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“Slow Down and Get to Know Your Subjects” – Meet Aviu Yhome from Nagaland , Photographer and Photo Manipulation Artist

Published by Nara Longkumer

Photography is a skill most can muster these days but very few can be great storytellers. Today we have a photographer from Nagaland who transforms into a fantasy storyteller...

August 15, 2018

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This 17-Year-Old Model from Nagaland Might be India’s Next Supermodel – Meet Andrea Kevichusa

Published by Nara Longkumer

All of 17, and at 5 feet 9 inches tall, Andrea Kevichusa from Nagaland is already making waves in the modeling industry. With a portfolio fast filling up with...

August 9, 2018

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Explore Nagaland Beyond the Main Towns by Checking into “The Hammock Resort” in Wokha – a Local Traveler’s Hub

Published by Nara Longkumer

Travelers to Nagaland and even local folks would be delighted to know that there’s another great way to explore Nagaland – beyond the main towns of Kohima and...

August 8, 2018

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Recipe | Pork Innards Cooked Naga Style with King Chilli

Published by Inali Jane Ayemi

Today we have a special dish from Nagaland with a taste that is hard to beat: Pork Innards! Made with simple ingredients and easy to follow steps, it is...

August 3, 2018

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NorthEast Fashion Report from The Streets of Shillong – by Arepla Jamir

Published by Arepla Jamir

For those who are familiar with the vibrant energy of Shillong, a big part of its charm comes from the young folks that flock its streets. And almost unmissable...

August 18, 2018

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Hop Over To “The Grub Cafe & Bakery” in Laitumkhrah Shillong to Taste One of the Most Delicious Burgers in North East India

Published by Nara Longkumer

Ah Shillong. One of our favorite places in the North East of India; a place where folks from across the region have shared memories of. Being a boarding...

August 16, 2018

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“Capturing Her Wrinkles Felt Like Capturing a Lifetime of Emotions – Frozen on Her Face” | Old Lady at Maring Village, Manipur by Gautam Raj

Published by Vilina

“I don’t know her personally. Met her at the local market as we stopped by at Maring village in Manipur on our way to some other village. She was...

August 11, 2018

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Recipe of “Uti Thongba” Manipur’s Favorite Vegetarian Dish – Contributed by Tushar

Published by Tushar Nongthombam

No grand feast in Manipur is complete without ‘Uti thongba.’ Uti thongba is a classic manipuri vegetarian dish and there is a variety of how the locals cook and...

July 26, 2018

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A Chat with 23-year-old Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist Rahul Rajkhowa from Assam

Published by Vilina

To be a talented singer and an entertainer is a blessing for an individual, and to use these talents for a greater cause can be a blessing for...

August 14, 2018

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Three Friends From Northeast India Bring Yummy Food and Great People Under One Roof | Meet the Founders of “Cultured” Cafe, Delhi

Published by Vilina

Dubbed as ‘The mini North-Eastern food hub’, Humayunpur located in Safdarjung , New Delhi is a haven for North-eastern cuisine lovers and fashion enthusiasts. The streets are filled with...

August 2, 2018

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This Ceramic Artist from Delhi Wants to Embrace the Old and the Imperfect | Meet Kritika Soni Founder of “Kara Sabi”

Published by Vilina

We must agree that art is a powerful medium of communication and has an enchanting ability to connect like-minded people across cultures – often without much words. Today we...

July 19, 2018

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Witness The Battle Of The Best Vocals & Dancers At K-POP World Festival India In New Delhi

Published by Vilina

As the curtain pulls down for NAJ COSFEST 2018 with Cosplayers from all over India giving us ANIME ATTACK , we are here to add cherry to the top...

July 8, 2018

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Marketing Strategist by Day and Baker By Night | Meet Divya Nair from Delhi

Published by Vilina

It’s hard to say no to desserts – even after a heavy meal. Divya Nair from Delhi agrees that it can’t be any truer – except in her case,...

