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Keny Metha from Kohima Talks About Her Obsession with Food and Cooking – and Teaches us How to Make Her Signature ‘Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl’

by Deno Dolie

  I am here today with Keny Metha from Kohima – a self-confessed lover of all things food and cooking. Her creative hobbies serve as a treasure trove for her friends and followers – to discover new cuisines, cooking styles, and plenty of other creative arts. To me, she comes across as this mysterious being, who is always up to something – usually ‘cooking...

January 19, 2021
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January 19, 2021

Keny Metha from Kohima Talks About Her Obsession with Food and Cooking – and...

  I am here today with Keny Metha from Kohima – a self-confessed lover of all things food and...

by Deno Dolie
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January 14, 2021

Learn How to Make Manipur’s Favorite Salad ‘Yongchak Singju’

Today, I invited Khevito Elvis Lee also known as ‘The Tribal Chef’ (on Instagram) to teach me how to...

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“Every Time I Finish a Book, I want to Take it Apart and Discuss with Fellow...

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January 9, 2021

Young Photographer Albert Rutsa from Nagaland Inspires Us to Take a Cue from...

Albert is from Kohima Village and his pictures depict so much about our Naga way of life. Going through...

by Deno Dolie
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#WalkNagaland by @india.trail is back! Happening this Saturday - 23rd Jan, in #Kohima. Folks it’s time to take a break and start 2021 on a refreshing note before the month ends. If you happen to be in Kohima, do not miss this walk😊🍃 #natureheals #naturelovers #naturehealsthesoul #northeastindia #northeast_india #nagaland
#Recipe of ‘Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl’ by Keny Metha “Rice is our staple food in Nagaland, and tuna (tinned fish) is easily accessible in any neighborhood local shop. So it is super easy to make. I recommend adding green leafy vegetables as toppings; you can also try some creative and healthy ways to garnish this simple dish by adding local seasonal greens. Hope you like it🙂” ~ @keny_metha Full recipe on R&L - link in bio and below 👇🏻 https://rootsandleisure.com/chat-with-keny-metha-from-kohima/ . . . . . . . . #recipes #recipe #tuna #rice #ricebowl #ricedish #northeastindia
Keny Metha from Kohima Talks About Her Obsession with Food and Cooking – and Lets us In on Some of Her Current Favorites. “I am here today with Keny Metha from Kohima – a self-confessed lover of all things food and cooking. Her creative hobbies serve as a treasure trove for her friends and followers – to discover new cuisines, cooking styles, and plenty of other creative arts. To me, she comes across as this mysterious being, who is always up to something – usually ‘cooking up’ a new concept/idea. Over a chat, I try to dig deeper into her love for food and cooking, her sources of inspiration, what kind of music gets her creative juices going – and also get her to share a simple recipe that we can all try out.” @denodolie_ chats with @keny_metha Full conversation on R&L - link in bio and below 👇🏻 https://rootsandleisure.com/chat-with-keny-metha-from-kohima/ . . . . . . . . . . . . #people #localpeople #nagaland #northeastindia #northeast_india #foodie #foodbloggerindia #conversation #theschoolofessentialingredients #favorites #favorite
Learn How to Make Manipur’s Favorite Salad ‘Yongchak Singju’ Contributor : @menuleee 👇🏻 “Today, I invited Khevito Elvis Lee also known as ‘The Tribal Chef’ (on Instagram) to teach me how to make my favorite Yongchak Singju. I am an ardent admirer and follower of his work – especially his food posts. He lives up to his name as ‘The Tribal Chef’ by regularly sharing a range of local dishes from Northeast India. Yongchak Singju is a local’s favorite – especially in Nagaland and Manipur. It is made of Yongchak (monkey beans) which is a popular local ingredient, often used in making authentic Manipuri specialties like Eromba and Singju. It is a long twisting bean that is a member of the pea or beans family. Yongchak beans have an unusual smell and are crisp, soft, and tender with a rich and pungent flavor. Now, let’s learn how to make Yongjak Singju - Elvis Lee’s style.”👨‍🍳 Full #recipe on R&L - link in bio and below 👇🏻 https://rootsandleisure.com/recipe-of-manipuri-yongchak-singju/ . . . . . . . . #Recipe #yongchak #salad #nagafood #manipurifood #manipur #nagaland #northeastindia #northeast_india #instafood #instachef
