Mirba, a 1,000-year-old Monpa village in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, has been declared a Heritage Village for its timeless architecture and way of life. Built with stone, wood, and mud, its houses have stood strong for centuries, reflecting a legacy of sustainability and tradition.
Why should momos be made of refined flour when millets are widely available? These and many other questions led eight Monpa women to start a community dining space, Damu’s Heritage Dine in Chug Valley of Arunachal Pradesh.
Dri Valley in Arunachal is home to 50+ waterfalls, misty trails, and untouched beauty. Here's how to reach, where to stay, and why it’s worth the journey.
Once called ‘Gobar Basti’, Silluk village in Arunachal cleaned up its act through a youth-led movement. Today, it's featured in the CBSE Class 3 EVS textbook.
When her grandmother longed for a lost grain, Dimum Pertin set out to revive Adlay millet — and ended up sparking a movement that’s nourishing her community through her brainchild, ‘Gepo Aali’.
Indulge in India’s monsoon flavours with delightful dishes like Kerala’s immunity-boosting Karkidaka Kanji, Karnataka’s savoury Pundi Gatti, Tamil Nadu’s crispy Egg Bonda, Arunachal Pradesh’s aromatic Paa Saa soup, and West Bengal’s comforting Khichuri with brinjal fry. Perfect companions for rainy days!
Lama Thupten Phuntsok started Manjushree Vidyapeeth in Arunachal Pradesh to help underprivileged and orphaned children. The school gives the students shelter, food and education.
Nestled in the Eastern Himalayas, Sangti village faces pollution challenges, with residents witnessing plastic waste burdening the once-clear Sangti river. Led by Ittisha Sarah, the Northeast Waste Collective fosters community-driven waste management, transforming Sangti into a zero-waste village through collective action and local traditions, ensuring a sustainable future.