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Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Cheng Lee, 67, a Chinese Indian, has been flipping television news channels at his home in the city since Tuesday trying to keep track of the Sino-India standoff in faraway Ladakh, in which 20......

The Hungarian who is Bihar's unwanted guest

When Viktor Zicho left Hungary 11 months ago to cycle to Darjeeling in India, he did not dream that he would be quarantined for two months in Bihar.Though he has been offered an air ticket back to......

The 70-year-old COVID-19 Warrior

'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.' IMAGE: Arup Sengupta, all set to embark on his daily mission. All Photographs: Kind courtesy Arup Sengupta When elders are being......

Bengal has highest virus death rate: Centre raps Mamata

The Centre on Wednesday rapped the West Bengal government over its COVID-19 management which it said is characterised by a very low rate of testing and high mortality, coupled with lockdown......

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Ahead of the end of the extended lockdown, the Union health ministry has listed 130 districts in the country in red zone, 284 in orange zone and 319 in green zone on the basis of incidence of cases......

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

The tea industry, hit by rising costs, falling prices and political unrest in the North Bengal plantations, is especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 lockdown. Boutique teas from Darjeeling, the......

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rough estimates from plantation companies have pegged production loss in excess of 100 million kg (mkg) across India which is valued at around Rs 2000 crore. Usually, plantation companies in Assam......

In Centre's fire sale: land, factories, apartments, office space

Processes are at an advanced stage for a number of assets of the Centre and central public sector enterprises (CPSEs) to be monetised. The assets include office space, apartments, factories, land,......

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K. Photograph: Danish Ismail/Reuters There has been visible excitement among......

4 more products get GI tag

Kerala's Tirur betel leaf, Tawlhlohpuan and Mizo Puanchei from Mizoram, and Palani Panchamirtham, a temple 'prasadam' from Tamil Nadu have been awarded Geographical Indication tag.......

'Kareena gives 6 expressions in 30 seconds!'

'Sridevi touched my feet.''Kajol is magical.''You will feel Salman is not paying attention, but when the camera rolls, he does the step you just showed him.' IMAGE: Madhuri Dixit and Anil Kapoor......

10 Things You Didn't Know About Gone With The Wind

Did you know Clark Gable nearly didn't say 'Frankly, my dear I don't give a damn' in Gone With The Wind?Or about the film's India connections? IMAGE: Rhett Butler and the widowed Scarlett O'Hara......

'A film is like a one-night stand'

'I'm a rascal, I'm going to play a paramahansa?!' IMAGE: Victor Banerjee was in Mumbai to promote the film, The Answer. On the second half of a day of back-to-back interviews, the actor changed......

10 Movies That Will Inspire You To Travel

Gorgeous Indian destinations, coming up! Cinema is the home of escapism and fantasy. It has the ability to evoke irrepressible desire for romance, beauty, fashion, fitness and, our favourite,......

354 films in 365 days

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen? IMAGE: Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone in xXx: Return of Xander Cage. For some people, watching films is a social experience,......

Politics calling again for Indian football legend Bhutia

'My commitment to stay in state politics is long-term, and I am also going to contest the forthcoming Sikkim Assembly polls' Bhaichung Bhutia, India's iconic former football captain, is set to try......

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Political tensions have not hindered the entry of Nepalese tea into India

Darjeeling tea planters have written to the customs department, Tea Board as well as the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to stop... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/political-tensions-have-not-hindered-the-entry-of-nepalese-tea-into-india/articleshow/76731517.cms

Darjeeling tourist spots, hotels open amid questions over safety

Siliguri: All hotels in the Darjeeling hills and the Dooars region of north Bengal opened on Wednesday – the first hill station in the... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/darjeeling-tourist-spots-hotels-open-amid-questions-over-safety/story-YU08LKJeDfcCOuwlzTb3dP.html

Landslides detached Darjeeling, disrupted World Heritage 'Toy Train' service

Around ten big landslides during the last 2 days have already shattered communication to Darjeeling and adjoining places. The most dangerous one... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/landslides-detached-darjeeling-disrupted-world-heritage-toy-train-service/articleshow/76710965.cms

Heavy Rain Triggers Landslide, Damages Road Stretch in Darjeeling Gills

The sources said that the landslide heavily damaged the newly-constructed road stretch redeveloped recently at a cost of Rs 20 crore. ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/heavy-rain-triggers-landslide-damages-road-stretch-in-darjeeling-gills-2692307.html

With zero Covid-19 cases till last week, hamlets in Darjeeling hills will now be...

The decision was taken after four health workers, including a doctor posted at the Mirik community block health centre tested positive for... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/with-zero-covid-19-cases-till-last-week-hamlets-in-darjeeling-hills-will-now-be-locked-down/story-wnxQd6U1NgfJcl5GZC64oI.html

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