Sunday Monitor

Toy stories from across India

Kirat Brahma’s toys have their unique stories, and so do the artisans who work with him. A designer from Baksa…

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In quest of my roots: Remembering the contributions of my ancestors

Kalikachha is my root, my ancestral village in Brahmanbaria, Tiperra district, in erstwhile East Bengal. When on November 25, 1878,…

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‘Baghbheta’: A practice for survival in Assam’s Jamugurihat

Every place has its uniqueness. At Jamugurihat, the festival of Baghbheta adds a unique character to the place. Baghbheta, which…

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BPO firm looking to change employment scenario in Meghalaya

Unemployment is a cause for major concern in Meghalaya. Though the state government is making efforts to allay fears by…

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‘Woven Narratives’: Weaving a dream with ryndia

Meghalaya has already achieved a prominent place in the silk trade map of the world thanks to its tradition of…

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‘Silpi Satta’ a symbolic expression of human thoughts

Samiran Bhuyan ‘Silpi Satta’ means the essence of an artist. Written by Arup Saikia, the poems are based on the…

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Ateliers ahoy: Young artists make a mark in pottery, terracotta & bamboo handicrafts

The Meghalayan Age is supporting artists from different districts and funds them to set up infrastructure for their ventures. Sunday…

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Young poet from Sikkim brings laurels to NE

Devansh Sampang Rana refrains from calling himself a poet and prefers to be known as a writer. “I keep saying…

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English Bhaona: A socio-cultural challenge

Bhaona is the cultural backbone of Assam. The motion of the Assamese ethnic community was about to stop in medieval…

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BOOK REVIEW: A sense of pride in Krishnagopal Mallick’s writings

BOOK REVIEW A Class X student of a reputed school in Greater Faridabad in Haryana ended his life allegedly because…

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