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Rootsandleisure_Recipe_Bread-Pakora

This Super Easy Bread Pakora Recipe by Avinash Patnaik from Odisha Is a Must Try!

by Aloli Achumi

  To be able to cook an elaborate 3-course meal after wrapping up a long day at work is commendable. Now with ‘work-from-home’ becoming the norm, fixing a quick snack that can double up a filling lunch is an even greater achievement. Agree? So today we have Avinash Patnaik from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to teach us how to make ‘Bread Pakora’ – an easy, yummy,...

September 27, 2020
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September 27, 2020

This Super Easy Bread Pakora Recipe by Avinash Patnaik from Odisha Is a Must Try!

  To be able to cook an elaborate 3-course meal after wrapping up a long day at work is...

by Aloli Achumi
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September 22, 2020

Into The World of Art Through the Artistic Lens of Photographer Qhevika Swu from...

“It’s so fascinating how Photography can take you to a whole new world of its own.The amount of new...

by Aloli Achumi
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September 17, 2020

To Bread or Not to Bread? This Easy Bread Recipe by Sonya from Berlin Says a Big Yes!

To bread or not to bread, must have been an imposing question in your head during this quarantine. What’s...

by Aloli Achumi
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September 14, 2020

“While Studying in France, I Discovered Farm to Table Concept, and That...

Sriram Nair from Ahmedabad has always had a soft spot in his heart for food. He grew up with...

by Samyama
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NAGALAND : EXPLORE THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE OF NAGALAND

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“Nature Gives Me Creative Direction for My Recipes and Photoshoots” – Meet Chef and Food Stylist Akhrieno from Nagaland

Published by Roots & Leisure

  Our love for food and photography can take us places. This time it has taken us to art. We recently cam across this beautiful Instagram post by Akhrieno...

September 10, 2020
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This Petite Illustrator from Nagaland is Cracking People Up With Her Local Humor | Meet Lanu Tsudir – Creator of ‘The Midget’

Published by Aloli Achumi

  In the world of memes and Instagram reels, we found our little solace in Lanu’s Instagram page  “the______midget”, a page we discovered when someone from twitter shared her...

September 4, 2020
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Authentic and Simplest Recipe of The Popular ‘Pork with Bamboo Shoot’ from Nagaland

Published by Sentienla

Recipe submitted by Sentienla (profile at the bottom) from Nagaland. She has used pork belly to make this local favorite pork dish, where the fat adds to the taste...

July 11, 2020
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Music Producer / Mix Engineer VI-LO from Nagaland Chats about his First Single “Remember When”

Published by Roots & Leisure

Today we chat up with Vizo Solo aka VI-LO from Nagaland as he gets candid about his journey as a band member (drummer) to becoming his own person as...

July 5, 2020
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ARTISTS, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS

MEGHALAYA : EXPLORE THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE OF MEGHALAYA

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“Music is my coping mechanism” — Soul Singer Claudia Lyngdoh from Shillong, Meghalaya

Published by Temsulong

Claudia Lyngdoh is a music star waiting to be found! We discovered this budding female soul singer on Instagram and spent a good amount of time simply admiring her...

September 2, 2019
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ARTISTS, FEATURED, MEGHALAYA, MUSIC, NORTHEAST ARTISTS
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Unwind With Nature in the Hills of Sohra, Meghalaya

Published by Kumti

Summer is almost ending and most of the monsoon rain has ceased. This means that the perfect season for travel has begun and our readers are certainly giving us...

August 29, 2019
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FEATURED, MEGHALAYA, NORTHEAST TRAVEL, TRAVEL, Travel Stories

MANIPUR : EXPLORE THE PEOPLE AND CULTURE OF MANIPUR

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Meet Diana Sanasam, An Self-Taught Sketch Artist From Imphal, Manipur

Published by Nara Longkumer

“Before I knew ABCD…XYZ, I was drawing apples and everything I could draw”, says Diana Sanasam. Hailing from Imphal, she spent her childhood trying to sketch the images she...