June 25, 2018

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A Chat With Utchi, The Founder of Little Sunshine Cafe in Thailand

Published by Asmita Das

They say Food is something which binds everyone together. True to its words, Utchima Sriprachya, lovingly known as Utchi, shares her story with Roots and Leisure Team about how...

April 11, 2018

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Recipe | Pork Innards Cooked Naga Style with King Chilli

Published by Inali Jane Ayemi

Today we have a special dish from Nagaland with a taste that is hard to beat: Pork Innards! Made with simple ingredients and easy to follow steps, it is...

August 3, 2018

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Recipe of “Uti Thongba” Manipur’s Favorite Vegetarian Dish – Contributed by Tushar

Published by Tushar Nongthombam

No grand feast in Manipur is complete without ‘Uti thongba.’ Uti thongba is a classic manipuri vegetarian dish and there is a variety of how the locals cook and...

July 26, 2018

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August 18, 2018

NorthEast Fashion Report from The Streets of Shillong – by Arepla Jamir

For those who are familiar with the vibrant energy of Shillong, a big part of its charm comes from...

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August 9, 2018

This 17-Year-Old Model from Nagaland Might be India’s Next Supermodel –...

All of 17, and at 5 feet 9 inches tall, Andrea Kevichusa from Nagaland is already making waves...

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July 21, 2018

Young Fashionable Folks Share What’s Trending in the Local Fashion Scene in...

If you ask the people in Nagaland to pick which one is more important – feeling good versus looking...

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June 8, 2018

Local Fashion Brand “Shipen-Shisang” from Nagaland Celebrates Women with Their...

It’s the month of June, and the weather in Nagaland is becoming warmer.It rains occasionally – sometimes very fierce,...

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May 25, 2018

Faces | Mizo Ladies Wearing Traditional “Puan” Wraparound Skirt to a...

“This photo was taken before heading off to a friend’s wedding in Aizawl, Mizoram. We love dressing up for...

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May 22, 2018

Meet These Self-Taught Jewelry Makers from Nagaland

Remember Aben of “Aben Jewellery” – one of our first guests on Roots and Leisure? Thanks to people like her...

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August 14, 2018

A Chat with 23-year-old Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist Rahul Rajkhowa from...

To be a talented singer and an entertainer is a blessing for an individual, and to use these...

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August 7, 2018

The Lyrics of His Songs May be Plain But Strikes a Chord With His Listeners | Meet...

From a small state in the Northeastern part of India – Sikkim, this 27-year-old singer/songwriter who is a man...

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July 31, 2018

The Serious & Soulful Singer/Songwriter from Nagaland – Tokaholi Chishi

Gifted with a flair to write verses and compose melodies, Tokaholi Chishi, is a musician with perfervid passion whose...

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July 23, 2018

A Chat With Moajungla Jamir From Nagaland – The Girl Whose Cover Song for &...

Heinrich Heine rightly quoted, “Where words leave off, music begins.” Imagine a life without music! Thanks to those people,...

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August 8, 2018

Explore Nagaland Beyond the Main Towns by Checking into “The Hammock Resort&...

Travelers to Nagaland and even local folks would be delighted to know that there’s another great way to...

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July 20, 2018

Find Out Why Locals in Nagaland Love Trekking to “Pulie Badze” in Jotsoma Village...

Weekend is here and we recommend taking some time off from the digital world, and escape into to the...

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May 24, 2018

Trekking and Sunset Lovers, Head to the Laitlum Canyons in Meghalaya in the Northeast...

If you are looking for a place to escape to, so that you can “start afresh”, then backpacking to the...

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April 21, 2018

‘Just A Venue’ in Mokokchung Village in Nagaland is Your Ultimate Holiday...

Small towns in the far North East of India are prepping themselves to becoming one of the top travel...

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April 14, 2018

Longwa Village in Nagaland Might Be Your Best Bet for a Quiet and Enriching Getaway

One of the coolest things to do right now if you are looking to refresh your mind or just...

