Kirat or Kirati are indigenous ethnic groups of the Himalayas (mid-hills) extending eastward from Nepal into India, Burma and beyond. They migrated to their present locations via Assam, Burma, Tibet and Yunnan in ancient times. Prototype Tibeto-Burmans originated in the Yellow River basin around 10,000 years ago. Kirat or Kirati history and Culture Although only […]

Siliguri Salbari : The five day long ‘Gorkha Mela’ ended last night with performances by Soumya Rai and Om Chhetri from the popular TV show, DID Little Masters, along with Indian Idol finalist Kapil Chhetri. The trio rocked the last day of the show with their performances. Salbari Gorkha Mela Though the mela organizer’s aim […]

The Gurung community while demanding a community status celebrated Tamu Lochar at Allay ground with great enthusiasm today. The people gathered in traditional attires prayed for the well being of the community in the days to come. The programme was conducted under the leadership of Mirik Gurung Community President DK Gurung and had the presence […]

Kalimpong – With an aim to preserve and promote the traditional art of handicraft among the tribal communities of the hills, the Lepcha Development Board today organized a Tribal Handicraft Exhibition in the premises of the Lepcha Youth Hostel in Bongbusty. The exhibition, sponsored by the Tribal co-operative Marketing Development Federation of India, saw participation […]