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Cafe The TWINS, METHIBARI SALBARI, Siliguri (2026)

06/04/2026

Glimpses of Book Talk on "Unsankari - A Feminist" by Nirvana Bhandary.

The author Nirvana Bhandary was in conversation with Anuradha Sharma.

The conversation examined how individual backgrounds shape one's worldview and the inherent advantages—or obstacles—that come with them.

The dialogue also included important and often overlooked discussions on intimacy and sexuality, highlighting their importance in the modern narrative of self-actualization.

A significant portion of the evening focused on the author's personal journey.

She spoke openly about self-acceptance and her coming to terms with her authentic self in a world that often demands conformity.

Nirvana also spoke about navigating the inevitable "judgmental" responses from society regarding her lifestyle choices. She also spoke of how living life on her own terms—regardless of tradition—became a radical act of self-love.

The event was a full house with an engaged audience. Thank you everyone for your valuable presence.

Exclusive author signed copies of " Unsanskari - A Feminist Life" is now available at our bookcafe.
D.M or drop by to grab a copy of the book.

05/04/2026

Analogue Connect 10

Our featured books for Analogue Connect Chapter 10 were Lazen Khando Yolmo founder and headmistress of Chahal Inclusive Preparatory School and Loden Lama a writer based in Salbari, Siliguri.

Lazen Khando Yolmo "I am bold, I am unapologetic, I am free—misunderstood by many, known by few. Before you label me, listen to my story."

She walked us through the many seasons of her life—from quiet, friendless days to finding her circle, through school, college, university, and work. With honesty and gentle humour, she shared moments of standing firm against what did not align with her values.

She spoke of the people who shaped her journey and of her path toward building an inclusive school for children with special needs. At its heart, her story was an invitation—to listen before we label. In many ways, telling it was her own form of healing.

Loden Lama “The Beauty of the Crash: Learning to Love the Risk of Failure”

Loden reflected on growing up as the “good boy” and a high achiever—and how that identity can quietly limit us. He spoke about choosing science despite a deep love for literature, the weight of expectations and the eventual crash that led him back to what he truly cared about.

With the support of his parents and a few guiding voices, he chose English literature—despite questions around security and practicality. His reminder was simple: risk is not something to avoid, but something to walk through. Every meaningful choice asks something of us—like love does.

Let go of the need to appear perfect. Keep walking.

The conversation that followed was reflective and grounded, with many finding pieces of their own stories in what was shared.

A small highlight—Lazen Yolmo's friends in the audience, listening, remembering and celebrating their journey together.

03/04/2026

Join us for a book talk on "Unsanskari: A Feminist Life" by Nirvana Bhandary on 5 April 2026

The author will be in conversation with Anuradha Sharma senior journalist and author of "Ganju Lama VC, Sikkim's Hero in War and Peace"

Nirvana Bhandary is a Nepali feminist writer, independent filmmaker and digital activist . She is the founder of The Feminism Project Nepal - a global digital storytelling platform, and director of the documentary Moti, Dubli, Kali, Gori: Nepali Women Reclaim their Bodies.

Nirvana is inspired by the resilience of those who challenge patriarchal norms and is passionate about creating spaces where women can write and speak unapologetically. "Unsanskari: A Feminist Life" is her debut book.

About the Book

Unsanskari: A Feminist Life (2025) is a collection of eight feminist essays exploring what it means to be a millennial Nepali woman. With raw honesty, Nirvana Bhandary writes from lived experience, examining the social issues that shape women’s lives. Each essay is threaded with her unapologetic feminist voice, covering themes of culture, women’s bodies, identity, love and queerness. This book is a thought-provoking personal exploration that invites readers to reflect on their own feminist journeys.

31/03/2026

History found a new voice at Cafe The Twins as Foothills Publishing held the book launch of ‘The Story of Ghum Museum’s little engine – Baby Sivok’. The air was thick with nostalgia and the scent of fresh ink as community leaders, artists, and railway enthusiasts gathered for the official launch of The Baby Sivok Project—a groundbreaking "dual-read" story and coloring book by author and illustrator David Charlesworth.
The event was more than a book launch; it was a vibrant tribute to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) and the "Iron Lady" of the mountains that has connected these slopes for over a century.

The book was officially launched by Mr. Rishav Choudhary (Director of the DHR), Mr. Raj Basu (Founder of Help Tourism and ACT), and Mrs. Lekha Rai (Founder of Foothills Publishing).

A young student Ananya Chamling delivered a soul-stirring recitation of "Iron Lady," a poem by Dr. Sangmu Lepcha.

Anuradha Sharma, author and journalist, introduced the man of the hour, David Charlesworth. David detailed the "Baby Sivok" project, explaining the meticulous research and the decision to create a dual-format to encourage interactive engagement with history

Srinika Chakraborty a young reader shared her personal reflections on how the story of the Sivok engine resonates with a new generation of readers.

