Trim and lithe, her rich brown hair flowing over her shoulders, America’s only working queen strides the hilly lanes of her capital, Gangtok. As she passes by, the Sikkimese smile, nod and stop ...

Introduced in the 13th century by Chagdor Namgyal, the third spiritual king of Sikkim, it is a celebration of peace and prosperity, with God Makhala blessing all.

The Supreme Court, in its verdict on IT exemption to old settlers in Sikkim, had said there was no difference made out between the original inhabitants of Sikkim, namely the Bhutia-Lepchas and the ...

The largest monastery in Sikkim, Rumtek Monastery is the seat of the Karmapa Lama, the third highest monk in Tibetan Buddhism. It also serves as one of the most important seats of the Kagyu (Black ...