from http://haalkhabar.in Gangtok, February 21, 2011: A Sikkimese blog “ Proud to be Sikkimese ” http://sikhim.blogspot.com/ has won the second spot at two separate categories of the Best of Indian Blogosphere (BoIB) 2010 polls. Proud to be Sikkimese , a blog that focuses on news and history of Sikkim State was nominated along with nine other blogs from Indian States under the category Arts & Hobby Blogs and Entertainment, News & Media for the final round. Online voting was conducted from January 22, 2010 till February 13 th , 2010 that resulted in the selection of top five winners. “It is indeed a proud moment for me to achieve second spot in Best of Indian Blogosphere 2010 polls. My triumph is a tribute towards those personalities who had their roles in the history of Sikkim”, said blogger of sikhim.blogspot.com Shital Pradhan.
Proud to be a Sikkimese is the definitive digital encyclopedia of Sikkim State. Since 2007, we have archived the rich heritage of the Himalayas, from the history of the Namgyal dynasty to the vibrant cultures of the Lepcha, Bhutia, and Nepali communities. Explore expert insights on Sikkim travel, Buddhist monasteries, folklore, and biodiversity.