Sulika Swu's review of 'Between the World and Me' by Ta-Nehisi Coates “I went through this book twice because once wasn't enough to truly let the essence of it sink in. Quite frankly, another reason was I had to do a bit of wrestling with the use of intellectual language. Between the World and Me is an essay/letter written by Ta-Nehisi Coates to his adolescent son. In here, Coates has poured out what it meant to be a young black man growing up in the 90s in America. His narration was a new vantage point from where I came as close to truly understand what it feels like to share a country with a race whose forefathers oppressed them in the most inhuman ways. ~~~~~~~~~~// ~~~~~~~~~~ From an outsider's point of view, anyone can observe that white Americans have a unique responsibility to offer compensation for the irreparable damage they've done to a generation of black people that still lives with its scars. This has to come by consciously breaking down the walls they've built to shut them out, by curing themselves of the belief that dark-skinned people are dangerous to a society that they built, when in fact, history is proof that it has always been the other way round. The book was such a great compendium of insight on Black lives in America. The take-away from here was underlined with visceral wisdom. It gave me so much to question, to apply this thinking into my own space as a person of colour, of a different ethnicity living among hundreds of other such groups. Writing is one thing, but for a writer to weaponise their story to prod someone else's comfortable views on society is hard to come by yet Coates champions gloriously at that.” More on @swu.onbooks #betweentheworldandme #tanehisicoates #bookstagram #bookreview
“Every Time I Finish a Book, I want to Take it Apart and Discuss with Fellow Book Lovers” ~ Sulika Swu, on Why She Started Her Bookstagram Account Interview by @denodolie_ 👇🏻 I have a passion for traveling and meeting new people. I find it immensely gratifying to venture out in the open and explore. Similarly, I have a bunch of friends, who have their own ways of finding adventure in their stack of books. Just like I would come back with stories from my travels, they would passionately share tales from their latest read. Always makes for a lovely conversation! Today I am here with a booklover friend of mine – Sulika Swu from Kohima. She has an insatiable appetite for books – all kinds, and personally, I find her reading list very interesting. However, her well-written reviews are the real deal. She also recently launched a bookstagram as a way to journal her reading list and reviews on each - and connect with fellow book lovers through the account. So stay on with me and Sulika as we chat books, her current favorites and more. Link in bio and below👇🏻 https://rootsandleisure.com/every-time-i-finish-a-book-i-want-to-take-it-apart-and-discuss-with-fellow-book-lovers-sulika-swu-on-why-she-started-her-bookstagram-account/ . . . . . . #bookstagram #booklover #booknerd #bookclub #bookclubofinstagram #nagaland #northeastindia
#CommunityChats Young Photographer Albert Rutsa from Nagaland Inspires Us to Take a Cue from Storytellers of Yore to Tell New Stories. By @denodolie_ Albert is from Kohima Village and his pictures depict so much about our Naga way of life. Going through his pictures is a beautiful reminder about our Naga identity and about our simple lifestyle and practices. I chat with Albert, an old friend, about his love for Naga culture, how he started his visual storytelling hobby, and some more. “Growing up I have always been fascinated by the stories and folktales my parents and elders would share, my imagination would run wild and I would constantly picture the stories in my mind. It instilled in me, a love for our culture and a desire to preserve it.” ~ Albert Rutsa Full chat between Deno and Albert on R&L - link in bio and below👇🏻 https://rootsandleisure.com/photographer-albert-rutsa-from-nagaland/ . . . . . . . . #communitychat #photography #photographylovers #photographer #northeastindia #nagaland #kohima #storytelling #storyteller #historyofindia #historylovers
