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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....

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November 14, 2018

Meet Eyingbemo Ovung – Soulful Singer from Nagaland, Who Now Teaches Music To...

To discover your talent at a very young age is indeed a wonderful gift from God. When Eying discovered his true...

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November 13, 2018

The One Cake Shop That Promises To Never Let You Down | A Chat With Yarmichon...

“Baking may be regarded as a science, but it’s the chemistry between the ingredients and the cook that gives...

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November 12, 2018

“I Hope My Audience Will Seek A Moment of Tranquility and Experience God and...

To capture an image and freezing a moment in time which is never to come back, indeed reveals...

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Meet Eyingbemo Ovung – Soulful Singer from Nagaland, Who Now Teaches Music To Young Aspiring Musicians in Delhi

Published by Shanmi

To discover your talent at a very young age is indeed a wonderful gift from God. When Eying discovered his true passion, he managed to keep up with certain obligations, didn’t...

November 14, 2018

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ARTISTS, DELHI, FEATURED, MUSIC, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE

Roots & Leisure Team Tours Wokha District in Nagaland to Cover “Tokhü Emong” Festival and Welcome The Famous Migratory Birds Amur Falcons

Published by Shanmi

“Tokhü Emong” is a post-harvest festival which is celebrated by the Lotha tribes in Nagaland. This year, the founders of Roots and Leisure will be traveling to Wokha district...

November 6, 2018

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ARTISTS, CRAFT, EVENT, EXPLORE, FEATURED, FOOD, MUSIC, NAGALAND

These Wedding Gowns from Kat’s Collection Nagaland Are To Die For! Meet The Founders – Siblings Visituonuo and Kenny Rio

Published by Shanmi

“On her wedding day, a woman should be certain she has found a dress that makes her feel confident, and above all else, beautiful.” ~ Carolina Herrera With wedding season...

October 30, 2018

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ENTREPRENEUR, FASHION, FEATURED, NAGALAND, PEOPLE, WEDDING

A Naga Bride Reminisces About Her Wedding Day | A Chat With Cheryl Kevichusa from Nagaland

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“Love is Patient, Love is Kind. It always Protects, always Trusts, always Hopes, always Perseveres. Love never Fails.” – (I Corinthians 13 : 4, 7-8) For a bride, her...

October 24, 2018

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FASHION, FEATURED, NAGALAND, WEDDING

R&L Folks Share Their Excitement for the Upcoming Music Festival – NH7 Weekender Meghalaya 2018

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It’s that time of the year again when music lovers from across the country will be headed to Shillong to attend the Bacardi NH7 Weekender 2018. This is...

November 1, 2018

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EVENT, FEATURED, MEGHALAYA, MUSIC

Head Over to Mikado Lounge, Shillong To Experience a Fun Night Out in The Hills of Meghalaya

Published by Nara Longkumer

Shillong is one of the places in North East India that has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment and nightlife throughout the year. So for all travelers planning...

September 26, 2018

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EAT OUTS, MEGHALAYA, PLACES, RESTAURANTS

A Chat with Rashingam Ngoruh, Wedding Photographer And Owner of “Cafe Timber” Imphal

Published by Shanmi

With Northeast India fast becoming a traveler’s hotspot, leisure and business activities in the region are picking up visibly. Especially with the young enterprising folks leading from the front, there...

November 15, 2018

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ART, EAT OUTS, ENTREPRENEUR, EXPLORE, FEATURED, FOOD, MANIPUR, NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHERS, PEOPLE, PHOTOGRAPHY, RESTAURANTS

The One Cake Shop That Promises To Never Let You Down | A Chat With Yarmichon Mashangva, Owner of ‘The Rolling Pin Bakery’ in Ukhrul, Manipur.

Published by Shanmi

“Baking may be regarded as a science, but it’s the chemistry between the ingredients and the cook that gives desserts life. Baking is done out of love, to share...

November 13, 2018

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ART, ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, MANIPUR, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, RESTAURANTS

In Depth Chat With Koushin Yamada – A Talented Artist From Japan Who Dedicates His Life To Creating Mesmerising And Otherworldly Art

Published by Nara Longkumer

With a passion like none, Koushin Yamada from Japan has made a name for himself in the world of art. After dedicating his life to art, he has found...

