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Showing The Way

Sikkim’s only college to be accredited by NAAC, Tadong Government College shows the way to other colleges of the State

TheManipuriRathYatra

The week-long Rath Yatra celebration in Manipur includes a procession in which the Chang, the traditional ornate chariot, takes centre stage

In The Spotlight

There’s no easy road to the top. Meeting these promising young sportspersons from our region also revealed that family, not institutional support, has been key to their success. But there are still miles to go. Are our Sports Departments listening?

Dream On

In a State marred by poor public health and education indicators, Navodaya Vidyalayas are ensuring that all children have a chance at a better future.

Eastward Ho!

Is the Act East Policy old wine in a new bottle or has the policy reinvented itself to effect strategic changes?

Poa Mecca- A Pilgrimage Site For Muslims, Hindus And Buddhists

Poa Mecca in Assam’s Hajo is a pilgrimage shrine for people of all faiths.

The Hills Are Alive...

A festival guide for Northeast music lovers who are looking for a special experience.

The Heritage: A Slice Of Kohima'S Past

The old DC Bungalow in Kohima has been kept alive as ‘The Heritage’ to remind locals and out-of-towners of Garrison Hill’s glorious past.

Lakme Fashion Week Comes To Guwahati

For the first time, auditions were held in the city, giving a platform to new, fresh faces in a case of better late than never.

Towards a Shared Future

By making Naga communes more inclusive, dependence on the State would be reduced, ushering in an era where women (and men) shape the sovereignty that Naga people have aspired for

Yesterday Once More

Its election time in Manipur and the people are fed up with years of corruption. They want change, but will they get it?

Let's Talk About Sexual Harassment

While the fight against patriarchy is a long-drawn battle, what makes one hopeful is the support that poured in for Shubh Laxmi and the opening up of the discussion on sexual harassment and related issues

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.

Reveries In The Rain

The monsoon evokes varied emotions and brings to mind cherished memories from childhood

Is A White Tea Boom In The Offing?

Of late, white tea in Assam is being auctioned at record prices, prompting us to look at the future of this speciality tea

Wash Your Troubles Away

We help you upgrade your bathroom in 8 easy steps to make bath time more relaxing.

It's Wine O'Clock

White wine made from kiwi fruit in Arunachal Pradesh impresses wine connoisseurs in China.

Scripting The Bollywood Dream

Rajdweep from Assam was one of the recipients of best prize for his script ‘Ishqology’ at the first edition of Cinestaan India’s Storytellers Contest, held last year.

The Bridge Of New Beginnings

We explore how the Bogibeel bridge is much more than just a way to travel from Dhemaji to Dibrugarh faster.

The Debate Over Clause 6

Local bodies like AASU and KMSS are not very convinced with the Centre’s decision to properly implement Clause 6 of the Assam Accord.

The Lion City Escapades

We find out what makes Singapore so popular among travellers around the world.

Shifting Sands

Tapajuli-Mazidbhita is a char village on the bank of the river Beki, which has seen little development in the past 50 years. However, the emergence of the Jhai Foundation, run by a group of committed local young people gives reason for hope.

A Vicious Cycle

Being evicted from their land is nothing new for the people of Chanderdinga in Dhubri district. However, the recent eviction has plunged more than 50 families into an uncertain future.

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.