Cafe The TWINS

07/09/2026

Analogue Connect,Chapter 15

"Analogue Connect" is a digital detox initiative by Chhimeki and Cafe The Twins to encourage people to step away from screens for one day each month, to slow down, and reconnect more meaningfully with themselves, one another, and their communities.

At Analogue Connect, our 'Human Book' series is a space where we invite someone to open up and share a chapter from their life's journey with us.

We’re excited to share that this month’s Human Book is none other than Abhay Pradhan, one of the founding members of Analogue Connect.

About Abhay Pradhan:

Abhay is the founder of Chhimeki, an NGO based in Siliguri that works on social health issues.

Abhay strongly believes in community engagement and the importance of social health, especially at a time when people seem more disconnected despite being constantly connected online.

Along with passionately running his NGO with his wife, Smriti Pradhan - Abhay enjoys taking pictures, putting his thoughts on paper and chatting with friends and strangers alike.

He also loves simply spending time with Smriti and the girls- goofing around, conversing, playing and listening to music, and watching movies together.

Come join us!

26/08/2026

MEET NOA 🐾📚

The Newest Member of Cafe The Twins & Our Reader-in-chief!

He loves to read!

Since August is the month of Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas, Noa has curled up with our favourite Nepali storybooks and has some purr-fect recommendations for our young readers.

Noa's Bhasa Diwas Picks:

📚Phuchay Gafadi
A Nepali translation of Nikolai Nosov's famous story "The Story-Tellers".A super funny story about imagination, tall tales, and the truth that makes us all think and giggle.

📚Jueedo Topi
A Nepali translation of Nikolai Nosov's famous story "A Live Hat"
A little hat... that moves on its own! A hilarious tale of a mischievous cat in a hat !
📚Kanchi Ko Akanksha
Join young Kanchi and her best friend Lisa as they set out to explore the beautiful Himalayan landscape of Nepal!

📚Boju ani bungur
A story set in a village that talks of the interesting story of a grandmother and her wild boar .

📚Shantiban
Sahitya Academi Winner 2025
A retelling of bird folktakes of the Himalayan region

Come meet 🐱 Noa at the cafe, and take home his recommended read!

Childrenbooks

21/08/2026

Turn trash into treasure and fun into eco-action.

Join Kathaghar and Save Earth for Life for Eco Quest—an interactive, hands-on sustainability and waste management workshop designed specially for parents and kids.

Here is what’s waiting for your little eco-warriors:

* Visual Story Time: A fun 10–15 minute visual story packed with cool videos, pictures and infographics about our environment and waste management.

* Waste Hunt & Sorting Game: A timed scavenger hunt where kids find hidden waste and race to sort it correctly into Dry, Wet, and Hazardous bins with parent teammates.

* Eco-Warrior Upcycling Corner: Turn trash into treasure by making bottle planters, newspaper bags, CD wall hangings and tetra-pack wallets.

Trash to Treasure Showcase: Display your creations and take home an official Eco-Warrior Certificate.

Event Details:

Date: 30th August
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Cafe The Twins

₹500 ( Single Child)
₹700 ( 1 Child + 1 Parent) (All workshop materials will be provided on-site)

Limited spots available! DM us now to book your spot and take the first step toward a cleaner planet together.

12/08/2026

हाम्रो भाषा, हाम्रो साहित्य, हाम्रा कथाहरू।

In honor of भाषा दिवस, Cafe The Twins invites you to celebrate the rich heritage of Nepali literature!

Bring along a Nepali book that holds a special place in your heart. Let’s gather, exchange stories, swap reading recommendations and honor the magic of the Nepali language over fresh coffee and good company.

Entry: Free! Just bring your favorite book & enthusiasm.

Come join us!

Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas is celebrated every year on August 20th. It marks the day in 1992 when the Nepali language was added to the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This gave the language official status in India.

10/08/2026

09/08/2026

Happy book lover's day!

04/08/2026

Analogue Connect — Chapter 14

We’re glad to share that the fourteenth chapter of Analogue Connect will be held on 8th August 2026.

We are privileged to have Dr. Ringee Eden Wangdi our featured books for this chapter. 

About our featured book:

Dr. Ringee Eden Wangdi is a senior educator, dramatist, and literary figure from Darjeeling.

She retired as the teacher in charge,Southfield College,Darjeeling.

Dr Ringee taught Nepali language and literature for more than 38 years.

Drama has always been her first love. She has staged a number of plays publicly and also received admiration and accolades for staging plays like " Bhrikuti","Luni" and " Dafeychari".

She is the recipient of Darjeeling Gorkha Hill Council Award for her research work on Shivkumar Rai the legendary Indian Nepali writer.

As always we look forward to meeting you on the 8th— listening to the  story of our featured book and spending time together the analogue way. Come join us we have a seat saved for you!

03/08/2026

On the 2nd of August, as a gentle monsoon drizzle washed over Salbari, a special kind of warmth gathered inside Cafe The Twins.

We officially celebrated the launch of Adhuro—the debut book by young local author Vaishnav Singh Khati.

Dr. Priyanka Chatterjee addressed the audience as the official book reviewer, speaking beautifully on the need for patience, empathy, honesty, ethics, and criticality in meaningful writing.

This was followed by an engaging discussion between the author and Siddarth Chettri a public speaker and an aspiring writer.

By the time dusk settled, the cafe was overflowing with smiles, applause, and genuine appreciation for local talent.

GET YOUR COPY TODAY!

If you couldnt make it to the launch, we’ve got you covered!
Author-signed copies of Adhuro are now available exclusively at Cafe The Twins!

Drop by, order your favorite cup of coffee and take home a story that will touch your heart.