September 28, 2018

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ART, ARTISTS, CRAFT, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, JAPAN, PEOPLE, TOKYO

Amy Kim from Canada Talks About Her Trip To Pakistan and The Wonderful Places She Visited During Her Stay There

Published by Vilina

Traveling to a new place, meeting new people and learning about a new culture is one of the most thrilling things. Especially, when it’s full of little unexpected surprises...

September 25, 2018

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EXPLORE, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, MUMBAI, PAKISTAN, PLACES, SOUTH KOREA, TRAVEL, Travel Stories

This 21-Year-Old Illustrator and Storyteller Draws Inspiration from Jane Austen and K-Pop, and Creates Art You Will Want to Live In | Meet Anna Abola From Latvia

Published by Vilina

“A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work”- Colin Powell. For Anna Abola, 21-year-old digital illustrator and artist from Latvia – a small country in...

September 19, 2018

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ART, ARTISTS, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PEOPLE

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, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PLACES, THAILAND

“My Art Is My Way To Connect With The World” – Meet Erika Bonezzi, a Concept Artist from Italy

Published by Asmita Das

A highly passionate and an immensely motivated Freelance Artist and Architecture Postgraduate, Erika got herself hooked on to Concept Art – a form of illustration used to convey an...

March 31, 2018

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ART, ARTISTS, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, ITALY

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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GLOBAL COMMUNITY, 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, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, THAILAND

A Chat with the Creators Behind “MoonshineFolks” Hong Kong, an Art Project Involving Beautiful Floral Arrangements and People

Published by Shweta Rao

Carefully arranged pictures of pretty flowers on Instagram have become blooming works of art since a few years. Come winter and indoor hobbies like flower arrangements serve as an...

December 22, 2017

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ART, ARTISTS, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, HONG KONG, PEOPLE

Faces | Traveling Like a Local In The City of Chiang Mai, Thailand

Published by Imtee Jamir

“On a hot afternoon in Chiang Mai, my friend and I were wandering about and exploring the old city area of Chiang Mai. All we needed after walking...

December 14, 2017

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FACES, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PLACES, THAILAND, Travel Stories

Making My Own Musical Instruments From Bamboo | Rizal Abdulhadi – Folk Music Artist from Indonesia

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“Music is the universal language of mankind.”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Rizal Abdulhadi from Indonesia believes this to be true. He is a full-time musician, instrument builder, multi-instrumentalist, social activist,...

October 16, 2017

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ARTISTS, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, INDONESIA, MUSIC

Recipe | Manipuri Black Sticky Rice Kheer

Published by Shanmi

Sticky rice kheer is a home-made dessert dish, usually taken as an afternoon meal in North East India. Local folks generally make this sweet dish during the winter and...

November 10, 2018

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FOOD, MANIPUR, RECIPES

#Recipe | Quick and Easy Way To Make Manipur’s Favourite Salad Dish “Shingju”

Published by Shanmi

“Shingju” is an all-time favorite salad dish/snack of Manipur. Made with a hearty variety of green vegetables and local spices, it makes for a delicious and healthy accompaniment...

October 23, 2018

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FOOD, MANIPUR, RECIPES

A Chat with Rashingam Ngoruh, Wedding Photographer And Owner of “Cafe Timber” Imphal

Published by Shanmi

November 15, 2018

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ART, EAT OUTS, ENTREPRENEUR, EXPLORE, FEATURED, FOOD, MANIPUR, NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHERS, PEOPLE, PHOTOGRAPHY, RESTAURANTS

Head Over to Mikado Lounge, Shillong To Experience a Fun Night Out in The Hills of Meghalaya

Published by Nara Longkumer

Shillong is one of the places in North East India that has plenty to offer in terms of entertainment and nightlife throughout the year. So for all travelers planning...

September 26, 2018

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EAT OUTS, MEGHALAYA, PLACES, RESTAURANTS

October 30, 2018

These Wedding Gowns from Kat’s Collection Nagaland Are To Die For! Meet The...

“On her wedding day, a woman should be certain she has found a dress that makes her feel...

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October 24, 2018

A Naga Bride Reminisces About Her Wedding Day | A Chat With Cheryl Kevichusa from...

“Love is Patient, Love is Kind. It always Protects, always Trusts, always Hopes, always Perseveres. Love never Fails.” –...

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October 22, 2018

Winter Fashion For All Ages | Cosy Up And Take A Cue From These Stylish Local Folks...

“Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for friendly company and for invigorating conversations beside...

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October 11, 2018

“Makeup Gave Me Wings to Fly – Even After Losing My Sight in One Eye&...

