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The History of Darjeeling Tea
by Myesha Owen Munro   Darjeeling Tea ‘Darjeeling tea’ refers to Camellia Sinensis (‘Sinensis’ translating to ‘from China’) grown in the West Bengal state of Darjeeling. The Tea Board of India defines Darjeeling tea as ‘cultivated, grown, produced, manufactured and processed in tea gardens ...of the District of Darjeeling’.[1] Darjeeling tea is known for being musky and somewhat spicy and sweet, and is referred to as the ‘Champagne of Teas’ due to its distinctive flavour and reputation. Only loose-leaf teas (as opposed to those produced by the crush-tear-curl variety) from... Read more...
Kazi Nazrul Islam
Kazi Nazrul Islam was a revolutionary poet, composer, and social reformer whose work broke barriers of religion, class, and convention. Rising from poverty and hardship, he fused Islamic, Hindu, and Western influences to challenge colonialism, injustice, and societal division. Known as the “Rebel Poet,” his fearless voice reshaped Bengali literature and music. Nazrul was a living contradiction, both a rebel in the progressive sense and a romantic in the traditional sense. His legacy continues as a symbol of resistance, spiritual unity, and cultural pride across Bangladesh and beyond. Read more...