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Sikkim Indra Jatra 2012 in photographs: the kumari rath

Sikkim Indra Jatra 2012 in photographs: the celebrations

Sikkim Indra Jatra 2012 in photographs: the rally

Sikkim Indra Jatra 2012 in photographs: the rituals

Sikkim Indra Jatra 2012 in photographs: the preparation

Thank You, Bee Fest!!

Sushil Rai is the son of my house owner and I had been knowing him since I joined Dalapchand Secondary School last year. A standard eight student but unlike his other age group students, I have hardly seen Sushil rubbing with his friend’s shoulder in any form of sporting activity. A shy persona, restricted to his own separate innovative world. I have at home seen him most of the time working with screwdrivers, electrical kits, or sometimes using carpenter tools making him busy, far from others.  Watching Sushil, I am more often reminded of a television character ‘Lekhu’ from the serial Lekhu that used to be aired on the Doordarshan channel during my school days. I appreciate this little prodigy’s sincere approach toward his creative realm. Without anyone’s help, he had been trying to redefine his creative thoughts. I am sure if his inspired ideas are polished, I without hesitation believe he can be a wonder to society. When I first read about ‘Bee Fest 2012’ at Sikkim ...

Dalapchand SS mourns the first anniversary of 18/9 Sikkim Earthquake

DALAPCHAND, SEPTEMBER 18: Dalapchand SS observed two minute silence on its school assembly to mourn the first anniversary of Sikkim Earthquake today. ST Bhutia, Headmaster of the school informed the students about the natural disaster that crippled the Himalayan state of Sikkim, last year. UN Mishra, senior teacher of the school also spoke on the occasion. Generous Students, a student forum of the Dalapchand SS had helped distribute blankets to the earthquake affected areas of Rongli, Dalapchand, Pacha, Deoling and Chandaney. Sangam Rai student said we felt sorry for those who lost their lives and we all pray for their soul. Prabha Sharma, student added we are together with the affected families and we wish such moments never repeat in days to come.