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Meet the Shimray Brothers Making Woodwork Trendy Again: A Chat with Mawon Woodworks of Nagaland

by Menule Chirhah

In the midst of the pandemic in April 2021, when the world slowed down and many found themselves with unexpected free time, two brothers from Nagaland, Shirme and Themrin Shimray, turned their creative energies towards woodwork. Their first foray started with a simple wooden tray and coaster set as a gift for their mother, and the feedback and support encouraged them to continue making...

August 22, 2024
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Meet the Shimray Brothers Making Woodwork Trendy Again: A Chat with Mawon Woodworks...

In the midst of the pandemic in April 2021, when the world slowed down and many found themselves with...

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July 23, 2024

Join the Cloud Doodle Craze: How Rishika Gupta is Turning Sky-Watching into a...

Have you ever looked at a cloud and seen an interesting figure or face—only to feel the frustration of...

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December 1, 2023

Come Celebrate the Naga Spirit with Hornbill Festival 2023 in Nagaland

It’s that time again! Brace yourself for an extraordinary cultural immersion as Nagaland invites you to their annual Hornbill...

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October 4, 2023

“Don’t Fake It Just To Make It. The Only Way is to Be Bold and Staying...

Meet Sarban Chowdhury – an artist, educator, dreamer, thinker, and visual seeker. Originally from Rishra, located on the outskirts...

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December 1, 2022

Hornbill Festival 2022 Starts Today in Nagaland.

It’s that time of the year again we’ve all been waiting for. Nagaland is once again all set to...

by Kumti
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August 22, 2021

Samuel Duia – Adventurer and Founder of ‘Duia Trailblazers’ Talks...

Interview by Deno Dolie Exploring the mystical Northeast of India is on the top of the bucket list for...

by Deno Dolie
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October 9, 2020

Diddicoy’s Forest Home in Manali : A Home for Everyone who Loves Apples, Dogs,...

With the country opening up one unlock at a time, two things come to mind: Vacation and Mountains. The...

by Aloli Achumi
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August 18, 2020

Travellers Talk About the Last Trip Before COVID, and Their Next Travel Destination...

  Staying indoors catching up with yourself and dear ones, Zoom dinners, .. and maybe picnics in your backyard...

by Aloli Achumi
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RECIPES FROM LOCAL FOLKS

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May 23, 2023

Recipe of ‘Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl’ by Keny Metha

Hey there! We’ve got something special for you today—a simple recipe from our friend Keny Mehta, who’s based in...

by Deno Dolie
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April 22, 2021

Recipe of ‘Spaghetti Aglio e Olio’ by ‘Gilt Gourmet’ Nagaland

We recently had a chat with sisters KT & Grace from Nagaland, who have been enthusing their followers with...

by Deno Dolie
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March 29, 2021

Recipe | Smoked Pork with Banana Blossom and Bitter Eggplant (Likok)

“Are banana blossoms edible?” Absolutely yes – and they have some noteworthy benefits for your health too. Just look...

by Local Foodie
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March 6, 2021

Naga Recipe | River Fish with Bastenga (Bamboo Shoot Juice)

Fresh river fish cooked in bastenga (bamboo shoot juice) is a delicacy in Nagaland. Made with minimal ingredients and...

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August 22, 2024

Meet the Shimray Brothers Making Woodwork Trendy Again: A Chat with Mawon Woodworks...

In the midst of the pandemic in April 2021, when the world slowed down and many found themselves with...

by Menule Chirhah
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July 23, 2024

Join the Cloud Doodle Craze: How Rishika Gupta is Turning Sky-Watching into a...

Have you ever looked at a cloud and seen an interesting figure or face—only to feel the frustration of...

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October 4, 2023

“Don’t Fake It Just To Make It. The Only Way is to Be Bold and Staying...

Meet Sarban Chowdhury – an artist, educator, dreamer, thinker, and visual seeker. Originally from Rishra, located on the outskirts...

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September 18, 2023

“Refining my art with a fineliner is like fixing real-life issues. It’s truly...

Meet Alexa Hojai, a talented young artist from the picturesque hill station of Haflong in Assam. She is currently...

