North East India

As children, Sharmila and her siblings were not sent to the government school nearby. Their father insisted that they walk about two kilometres every day to another school, which had better teachers.

States in northeast India have registered a greater number of HIV cases than other parts of the country in the last decade. According to a NACO status report, Manipur has more than 25,000 registered people living with HIV. And their children, whether infected or not, are afraid of being identified and treated badly. Here are some of their stories.

These three inspiring women have been elected as members of the male dominated district councils in tribal areas of northeast India, against all odds. From fighting patriarchal mindsets to encouraging more women participation, they are doing it all to work for development and women’s welfare in their regions.

The native, vernacular literature of North East India is very rich. Here is a list of a few books that not only won accolades but also are literary landmarks.

Read how Lalthanzami of Mizoram left behind a life of domestic violence and inspired other victims to stand on their feet too. They not only earn their own bread and butter but have also learnt not to suffer in silence. Their journey from abuse to empowerment is inspiring.

Floods in Assam and Meghalaya , the result of a sudden cloud burst, have resulted in more than 100 casualties till now. Around 2000 villages are still submerged. These teams of volunteers have joined forces with local ground partners to support victims of the flood affected areas in the North East. Here's how you can come forward to help and spread the word.

Watch this short film from the amazing parts of North East India. One of the most beautiful but less explored regions of India, the north east is a treasure trove of nature and culture.

'Responsible tourism' is a lot more than just "not littering" It is about connecting with the local people and their culture, about leaving the environment in a better state than before, about improving lives of the locals, about giving more than taking, and much more. A travel company in North East India is trying to be 'responsible'. Let's find out how.

India is estimated to have about 635 indigenous communities. Each of these groups of people have a unique identity, with their very own brand of culture, traditions and folklore. Unfortunately, most of this knowledge is passed on from generation to generation in the oral form, and in the face of dwindling tribal population, advent of modern education and widespread displacement in the name of development, most of this ancient wisdom is getting eroded. This is where a group of individuals calling themselves Acoustics Traditional are making an effort to preserve the precious heritage.