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The Artists Protection Act

OMAS is fighting to introduce the Sikkim Artists Protection & Guarantee Act (SAPGA) 2019 that will protect and empower local artists

The Future Of Folk Dance

Folk dance is an integral part of our culture, but with few young takers, is it on the verge of extinction?

Rising From The Rubble

A real vintage gem, Christ Church, located near Nehru Park, has been around since 1844

Brothers On An Entrepreneurial Voyage

Business partners and brothers, Rohit Khandelwal and Rahul Khandelwal, are the visionaries behind Voyage Hospitality

Baubles Of Hope

AMG accessories, based in Arunachal, is much more than a fashion statement, it is a ray of hope for cancer patients who cannot afford treatment

Ladakh Calling

In addition to the warm hospitality and mesmerizing landscapes, there are many reasons why you should plan a trip to Ladakh this year

No Takers For Conservation

The saga of political parties and their step-motherly treatment to the environment and wildlife in Assam

The 'Real' Deal

Hailing from Manipur, L. Rajnikanta Singh’s passion for art started early and only grew with time

The Wild Side

Forest Pick is introducing wild teas to tea drinkers across the region and around the world

Creating An Infrastructure For Entrepreneurship

The movement of people to cities for livelihood creates a great imbalance.

Lighting Up Lives

Bertha Dkhar is credited with making the Braille code available for the first time in Khasi

A Home For The Homeless

Keepu Tsering Lepcha is proving shelter to orphans in Sikkim.

Trouble on Campus

It is time to accept that sexual harassment in universities is an issue that needs first the State’s acknowledgement of its existence and then urgent intervention.

A Lost Home

The year 2016 remains significant for three reasons; my school’s centenary reunion, my parents’ final departure from Shillong and my first public confession of why and how I left the town

Of Days Gone By...

A promising filmmaker from Assam, Mukul Haloi talks about his growing up years, creative influences, current projects and much more

In The Driving Seat

With their black and yellow painted cars, women drivers in Sikkim’s Gangtok are conspicuous with their presence in the city. Pshering Doma Sherpa shares her incredible journey with us

A University In Disarray

Manipur University constituents demand the removal of vice chancellor; agitation enters several weeks

Deep Rooted Friendships

Sikkim has witnessed a growth in forest reserve by four percent in the last two decades

A Homegrown Label By Two Sisters

The label Shipen-Shisang actually started from the bedroom of Asang Lemtur and Tutu Lemtur

Salma Hussain Selected For Peace Builders Programme In USA

All the way from Sontoli Char in Assam’s Rural Kamrup District to the Andi Leadership Institute (ALI) in Washington DC USA, Salma Hussain’s roadmap was not made in one day.

A Bungalow On A Hill Gets A Makeover

Bahniman Brahmaputra is a salute to the river and the civilization it has nurtured.

The Second Innings

The erstwhile DGP of Assam, Mukesh Sahay begins his second innings as a maths teacher at Sonaram Higher Secondary School in Guwahati

The People's Cop

Whether in the appointment of government servants or in running the various public offices, there is rampant corruption and nepotism crossing limits. In such a scenario, it is only justified that the police personnel and members of the public discover a hero in the incumbent DGP

Tihar, A Festival Of Lights

The Nepali festival of Tihar results in the union of family members and relatives, and animals too are a central part of this union

The Winged Citizens Of Guwahati

There are around 210 species of resident birds in Guwahati. Though this seems like a wide range of species diversity, their species density in the city is dampening

Walking With A Rally In Haflong

The civil bodies of Dima Hasao in Assam held a silent rally in November last year to demand the details of the Naga Accord are made public. A few impressions from the rally and the politics behind it.

The Endangered Animals Of Assam

Here are some animals which are as important to our eco-system as the popular One-Horned Rhino but don’t get the required attention and thus run the risk of becoming extinct altogether.

There's No Better Gift, Daan Toilet!

Assam’s Jorhat district inches closer to being open defecation-free, thanks to a novel initiative by the administration

Karuz Studio Preserving The Past

Established in 1970, this photo studio in Shillong is the place to head to if you are looking for rare vintage photos

A Story Of Two Travels: New Haven And Mazidbhita

This is a story that spans two continents, and in subtle ways shows you the human connect between two impossibly different places.