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Eclectic Northeast

Why Mid-Day Meal Workers Oppose Privatization In Assam

Mid-day Meal Workers in Assam are up in arms against the privatisation of the mid-day meals scheme for schools in the State and demanding better pay

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6 mins  |
March 2018
A Week With A Bamboo Raft
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A Week With A Bamboo Raft

Observations on spending a week at the Dampa Tiger Reserve in Mizoram, away from it all

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5 mins  |
March 2018
Opium In The Naga Hills
Eclectic Northeast

Opium In The Naga Hills

Opium smoking has become a monolithic habit in Mon, and only the Konyak Mothers’ Association, a unit of the Assam Rifles, and the over-stretched Baptist Church is fighting for an anti-addiction and rehabilitation agenda

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5 mins  |
March 2018
Meet The Cheesemaker From Shillong
Eclectic Northeast

Meet The Cheesemaker From Shillong

Melvin Manners is the force behind the first creamery in Meghalaya

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4 mins  |
March 2018
From Plastic Waste To Education
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From Plastic Waste To Education

Akshar Forum uses unconventional methods to educate young children from underprivileged communities.

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5 mins  |
June 2019
The Power Of Dreaming Big
Eclectic Northeast

The Power Of Dreaming Big

From $50 in his pocket to founding one of the fastest growing companies in the US, Siddhartha Chowdhary’s journey has been tremendous.

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3 mins  |
June 2019
Queen Of The Race Track
Eclectic Northeast

Queen Of The Race Track

Hailing from Meghalaya, Phoebe Nongrum is breaking the glass ceiling and setting an example for women all across the region.

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3 mins  |
June 2019
The Saviour Of Wildlife
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The Saviour Of Wildlife

We meet the forest guard from Mizoram who is also a photographer and a comic book hero.

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3 mins  |
June 2019
A Slice Of History
Eclectic Northeast

A Slice Of History

DOL-DOP Bakers and Confectioners has served the people of Guwahati for more than 45 years.

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3 mins  |
June 2019
Packing A Punch
Eclectic Northeast

Packing A Punch

Sports entrepreneurship in the Northeast can help the country achieve its ambitious 50-medal-goal in 2024 Olympics.

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4 mins  |
June 2019
The Lotus Prevails
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The Lotus Prevails

BJP sweeps Lok Sabha elections, CAB fails to impact result in the Northeast.

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5 mins  |
June 2019
 Where Arunachal's Burgeoning Sports Talent Flock
Eclectic Northeast

Where Arunachal's Burgeoning Sports Talent Flock

The Sangay Lhaden Sports Academy is helping aspiring sportspersons in Arunachal Pradesh realize their dreams.

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6 mins  |
June 2019
Connecting The Northeast Logistics Opportunity
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Connecting The Northeast Logistics Opportunity

Improving supply chain infrastructure in the Northeast will not only be beneficial for the region, but for the nation as well

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4 mins  |
April 2019
The Underrated Soldiers Of Democracy
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The Underrated Soldiers Of Democracy

In Arunachal Pradesh, Auxiliary Labour Corps bring polling booths closer to people living in remote areas, enabling them to utilize their right to vote

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3 mins  |
April 2019
Eclectic Northeast

Ballot Zone Northeast

We try and analyze how the Northeast will add to the national tally this coming elections.

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10+ mins  |
April 2019
Expression On Canvas
Eclectic Northeast

Expression On Canvas

Sewon Rai from Sikkim is making a name for himself in the field of art.

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3 mins  |
April 2019
All The Way To Svalbard
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All The Way To Svalbard

Discover the magic of savouring piping hot Assam tea next to the North Pole.

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7 mins  |
April 2019
Redefining Design
Eclectic Northeast

Redefining Design

Hailing from Assam, Ranjan is a talented furniture designer who has even been on the ‘Forbes India 30 under 30’ list

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5 mins  |
April 2019
There's No Better Gift, Daan Toilet!
Eclectic Northeast

There's No Better Gift, Daan Toilet!

Assam’s Jorhat district inches closer to being open defecation-free, thanks to a novel initiative by the administration

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4 mins  |
May 2018
Karuz Studio Preserving The Past
Eclectic Northeast

Karuz Studio Preserving The Past

Established in 1970, this photo studio in Shillong is the place to head to if you are looking for rare vintage photos

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3 mins  |
May 2018
A Story Of Two Travels: New Haven And Mazidbhita
Eclectic Northeast

A Story Of Two Travels: New Haven And Mazidbhita

This is a story that spans two continents, and in subtle ways shows you the human connect between two impossibly different places.

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10+ mins  |
April 2018
In-conversation With CM Conrad Sangma
Eclectic Northeast

In-conversation With CM Conrad Sangma

An exclusive, exhaustive interview with the new Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma.

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7 mins  |
April 2018
Sustainable Style
Eclectic Northeast

Sustainable Style

Kuzu, the brainchild of designer Karma Sonam, wants to popularize natural and sustainable textiles.

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3 mins  |
April 2018
Decoding The Elections In Meghalaya, Nagaland And Tripura
Eclectic Northeast

Decoding The Elections In Meghalaya, Nagaland And Tripura

The BJP’s ability to strike smart alliances has turned things around in its favour.

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4 mins  |
April 2018
‘Change' Has Come, But Will It Be Progressive?
Eclectic Northeast

‘Change' Has Come, But Will It Be Progressive?

The kind of change that is expected is not simple change like the change in name but one that holds tangibility and progress.

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2 mins  |
April 2018
A Fate Better Than Death: Communities Unite To Fight Maternal Mortality In Assam
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A Fate Better Than Death: Communities Unite To Fight Maternal Mortality In Assam

Women of a marginalized community in a state with the worst maternal health take things into their hands.

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7 mins  |
April 2018
Women Feel The Heat Of Climate Change In Manipur
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Women Feel The Heat Of Climate Change In Manipur

Women farmers are struggling to grow crops in an increasingly hostile environment in Manipur.

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5 mins  |
April 2018
Creating An Infrastructure For Entrepreneurship
Eclectic Northeast

Creating An Infrastructure For Entrepreneurship

The movement of people to cities for livelihood creates a great imbalance.

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3 mins  |
November 2016
Lighting Up Lives
Eclectic Northeast

Lighting Up Lives

Bertha Dkhar is credited with making the Braille code available for the first time in Khasi

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1 min  |
November 2016
A Home For The Homeless
Eclectic Northeast

A Home For The Homeless

Keepu Tsering Lepcha is proving shelter to orphans in Sikkim.

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3 mins  |
November 2016