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A Vicious Cycle

Being evicted from their land is nothing new for the people of Chanderdinga in Dhubri district. However, the recent eviction has plunged more than 50 families into an uncertain future.

The Making and Hunting of Witches in Assam

A regressive and dangerous practice threatens freedom and progress.

Saffron Surge In Assam

The BJP-led alliance has come to power in Assam, riding on a strong wave. However, their real challenge starts now as they have to fulfill the promises they made

The Winter of Discontent

Surely the founding fathers of our Constitution would not have dreamt of the many meanings that the innocuous phrase ‘Citizen of India’ now seems to have.

10 Years ofMarkingChange

We bring you the story of YouthNet, an organization that has been around for 10 years in Nagaland, injecting fresh life into Naga youths through employment generation initiatives

Is Bjp'sNextStopMeghalaya?

We analyze Modi’s maiden visit and the impact it can have in the 2018 assembly elections in the State

The BigBoom

We chronicle the journey of Booma Hangsing of the Mizoram-based band Boomarang, one of the most prominent bands in the Northeast

Angamis: Warriors With A Difference

The Angamis had fought against the British with gusto and are now playing a major role in defining the future of the State.

P for Papaya

Community based farming initiatives are changing rural livelihoods in Assam’s Kamrup district.

Will Justice Finally Be Served?

In a welcome move, the Supreme Court rules that 1,528 alleged fake encounters over the last 20 years must be investigated.

Game Of Thrones

After a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court brought back the Congress government in Arunachal Pradesh, people hope for stability in the State.

Itadakimasu- Let's Eat!

A visit to Umami will make it clear that Japanese cuisine is as much art as it is food.

Channelling Change

Rozelle Mero has changed the lives of many youngsters in the Northeast for the better.

The Rise Of Sexual Violence In Assam

The problem of sexual violence against women is not a new one. The solution will also demand long term engagement

How This Quaint Valley In Arunachal Pradesh - Is Fighting With Pollution

Sangti Valley is one of the only two winter homes of the endangered Black-necked cranes in India, the other being Zemithang in Tawang district.

The Politics Of 'Alifa', A Pioneering Film From Assam

Alifa’s greatest credit is that it has successfully steered a discussion on issues that hardly find resonance in mainstream Assamese society

'Climb Every Mountain' Says All India Permit, Sikkim

Proprietor of a unique travel company called All India Permit, Kanupriya is not the first in the clan to pursue entrepreneurship

The Human Beatbox

We take a look at the rising popularity of beatboxing in the Northeast and the artistes who are currently practicing the art

On NRC And Its Implications

A controversial citizens’ list in India could potentially be used as cover to force Muslims out of the Northeastern State of Assam and ‘back’ to Bangladesh

Why India Isn't Really Acting East In Mizoram

New Delhi has a lot left to do to actually realize its grand ambitions

Deconstructing Meitei Weddings

There is a lot of formality and decorum in Meitei weddings, starting from what can be worn to who takes the lead

The Fire-Fighting Children of The Khasi Hills

Slash and burn agriculture and children firefighters are integral to a form of ‘ungoverned’ agricultural practice in the East Khasi Hills, and despite government prohibitions these practices continue

Climbing The Ladder Of Success

Alobo has performed in around 600 shows across India and at various international venues in the past five years

Magh Bihu: Symbolism and Folklore

Magh Bihu remains primarily a harvest festival - a folk tradition that is secular and dear to every Axomiya’s heart.

Slice of History: Moirang

Moirang, which is one of the largest towns in Manipur, has a rich history.

The MADCAP Scheme To Divert The Brahmaputra

Plans to divert a major river from Tibet to Xinjiang owe more to fantasy than science.

Identities Without A Home

Aren’t we all migrants, journeying from one place to another, holding tight to one strand of culture while living according to the ethos of another? Isn’t it for me to decide how I choose to identify my being?

Festivals Get A New Avatar

The plethora of festivals in the frontier state are struggling to strike a balance between the old and the new, and to ensure that traditional customs are being preserved even as they embrace modernity.

Why DIMA HASAO Is Burning

The first bullets to break the fragile peace in Assam were fired last week in a place called Maibang in the Dima Hasao area of Assam, when two young protestors were shot dead from close range.

Is It Time For Another Nupi Lan Or Women's War?

The women workforce constitutes 40% of the State’s total women population but hardly 10% to 12% are in the formal economic sector while the rest are engaged in the informal or unorganized sector which is characterized by low productivity, insecurity and vulnerability.