OGQ spoke to the 2014 Commonwealth Games champion, Jitu Rai, about his preparations on the Road to Rio 2016 Q. You were the first Indian to win a quota for Rio Olympics. How did it feel when you won the quota at the world championships in 2014? Jitu: I was feeling the pressure at the […]
Gokul Sharma Captain of Assam Cricket Ranji Team, A Gorkha Pride!!
Gokul Sharma is an Indian Gorkha first-class cricketer who plays for Assam and is the Captain of Assam Cricket Ranji Team. Sharma is a right-handed middle order batsman and right-arm off break bowler. Son of Mr. Khadanand Sharma and Mrs. Dil Kumari Sharma. Studied in Model High School, Born and Brought Up in Guwahati. He […]
Adwiti interviews Bipul Chettri – a sneak peek of his new album “MAYA”
ADWITI IN CONVERSATION WITH BIPUL CHETTRI “MAYA” is the name of his new album. The infectious main riff of his songs chants nostalgia, the sound of his voice sends us all into pangs of desperate homesickness. By now you know who I am talking about. Bipul Chettri needs no introduction. His fans across the globe […]
Interview with BHANU ra PALA: By Praneet, Sujeence & Mikma
“Jojo tapai ley Bhanu ra Pala hernu bha?” was the question my younger brother had asked me a year ago. Soon after that, I googled it and sat down to watch the play. I was awed by their performance, their catchy dialogue and their brilliant acting. But above all, the play tried to drive home […]
“The Khukri Braves – The Illustrated History of the Gorkhas” interview with the author
The Darjeeling Chronicle EXCLUSIVE interview with Jyoti Thapa Mani, the author of the newly released book “The Khukri Braves – The Illustrated History of the Gorkhas” EXCLUSIVE: “The Khukri Braves – The Illustrated History of the Gorkhas” – JYOTI THAPA MANI Jyoti Thapa Mani, the author of newly released book “The Khukri Braves – The […]
Mr. Paras Gazmer a born music maestro
‘KNOW OUR ICONS’ – Featuring 2015’s 1st Mr. PARAS GAZMER Musician, lyricists, composer, philosopher and a born music maestro Mr. Paras Gazmer opens up about his life, his love of music, his songs and his heartbreaks and how he learned from all of them. We all have heard of great composers like Johann Sebastian Bach […]
Cinematographer Binod Pradhan – His Candid views on life, cinematography and Gorkhaland
Brief Profile Name: Binod Pradhan Profession: Cinematographer/Director Son of: Mr. and Mrs Hoom Kumar Pradhan and Basanti Pradhan Better half: Sonali Pradhan Children: Binay Pradhan, Deep Pradhan Place of birth: Singamari, Darjeeling Primary School: St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Augustine, Dr. Graham’s Homes, Kalimpong Secondary School: Dr. Graham’s Homes Higher Secondary school: Dr. Graham’s Homes College: […]
Wordsmith – Prajwal Parajuly little interview with The Hindu about writing habits
PRAJWAL PARAJULY WHEN: I usually can’t wake up before noon. The exception would be if I have stayed up all night and all morning; then I might even go to bed in the afternoon. I don’t write every day. Or every week. Or every month. I always know when I am about to get into […]
Mahendra Lama’s interview with Hindustan Times
The following is the exclusive interview of Dr Mahendra Lama with Hindustan Times in Darjeeling. In the interview Dr Lama talks about Gorkhaland for identity and development and Gorkhaland for strengthening national security. Mahendra Lama taught at Jawaharlal Nehru University and then headed Sikkim University. Now contesting as an independent, he spoke to HT at his […]
Interview Yuvraj Singh – passion for the game brought me back
Eyeing an international comeback after falling out of favour due to poor form, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh said his passion for the game has kept him motivated. Yuvraj Singh Yuvraj, who successfully battled cancer last year, came back to international cricket with the Twenty20 World Championships in the same year. A drop in form saw […]
