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Darjeeling Battles Landslide Aftermath

Darjeeling is slowly recovering from the devastating impact of relentless rainfall and massive landslides that struck the region. The natural calamity left homes shattered, roads blocked, and......

Darjeeling landslides: What went wrong?

Historically, October has seen some of the worst landslide events in Darjeeling and Sikkim Himalayas. IMAGE: A portion of the Dudhia iron bridge collapsed due to heavy rain, in Darjeeling.......

Downpour triggers 35 landslides in Darjeeling, 23 killed

At least 23 people, including children, were killed as relentless rain triggered one of the worst landslides in a decade in Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas on Sunday, sweeping away homes,......

Darjeeling landslides: Hill pockets cut-off, tourists stuck; toll rises to 24

The toll in the devastating landslides in West Bengal's Darjeeling district rose to 24, as disaster management personnel continued the rescue operation on Monday with several people still missing......

North India shivers: Delhi coldest in 3 years, record chill in Chandigarh

As Kashmir awaits a fresh spell of snowfall, Delhi saw its coldest January morning in three years on Tuesday and Chandigarh its chilliest night in nine years. With cold waves intensifying in......

Darjeeling tea output may have hit a new low in 2025

The famed Darjeeling tea may have slipped to a new production low in 2025, as changing weather patterns, a shortage of pluckers and mounting economic stress weigh on the region’s gardens. IMAGE:......

Rain havoc: Over 30 Darjeeling tea gardens destroyed; Rs 50 cr loss feared

The recent flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in north Bengal have caused massive destruction in at least 30-35 tea gardens in Darjeeling, with reports of loss of plantation areas,......

NZ to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods

New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication......

Nepalese tea takes the flavour out of Darjeeling tea

Competition from Nepalese teas -- which has duty free access to the Indian market -- has emerged as a lower-cost alternative to Darjeeling tea, challenging its viability. IMAGE: A tea estate in......

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of......

'Prashant Tamang Was Like King Of Nepali Community'

'He was the Michael Jackson of the community.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram The sudden death of Prashant Tamang at 43, a former cop from West Bengal, who won the nation's......

'Prashant Tamang Was In His Sleep When He Left Us'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley shut down all speculation about his sudden death on January 11 by confirming that it was 'natural' and......

Prashant Tamang's Wife, Daughter Say Last Goodbyes

Photograph: ANI Prashant Tamang's wife Martha Aley paid tearful respects to him on Monday, when his mortal remains were brought to the Bagdogra airport in Siliguri. The 43-year-old singer-actor......

'You Inspired Millions To Reach For The Sky'

'My lasting memory of you is your absolute humility in the face of hardships as well as success.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Prashant Tamang/Instagram The sudden death of Prashant Tamang at 43 has......

Where Are Stars Celebrating The New Year?

Just where are the stars welcoming the New Year? Namrata Thakker finds out. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sonal Chauhan/Instagram Sonal Chauhan sips on her cuppa in Mussorie and enjoys a 'pahadon......