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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?
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Trending
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Covid-19: Imagine the headlines if any other religion had been responsible for Kumbh-like gathering
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Egypt says it won’t release Ever Given with 25-member Indian crew until its owners pay compensation
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Sarah Joseph’s new novel imagines the life of the woman who was ostracised for ‘marrying’ Nehru
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Breaking the internet: Reactions to Rahul Dravid’s ‘angry’ avatar in viral advertisement
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With orders on Varanasi mosque, judiciary is paving the path to a majoritarian India
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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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Watch: Black man is fatally shot by police in Minnesota’s Brooklyn Center, situation tense
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Watch: MP minister performs rituals in front of statue at Indore airport to get rid of Covid-19
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Kumbh: Defying the rising threat of Covid-19, lakhs gather in Haridwar for ‘shahi snaan’
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Watch: Journalist Fareed Zakaria delivers loving tribute to mother who died of Covid-19 in India
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Watch: Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital turns lobby into Covid-19 ward as coronavirus cases shoot up
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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?
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The Reel
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‘Star Vs Food’: Kareena Kapoor, Malaika Arora, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Pratik Gandhi at the stove
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‘The Priest’ trailer: Mammooty and Manju Warrier in thriller revolving around mysterious suicides
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‘Mai Hero Boll Raha Hu’ trailer: Parth Samthaan plays a gangster in love
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‘Searching For Sheela’ trailer: Documentary follows former Rajneesh aide on her visit to India
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Why Netflix’s investment in global shows is a potential game-changer
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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.
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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Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals: KL Rahul’s PBKS win despite Sanju Samson’s brilliant 119
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Hurricane Hooda strikes the IPL: Reactions to a spectacular 28-ball 64 by Punjab’s Deepak Hooda
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Certainly got across how I felt: England spinner Bess spoke to Root about his treatment in India
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IPL 2021, RR vs PBKS as it happened: Sanju Samson’s brilliant ton ends in heartbreak as Punjab win
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Two coaches test positive for Covid-19 at national women's boxing camp: Report