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March 17, 2018

Malinggo Homestay – A Home Away From Home in Sikkim

We have become much dependent on our environment but we have turned ignorant to them. Paul helps in bringing...

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December 27, 2017

“My Trekking Experience to Dzükou Valley, Nagaland” by Wati Pongener

One fine Saturday, we bumped into an old friend from college days and as we got talking about how...

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December 6, 2017

A Quick Tour Through the Food and Craft Stalls At The Hornbill Festival 2017,...

The food, art and crafts stalls are a big part of Hornbill Festival; locals and tourists flock in to...

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August 15, 2018

“Slow Down and Get to Know Your Subjects” – Meet Aviu Yhome from...

Photography is a skill most can muster these days but very few can be great storytellers. Today we...

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January 16, 2018

My Experimentations with Film Photography and Stop-Motion | Pravesh Hingmang from...

It’s not very often that one comes across new age (digital) photographers who are deeply interested in film photography....

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December 8, 2017

Living The Photographic Dream : Vitoto Sakhrie | Photographer | Nagaland

“If you lose hope, somehow you lose the vitality that keeps you moving, you lose that courage to be,...

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November 29, 2017

Freezing Narratives in a Single Frame: Reuben Lalmalsawma | Photographer

“Great photography is about depth of feeling, not depth of field.” – Peter Adams Not long ago since...

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October 7, 2017

Catching Up with Biak Hauzel | Wedding Photographer from Manipur

Earlier, it was not everyday that we stumbled across accomplished people often who followed their passions over 9 to...

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September 28, 2017

Vevozo Vero | Wedding Photographer from Nagaland

Continuing with our wedding photograhy series, today we catch up with Vevozo Vero, a wedding photographer from Kohima, Nagaland...

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September 12, 2017

Capturing The Unique Story of Two Souls | Photographer Manoj Sagolsem

Returning with the follow-up series of wedding photographers, today we feature another passionate photographer from Manipur who took years...

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September 1, 2017

I Saved Up To Buy My First Camera | Wedding Photographer – Thangminlun Tonsing

Thangminlun Tonsing is a self trained wedding photographer from Lamka, Churachandpur, Manipur. When he realized that he was stuck...

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A Chat with 23-year-old Singer-Songwriter, Actor, and Activist Rahul Rajkhowa from Assam

Published by Vilina

To be a talented singer and an entertainer is a blessing for an individual, and to use these talents for a greater cause can be a blessing for...

August 14, 2018

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The Lyrics of His Songs May be Plain But Strikes a Chord With His Listeners | Meet Saurav Moktan From Sikkim – an Engineer, and a Musician

Published by Vilina

From a small state in the Northeastern part of India – Sikkim, this 27-year-old singer/songwriter who is a man of few words found his way through music as a...

August 7, 2018

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The Serious & Soulful Singer/Songwriter from Nagaland – Tokaholi Chishi

Published by Nara Longkumer

Gifted with a flair to write verses and compose melodies, Tokaholi Chishi, is a musician with perfervid passion whose narratives resonate a perfect balance of singing and story-telling. We...

July 31, 2018

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21 Year Old Photographer cum Graphic Artist Likes Mixing Real and Fictional Worlds into His Art | Meet Barun Bordoloi from Assam

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Thomas Merton rightly said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” With this, Barun Bordoloi from Assam who describes himself as an introvert...

July 27, 2018

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A Chat With Moajungla Jamir From Nagaland – The Girl Whose Cover Song for “Coat of Many Colors” Went Viral

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Heinrich Heine rightly quoted, “Where words leave off, music begins.” Imagine a life without music! Thanks to those people, who time and again delivers us with good music to...

July 23, 2018

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Indie Rock Band From Nagaland “Trance Effect” Wants to Make Music That Heals Depressed Souls.

Published by Vilina

“Its alright, no more pretending. Just ride without no worries Its alright, don’t hide . .” Just free yourself and let it dance ” goes the lyrics of the...

July 18, 2018

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