Juvenile Justice Takes A Backseat

The absence of a Juvenile Justice Board and a functional Juvenile Home point to one fact: the failure of successive governments to handle a crucial issue

Assembly Elections: No Game-Changer

In all likelihood, the Congress looks set to emerge as the single largest party but will it get 30 plus seats in the 60 seat Assembly? 

Saffron Surge In Assam

The BJP-led alliance has come to power in Assam, riding on a strong wave. However, their real challenge starts now as they have to fulfill the promises they made

Look East Or The Great Game East?

Northeast India, a storehouse of natural resources but backward economically, needs to be built up and readied if it is going to be the gateway or ‘centre’ of trade between India and East Asia

A Wave Against Corruption

As citizens of Nagaland proclaim a war against corruption, it remains to be seen if political overtones will mar the core issue or the movement will sustain itself independently.

Exploring New Frontiers

Entrepreneurs from the Northeast can play a vital role in connecting markets and producers of South Asia and Southeast Asia

Defending a Shared Legacy

The Indo-Myanmar Border Fencing Causes Widespread Resentment Among Nagas.

Exodus of Northeast Students Fuelled by Scholarships

Government as Well as Private Scholarships Are Helping Students From This Region to Attain Their Goal of Studying Outside and Do Something Substantial for Their Region Later. 

The Winter of Discontent

Surely the founding fathers of our Constitution would not have dreamt of the many meanings that the innocuous phrase ‘Citizen of India’ now seems to have.

Tribal Women and the Uniform Civil Code

Customary laws in Arunachal Pradesh like in other states of the Northeast have been acting as a shield for patriarchy. Does that mean that the women of the State are ready for the UCC?

Humanity Knows No Borders

Nagas in Nagaland reached out to their brethren across the border with essential supplies and medicines and further strengthened an age-old bond.

Piercing History With Every Metal

Maybe it is not the ornaments but the intimacy with which we preserve them stays with us a lifetime.

Hamlet Meets Medea In This Play On Gender Violence

The 8th Theatre Olympics which came to India for the first time made its way to the Northeast as well.

Stitching A Tale

In Nagaon’s Dagaon village in Assam, you will find many women who know how to sew the kheta, a handmade recycled quilt.

The Rise Of Sexual Violence In Assam

The problem of sexual violence against women is not a new one. The solution will also demand long term engagement

How This Quaint Valley In Arunachal Pradesh - Is Fighting With Pollution

Sangti Valley is one of the only two winter homes of the endangered Black-necked cranes in India, the other being Zemithang in Tawang district.

The Politics Of 'Alifa', A Pioneering Film From Assam

Alifa’s greatest credit is that it has successfully steered a discussion on issues that hardly find resonance in mainstream Assamese society

'Climb Every Mountain' Says All India Permit, Sikkim

Proprietor of a unique travel company called All India Permit, Kanupriya is not the first in the clan to pursue entrepreneurship

The Human Beatbox

We take a look at the rising popularity of beatboxing in the Northeast and the artistes who are currently practicing the art

On NRC And Its Implications

A controversial citizens’ list in India could potentially be used as cover to force Muslims out of the Northeastern State of Assam and ‘back’ to Bangladesh

Why India Isn't Really Acting East In Mizoram

New Delhi has a lot left to do to actually realize its grand ambitions

Deconstructing Meitei Weddings

There is a lot of formality and decorum in Meitei weddings, starting from what can be worn to who takes the lead

The Fire-Fighting Children of The Khasi Hills

Slash and burn agriculture and children firefighters are integral to a form of ‘ungoverned’ agricultural practice in the East Khasi Hills, and despite government prohibitions these practices continue

Climbing The Ladder Of Success

Alobo has performed in around 600 shows across India and at various international venues in the past five years

The Making and Hunting of Witches in Assam

A regressive and dangerous practice threatens freedom and progress.

Magh Bihu: Symbolism and Folklore

Magh Bihu remains primarily a harvest festival - a folk tradition that is secular and dear to every Axomiya’s heart.

Looking For An Escape

Anjum Hasan, acclaimed writer and books editor for the Caravan has turned translator for the latest anthology of Premchand’s short stories. We talk to her on a range of topics

Assamese Cuisine In A New Avatar

Chef Atul Lahkar’s new venture Khorika Cafe offers Assamese food with a twist

Sumana Roy Poet, Writer; Siliguri

Over the last decade, Sumana Roy has developed a formidable lyrical voice, one of the freshest and most original in recent times.

Jim Hatibarua Animator, Auckland

Currently based in New Zealand, Jim was born to a middle class family in Guwahati.