The West Bengal government’s decision to reallocate a portion of tea garden land for ‘tourism and allied purposes’ has raised the temperature on an already boiling issue ...

The tea industry in Bengal and Assam is facing a severe challenge due to infestation of green flies that emerged as a major threat over the past two years ...

Siliguri: Two female students, including a teenager, were injured after being hit by the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), ...

Roshni Rai, 15, from the Makaibari tea estate, was crossing the road in Kurseong town with earphones plugged in ...

When I see the image of a woman tea plucker—versions of it are used by businesses in their marketing of tea—it rather bothers me. Perhaps it’s because when you walk into a tea estate and see ...

Chai is one of the important elements for many. From starting the day on a power-packed note to having a heart-to-heart conversation over chai break, the beverage has something for everyone. With ...

The Darjeeling tea industry, which has already been reeling under financial crisis, is now staring at a crop loss for its premium first flush tea due to vagaries of the weather. Unfavourable ...

This charming hill town in West Bengal is packed with jaw-dropping mountain views and colonial-era nostalgia, served with a ...

As Darjeeling tea production is getting impacted by various factors, including climate change, the Tea Board has adopted measures like improving farm management practices, integrated nutrient ...