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July 16, 2018

This Engineering Grad and MBA Dropout Found Her Passion in Storytelling | Meet Ramya...

They say no matter where you go and what you do , your dreams don’t die when you have...

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July 15, 2018

These Cosplayers from Nagaland are Redefining Cosplay Culture in India | Day 1 of...

It’s already been a week since the curtains closed in on the Cosfest event 2018, organized by the Nagaland...

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July 14, 2018

“Kids Parties Have to Be Fun, Magical and Affordable” A Chat with Narto Sema ...

Remember those yesteryears where we used to get all excited about taking a packet of toffees to school on...

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July 12, 2018

Recipe| Wild Celery Cooked In Roasted Perilla Seed in Naga Style

We love our local vegetables (especially green leaves) the same way we love meat and here is another easy...

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These Cosplayers from Nagaland are Redefining Cosplay Culture in India | Day 1 of Cosfest 2018, Kohima

Published by Nara Longkumer

It’s already been a week since the curtains closed in on the Cosfest event 2018, organized by the Nagaland Anime Junkies in Kohima Nagaland, but we are still high...

July 15, 2018

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“Kids Parties Have to Be Fun, Magical and Affordable” A Chat with Narto Sema – Founder of ‘The Big Fun Factory’ Dimapur

Published by Vilina

Remember those yesteryears where we used to get all excited about taking a packet of toffees to school on our birthdays? With the birthday boy/girl even trying to extend...

July 14, 2018

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Recipe| Wild Celery Cooked In Roasted Perilla Seed in Naga Style

Published by Lidang

We love our local vegetables (especially green leaves) the same way we love meat and here is another easy to cook recipe to add as a side dish with...

July 12, 2018

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FOOD, NAGALAND

This Gifted and Humble Singer Songwriter Talks about His Musician Family Roots | Meet Abdon Mech from Nagaland

Published by Vilina

Born into a family of four, where every other member is a musician including his father, mother and sister, this humble 21 year old singer songwriter took his calling...

July 10, 2018

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“My Experience with Mixed Martial Arts Team from Happy Red Rooster Academy, Shillong” by Joseph Solomon

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Jiu-Jitsu Practitioner Joseph Solomon reached out to Roots and Leisure to talk about his personal experience with a young and energetic Mixed Martial Arts Academy in Shillong called ‘Happy Red...

June 4, 2018

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MEGHALAYA, PEOPLE, Travel Stories

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

Published by Manha Slong

If you are looking for a place to escape to, so that you can “start afresh”, then backpacking to the Northeast of India may be one of the best options...

May 24, 2018

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A Chat with the Owners of Forage Cafe in Manipur – Your Destination for Local Food and Mediterranean Cuisine

Published by Kumti

“We chose these cuisines out of our own preference as well as with the consideration that we can make healthful hearty food using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques avoiding...

April 24, 2018

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“Hill Wild Chocolates” from Manipur are Made with Local Nuts and Seeds | A Chat with Founder Zeinorin Stephen

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Armed with the passion for experimental ideas and geared with confidence and determination, Zeinorin from Ukhrul is not your regular entrepreneur. What sets her apart is her insatiable appetite for...

February 19, 2018

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ENTREPRENEUR, MANIPUR

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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DELHI, FOOD

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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EAT OUTS, FOOD, PLACES, THAILAND

Te Amo, Nihon: A Spanish Artist’s Love Affair with Japan – A Chat with Elsa from Tokyo

Published by Asmita Das

“I have always loved Japan. It’s history, art and culture. Even before coming to see it for myself I knew I wanted to spend time in this country, especially...

March 12, 2018

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JAPAN, TOKYO, TRAVEL, Travel Stories

Faces | A Day Spent at Chok Chai Farm,Thailand

Published by RNL Writer

“Me and my friend were passing through the Khorat province of Thailand, when we accidentally spotted a farm and decided to pull over and check it out. We discovered...

February 7, 2018

FACES, THAILAND

This Bangalore Artist and Illustrator Takes Surreal Art to the Next Level – Meet Vibhav Singh

Published by Shweta Rao

Now and then, while on our quest to find amazing and unique work of art and their creators to inspire us, we often come across artists that transcend the...

January 8, 2018

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Recipe | Fresh Pork with Bamboo Shoot and Szechuan Leaves

Published by Lidang

“Pork with bamboo shoot” is almost synonymous with Naga pork dish – as bamboo shoot is the most favored spice to cook meat dishes in Nagaland. Another spice that...

June 21, 2018

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FOOD, NAGALAND, RECIPES

Recipe of Nagaland’s Favorite Snack – Spicy Wai Wai Noodles

Published by Lidang

“Growing up in Nagaland, Wai Wai Instant noodles have always been a huge part of our lives. Our lifesaver in times of midday or midnight hunger – especially in...