#Recipe of a simple Chocolate Cake by Eyingbeni - named after her pet Theo - ‘Mr TheoLove’🧡 “I am sharing a simple chocolate cake recipe which is very basic and easy to make.. I have named this cake ‘Mr TheoLove’ 😊 Hoping that you will give it a try and welcome the New Year sharing a freshly home-baked cake with your loved ones. Happy New Year to You and Yours!” ~ love @eyingng Full recipe on R&L - link in bio and below👇🏻 https://rootsandleisure.com/chocolate-cake-recipe-by-eyingbeni-from-ireland/ . . . #cake #cakerecipe #chocolatecake #homemadecake
Chat with Eyingbeni from Nagaland about her Work and Life in Dublin, Ireland. We caught up with an old friend from school – Eyingbeni, who now works in Ireland. Someone having travelled the world via her work, we were quite fascinated with her low-key yet bountiful life.So we had a chat with her to delve deeper into her life in a foreign land, her travel adventures, and her food account @foodnotic where she occasionally shares her home-cooked creations.🧡 “Hi everybody, it’s a pleasure to e-meet you and I hope you have all been keeping well. What an incredible year 2020 was. What a year it has been! But I hope we are all ready for 2021 – with the hope of a renewed year ahead...” ~ @eyingng Full chat on R&L - link in bio and below https://rootsandleisure.com/chocolate-cake-recipe-by-eyingbeni-from-ireland/ . . . . . . . #nagaland #naga #northeastindia #travel #ireland #dublin #dublinireland #food #multicultural
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“It is almost impossible to watch a sunset and not dream.” – Bern Williams #sunset #nagaland
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure WINNERS👇🏻 🏆 Rs. 5000 cash goes to @i_ended_up_with_this_name Congratulations!👏 🏆 Flower box by @craate.in goes to @neime_wetsah Congratulations! 👏 🏆 Chocolate bouquet goes to @put_two Congratulations! 👏 Winners, please DM us your contact and address details. Big Cheers to everyone who participated, here’s wishing each one of you a special 2021!!🧡 ~~~ Special shoutout to @craate.in - our Giveaway partner for an amazing collab! Folks check out @craate.in - your most reliable partner for custom gifting for all Seasons, Occasions, and Reason💕 and to all our R&L folks, thanks for your continued support and cheer, we have much in store for 2021.. so stay tuned. #HappyNewYear! 🧡
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 21 by @neime_wetsah #Repost @neime_wetsah with @make_repost ・・・ I think 2020 has taught each one of us many things. And honestly, it has taught me how to live in the moment. As I captured, what I believed 'to live in the moment' picture, I thought of the things that I'm grateful for. To cherish the little things in life. To be more in awe of nature. To be content. To be happy and grateful for all. 2020 was an uncertain year, but nevertheless, I believe it has taught us many things. •to live in the moment• @rootsandleisure @craate.in
#Giveway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 20 by @put_two #Repost @put_two with @make_repost ・・・ I have been admiring this full bloom roses from my mom's garden for the past couple of days and I still can't stop staring at it. 😂 @rootsandleisure @craate.in I choose this picture because it simply reminded me of simple thing like a flower that can make our day brighter.
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 19 by @limasunep_jmr #Repost @limasunep_jmr with @make_repost ・・・ @rootsandleisure @craate.in I chose this picture because this picture means a lot to me. This is a view from my house in Kohima. I never appreciated the beauty of this view but this year during this lockdown, I was compelled to stay home. That is when I noticed how beautiful the view is. After this, I started trying to seek beauty in all the other things
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 18 by @thesoultripper #Repost @thesoultripper with @make_repost ・・・ 2020 will forever be etched in everyone’s memory as a tumultuous year filled with a myriad emotions. Some experienced great hardship, pain, loss & grief. While others finally got a much needed break from life. I’ve been extremely fortunate to be a part of the latter group. It was a year of rediscovering my passion for all the things that I couldn’t pursue in life. I learnt Italian, Spanish, French and also got enough time to pursue Music and Fitness. But the one thing I enjoyed most was my culinary experiments in the kitchen and creating dishes from scratch. A lifetime of unfulfilled dreams packed into a handful of months. It’s very hard to pick just one photo that inspired me during these trying times but I’ve chosen this photo based on public opinion. The very humble Italian Biscotti. I don’t think I’ll get a time like this to indulge in all my hobbies ever again and I feel extremely blessed to be able to end 2020 on a high note. Hoping that 2021 will make up for all the time lost and plans unfulfilled in 2020. Happy New Year everyone. @craate.in @rootsandleisure - B I S C O T T I - [/bi'skɒti/;bi'skɔtti] . . . CRANBERRY & PISTACHIO Twice-baked, oblong, dry & crunchy, Biscotti is traditionally served with a drink into which they may be dunked. It has many variants ranging from fruit & nut to chocolate chip and everything in between. Typically served after dinner with a sweet wine called Vin Santo but it is also a staple at breakfast served with a Shot of Espresso. .
