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The Steady Growth Of RSS Explained

Whether the BJP manages to oust the Left remains to be seen, it has however to be admitted that their parent organization, the RSS, has inconspicuously registered phenomenal growth in the hills through maintenance of peopleto-people connect and grassroots activism.

E- Commerce The Highway To Growth

Many entrepreneurs from the Northeast are now using online market places to sell their produce so that it reaches the nooks and crannies of the nation and beyond.

A Unique Coming Together In Majuli

Assembly of Desire is a multidisciplinary symposium and festival initiated by desire machine collective extending the project Periferry. The proposed programme took place during 12th to 15th January this year.

A Divisive Bill​ Creates Uproar In Assam

The wide spread protests against the proposed Citizenship Amendment Bill in Assam has provided us an important moment to reflect on the meanings of our identity as a people, the role of the State and political processes in defining it and our points of negotiation with these structures

Juvenile Justice Takes A Backseat

The absence of a Juvenile Justice Board and a functional Juvenile Home point to one fact: the failure of successive governments to handle a crucial issue

Assembly Elections: No Game-Changer

In all likelihood, the Congress looks set to emerge as the single largest party but will it get 30 plus seats in the 60 seat Assembly? 

Jalan's Tea Serving Quality Tea Since 1979

Located in MM Road of Fancy Bazar, this tea shop promises quality tea at the best prices.

Old Tradition, New Experiences

Jonbeel Mela, held in Morigaon, is a celebration of the barter system that is no longer practiced.

The Homegrown Cuppa

Tripura Tea Development Corporation aims to popularize tea produced in Tripura outside the State.

One Family One Job

The first ever Rojgar (Employment) Mela in Sikkim was held last month at Paljor Stadium.

Look East Or The Great Game East?

Northeast India, a storehouse of natural resources but backward economically, needs to be built up and readied if it is going to be the gateway or ‘centre’ of trade between India and East Asia

A Wave Against Corruption

As citizens of Nagaland proclaim a war against corruption, it remains to be seen if political overtones will mar the core issue or the movement will sustain itself independently.

Exploring New Frontiers

Entrepreneurs from the Northeast can play a vital role in connecting markets and producers of South Asia and Southeast Asia

Defending a Shared Legacy

The Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing Causes Widespread Resentment Among Nagas.

Exodus of Northeast Students Fuelled by Scholarships

Government as Well as Private Scholarships Are Helping Students From This Region to Attain Their Goal of Studying Outside and Do Something Substantial for Their Region Later. 

Tribal Women and the Uniform Civil Code

Customary laws in Arunachal Pradesh like in other states of the Northeast have been acting as a shield for patriarchy. Does that mean that the women of the State are ready for the UCC?

Humanity Knows No Borders

Nagas in Nagaland reached out to their brethren across the border with essential supplies and medicines and further strengthened an age-old bond.

Piercing History With Every Metal

Maybe it is not the ornaments but the intimacy with which we preserve them stays with us a lifetime.

Hamlet Meets Medea In This Play On Gender Violence

The 8th Theatre Olympics which came to India for the first time made its way to the Northeast as well.

Stitching A Tale

In Nagaon’s Dagaon village in Assam, you will find many women who know how to sew the kheta, a handmade recycled quilt.

Looking For An Escape

Anjum Hasan, acclaimed writer and books editor for the Caravan has turned translator for the latest anthology of Premchand’s short stories. We talk to her on a range of topics

Assamese Cuisine In A New Avatar

Chef Atul Lahkar’s new venture Khorika Cafe offers Assamese food with a twist

The Butterfly Man Of Nagaland

Tshetsholo Naro wants the world to know that Nagaland is a hotspot for spotting rare butterflies

Rice And Shine

We find out more about the interesting variety of rice from Assam that was recently given the GI tag

Trouble In The Clouds

Rise in feral dog population has started to affect wildlife conservation in Sikkim

Identity In Crisis

Khasi women stand to lose a lot if the Khasi Lineage Amendment Bill is passed

Sleeping Under The Stars

Dzukou is not just for people who enjoy spending time outdoors but for anyone looking to experience something new and delightfully untarnished

Guwahati's European Club

Established in 1894, Guwahati Club used to be known as The European Club

Born To Dance

Talented dancer Nisha Rasaily from Sikkim came out on top by winning the dance reality show High Fever

Finding Her Forte

Northeast is home to talented musicians but it is not always easy to pursue music as a career, however pianist Promiti Phukan has found a way.