Secrets of Sikkim – Ancient Kirat Identity of the Rai Community
Introduction: Decoding the “Rai” Identity The Rai community constitutes the single largest ethnic group within the Nepali-speaking population of Sikkim.
Read More
SIkkim & North Bengal
Kalimpong: The Forgotten ‘Harbour of Tibet’
The Palimpsest of the Hills – Why Kalimpong Matters Today, the name Kalimpong evokes images of a serene hill station
Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Rajbongshi Kali Worship on Diwali
Introduction: Across the Indian subcontinent and its global diaspora, the festival of Diwali, or Deepavali, illuminates the autumn night, symbolizing
Read More
Who Are the Bhutias? Exploring the Founding Community of the Sikkim Kingdom
Have you ever wondered about the people who built the ancient monasteries and shaped the spiritual identity of Sikkim? Meet
Read More
Sikkim’s Cry of the Clouds: When Rains Turn into a Flood of Despair on NH-10
The incessant torrential rain since the night of July 28th is no longer just weather; it has become the shriek
Read More
Sikkim’s 12 Indigenous Communities and the Demand for Scheduled Tribe Status
Sikkim, a land of diverse cultures and ethnicities, has long been home to various indigenous communities, each with its own
Read More
Nepali Language in India – A Journey to National Recognition
The recognition of Nepali as one of India’s official languages was not an overnight achievement. It was the result of
Read More
South Lonak Lake Tragedy: A Himalayan Warning Ignored – Climate Change & Disaster
High in the serene yet treacherous heights of the Himalayas, South Lonak Lake in Sikkim became the site of a
Read More
The Ancient History of the Limbu Community – Sikkim
Introduction “When you hear the name Limbu, what comes to your mind? You’ve learned about the history of the Lepchas,
Read More
Helen Lepcha – Daughter of the soil
Helen Lepcha Also Known As savitri Devi was a distinguished freedom fighter from Sikkim whose contributions to India’s struggle for
Read More