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 17 by @khiti_kath #Repost “ #2020 I have no words to describe this year. I do however have a ton of obscene gestures, because it went a little too much harsh on some and a little too less lenient on some. Some say it is a catastrophic tragedy, but deep down all of us agree that it aligned our life's drama towards our destiny and not our history. Keep in mind that happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them.
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 16 by @i_ended_up_with_this_name #Repost @i_ended_up_with_this_name with @make_repost ・・・ I chose this snapshot because why not? It’s so adorable. Also, because I learnt that behind this adorable picture is the story of the mother duck that had died from cold the other night leaving helpless orphans behind. How sad! 😥 But how heartwarming is to watch this heroine come to the rescue and made them her own!🤗 It warms my heart to see such a selfless act from animals. It surely made my heart merrier this Christmas🎄✨♥️. P.S - Moments after this snap you would've found the Hen chasing me because I got too close 🙃 so @rootsandleisure @craate.in Please remember the stakes that was at hand while you decide on the winner🤣🤞
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 15 by @empath9 #Repost @empath9 with @make_repost ・・・ This is a picture of the Myntra Delivery man in my locality. I took this picture today as he was delivering an order. In the month of September this year,it so happened that once as he was delivering the orders in our block;a big white carry bag as visible in the picture was let loose. And as an aftermath,he came to our home asking us if we had seen any big carry bag dropped off in our block. To which our reply was a No.Since there is a WhatsApp group of our Block,my mom took the initiative asking if anyone has seen the carry bag anywhere in our locality.Much to our relief,what soon followed was that a fellow block member called stating that they had found the carry bag. To which then,my parents went and collected the carry bag. We then contacted a known person,the head of this courier service to which he informed the Delivery man eventually. Wasting no time,the Delivery man came and collected from my place. As he came home,I was just observing his face which was all smiles ofcourse. He couldn't stop thanking my parents.After that particular incident,he never failed to not bring all our orders directly at home. Which actually doesn't happen much in our block citing the fact that the block itself is so deep inside. There's nothing profound or anything as such in my narration here. But yeah,that particular day definitely taught me how it doesn't make much to brighten up one's day given the collective effort we put in on all our parts. @rootsandleisure @craate.in
#Giveaway with @craate.in and @rootsandleisure Entry # 14 by @usui__akira #Repost @usui__akira with @make_repost ・・・ 16.03.20 News started cracking up, doors shut down, planes from one end to another, every eye distinctly carried the look of fear behind the masks. Suddenly the world seemed to have flipped upside down. Where yesterday, it still shone, the present was dark and eerie. The world was at the onset of a pandemic and in a snap of a finger, everything changed. Life changed! Amidst all these, a new life began for my days-old nephew, unknown of the chaos around. I gazed and held him in wonder; a new life began for him and us. As I recall capturing this picture, whilst also choosing to upload the same, I realised, though our minds lingered in fear, with every step, with every breath, still, we were blessed. This filled me with hope. Hope that better days were yet to come. That like yesterday, the present shall pass, and a better tomorrow awaits. A better world patiently waiting.. @rootsandleisure @craate.in

