CATEGORIES

Looking For An Escape
Eclectic Northeast

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

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3 mins  |
January 2018
Assamese Cuisine In A New Avatar
Eclectic Northeast

Assamese Cuisine In A New Avatar

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

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3 mins  |
January 2018
Sumana Roy Poet, Writer; Siliguri
Eclectic Northeast

Sumana Roy Poet, Writer; Siliguri

Over the last decade, Sumana Roy has developed a formidable lyrical voice, one of the freshest and most original in recent times.

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2 mins  |
November 2017
Jim Hatibarua Animator, Auckland
Eclectic Northeast

Jim Hatibarua Animator, Auckland

Currently based in New Zealand, Jim was born to a middle class family in Guwahati.

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November 2017
Geetanjali Thapa Actor, Mumbai
Eclectic Northeast

Geetanjali Thapa Actor, Mumbai

Geetanjali, who hails from Gangtok, started modelling after finishing her graduation from Kolkata.

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2 mins  |
November 2017
Alakesh Dutta Architect, Singapore City
Eclectic Northeast

Alakesh Dutta Architect, Singapore City

Born and brought up in Shillong, Meghalaya, Alakesh is an architect based in Singapore. He currently works for a consultancy firm called Surbana Jurong Consultants Pte Ltd.

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November 2017
Rupam Sarmah
Eclectic Northeast

Rupam Sarmah

Musician, Filmmaker, Engineer; CALIFORNIA

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2 mins  |
November 2017
Edward Lalrempuia Fashion Stylist, Delhi
Eclectic Northeast

Edward Lalrempuia Fashion Stylist, Delhi

Born in Aizawl, Edward had a normal upbringing and spent a lot of his early years in boarding school.

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2 mins  |
November 2017
10 Years ofMarkingChange
Eclectic Northeast

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

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7 mins  |
July 2016
Is Bjp'sNextStopMeghalaya?
Eclectic Northeast

Is Bjp'sNextStopMeghalaya?

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

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4 mins  |
July 2016
The BigBoom
Eclectic Northeast

The BigBoom

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

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July 2016
Angamis: Warriors With A Difference
Eclectic 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.

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August 2016
P for Papaya
Eclectic Northeast

P for Papaya

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

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3 mins  |
August 2016
Will Justice Finally Be Served?
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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4 mins  |
August 2016
Game Of Thrones
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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3 mins  |
August 2016
Itadakimasu- Let's Eat!
Eclectic Northeast

Itadakimasu- Let's Eat!

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

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4 mins  |
August 2016
Channelling Change
Eclectic Northeast

Channelling Change

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

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4 mins  |
August 2016
Guwahati Gridlock
Eclectic Northeast

Guwahati Gridlock

We take a look at some of the factors that are adding to the traffic problem across the city.

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8 mins  |
June 2019
The Music Gateway
Eclectic Northeast

The Music Gateway

Here are some websites, other than Youtube and Soundcloud, where you can discover new music.

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2 mins  |
June 2019
Jalan's Tea Serving Quality Tea Since 1979
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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February 2019
Old Tradition, New Experiences
Eclectic Northeast

Old Tradition, New Experiences

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

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February 2019
The Homegrown Cuppa
Eclectic Northeast

The Homegrown Cuppa

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

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3 mins  |
February 2019
One Family One Job
Eclectic Northeast

One Family One Job

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

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3 mins  |
February 2019
The Plastic Catastrophe
Eclectic Northeast

The Plastic Catastrophe

Water contamination due to plastic pollution is a real concern in the entire country, including Northeast India

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3 mins  |
July 2019
Conquering Baokhungri Hill
Eclectic Northeast

Conquering Baokhungri Hill

The Baokhungri Festival has become an important part of the Bwisagu festivities.

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5 mins  |
July 2019
From Greenwashing To Mindful Natural Tourism
Eclectic Northeast

From Greenwashing To Mindful Natural Tourism

Ecotourism faces accusations of greenwashing and exploitation of both communities and the natural world globally. Tourism in the Eastern Himalayas is at a pivotal stage and must be shaped deliberately to avoid its pitfalls.

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4 mins  |
July 2019
Tripura Remembers The King Of Melody
Eclectic Northeast

Tripura Remembers The King Of Melody

Sachin Dev Burman was a skilled composer and his music still touches the hearts of music lovers around the country.

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6 mins  |
July 2019
The Next Big Opportunity For Ne
Eclectic Northeast

The Next Big Opportunity For Ne

We take a look at how the Northeast can benefit from ecopreneurship.

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4 mins  |
July 2019
Keep It Cool
Eclectic Northeast

Keep It Cool

Here are some ways you can cool down your house this summer without having to strain your AC all throughout the day.

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2 mins  |
July 2019
Are We Truly Free?
Eclectic Northeast

Are We Truly Free?

We find out whether for the LGBTQ community, freedom is a privilege or a right

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August 2018