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Dhriiti – The Courage Within: Promoting Micro Enterprises
Ajay Das comes from a poor family in Patla village. The family of six was dependent solely on agriculture. Apart from paddy, they also cultivated vegetables and Assam lemon, earning around Rs.1500 a...
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Uncle Moosa takes the joy of reading to the hills of Arunachal Pradesh
Those of us who live in urban environments can seldom understand the impact of an abstract concept like education. It is another matter that education itself may mean completely different things to...
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Did you know: The Cleanest Village in Asia, is in India
When I first heard of Mawlynnong’s claim of being “The Cleanest Village in Asia”, I knew I had to plan a trip to see it. The village is at a distance of around 90 km from Shillong, and the road leading...
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The Soldier Entrepreneur Who Is Creating Peace Through Trade
Vivek Garg, a former army officer, who has served with the Indian army for 10 years in high conflict regions of India is today determined to use trade to bring about peace and stability in conflict...
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TBI Travel: Flowing With The Jia-Bharali
Meena Vaidyanathan continues her exploration of India’s little-known rivers to enlighten and enchant our readers with the little secrets they hold. In the second post in this series (read the first one...
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TBI Travel: Sualkuchi – Weaving “Responsible” Dreams
As our hearts and prayers go out to the unfortunate people in Assam facing the brunt of turbulent times, we take a look at one of the state’s indigenous arts that is both beautiful and innovative....
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TBI Heritage: Acoustic Traditional – Preserving Indigenous Tales, Myths and...
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...
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Shishu Sarothi – A Friend To Children With Cerebral Palsy And Related...
Shishu Sarothi is an award-winning NGO based in Assam, reaching out to children with cerebral palsy and related disorders. The care and love given to these children was apparent to the author, when she...
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TBI Social Enterprise: Kipepeo – Promoting Responsible Tourism In The North East
‘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...
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They say travel frees the mind. 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...
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Volunteers And Locals Are Coming Together For North-East Flood Relief. You...
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...
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She Not Only Walked Out Of An Abusive Marriage But Is Setting Up Safe Homes...
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...
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6 Classics of Indigenous Literature from North East India that you Should...
The native, vernacular literature of North East India is very rich. Here is a list of 6 books that not only won accolades but also are literary landmarks. It is indeed a bit difficult to lay your hands...
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3 Tribal Women Leaders Who Are Doing Fabulous Work for Development in North...
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...
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How People Living with HIV in Northeast India are Trying to Build a Life...
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...
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Can You Believe the Iron Lady Irom Sharmila Was a Timid Child? Here’s a Peek...
Everybody knows the Irom Sharmila who is brave and resilient. But, as a child she had a very different life. Irom Sharmila is Manipur’s face of courage and tolerance. Over the last 15 years that she...
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14 Beautiful Pictures That Will Bring the Monsoon in North East India Alive...
The monsoon in northeast India is special. With lush green hills, spectacular waterfalls, blue-gray skies and rivers in ferocious flow all around, the beauty of the Seven Sister States of India is only...
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#TravelTales: 7 Epic Road Trips in North East India That Will Satisfy Your...
Buckle up for a big adventure with these 7 exhilarating road trips that make up some of the region’s best scenic drives. "Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” ― Erol Ozan...
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Primary Schoolkids in Assam Give Up Midday Meal to Buy Milk for Rescued Baby...
In a heartwarming gesture, children of a primary school in Assam voluntarily gave up their midday meal for a day so that eight orphaned rhino calves, saved from the flooded Kaziranga park, could be...
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Food Secrets: The Gourmet Guide to North East India’s Best Street Food
Sometimes the comforting taste of casual street food is better than a glamorous night out at a fine dining restaurant. And Northeast India has a street food culture that is as vibrant as its heritage...
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