December 19, 2019
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#FACES | Introducing Sustainable Library to The School Children of Manipur With Nikita Barton

Published by Neha Fernandez

“I’m Nikita Barton, an educator, working with NGOs and Social Groups to promote education in rural villages. For this particular project, I travelled to Puichi in Manipur, to set...

November 15, 2019
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FACES, FEATURED, MANIPUR, Uncategorized

ROOTS AND LEISURE'S GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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To Bread or Not to Bread? This Easy Bread Recipe by Sonya from Berlin Says a Big Yes!

Published by Aloli Achumi

To bread or not to bread, must have been an imposing question in your head during this quarantine. What’s interesting is the fact that even those who have never...

September 17, 2020
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FEATURED, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, RECIPES
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Showcasing Unique Food Cultures of all Eight States of North East India and Beyond

Published by Aloli Achumi

What’s on your plate? Or What is India eating today? No celebration is complete without food, and most of the time food itself becomes a celebration. Before you sit...

August 15, 2020
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AHMEDABAD, FEATURED, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, GUJARAT, KERALA, TRIPURA, WEST BENGAL
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Ann Lotha Talks To Us About How She Became A Successful Designer

Published by Nara Longkumer

“As I work for a company and not my own label yet-my work is split into different brands -like if you see a embroidered bag at Zara which says...

December 24, 2019
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ARTISTS, FASHION, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE

Dina Weber from Germany Chats About The Art and Soul About Bread-making and Her Bakery ‘SAPA Sourdough & Pastry’ in Mysuru

Published by Samyama

Dina Weber, hailing from Germany, now lives in south India – Mysore. She is the heart behind a small micro-bakery called SAPA sourdough and pastry. Her love for bread...

October 29, 2019
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Abhilasha Sinha, a Singer-Songwriter from Delhi, is Making Waves With Her Soulful Music

Published by Samyama

This soulful singer-songwriter from Delhi is quickly making a name for herself in one of the largest music hubs in the world, New York. Abhilasha Sinha is incredibly passionate...

October 21, 2019
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DELHI, EXPLORE, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, MUSIC, PEOPLE

Ishrat Sahgal, an Entrepreneur From Delhi, Blends Sustainability & Creativity With Her Venture Mishcat Co. Carpets

Published by Samyama

Ishrat Sahgal is known for her creative vision as well as sustainable business ideas. She grew up in Chandigarh but calls Delhi and London her home today. After studying...

October 17, 2019
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ART, CRAFT, DELHI, ENTREPRENEUR, EXPLORE, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PEOPLE

“Every Vintage Car Has a Story Which I Share Through My Art” – Meet Rupali Prakash, an Illustrator and Vintage Car Collector From Bangalore

Published by Samyama

Rupali Prakash, from Bangalore, is a woman of many talents, to say the least! She is an illustrator and the founder of Classic Chase, a company that restores and...

August 6, 2019
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ART, ARTISTS, BANGALORE, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Discover a New World Through Cosplay – a Chat With the Founder of the Nagaland Anime Junkies (NAJ), Biebe Natso

Published by Arepla Jamir

With the Annual Cosfest coming to an end, you might think it’s the end of another beautiful chapter for NAJ. But it’s only the beginning! Many people attend cosfests...

July 17, 2019
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“I’ve Been Staying In India For The Past 9 Years And It Feels Like My Second Home Now” – A Chat With Minseong Seok From South Korea To Talk About His “Daily Sushi” Restaurant

Published by Shanmi

To travel to a new place and explore a new culture is indeed a fascinating thing to do. But what about actually settling partially and working in a totally...

