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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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Virat Kohli uses an 'MRF bat'. Rohit Sharma uses a 'CEAT bat'. But whose bat do they really use?
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‘Delhi is our capital too’: A blow-by-blow account of the farmers’ tractor rally on Republic Day
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‘Please don’t follow me now’: Actor Rhea Chakraborty asks paparazzi when spotted in Mumbai
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Caught on camera: How Deep Sidhu was chased away from the farmers’ protest at Red Fort in Delhi
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Whichever way you look at it, Modi’s handling of the farm laws has been a complete mess
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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: Teenager shows what British sitcoms would be like if set during the pandemic
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Watch: Mother surprises daughter with cancer by shaving her own head too
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Watch: Time-lapse of the snowiest day in over five decades seen in Omaha, US
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Watch: Doctors suture head injury of farmer under mobile phone lights after tractor rally
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Watch: Meet Simba, the first lion cub born from artificial insemination in a Singapore wildlife park
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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.
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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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Digital premiere of Tamil movie ‘Master’ on Amazon Prime Video
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Satyajit Ray at 100: Why Sharmila Tagore considers ‘Devi’ her best collaboration with the master
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Netflix acquires Chaitanya Tamhane’s ‘The Disciple’
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‘Love Scandal & Doctors’ trailer: In AltBalaji web series, drugs, crime and murder at a hospital
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‘Aelay’ trailer: Tamil drama about an ice candy seller stars Samuthirakani, Manikandan
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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.
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The Field
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First Test: Veteran Fawad Alam hits century to give Pakistan first innings lead over South Africa
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Premier League: Arsenal sign talented midfielder Martin Odegaard on loan from Real Madrid
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Football: As FC Goa learn AFC Champions League draw, here’s a look at their group stage opponents
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IPL 2021 player auction to be held on February 18 in Chennai
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BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu, Srikanth suffer narrow defeats in opening group matches