northeast India

The contributions of personalities from the Northeast are often left out when we speak about Independence Day. In our own way, let us right this oversight this time.

At a time when over 48 lakh people across 30 districts have been affected by the #AssamFloods, the region’s traditional wisdom holds out hope.

Super cool and sustainable, these bamboo tiffins can be used for storing both hot and cold food. We just bid goodbye to our plastic dabbas! #Sustainable #social-content-innovation

“While studying in Chennai, I was initially scared and embarrassed to cook my home food that had a distinct smell. It’s because of the stereotype associated with our cuisine, as if it’s something dirty or unappealing. I finally decided to break away from that feeling.”

While viruses do not discriminate between hosts depending on race, nationality or ethnicity, it’s evident that misinformation and stigma do. Since like COVID-19 coronavirus does not discriminate neither should we.

Historians argue that the Nupi Lan movements not only sowed the seeds of economic and political reform, but also inspired generations of Manipuri women to assert their rights as equal citizens.

The founders had a simple idea. You should be able to enjoy scenic trips to Gangtok, Siliguri, Darjeeling, Nathu-La and Bhutan⁠—without paying through the roof for a ride!

"In a society where there so much of stigma associated with mental illness, sexual abuse (in this case) and having children out of wedlock, at no point did Huveta ever abandon his sister. For a brother to care for his sister, accept her children and take care of them is truly heart warming."

“Beauty is in everything, including waste. My mother inspired me to pursue this art when I was young, and I will do the same for the next generations. Although simple, this is too precious an art to die with time!

“Being a politically disturbed area, people here were scared to step out of their homes after sundown. As such, a regular job seemed impossible, driving many youngsters out of the state to search for jobs."