RECIPES OF LOCAL CUISINES ACROSS CULTURES

Rootsandleisure_Keny Metha

Keny Metha from Kohima Talks About Her Obsession with Food and Cooking – and Teaches us How to Make Her Signature ‘Spicy Tuna Rice Bowl’

Published by Deno Dolie

  I am here today with Keny Metha from Kohima – a self-confessed lover of all things food and cooking. Her creative hobbies serve as a treasure trove for...

January 19, 2021
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FEATURED, FOOD, NAGALAND, PEOPLE, RECIPES
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Learn How to Make Manipur’s Favorite Salad ‘Yongchak Singju’

Published by Menule Chirhah

Today, I invited Khevito Elvis Lee also known as ‘The Tribal Chef’ (on Instagram) to teach me how to make my favorite Yongchak Singju. I am an ardent admirer...

January 14, 2021
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FOOD, MANIPUR, RECIPES
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Recipe of Naga Doughnut – A Local Favorite and Christmas Must-Have

Published by Roots & Leisure

Come December, most households in Nagaland will be busy making doughnuts at home. Especially on Christmas eve, the whole family and neighbors get together post-dinner to spend hours making...

December 25, 2020
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FEATURED, FOOD, RECIPES
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Recipe | Thai Fried Rice with Fermented Fish ‘Pla Som’

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  Today’s recipe is an interesting fried rice dish contributed by Utchi – owner of the popular cafe ‘Little Sunshine’ in Bangkok, which is known for its delectable healthy...

November 16, 2020
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FEATURED, FOOD, RECIPES, THAILAND

LOCAL ARTISTS FROM NORTHEAST INDIA

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Indie Folk Band Koloma from Tripura Releases their New EP ‘Chapmanliya’ – a Refreshing Mix of New Love and Nostalgia Wrapped in Folk Melodies

Published by Roots & Leisure

KOLOMA  from Tripura is back with some new music! Their EP titled “CHAPMANLIYA” Releasing today consists of 5 Songs and assures the listener some refreshing numbers with flavors across...

November 15, 2020
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ARTISTS, FEATURED, MUSIC, TRIPURA
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These Hilarious Folks from North East India are Bringing Comedy to Social Media

Published by Aloli Achumi

People who crack you up are the best kind of people, it turns any gloomy day bright and adds a dose of happiness to our otherwise dull day. Humour...

November 12, 2020
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ARTISTS, ARUNACHAL PRADESH, FEATURED, MEGHALAYA, MIZORAM, NAGALAND, PEOPLE
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Into The World of Art Through the Artistic Lens of Photographer Qhevika Swu from Nagaland

Published by Aloli Achumi

“It’s so fascinating how Photography can take you to a whole new world of its own.The amount of new things I learn from every shot I take, is truly...

September 22, 2020
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ART, ARTISTS, FEATURED, NORTHEAST PHOTOGRAPHERS, PHOTOGRAPHY
Rootsandleisure_Illustrator Lanu_The midget

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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ART, ARTISTS, FEATURED, NAGALAND, PEOPLE

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Diddicoy’s Forest Home in Manali : A Home for Everyone who Loves Apples, Dogs, Sunshine, Seasonal Snow and an Unforgettable Vacation

Published by Aloli Achumi

With the country opening up one unlock at a time, two things come to mind: Vacation and Mountains. The universe seems to be in sync as we soon discover...

October 9, 2020
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FEATURED, HOMESTAY, TRAVEL
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Travellers Talk About the Last Trip Before COVID, and Their Next Travel Destination Once This Pandemic is Over

Published by Aloli Achumi

  Staying indoors catching up with yourself and dear ones, Zoom dinners, .. and maybe picnics in your backyard are some surprising activities we have come to enjoy during...

August 18, 2020
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FEATURED, TRAVEL
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“Rediscovering This Forest Has Brought Back Fond Memories from My Childhood Years” Akumla from Nagaland Takes Us for a Walk

Published by Roots & Leisure

Isn’t it a delight when you discover hidden gems that opens up a whole new world for you? One of our friends Akumla from Nagaland had such an experience,...