June 10, 2018

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Meet Gilbert Lotha Owner Of “Café Serrano” Nagaland ,Who Dares To Do More Than Just Dream Away

Published by Ovung Jungio

On one of his trips to Wokha, Nagaland , our R&L member Jungio made a visit to one of the earliest café around the vicinity -Café Serrano . He describes...

June 26, 2018

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EAT OUTS, FOOD, NAGALAND, PLACES

A Chat with the Owners of Forage Cafe in Manipur – Your Destination for Local Food and Mediterranean Cuisine

Published by Kumti

“We chose these cuisines out of our own preference as well as with the consideration that we can make healthful hearty food using fresh ingredients and traditional techniques avoiding...

April 24, 2018

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EAT OUTS, MANIPUR, PLACES, VIDEO

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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May 16, 2018

Fashion Designer Lusano Zakiesato Gives a Modern Twist to Naga Traditional Symbols...

No doubt that Northeast India has some of the most creative talents and yet, the most intriguing part is their...

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April 19, 2018

Here’s What Fashionable Working Professionals Wear in Nagaland

In Nagaland, in fact in most parts of North East India, “Fashion” is as trendy as it can get...

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February 12, 2018

Young Mom from Nagaland is Trending on Instagram with Her Stylish Traditional Looks |...

If you are on Instagram and have been following North East (of India) Fashion, it’s very likely that you...

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July 10, 2018

This Gifted and Humble Singer Songwriter Talks about His Musician Family Roots | Meet...

Born into a family of four, where every other member is a musician including his father, mother and sister,...

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July 8, 2018

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

As the curtain pulls down for NAJ COSFEST 2018 with Cosplayers from all over India giving us ANIME ATTACK...

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June 23, 2018

Meet Vikhietuonuo Rutsa – Soulful Pianist and Music Teacher from Nagaland

“Music is the key to your soul” As cliché as it may sound, it is always going to be...

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June 20, 2018

“My Top 7 Tunes From The Hills Of Nagaland” by Jungio

Our contributor and music aficionado Jungio has shared another list of his top seven songs from Naga artists. He...

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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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November 15, 2017

A Blossoming Crowd at the International Cherry Blossom Festival Shillong,2017

Not long after the first International Cherry Blossom Festival pulled in almost 30,000 tourists from the nearing states to...

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November 14, 2017

Unearthing Manipur’s Pristine Beauty at Biisho Village | Travel

Biisho is a beautiful village of the Poumai Nagas in the district of Senapati in Manipur. The village’s...

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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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June 5, 2017

Meet This Talented 18 Year Old Freestyle Photographer from Manipur | Goutam Raj...

By capturing tiny specks of time and space and holding them still within his frame, a great photographer...

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This Gifted and Humble Singer Songwriter Talks about His Musician Family Roots | Meet Abdon Mech from Nagaland

Published by Vilina

Born into a family of four, where every other member is a musician including his father, mother and sister, this humble 21 year old singer songwriter took his calling...

July 10, 2018

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Meet Vikhietuonuo Rutsa – Soulful Pianist and Music Teacher from Nagaland

Published by Tiarenla

“Music is the key to your soul” As cliché as it may sound, it is always going to be true! Music can trigger feelings and memories, and most importantly,...

June 23, 2018

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Turning The Mundane Into Something Insane and Outrageous | Meet Self-Taught Digital Artist Onen

Published by Ovung Jungio

Today’s artist is a digital artist-cum-engineer who goes by the name of “Mr.Brightside” whose weird, twisted yet profound sketches is a reflective exploration of the human state – physical...

June 22, 2018

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This Self-Taught Dancer from Arunachal is Melting Our Hearts with Her Dance Moves | Meet Nemngai Mosang

Published by Kumti

Meet 22-year-old Nemngai Mosang from Arunachal, who is a passionate dancer, plays the guitar and enjoys listening to K-pop. Don’t brush her off as just another dancer on Instagram –...

June 16, 2018

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This Talented Pianist Wants to Enlighten Us on Naga Folk Music and Ethnomusicology | Meet Jaremdi from Nagaland

Published by Tiarenla

Music is food for the soul, so they say – and the Nagas are no doubt among the lucky ones who are blessed and with an innate and exceptional...

May 27, 2018

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Another Musical Talent from Northeast India You Need to Follow – Meet Vocal Artist Thunglamo Ngullie from Nagaland

Published by Tiarenla

Music and Musicians, you will find aplenty in Northeast India; it’s a huge part of their lives, and most of the artists are genuinely talented and passionate – which...

April 26, 2018

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