Sunday Monitor

Stories from North East win hearts in city of joy

From the banks of the Brahmaputra through the weaves of Meitei culture and tradition to the mysterious forests of Arunachal…

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Localising sustainability: An imperative for Indian cities

As I sipped my coffee on the balcony of my newly built apartment, I witnessed a scene that sparked a…

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BOOK REVIEW: Where divinity overcomes social conventionality

The 2022 film, Kantara, which featured Panjurli theyyam of the Tulu tribe in south India, popularised the ancient art form…

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The enigmatic charm of Dhanushkodi

During our recent trip to South India, we visited the island of Rameswaram, which is mythologically associated with Lord Rama…

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A call for PWD inclusion in Meghalaya

The fatalities associated with the Cherry Blossom Festival highlight critical lessons that cannot be ignored. Meghalaya, with its enthusiastic focus on…

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Story of triumph of a young enthusiast

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of the North East, the small town of Chowkham has witnessed an extraordinary journey.…

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Importance of strategy in research programme

A strategy is not defined as a fixed object, a set of aims or a long-term plan. Understanding a process,…

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NCI a clarion call for conserving biodiversity

As global leaders focus on conserving biodiversity amid rapid development, the newly launched Nature Conservation Index (NCI) provides critical insights…

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Poverty perpetuates trafficking in Assam’s tea gardens

Maitreyee Boruah, Indiaspend.org/FactChecker.in The tiny courtyard of tea-garden worker Bilchand Bawri’s house in Assam’s Koilamari tea estate turns into a…

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Meghalaya chess arena: Growing in 64 squares

When the British were annexing the Kingdom of Awadh and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah was turmoiled, his two aristocrats, Mirza…

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