The students of the Ashok Rai School of Music brilliantly performed in the song "Darjeeling ko Sano Rail"

Mr. Suraj Moktan, a veteran artist shared evocative stories of his childhood spent alongside the tracks.

Whether you’re a history buff, a railway enthusiast, or looking for the perfect creative gift, you can grab your copy today!
📍 Where to find it:
✨ Online at the official Foothills Publishing website.
https://www.foothills-publishing.com/
✨ In-person right here at Cafe The Twins.
Let’s keep the stories of our hills moving forward. 🏔️💙

30/03/2026

Glimpses of Feminine Echoes - Voices That Inspire

Feminine Echoes is a platform for women voices from different spheres of life. A space to share their wins,their triumphs,their struggles and challenges.

We were honoured to have Sukriti Sophiya Lama an award winning scientist for the second season of Feminine Echoes.

It was indeed inspiring to listen to her story. The talk focused on feminism and how often it is misinterpreted, and that Feminism is respecting diverse women"s experiences,identities and that We will always need Feminism,also the idealism of matriarchy and its powerful role in every woman"s life .She also delved into the idea of how visibility of successful women cannot be equated with empowerment and equality of all and the possibility of achieving your dreams in spite of the leakages that exist in the structural social system pipeline.

29/03/2026

Analogue Connect — Chapter 10

We’re glad to share that the tenth chapter of Analogue Connect will be held on 4th April 2026.

We are pleased to have Lazen Khando Yolmo founder and headmistress of .slg Chahal Inclusive Preparatory School, Siliguri and Loden Lama a writer and storyteller based in Salbari ,Silguri as our featured books for this chapter.

About Lazen Khando Yolmo :

She is a dedicated and experienced educator with over 10 years of teaching experience. She is specialised in classroom management, lesson planning, and crafting Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs) for children with special needs.

She is passionate about fostering inclusive education and empowering diverse learners through innovative teaching strategies.

About Loden Lama :

Loden Lama is a writer and storyteller based in Salbari, Siliguri. He is also a scriptwriter and works freelance as a content writer while pursuing his own creative projects and managing ‘Project Words’, his personal blog. His work—primarily poetry and short stories—frequently explores themes of personal growth and the human experience.

As always we look forward to meeting you on the 4th — listening to the stories of our featured books and spending time together the analogue way.

Your presence would mean a lot to us.

27/03/2026

Announcement

Join us for a book talk on "Unsanskari: A Feminist Life" by Nirvana Bhandary on 5 April 2026

The author will be in conversation with Anuradha Sharma senior journalist and author of "Ganju Lama VC Sikkim's Hero in War and Peace"

Nirvana Bhandary is a Nepali feminist writer, independent filmmaker and digital activist . She is the founder of The Feminism Project Nepal - a global digital storytelling platform, and director of the documentary Moti, Dubli, Kali, Gori: Nepali Women Reclaim their Bodies.

Nirvana is inspired by the resilience of those who challenge patriarchal norms and is passionate about creating spaces where women can write and speak unapologetically. "Unsanskari: A Feminist Life" is her debut book.

About the Book

Unsanskari: A Feminist Life (2025) is a collection of eight feminist essays exploring what it means to be a millennial Nepali woman. With raw honesty, Nirvana Bhandary writes from lived experience, examining the social issues that shape women’s lives. Each essay is threaded with her unapologetic feminist voice, covering themes of culture, women’s bodies, identity, love and queerness. This book is a thought-provoking personal exploration that invites readers to reflect on their own feminist journeys.

25/03/2026

Meet the wonderful David Charlesworth GRA , a founder member of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society (DHRS) as he shares the heart behind our newest release: The Story of Ghum Museum’s Little Engine – Baby Sivok.

This unique dual-read and coloring book brings the magic of the rails to life, and David’s incredible illustrations are waiting for your personal touch of color! 🖍️✨

David Charlesworth is an Industry trained English fine arts artist, designer and author with a wide portfolio including graphic design and illustrations and cartoons. He is especially acclaimed for his paintings and drawings of transport and historical subjects at home and in India.

His keen interest in Indian railways led him, in 1997, to become a founder member of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society (DHRS), which is devoted to enhancing and preserving the famous mountain railway that traverses an 88km scenic route from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling in West Bengal. David Charlesworth and his colleagues successfully campaigned for UNESCO to designate the railway a World Heritage Site in 2000.

As well as editing and entirely producing the quarterly DHRS magazine, The Darjeeling Mail, David has produced artwork for several successful books that showcase the Darjeeling railway including “Halfway to Heaven” and “Iron Sherpa” by Terry Martin.
More recently, a children’s story and colouring book, “Baby Sivok”, written and produced for UNESCO India in 2019 became popular in schools around Darjeeling and has subsequently been republished in Siliguri, West Bengal, by Foothills Publishing.

