Wandering Souls of Sikkim: Igniting the Flames of Creativity Wandering Souls of Sikkim, a vibrant webzine and youth forum, stands at the forefront of nurturing the creative spirits of Sikkimese youth. With a mission to provide a platform for young minds to shine, this dynamic organization has rapidly made its mark in the hill state.... Continue Reading →
The sin notch graver
https://wanderingsoulsofsikkim.com/2021/05/21/pedi-wangmos-threat/ https://wanderingsoulsofsikkim.com/2021/05/21/rabdentse-under-seize/ https://wanderingsoulsofsikkim.com/2021/05/22/the-war-of-attrition/ SANTOSH SUBBA Doctor wanted to sprint to his residence, but one of his invalid legs failed him. He was sure that he had never run as fast as he was running right now. When he arrived at his door, he was bathed in sweat. He was alarmed to find the door ajar,... Continue Reading →
Pedi Wangmo’s Threat
SANTOSH SUBBA ‘How dare you insult me in front of all these gentlemen?’, thundered Pedi Wangmo, trembling with rage that was building up within her for the insult she had just received from her half-brother, Chagdor, who was years younger than she. All the ministers and courtiers giggling mildly immediately became grave, stung as they... Continue Reading →
“It is important to work good rather than just talk good.” – Mohan Gurung
When the village elders in remote Chujachen, East Sikkim thought of lighting the first candles of progress in their village, they established a Primary School in 1953 and aptly named it as Chujachen School. Late D B Gurung, an Indian Army war veteran, deeply influenced by the recently won independence of India and its democratic... Continue Reading →
Uttarakhand – Land of the Gods
Uttarakhand revered as Devbhumi (Land of Gods), was carved out of Uttar Pradesh and a part of Himalayan range to form the 27th state of India, Uttaranchal (to be later changed as Uttarakhand in 2007) on 9 November 2000. Located at the foothills of Himalayas, it has 13 districts sharing borders with Nepal, Tibet, Uttar... Continue Reading →
Trilochan Pokhrel: Sikkim’s forgotten freedom fighter
[Binod Bhattarai and Rajen Upadhyay] India won independence from the British Empire in 1947, but in doing so, it lost many men and women who fought for freedom from the tyrannous colonial ruler with undaunted courage and spirited patriotism. Today, these men and women are hailed as freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for their... Continue Reading →