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Could Carving Up Provinces Happen in China? By Chris Devonshire-Ellis Dec. 14 – Following last week’s news from India that the state of Andhra Pradesh would be split up, with the northern portion going to create a new state ... [full story]

Sikkim presents a paradox for Southasia. It is an enormously prosperous state, but one whose economy flourishes due only to largesse from New Delhi. Significant potentials for mountain tourism, agro-forestry and hydropower do exist, but for now the Sikkimese are ... [full story]

Citizen Reporter: Role of schools in the present age is to construct new road maps which can connect our rural society with the hi-tech world. The government, department, school themselves and other auxiliary agencies concerned with their progress must make ... [full story]

Still popular for its monaster ies, sacred caves and age-old  caravan trails among the visiting tourists, the Sikkim Government has outlined various strategies and aggressive plans for yet another international concept of adventure and ecotourism in the Himalayan State. ... [full story]

One of the most beautiful species of the flower world, orchids are truly a viewing pleasure. Orchids are plants that belong to the world’s most highly evolved family. Orchidaceae represent around 10% of the total flora of the Sikkim Himalayas. ... [full story]