March 22, 2019
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ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, RESTAURANTS
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“My Job as an Illustrator and Fashion Drawing Lecturer Combines My Love for Clothes and Sketching Woman as an Artform” – A Chat With Alice Balconi, from Italy

Published by Shanmi

Today we have a guest from Italy – Alice Balconi, a fashion illustrator and a fashion drawing lecturer at Istituto Marangoni – School of Fashion, Art & Design in...

March 18, 2019
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ART, ARTISTS, FASHION, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY

RECIPES OF LOCAL CUISINES

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This Super Easy Bread Pakora Recipe by Avinash Patnaik from Odisha Is a Must Try!

Published by Aloli Achumi

  To be able to cook an elaborate 3-course meal after wrapping up a long day at work is commendable. Now with ‘work-from-home’ becoming the norm, fixing a quick...

September 27, 2020
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FEATURED, FOOD, ODISHA, RECIPES
Rootsandleisure_BreadRecipe_ Sonya

To Bread or Not to Bread? This Easy Bread Recipe by Sonya from Berlin Says a Big Yes!

Published by Aloli Achumi

To bread or not to bread, must have been an imposing question in your head during this quarantine. What’s interesting is the fact that even those who have never...

September 17, 2020
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FEATURED, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, RECIPES

LOCAL CAFES AND RESTAURANTS

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“While Studying in France, I Discovered Farm to Table Concept, and That Inspired My Fresh Food Venture” – Chat With Sriram Nair, Owner of Terra Cafe, Ahmedabad

Published by Samyama

Sriram Nair from Ahmedabad has always had a soft spot in his heart for food. He grew up with a family that bonded over food which helped him pick...

September 14, 2020
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AHMEDABAD, EAT OUTS, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, FOOD, GUJARAT
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Koko Yiese, Owner Of The Multi-Cuisine ‘Meet Up’ Cafe, Talks About Running A Restaurant & More

Published by Menule Chirhah

With new eateries opening each week in Nagaland, offering new delicious meals, The Meet Up is one such restaurant which serves authentic Korean and Chinese cuisines. The restaurant also...

December 6, 2019
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EAT OUTS, FEATURED, FOOD, NAGALAND, PLACES, RESTAURANTS, SOUTH KOREA

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HIGHLIGHT : NORTHEAST INDIA FASHION

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August 21, 2020

Fashion Folks Talk Mask Trends and Shopping Choices in the Times of COVID

Whether we like it or not, face masks are going to be a part of our daily lives for...

by Aloli Achumi
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December 24, 2019

Ann Lotha Talks To Us About How She Became A Successful Designer

“As I work for a company and not my own label yet-my work is split into different brands -like...

by Nara Longkumer
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December 23, 2019

Winter Outfit Inspirations To Keep You Warm & Stylish by Lungzeu From Nagaland

With the temperature dropping low, make sure your style keeps up! In the chilly weather, our outfit decisions are...

by Nara Longkumer
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November 12, 2019

This Is How Local Folks Are Beating The Cold Weather In Style!

It’s almost the season again, of hot cocoa and baked cookies, of the carols and the lights, of warmth...

by Arepla Jamir
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October 23, 2019

Ashwini Narayan, from Hyderabad, is A Saree Stylist Who Making Saree Trendy, Easy and...

Ashwini Narayan, originally from Mumbai and now settled in Hyderabad, is on her way to create a new perspective...

by Samyama
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September 18, 2019

Asenla Jamir from Nagaland Chats About Her Fashion Journey and Also Catch Her in the...

Nagaland has always been a hub for fashion. Whether it’s being prim-and-proper even for our everyday looks or making...

by Temsulong
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HIGHLIGHT : NORTHEAST INDIA MUSIC

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August 20, 2020

“I Want My Listeners to Find a Piece of Themselves in My Songs” – A...