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October 29, 2019

Dina Weber from Germany Chats About The Art and Soul About Bread-making and Her...

Dina Weber, hailing from Germany, now lives in south India – Mysore. She is the heart behind a small...

by Samyama
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March 22, 2019

“I’ve Been Staying In India For The Past 9 Years And It Feels Like My...

To travel to a new place and explore a new culture is indeed a fascinating thing to do. But...

by Shanmi
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March 18, 2019

“My Job as an Illustrator and Fashion Drawing Lecturer Combines My Love for Clothes...

Today we have a guest from Italy – Alice Balconi, a fashion illustrator and a fashion drawing lecturer at...

by Shanmi
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December 5, 2018

Exclusive Interview with KPOP Band MONT During Their Visit to Nagaland for the...

Amidst the excitement of the annual Hornbill Festival in Nagaland (Dec 1-10), festival-goers had another treat waiting for them in Dimapur...

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  1. Among on Recipe of Pork in Blood Stew – a Delicacy in NagalandMarch 18, 2025

    Lovely recipe! Thank you for sharing. I was wondering if this dish was ever considered a ritual dish. I'd love…

  2. Partap on A Chat With Moajungla Jamir From Nagaland – The Girl Whose Cover Song for “Coat of Many Colors” Went ViralJanuary 13, 2025

    A very inspirational story of a young lady taking to god for her guidance. By now I hope she complete…

  3. Daimai on Recipe | Smoked Pork with Akhuni and Black Sesame SeedsJanuary 7, 2025

    Thank you for the Recipe! Got to try it out.

  4. Era on Travelling to Wokha and Staying At The Hammock Resort in NagalandNovember 20, 2024

    Can you share the contact details for booking this place

  5. Pooja Kaushik on Meet Daniel Rai – A Physiotherapist and Painter From Sikkim, Who Creates Breathtaking Works of Art Inspired By The Relationship Between Nature and ManAugust 5, 2024

    Loved the article on Daniel Rai. Such a talented artist. My respect for any kind of artists is immense and…

  6. BERRY on In Conversation With Shanthungo Ezung, Nature Photographer From NagalandAugust 1, 2024

    I would like to contact the photographer as I need some images from Nagaland. How can I find him?

  7. Pipo on Land of Mystical Tales, History and Folklore | Longsa Village, NagalandApril 7, 2024

    This is so well-researched and thorough. Such a detailed writing. I got to learn a lot about the village.

  8. ridhima on Travelling Solo and Without Money, to the Northeast by Mahima NandaJanuary 30, 2024

    she is such a incredible teacher she is also teaching us french in our school and tell everything about her..........

  9. Sushmita Hoshi on Visit Dzuleke at Nagaland – The Best Spot for Picnic, Camping and RelaxingNovember 8, 2023

    Hi there. At the very outset, lovely blog there. I'm hoping to find a little more information to go to…

  10. Nolana on Authentic Recipe of The Popular Naga ‘Pork with Bamboo Shoot’ from NagalandOctober 15, 2023

    Hi Sentienla, Tried this the other day. The whole family loved it. The only difference was I put canned bamboo…

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“We Enjoyed This Breathtaking View and The Famous Shrimp Pakoras at the Nambol Bora Hotel, Manipur” – Chingngam, Imphal

“I took this photo yesterday at the ‘Nambol Bora Hotel’ in Manipur. It is around 15 kms from Imphal city, and is on the way to Bishnupur district. This...

November 15, 2021
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#Faces | “This Photo Will Forever Remind Me of My Best Friend, and Our First Outing in a Long Time!” Neimeseu Wetsah from Kohima

“This photo was taken on 12th July 2021 in Kohima, near the Lotha Church in Chandmari colony. My best friend captured it while we were on our way to...

August 31, 2021
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Faces | “Capturing This Sunrise in the Wheat Fields of Ludhiana Made Me Believe That India is Still a Golden Bird”

“I took this picture during one of my photo-walks in the outskirts of Ludhiana, Punjab. Just like people wake up in the early hours to do yoga or exercise,...

March 13, 2021
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#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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