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Raising alarm over the gradual erosion of Sikkim's constitutional and cultural identity, senior social activist and SIBLAC ...
Support me on Patreon & get exclusive / ahead of time content! <a href=" In this video I talk about the no longer existing country of Sikkim. The historical Kingdom of Sikkim, established in 1642, ...
Sikkim locals fume as India-Nepal climbers ‘defile’ sacred Kangchenjunga, world’s third-highest peak Members of the joint India-Nepal mountaineering expedition that successfully summited ...
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Celebrate Sikkim's 50th year with a unique Butterthon race to spot ecologically important butterflies across the state.
On Nepali New Year’s Day, Anit Thapa, the chief executive of the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA), directed all elected representatives in the hills to ensure that Nepali was used in ...
Is it or isn’t it? On Tuesday, a listing surfaced on eBay purportedly offering Melania Trump’s wedding dress for sale. You know, the one designed by John Galliano for Dior couture, reportedly ...
A strong earthquake of 6.1 magnitude was felt in Nepal's Kathmandu valley early Friday morning, with its epicentre in Sindhupalchowk district. Tremors were also felt in several parts of India ...
Lepcha weaving is a centuries-old tradition practiced by the indigenous Lepcha community in Sikkim, Darjeeling (West Bengal), and parts of Bhutan and Nepal. Using a traditional backstrap loin-loom, ...
Nepali is more than just the official language of Nepal; it is a bridge of shared heritage, culture, and identity between Nepal and India.
Their work is done at night. Their payment comes in the form of alms. They dress like beggars. For many younger Jogis, an ancient rite has turned into a modern embarrassment.
Kazi Lendhup mostly conversed in Nepali and the Kazini incessantly chattered in English. Fortunately my knowledge of Nepali was as perfect as my mother tongue -- Bengali.