Once a vibrant emblem of the Himalayan wilderness, hornbills—famed for their vivid beaks and radiant feathers—are fast disappearing from the forests of Darjeeling, Kalimpong and Kurseong. A sharp 70 percent drop in population over recent years...
As the plains of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand endure intense heat waves, families are flocking to Darjeeling and its neighboring hill stations, including Kurseong, to escape the sweltering temperatures and enjoy the cool, misty climate...