📖 How to get your copy:

Ready to bring Baby Sivok home? You can grab your copy today through any of these three ways:

In-Person: Visit Cafe The Twins in Methibari, Siliguri (the perfect spot for a coffee and a new book! ☕).

Online: Order directly from our official website at www.foothillspublishing.in

Direct Order: Send a WhatsApp or call us at +91 97332 37209.

Support independent publishing and local heritage—let’s keep the story of the "Little Engine" steaming ahead!

24/03/2026

Have you heard of a village famous for its tall tales?

To find out more join us for a Storytelling and Art Session with Anu Heyworth on 28th March.

Highlights -

* Fun Storytelling based on the book " The Rumour"

* Introduce your child to Warli Art.

Anu Heyworth is a former IB PYP Early Years educator with 16+ years' experience at highly regarded international schools in India.

She works as a freelance trainer/workshop facilitator. She is also a certified storyteller and an art therapist.

Anu Heyworth offers customised workshops/trainings for pre-primary/primary teachers.

As a play/inquiry/reggio inspired practitioner, she advocates fiercely for developmentally appropriate practices in early years and help teachers/schools enhance their existing learning and teaching. She believes children irrespective of their socio-economic backgrounds deserve quality education.

Currently she is based in Salbari, Darjeeling and has collaborated with schools in Siliguri, North East (Sikkim & Nagaland) and Nepal.

She believes children need play nature, art and loads of stories to thrive as much as they need food, shelter, loving family and care.

23/03/2026

We are delighted to share glimpses of the book launch of "A Chandalini Speaks" by Kalyani Thakur Charal, held on the occasion of World Poetry Day at our bookcafe.

The book, originally penned in Bengali, has been translated into English by Dr. Anurima Chanda.

The launch event was graced by .radha Anuradha Sharma, senior journalist and author of "Ganju Lama VC: Sikkim's Hero in War and Peace", who officially released the book.

The event culminated in an engaging conversation between the author and the translator, offering valuable insights into the book.

The discussion focused on her wall magazine ‘Neer’ that subsequently turned into a regular magazine, Neer Ritupatra, now an important forum for Dalit women writers.

The author's recitation of her Bengali poems was a highlight, captivating the audience.

The session was well-received by a small yet enthusiastic gathering of literature aficionados.

" A Chandalini Speaks" and " Dalit Lekhika" are now available at our bookcafe.

D.M or step in to grab a copy !

22/03/2026

The wait is over!

We are beyond excited to officially unveil the latest release from Foothills Publishing - "The Story of Ghum Museum’s Little Engine – Baby Sivok"

Written and beautifully illustrated by the renowned David Charlesworth GRA, this isn’t just a book—it’s a dual-read story and coloring book all in one!

Follow the journey of the iconic Baby Sivok and then bring the story to life with your own colors.

There will be a special musical performance by the students of .

Join us for the official launch as we celebrate the heritage of the rails and the magic of storytelling.

literature children'sbooks

21/03/2026

We are pleased to share that we are back with the second season of Feminine Echoes - Voices That Inspire.

Feminine Echoes is a platform for women voices from different spheres of life. A space to share their wins,their triumphs,their struggles and challenges.

We begin the second season of Feminine Echoes with Sukriti Sophiya Lama an award winning scientist of Darjeeling
Join us Sophiya Lama shatters the glass ceiling and shares her experiences about how being a top tier Scientist and a dedicated mother are two parts of the same powerful equation.

About Sophiya Lama

She is currently serving as Scientist and is In-Charge/Head of the Siliguri Regional Laboratory under the State Pollution Control Board,Dept.of Environment.

She has been honoured with the “Best Performing Scientist” award for her outstanding contribution to environmental issues by the Department of Environment, Government of West Bengal.

She also received a special commendation from the Hon’ble Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Ratna De Nag, on the occasion of World Environment Day 2022.

Sophiya Lama has been working in the Environment regulatory as well as research field with more than 20 years of work experience and having been intensively trained in technical expertise from Premier Institutes of India like Industrial Institute of Toxicology and Research,IITR at Lucknow, India, National Water Academy NWA in Pune, Indian Institute of Technology,Madras (IIT,Chennai,India), Centre for Environmental Management and Participatory Development, Kolkata,CPCB Delhi and is trained in National Geophysics Research Institute,NGRI,Hyderabad.

She has been a Water Leader in Singapore International Water Summit & Young Water Leader Summit ,Singapore where Technology and water sustainability is addressed.

Mother to a 15 year old son,Sophiya loves to indulge in activities that involve creativity and experimentation. She is into Culinary Chemistry aka “Baking” and Cake art too.

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