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Trouble on Campus
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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December 2016
A Lost Home
Eclectic Northeast

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

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October 2017
Of Days Gone By...
Eclectic Northeast

Of Days Gone By...

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

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October 2017
Walking With A Rally In Haflong
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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February 2018
The Endangered Animals Of Assam
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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February 2018
In The Driving Seat
Eclectic Northeast

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

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August 2018
A University In Disarray
Eclectic Northeast

A University In Disarray

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

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August 2018
Deep Rooted Friendships
Eclectic Northeast

Deep Rooted Friendships

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

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August 2018
A Homegrown Label By Two Sisters
Eclectic Northeast

A Homegrown Label By Two Sisters

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

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August 2018
Salma Hussain Selected For Peace Builders Programme In USA
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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July 2018
A Bungalow On A Hill Gets A Makeover
Eclectic Northeast

A Bungalow On A Hill Gets A Makeover

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

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July 2018
The Second Innings
Eclectic Northeast

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

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July 2018
The People's Cop
Eclectic Northeast

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

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July 2018
Tihar, A Festival Of Lights
Eclectic Northeast

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

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July 2018
The Winged Citizens Of Guwahati
Eclectic Northeast

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

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July 2018
Brothers On An Entrepreneurial Voyage
Eclectic Northeast

Brothers On An Entrepreneurial Voyage

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

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May 2019
Baubles Of Hope
Eclectic Northeast

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

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May 2019
Ladakh Calling
Eclectic Northeast

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

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May 2019
No Takers For Conservation
Eclectic Northeast

No Takers For Conservation

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

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May 2019
The 'Real' Deal
Eclectic Northeast

The 'Real' Deal

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

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May 2019
The Wild Side
Eclectic Northeast

The Wild Side

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

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May 2019
The Joy of the New
Eclectic Northeast

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.

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January 2017
Odiren's Tale
Eclectic Northeast

Odiren's Tale

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

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January 2017
Casio India Launches New CT-X Series With A Monstrous Sound Engine!
Eclectic Northeast

Casio India Launches New CT-X Series With A Monstrous Sound Engine!

Casio’s name has long been associated with some great innovations in keyboards for well over thirty-five years. The latest being the Casio CT-X series equipped with a new sound chip called AiX or Acoustic intelligent Expression.

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December 2018
Enchanted In Meghalaya
Eclectic Northeast

Enchanted In Meghalaya

A trip to Krang Shuri waterfalls in West Jaintia Hills is all you need to give your mind and soul a break.

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December 2018
The Green Dream
Eclectic Northeast

The Green Dream

Conservationists in Tamenglong are doing all they can to protect the environment and wildlife in Manipur.

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December 2018
The Road To Polls
Eclectic Northeast

The Road To Polls

This time around, the criteria for candidates may become an added advantage for change in Assam.

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December 2018
Festivals Of Northeast Treasure Trove For The Traveller
Eclectic Northeast

Festivals Of Northeast Treasure Trove For The Traveller

The festivals held across the region allow travellers to truly experience the kaleidoscope of culture that the Northeast boasts of

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January 2019
Mirroring #Metoo On Stage
Eclectic Northeast

Mirroring #Metoo On Stage

Theatre buffs in Guwahati proved to be a mature audience as they immersed themselves in the play ‘Foreign Body’ that focuses on hope, healing and forgiveness after sexual assault

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January 2019
Spot The Fake
Eclectic Northeast

Spot The Fake

More and more people in Assam are waking up to the reality that their neighbourhood pharmacy could be selling drugs illegally

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January 2019