
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Watch: Elephant returns a child’s shoe that fell into its zoo enclosure
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Caught on camera: Criminals rob Rs 6 lakh at gunpoint from Prayagraj shop with people inside
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‘Looks like fried rice’: Comedian Saloni Gaur’s mother, grandmother roast her in spoof on complexion
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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.
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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.
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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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‘Khamosh Pani’ revisited: ‘A reminder of the path we took and the price we pay now’
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‘Between Two Dawns’ review: A gripping film about workplace ethics
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Deepa Mehta’s ‘Earth’ is a reminder of lines arbitrarily drawn between countries and hearts
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Watch: ‘Pippa’ teaser is out, release date set for December 2
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Does Netflix series ‘The Sandman’ make your every comic-loving dream come true?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Field
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Cricket: Mohammad Siraj signed by Warwickshire for final three County Championship matches
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Zimbabwe vs India, 1st ODI: Gill, Dhawan and Chahar help India register dominating 10-wicket win
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Tennis: Dominic Thiem, Venus Williams, Sofia Kenin among US Open wild cards
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Premier League: Thomas Tuchel, Antonio Conte charged for clash during Chelsea-Spurs draw
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Ultimate Kho Kho: Chennai Quick Guns beat Telugu Yoddhas; Gujarat Giants complete hat-trick of wins