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Two leaves and a bud

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Two leaves and a bud

The ubiquitous ‘Gorkhaland’ sign on a meat shop. The hills have seen a resurgence in the demand for separate statehood within the Indian federation. The ethnic Gorkhas, a majority in the hills, came to Darjeeling over 150 years ago, from across the border in Nepal as labourers to work in the tea gardens.

Read full story: Simmering discontent over tea
Photograph by: Sayantan Bera

 

 

 

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