  “SlowCheeta is a clever artist, who likes to wrap his sharp words in an easy-going sound, presenting them...

by Roots & Leisure
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December 18, 2019

DJ Lil’ Bomb Talks To Us About What Got Him Started As a DJ

Liden Longchari, famously known as DJ Lil’ Bomb, is an EDM DJ and Producer from Kohima, and was awarded...

by Nara Longkumer
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December 8, 2019

Catching up with Uday Benegal of Indus Creed During The Band’s Visit to...

“The times you lived through, the people you shared those times with — nothing brings it all to life...

by Nara Longkumer
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November 30, 2019

Hello December. Hornbill Festival 2019 is Happening in Nagaland!

  December is here, and Christmas is right around the corner! The air is crisp and cold with the...

by Neha Fernandez
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HIGHLIGHT : NORTHEAST INDIA TRAVEL

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December 9, 2019

Moments & Events Captured At Hornbill Festival 2019!

To add to this festive time of the year, Nagaland hosts its famous Hornbill Festival to celebrate music, art,...

by Nara Longkumer
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November 30, 2019

Hello December. Hornbill Festival 2019 is Happening in Nagaland!

  December is here, and Christmas is right around the corner! The air is crisp and cold with the...

by Neha Fernandez
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August 29, 2019

Unwind With Nature in the Hills of Sohra, Meghalaya

Summer is almost ending and most of the monsoon rain has ceased. This means that the perfect season for...

by Kumti
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August 23, 2019

A Summer Getaway in the Hills — Sungratsu Village, Mokokchung, Nagaland

Hello folks! Up for a little adventure? We’ve sorted a quick getaway for you this weekend. If you’ve been...

by Kumti
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August 15, 2019

R&L Folks From Across The Country Share Top 5 Travel Locations in India

First of all, a very happy Independence Day! To celebrate this day, Roots & Leisure has curated a very...

by Temsulong
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August 7, 2019

“I Dream to Travel The Whole of Northeast India” — Apen Tanujang From...

“Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” – Jennifer Lee Apen Tanujang might be...

by Kumti
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May 16, 2019

Documentcherry: ‘Hanami’- Flower Viewing (In Japanese) | Longkum Village,...

Longkum, a village in Nagaland, is known for its many tourist hotspots, especially the Cherry Blossom viewing! During the...

by Kumti
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May 3, 2019

Visit Dzuleke at Nagaland – The Best Spot for Picnic, Camping and Relaxing

If you’re looking for the perfect getaway this weekend, we’ve got you covered! We’re talking about Dzuleke Village, nestled...

by Kumti
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HIGHLIGHT : PHOTOGRAPHERS FROM NORTHEAST INDIA

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September 22, 2020

Into The World of Art Through the Artistic Lens of Photographer Qhevika Swu from...

“It’s so fascinating how Photography can take you to a whole new world of its own.The amount of new...

by Aloli Achumi
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rootsandleisure_kapfo_photographer
November 20, 2019

#FACES | Photographer Captures The Love and Affection Between Siblings

On one of his photo-walks, photographer John Kapfo spotted a moment of pure love between siblings and couldn’t help...

by Neha Fernandez
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October 14, 2019

#FACES | A Naga Girl Captured Carrying Timber

“My name is Talimoa Pongen and I work in a media house. I also love taking candid photographs, through...

by Kumti
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July 2, 2019

In Conversation With Shanthungo Ezung, Nature Photographer From Nagaland

We are delighted to have Shanthungo Ezung, one of the well-known photographers of Nagaland with us today. His journey...

by Tiarenla
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December 28, 2018

“When I Am Not Working, You Will Find Me Climbing One Of The Himalayan Ranges&...

“The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams” – Oprah Winfrey Montana Baruah...

by Shanmi
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November 15, 2018

A Chat with Rashingam Ngoruh, Wedding Photographer And Owner of “Cafe Timber&...

With Northeast India fast becoming a traveler’s hotspot, leisure and business activities in the region are picking up visibly....

by Shanmi
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October 16, 2018

Capturing Your Most Candid and Happiest Moments on Your Wedding Day – Meet...

