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A new book documents voices from the Baghjan disaster
Nabarun Guha/Mongabay India “…Neither a fleeting joy, nor an unbidden laughter remains. In a moment, OIL took it all, stripping…
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Not all children’s stories are about fairies & magic potions
Fairies, ogres, kings and queens and magic potions are no longer subjects of children’s literature today. Authors are considering more…
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Language fossil and stories told by Sumanto Chattopadhyay
Are you someone who prefers to keep the cards close to the chest? Or, do you wear your heart on…
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Chronicling the power of ‘No’ that Kong Spility taught Domiasiat
A photograph is a vessel of communication, a canvas for the expression of emotions and a way of understanding the…
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Mhadei story, a flourishing culture and the politics of time
Arti Das/Mongabay India The book, The River Mhadei: The Science and Politics of Diversion, published by Goa 1556, is a compilation…
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Memorable food journeys, stories of identity & a sense of belonging
When I first came to the North East, the country-wide food politics had already started. While the State was busy…
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New book can help teach our children food inclusivity
India is a country of diversity, and what better way to explain the cauldron of cultures than food? Every state…
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Vaishnavite ideals of Sankardeva that brought Assam together
Samiran Bhuyan Noted writer and Bhaona artist Arup Saikia wrote and published a scholarly book, Sankardeva: The Philosophy of Neo-Vaishnavism,…
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BOOK REVIEW: Beyond mob hysteria at Kumbh Mela
What do the lakhs of devotees thronging Kumbh Mela seek? Is it nirvana, an eternal life or a glimpse of…
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BOOK REVIEW: Stories of life, living and forgotten tribal traditions
How was the world formed? Were gods always superior to humans? Why do we have heaven? How did the human…
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