“Makeup is not a mask that covers up your beauty; it’s a weapon that helps you express who you are...

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October 8, 2018

A Chat With the Super Stylish and Soulful Singer-Songwriter, TK Lemtur from...

“Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” ~Walt Whitman. Following in...

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October 1, 2018

“Thrift Shops aka 2nd-Hand-Dukan in Nagaland Are The Best Places to Shop for...

Nagaland, and in general the Northeast region of India, is known for having one of the trendiest and most...

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November 14, 2018

Meet Eyingbemo Ovung – Soulful Singer from Nagaland, Who Now Teaches Music To...

To discover your talent at a very young age is indeed a wonderful gift from God. When Eying discovered his true...

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November 6, 2018

Roots & Leisure Team Tours Wokha District in Nagaland to Cover “Tokhü...

“Tokhü Emong” is a post-harvest festival which is celebrated by the Lotha tribes in Nagaland. This year, the founders...

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November 1, 2018

R&L Folks Share Their Excitement for the Upcoming Music Festival – NH7...

It’s that time of the year again when music lovers from across the country will be headed to...

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October 29, 2018

Born To Be A Music Maker | Meet Soulful and Cheerful Singer-Songwriter and Vocal...

Music is, without a doubt, a huge part of our lives. It teaches, motivates, inspires and instills us with...

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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....

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November 5, 2018

“The Small Village I Called Home Has Shaped The Way I See The World” &...

Story telling is a cornerstone of human existence; it’s what enables people to communicate and connect with one another. Today,...

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October 27, 2018

“Travel does the heart good” – Boba Nandeibam from Manipur Talks...

“We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to...

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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...

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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...

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October 4, 2018

Award-Winning Photojournalist from Nagaland, Zhazo Miachieo Takes Us Through His...

Robert Capa, known as one of the greatest war photographer and photojournalist in the history once quoted, “If your photos...

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September 8, 2018

“The Pictures I Capture Have Less Storytelling and More of an Artistic...

“The picture that you took with your camera is the imagination you want to create with reality.” — Scott...

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August 27, 2018

This 18-Year-Old Photographer Has a Unique Talent of Capturing People in Their Most...

They say, ‘we take photographs as a return ticket to a moment gone otherwise’ but it is more than that...

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BANGALORE, EXPLORE, FACES, KARNATAKA, KERALA, PEOPLE, PHOTOGRAPHY, PLACES, TRAVEL, Travel Stories

#FACES | Aswathy Krishna From Kerala Explores The Most Beautiful Tourist Spot In The Forest Hills Of Coorg, Karnataka

“It was a very pleasant morning following a breathtakingly beautiful sunrise in March at the Three Hills Farm House, 30km away from Madikeri City, Coorg. I was sitting with a cup of...

EXPLORE, FACES, FEATURED, MANIPUR, NORTHEAST TRAVEL, PEOPLE, PLACES, TRAVEL

“Time Stood Still As We Came Across These Beautiful Row of Sunflowers in Langol Peak Garden in Tengnoupal District in Manipur” – Shanmi

“It was a beautiful August afternoon around 3 pm .. here we are enjoying the beautiful landscapes at Langol Peak Garden – located in Tengnoupal district in Manipur. It was only...

ART, FACES, KASHMIR, PEOPLE, PHOTOGRAPHY, TRAVEL

#FACES | “The Scene of the Local Boys Playing Against a Serene Backdrop Was a Surreal Moment For Me” – Saqlain Muran, Kashmir

“This photo was taken in Indian administered Kashmir, in a place called Harwan in Srinagar. The time was 6:30 pm. As I tried to capture the beautiful landscape of...

FACES, FEATURED, NAGALAND, PEOPLE, PUNE

“We are Wearing Naga Traditional Mekhelas for Our Cultural Sunday in Pune”~ Aien

“In this photo, me and my friends are wearing Naga traditional mekhelas. This day was our cultural Sunday at our Naga Christian Fellowship (NCF) Pune. We love wearing mekhelas so...

EXPLORE, FACES, HOMESTAY, PEOPLE, PHOTOGRAPHY, PLACES, SIKKIM

#Faces | “I Wanted to Capture The Moment When This Mom (Who Runs a Homestay) Finally Gets Time to Piggyback Her Baby” – Abi Lama, North Sikkim

“I work for a travel company, so this was taken during one of our work visits to a homestay at Gnathang Valley which is at an altitude of 14,000...