January 26, 2020
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FEATURED, NAGALAND, TRAVEL
Auroville - Pondicherry

#Faces | A Calm Afternoon in Auroville, Pondicherry

Published by Neha Fernandez

“It was a peaceful experience to visit Auroville. The walk amidst the forest to this calm and serene place was worth it. It represents humanity’s aspiration for peace and...

November 27, 2019
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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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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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In Conversation With The Owners of The Newly-Launched Mughlai Kitchen in Dimapur

Published by Kumti

Looking at the lack of Indian cuisine restaurants in Dimapur, three childhood friends decided to open up their own Mughlai restaurant. Phanchamo Lotha, Abovi Achumi and Samuel Murry had...

November 13, 2019
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EAT OUTS, FEATURED, NAGALAND, RESTAURANTS
rootsandleisure_Fikakitchen&studio

Meet Satish Elangbam, the Owner of Fika Kitchen & Studio in Imphal

Published by Kumti

Fika in Swedish means the act of drinking coffee and having a cheerful time with friends. Satish Elangbam chose to name his new cafe after Fika situated in Imphal....

September 30, 2019
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EAT OUTS, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, FOOD, MANIPUR, RESTAURANTS

ROOTS AND LEISURE'S GLOBAL COMMUNITY

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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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EXPLORE, FEATURED, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PEOPLE
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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
rootsandleisure_alicebalconi

“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

Exclusive Interview with KPOP Band MONT During Their Visit to Nagaland for the Hornbill International Music Festival 2018

Published by Roots & Leisure

Amidst the excitement of the annual Hornbill Festival in Nagaland (Dec 1-10), festival-goers had another treat waiting for them in Dimapur at the Hornbill International Music Festival. Kpop band M.O.N.T (Members...

December 5, 2018
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ARTISTS, EVENT, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, MUSIC, NAGALAND
Rootsandleisure_Koushin Yamada

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, PEOPLE
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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, PLACES, SOUTH KOREA, TRAVEL, Travel Stories
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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
Rootsandleisure_littlesunshine_cafe Thailand

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

Published by Asmita Das

As we continue to explore local cultures around the world to grow this community, one of our friends from Chiang Mai introduced us to this charming cafe in Bangkok...

April 11, 2018
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EAT OUTS, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PLACES, THAILAND
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“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
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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, TRAVEL, Travel Stories

FOLKS FROM REST OF INDIA

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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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“I found that Food is an Expression of Identities and Histories” – Art Curator and Author Tanya Abraham from Kerala Chats about Her Newly Launched Book ‘Eating with History’

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Today, we have with us, a very interesting guest who is here to share some insight into the evolution of the very rich culture and cuisines of Kerala, that...

August 14, 2020
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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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Pritika Krishnakumar, a Bharatanrityam Dancer Based in Bangalore, Tells Us About Pursuing This Traditional Craft

Published by Samyama

Pritika Krishnakumar is a Bharatanrityam dancer based in Bangalore. Currently training under the acclaimed Radha Kalpa dance company, this graceful dancer knew Bharatanatyam was her passion at the age...

September 13, 2019
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Meet Rachel Lopez of ‘The Greater Bombay’ – an Instagram Account that Curates Quirky Ceiling Designs Inside Taxis

Published by Samyama

While most people go about their day in a flurry, forgetting to ‘stop and smell the roses’, Rachel Lopez is one observant journalist with a heart inclined towards the...

August 22, 2019
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“I Revisit My Fond Memories of Exploring Hidden Places Through My Art” Self-Taught Artist Srijana from Darjeeling Takes Us Into Her World of Timeless Destinations

Published by Shanmi

“I picked up art again after a long hiatus – and today I use it as a form of meditation.” Self-taught artist Srijana from Darjeeling chats with Roots and...

January 29, 2019
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Artist and Entrepreneur Gitana Singh From New Delhi Chats About Her Venture “Cocoa Bark Series” Which Offers Unique Personalized Homemade Chocolates

Published by Shanmi

“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”  ― Linda Grayson Baking and chocolate go hand in hand. For Gitana Singh from Delhi, baking has always...

