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In-conversation With CM Conrad Sangma

An exclusive, exhaustive interview with the new Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma.

Sustainable Style

Kuzu, the brainchild of designer Karma Sonam, wants to popularize natural and sustainable textiles.

Decoding The Elections In Meghalaya, Nagaland And Tripura

The BJP’s ability to strike smart alliances has turned things around in its favour.

‘Change' Has Come, But Will It Be Progressive?

The kind of change that is expected is not simple change like the change in name but one that holds tangibility and progress.

A Fate Better Than Death: Communities Unite To Fight Maternal Mortality In Assam

Women of a marginalized community in a state with the worst maternal health take things into their hands.

Women Feel The Heat Of Climate Change In Manipur

Women farmers are struggling to grow crops in an increasingly hostile environment in Manipur.

Prajwal Parajuly Writer; Oxford

‘So, does a writer—a fiction writer—have a responsibility toward his people?

Urmila Mahanta Actor, Mumbai

Currently based in Mumbai, Urmila, daughter of Giridhar Mahanta and Ramala Mahanta, spent most of her childhood in Sonapur, a small hamlet near Guwahati, Assam.

Temsuyanger Longkumer Artist, London

Slight of frame, the Naga artist making a name for himself in the art corridors of upscale London seems at ease in both these contrasting worlds— his work too closely reflects this duality in terms of texture and depth.

Nixon Bui Fashion Designer, Copenhagen

Born and raised in Arunachal Pradesh, Nixon is based in Copenhagen.

Why Mid-Day Meal Workers Oppose Privatization In Assam

Mid-day Meal Workers in Assam are up in arms against the privatisation of the mid-day meals scheme for schools in the State and demanding better pay

A Week With A Bamboo Raft

Observations on spending a week at the Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram, away from it all

Opium In The Naga Hills

Opium smoking has become a monolithic habit in Mon, and only the Konyak Mothers’ Association, a unit of the Assam Rifles, and the over-stretched Baptist Church is fighting for an anti-addiction and rehabilitation agenda

Meet The Cheesemaker From Shillong

Melvin Manners is the force behind the first creamery in Meghalaya

The Joy of the New

Huge swathes of humanity live in fear, sorrow and despair and yet there is hope in our hearts that yes, soon, things will be better.

Odiren's Tale

Odirenla Walling is an up-and-coming fashion designer from Nagaland you should know about.

The Need For A Rights Based Healthcare System

Money from progressive taxation has to be spent on public healthcare facilities if the crisis in healthcare in India and the Northeast is to be averted

A School In Nellie Brings Hope To Its People

Many of the children who study at the Nellie Anchalik Secondary school come from families who were directly affected by the massacre yet there is little acknowledgement of their grief in our collective public memory.

Green House Farming Boosts Farming In Assam

The farmers of Kamrup are reaping a rich harvest after their decision to grow Spinach in the off-season in a green house paid rich dividends

Neids - A New Frontier Opens

NEIDS is the first step in integrating the business potential of the Northeastern states with the promise of India’s economic growth story, both at home and globally.

From Plastic Waste To Education

Akshar Forum uses unconventional methods to educate young children from underprivileged communities.

The Power Of Dreaming Big

From $50 in his pocket to founding one of the fastest growing companies in the US, Siddhartha Chowdhary’s journey has been tremendous.

Queen Of The Race Track

Hailing from Meghalaya, Phoebe Nongrum is breaking the glass ceiling and setting an example for women all across the region.

The Saviour Of Wildlife

We meet the forest guard from Mizoram who is also a photographer and a comic book hero.

A Slice Of History

DOL-DOP Bakers and Confectioners has served the people of Guwahati for more than 45 years.

Packing A Punch

Sports entrepreneurship in the Northeast can help the country achieve its ambitious 50-medal-goal in 2024 Olympics.

The Lotus Prevails

BJP sweeps Lok Sabha elections, CAB fails to impact result in the Northeast.

Where Arunachal's Burgeoning Sports Talent Flock

The Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy is helping aspiring sportspersons in Arunachal Pradesh realize their dreams.

Connecting The Northeast Logistics Opportunity

Improving supply chain infrastructure in the Northeast will not only be beneficial for the region, but for the nation as well

The Underrated Soldiers Of Democracy

In Arunachal Pradesh, Auxiliary Labour Corps bring polling booths closer to people living in remote areas, enabling them to utilize their right to vote