“The best images are the ones that retain their strength and impact over the years, regardless of the number...

by Ale Mero
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October 12, 2018

Drone Photographer Parth Konwar from Assam Wants Us to Get Lost in the Breathtaking...

“Keep your love of nature, for that is the true way to understand art more and more.” ~ Vincent...

by Vilina
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HIGHLIGHT : ARTISTS FROM NORTHEAST INDIA

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Music Producer / Mix Engineer VI-LO from Nagaland Chats about his First Single “Remember When”

Published by Roots & Leisure

Today we chat up with Vizo Solo aka VI-LO from Nagaland as he gets candid about his journey as a band member (drummer) to becoming his own person as...

July 5, 2020
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ARTISTS, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS
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Ann Lotha Talks To Us About How She Became A Successful Designer

Published by Nara Longkumer

“As I work for a company and not my own label yet-my work is split into different brands -like if you see a embroidered bag at Zara which says...

December 24, 2019
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ARTISTS, FASHION, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE
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Meet Diana Sanasam, An Self-Taught Sketch Artist From Imphal, Manipur

Published by Nara Longkumer

“Before I knew ABCD…XYZ, I was drawing apples and everything I could draw”, says Diana Sanasam. Hailing from Imphal, she spent her childhood trying to sketch the images she...

December 19, 2019
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ART, ARTISTS, FEATURED, MANIPUR, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE, UPLOAD
Rootsandleisure_Liden

DJ Lil’ Bomb Talks To Us About What Got Him Started As a DJ

Published by Nara Longkumer

Liden Longchari, famously known as DJ Lil’ Bomb, is an EDM DJ and Producer from Kohima, and was awarded as the Best Producer Nagaland Music Awards 2018. He has...

December 18, 2019
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ARTISTS, FEATURED, MUSIC, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE, UPLOAD
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Atila Aier, Founder of Interior Healing in Dimapur, Nagaland Talks About How She Hopes To Bring Healing Through Her Works

Published by Nara Longkumer

“I was fascinated by how a beautiful space can evoke pleasant feelings within us and paves the way to healing our inner soul. And realising that was the start...

December 16, 2019
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ART, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE
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Wojanbeni Yanthan, a Talented DIY Creator from Patkai, Nagaland, Shares Her Story

Published by Nara Longkumer

“We all have enormous potential in us, which can be unlocked when we allow ourselves to see the limitless in our limitations, the opportunities in our difficulties, the awesomeness...

December 12, 2019
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ART, ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE

FACES : A GLIMPSE INTO THE LOCAL LIFE

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ASSAM, FACES, FEATURED, PEOPLE

#FACES | Innocent Smiles Of Assam

“This picture was taken somewhere in the streets of Assam during my trip to Northeast in the year 2017. The kids in the picture were having a delightful time...

December 20, 2019
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#FACES | Introducing Sustainable Library to The School Children of Manipur With Nikita Barton

“I’m Nikita Barton, an educator, working with NGOs and Social Groups to promote education in rural villages. For this particular project, I travelled to Puichi in Manipur, to set...

November 15, 2019
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FACES, FEATURED, NAGALAND

#FACES | School Children Playing Tug Of War at a Sports Meet

Rope pulling or Tug of war has become a staple sport in Nagaland. This game is included in almost all the outdoor sports event. Here’s a photograph taken by...

November 1, 2019
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FACES, FEATURED, NAGALAND, Travel Stories

#FACES | Naga Boys Playing Football in Their Local Village Ground

“Look at all those village boys finding their way to fun.  They don’t mind the bruises, the mud stains, the scorching heat – all they care for is the...

October 22, 2019
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EXPLORE, FACES, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHERS

#FACES | A Naga Girl Captured Carrying Timber

“My name is Talimoa Pongen and I work in a media house. I also love taking candid photographs, through which  I want to tell stories. I took this photo...

October 14, 2019
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