December 17, 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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A Chat with the Founders of “Project Otenga” – A Café in Ahmedabad that Brings Together Slow Design and NorthEastern Roots

Published by Shiori Chan

Having a professional degree in designing may be one of the keys to conceptualize and define a structure but to be able to metamorphose it into a café of...

March 7, 2018
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EAT OUTS, FOOD, GUJARAT, PLACES, Rest of India
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This Lady from Gurgaon Makes the Most Beautiful Miniature Doll Houses | Zereh Lalji

Published by Pooja Ghose

“I have a strong desire to constantly express myself creatively  – Be it through gift wrapping, or making crochet toys for my kids. I’m always using my hands.” Two...

September 5, 2017
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ART, ARTISTS, DELHI, Rest of India

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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 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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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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August 28, 2019

“I Always Knew That I’d Work in The Fashion Industry”— Stylist...

Many of us have different childhood fantasies and dreams that slowly fade as we grow older. We pick up...

by Temsulong
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August 19, 2019

Crafting Her Own Future — A Jewellery Maker and Owner of LS Jewellery, Lusano...

Stepping away from conventional careers, Lusano from Kohima took up an independent step and started her own venture. She...

by Temsulong
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HIGHLIGHT : NORTHEAST INDIA MUSIC

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November 15, 2020

Indie Folk Band Koloma from Tripura Releases their New EP ‘Chapmanliya’ &...

KOLOMA  from Tripura is back with some new music! Their EP titled “CHAPMANLIYA” Releasing today consists of 5 Songs...

by Roots & Leisure
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July 5, 2020

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

Today we chat up with Vizo Solo aka VI-LO from Nagaland as he gets candid about his journey as...

by Roots & Leisure
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December 18, 2019

DJ Lil’ Bomb Talks 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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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! We found an interesting getaway for folks looking for some rustic adventure – in some faraway village...

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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January 9, 2021

Young Photographer Albert Rutsa from Nagaland Inspires Us to Take a Cue from...

Albert is from Kohima Village and his pictures depict so much about our Naga way of life. Going through...

by Deno Dolie
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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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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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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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Meet Diana Sanasam, 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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DJ Lil’ Bomb Talks 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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Interior Designer and Founder of ‘Interior Healing’ Nagaland – Atila Aier, Talks About Soul Healing Through Well Designed Spaces

Published by Nara Longkumer

“I was fascinated by how often, a beautiful space can evoke positive feelings within us – giving way to healing the inner soul. Realizing this potential of something as...

December 16, 2019
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Wojanbeni Yanthan, DIY Artist and Founder of ‘HomeMish Crafts and Designs’ Nagaland Shares Her Very Inspiring Journey

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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Meet Medophreno Shunyu, a Talented Sketch Artist From Kohima, Nagaland

Published by Visekhono Sachu

Medophreno, from Kohima, is a self-taught sketch artist. Starting as early as when she was in 2nd grade, she’s honed her skills through rigorous and passionate practice. Her forte...

December 11, 2019
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FACES : A GLIMPSE INTO THE LOCAL LIFE

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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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#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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January 19, 2021

Keny Metha from Kohima Talks About Her Obsession with Food...

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January 14, 2021

Learn How to Make Manipur’s Favorite Salad ‘...

January 12, 2021

“Every Time I Finish a Book, I want to Take it Apart...

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January 9, 2021

Young Photographer Albert Rutsa from Nagaland Inspires Us to...

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January 7, 2021

Eyingbeni from Nagaland Shares a Simple Chocolate Cake...

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December 25, 2020

Recipe of Naga Doughnut – A Local Favorite and...

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November 16, 2020

Recipe | Thai Fried Rice with Fermented Fish ‘Pla Som&...

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November 15, 2020

Indie Folk Band Koloma from Tripura Releases their New EP &...

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November 12, 2020

These Hilarious Folks from North East India are Bringing...

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October 18, 2020

Learn How to Bake Garlic Cheese Star Bread from Our...

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