northeast india
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: Rising desertification across India
June 17, 2022
According to a report by the Indian Space Research Organisation and Desertification and Land Degradation, 97,850,000 hectares of India’s total geographical area of 328,720,000 hectares underwent land degradation during 2018-19. Report says, 29.7 pc of the country’s land becom...
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Dawki: A divine discovery in Meghalaya
March 24, 2021
When Deepak Kumar, a second-year student of Psychology at the University of Delhi, visited Dawki in January this year, he felt it was nothing less than a fairy-tale in real life. “A boat takes you along the gleaming stream that has different kinds of fish and snakes floating be...
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Loktak lake: the floating wonder in Manipur
October 29, 2019
Being the largest fresh water lake in north-east India, Loktak lake is like an entire ecosystem in itself with a rich varied collection of flora and fauna.
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India’s National Register of Citizens
August 9, 2018
The final draft of National Register of Citizen, prepared in the troubled north-eastern state of Assam, has raised more issues than it solves and left over four million stranded, potentially as stateless persons. Political blame game has already begun, further clouding the fate o...
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The changing face of airports in north-east India
December 21, 2017
The government plans to upgrade various airports in the north-east by 2020. As part of the Act East Policy, the redevelopment is seeking support from the government as well as the Airports Authority of India.
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Natural Wonders of North East India
September 5, 2017
The eastern-most region of India collectively referred to as Northeast India is known for its extensively diverse lineage of flora and fauna and poetry-inspiring scenic beauty.
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NGO Series: Gumin Rego Kilaju
March 6, 2017
Gumin Rego Kilaju (GRK), in Arunachal Pradesh, a north-eastern state of India, is working for preservation of community spirit and sustainable living through various activities.
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BasCon 2017 strengthens heritage and culture
February 28, 2017
The silent forests in Basar, in Arunachal Pradesh, saw a coming together of locals and visitors to celebrate the Galo harvest festival and a cultural exchange through the arts, keeping alive traditions through time.
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Basar in Arunachal Pradesh to host artist residency
February 2, 2017
Basar Residency, bringing together a community of creative people in Arunachal Pradesh, will conclude with a celebration themed on a confluence of traditional and contemporary arts.
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God’s own Garden –Mawlynnong
October 15, 2016
Encapsulated in the mystic clouds of Meghalaya in the northeast, Mawlynnong, a hamlet with merely 82 households is deemed the cleanest village in India - an eco-tourism initiative garnering a lot of curiosity worldwide.
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Indian Human rights activist to end the longest hunger strike ever
July 27, 2016
Most Indians may not know her. Having refused food and water since November 2, 2000, Sharmila is all set to end her hunger strike on 9th August this year and plans to contest polls inthe North East India state of Manipur, her home state.
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Rio Olympic Games 2016
April 23, 2016
After 52 years, an Indian gymnast has finally made it to Olympics and when this gymnast is a woman, it makes it the first ever for an Indian woman gymnast. Dipa Karmakar is a name that has been dominating all the media channels be it print, digital or television, since a few days...
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