Monday, October 30, 2006

Darjeeling Carnival 2006_meeting at 4

Dear All,
The group is meeting this evening(30 Oct) at 4pm at the Carnival Office to discuss all matters pertaining tho this year's Darjeeling Carnival. All are welcome to join and bring along their suggestions. Volunteer registration will start this week. PLease contact Samir at 9434209887 or Ajoy at 9434006782.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Darjeeling & NP pay homage to their Loyal Son

The sun was up, the students stood in line, the family and friends were there and the School Colours were out in full form to pay homage to the Loyal Son of North Point. Shasheesh was no more with us but his dedication, loyalty and love for his alma mater and his home town was there for all to see.

Fighting the lump in their throats both Fr. Van and Fr. Kinley gave a befitting tribute to the man who had done so much for Darjeeling in such a short time. As one of our guys said " He was more Paharey than all of us".

Was it just yesterday that we all stood there with our dear departed friend in one of the school assemblies trying to figure out more ways in making North Point a better place for everyone. I finally realised that he was no more with us and will never be back. All this while we had fought back the tears but we let it out one last time for our friend, my philosopher and guide. We will miss you Shasheesh. Way to go brother, peace...

Friday, October 13, 2006

DARJEELING CARNIVAL 2006_Logo


Hi All
Here's the official logo for this year's Darjeeling Carnival. Enjoy!

DARJELING CARNIVAL 2006_Once Again

Fighting back the pain and shock of losing Shasheesh the Darjeeling Initiative has taken up the challenge of going ahead with the Darjeeling Carnival 2006. The group sat down yesterday and unanimously decided on going ahead with the dream that Shasheesh had so lovingly envisioned. He always said that "the show must go on, no matter what happens to the individual" so here we are back again, on track, trying to fulfill our dear friend's dreams.

We are planning to hold the Darjeeling Carnival around the first week of December so that the school exams get over by then. The timing has always been a major concern for schools because of the term end exams, hopefully all that will change this year. Our partners all over India such as EZCC, ICCR, IGNCA and the variuos Consulates are still there supporting the cause and ready to send their teams to the Darjeeling Carnival 2006. Not to forget our local partners, the DGHC Tourism, Darjeling Municipality, Darjeeling Police and the District Administration along with numerous local organisations who will always be there come rain or shine.

The major hurlde now lies in raising the sponsorship for the entire 10 day event. The team has started sending out proposals to the sponsors and hopefully we should be able to raise the required amount by end November. Another big challenge is in finding the right volunteers for the designated jobs. Every year we have team members leaving for greener pastures and we have to be prepared for new faces and new hands taking up the challenge. Fortunately most of the core group members are still around so they should be able to steer the team well.

Volunteers are most welcome as we always run short of people. There's no fame, no glamour, a lot of hardwork and excitement and ofcourse, that great feeling of having achieved something good at the end of the 10 days. You wont regret it. Its a promise!

Come join us....
22 Ajit MansionsChowrastaDarjeeling - 734101
email: darjeelingcarnival@gmail.com
ph: (Samir) 9434209887 / (Ajoy) 9434006782

Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Darjeeling and all of us will miss Shasheesh

DEAR ALL,
HERE ARE SOME OF THE MAILS I HAVE BEEN RECEIVING FROM PEOPLE ALL OVER...

Shasheesh was a very special kind of man. With his powerful energy, he acted in so many fields – motivating others often in a very unselfish manner. I am very grateful about our relationship, proud to say: He was a friend to me.
Claire and Hans Joerg Bodenmann (Switzerland)


Many of us talk about giving back to the community, but never actually do anything about it. Shasheesh walked his talk, in that inimitable style of his. God rest his soul.
Jaideep Lahiri(New Delhi)


Shasheesh has taught me most of what I know today. Not only in terms of architecture but also in terms of how a life needs to be lived. What is important and what is not. He inspired me to believe in myself and take pride in what I do. I am lucky to have had a mentor like him in my life.
He always had some solution or the other for all the other things in life.
He loved Darjeeling in a 'devoted for life' sort of way and I hope that we can all together fulfill his dreams in our own ways.
Malvika (Bombay)


It is really an uncompensable loss to Darjeeling. We too miss such a good, hardworking and sincere teacher. I'll always treasure the days I spent there.
Milan (Kathmandu)


This is extremely cruel and unfair to all of us.
May be we could all meet a little later in Darj and
sort out some of the things close to his heart.
Things will never be the same.
Ashish Sharan lal (Kolkata)

Monday, October 09, 2006

Shasheesh_Great Loss for Darjeeling

Dear All,
Our Beloved Shasheesh, dear friend, brother, guide, key member and the brain behind the "Darjeeling Initiative" and the "Darjeeling Carnival" passed away after a brief illness at Delhi on 30th September 2006. There will never be no other like him and his commitment to the development of the Darjeeling Hills in all forms shall remain unmatched. I shall write more on his contribution as soon as I am back to my normal self.
The Shradh Ceremony will be held at Ajit Mansions, Chowrasta, Darjeeling on the14th of October 2006 from 1:00 pm onwards.We sincerely request all friends, relatives and well wishers to join us to pray and pay homage to the departed soul.
Darjeeling Initiative
Darjeeling Carnival