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Learn How to Bake Garlic Cheese Star Bread from Our Taiwanese Friend Tzu-Han Hsu

Published by Aloli Achumi

Today we have our Taiwanese friend Tzu-Han Hsu share one of her recent favorite bread recipe. She loves cooking and baking and is currently working as a part-time cake...

October 18, 2020

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This Super Easy Bread Pakora Recipe by Avinash Patnaik from Odisha Is a Must Try!

Published by Aloli Achumi

To be able to cook an elaborate 3-course meal after wrapping up a long day at work is commendable. Now with ‘work-from-home’ becoming the norm, fixing a quick...

September 27, 2020

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FEATURED, FOOD, ODISHA, RECIPES

To Bread or Not to Bread? This Easy Bread Recipe by Sonya from Berlin Says a Big Yes!

Published by Aloli Achumi

To bread or not to bread, must have been an imposing question in your head during this quarantine. What’s interesting is the fact that even those who have never...

September 17, 2020

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FEATURED, FOOD, RECIPES

Here are Some Tips to Spice up Your Favorite ‘Aloo Fry’ Recipe

Published by Aloli Achumi

A question to the millennial folks out here. Had this pandemic happened during our school days, what do you think you would be missing the most? Friends.. boybands...

August 29, 2020

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FEATURED, FOOD, PEOPLE, RECIPES

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

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

“Rediscovering This Forest Has Brought Back Fond Memories from My Childhood Years” Akumla from Nagaland Takes Us for a Walk

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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

#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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TRAVEL

Learn How to Bake Garlic Cheese Star Bread from Our Taiwanese Friend Tzu-Han Hsu

Published by Aloli Achumi

Today we have our Taiwanese friend Tzu-Han Hsu share one of her recent favorite bread recipe. She loves cooking and baking and is currently working as a part-time cake...

October 18, 2020

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FEATURED, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PEOPLE, RECIPES

Showcasing Unique Food Cultures of all Eight States of North East India and Beyond

Published by Aloli Achumi

What’s on your plate? Or What is India eating today? No celebration is complete without food, and most of the time food itself becomes a celebration. Before you sit...

August 15, 2020

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AHMEDABAD, FEATURED, FOOD, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, GUJARAT, KERALA, TRIPURA, WEST BENGAL

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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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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DELHI, EXPLORE, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, MUSIC, PEOPLE

Ishrat Sahgal, an Entrepreneur From Delhi, Blends Sustainability & Creativity With Her Venture Mishcat Co. Carpets

Published by Samyama

Ishrat Sahgal is known for her creative vision as well as sustainable business ideas. She grew up in Chandigarh but calls Delhi and London her home today. After studying...

October 17, 2019

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ART, DELHI, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY, PEOPLE

“Every Vintage Car Has a Story Which I Share Through My Art” – Meet Rupali Prakash, an Illustrator and Vintage Car Collector From Bangalore

Published by Samyama

Rupali Prakash, from Bangalore, is a woman of many talents, to say the least! She is an illustrator and the founder of Classic Chase, a company that restores and...

August 6, 2019

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ART, ARTISTS, BANGALORE, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, GLOBAL COMMUNITY

Discover a New World Through Cosplay – a Chat With the Founder of the Nagaland Anime Junkies (NAJ), Biebe Natso

Published by Arepla Jamir

With the Annual Cosfest coming to an end, you might think it’s the end of another beautiful chapter for NAJ. But it’s only the beginning! Many people attend cosfests...

July 17, 2019

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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

“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

“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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AHMEDABAD, EAT OUTS, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, GUJARAT

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

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

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

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

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

“The Covid Pandemic Brought a Lot of Helplessness Initially, But Very Soon We Shifted to How We Can Help” ~ Artist Kenei Solo from Nagaland

Published by Roots & Leisure

As we weather the COVID pandemic with fear, caution, and sometimes frustration, this post is to highlight how young people are doing their bit to help. We had...

April 23, 2020

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ART, ARTISTS, NAGALAND, PEOPLE

“My Minimalist Way of Life Inspires My Tattoo Styles” Delhi-based Tattoo Artist Raghav

Published by Sukriti Dubey

Raghav Sethi, a renowned tattoo-artist from Delhi, took to the art form 8 years. In a place where there’s still very limited awareness and knowledge about tattoo art, he...

January 21, 2020

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ART, ARTISTS, DELHI, ENTREPRENEUR

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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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 To Us 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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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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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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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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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...

by Vilina

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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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FEATURED, MUSIC, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS

Meet Diana Sanasam, An 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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ART, ARTISTS, FEATURED, MANIPUR, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE, UPLOAD

DJ Lil’ Bomb Talks To Us 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

Atila Aier, Founder of Interior Healing in Dimapur, Nagaland Talks About How She Hopes To Bring Healing Through Her Works

Published by Nara Longkumer

“I was fascinated by how a beautiful space can evoke pleasant feelings within us and paves the way to healing our inner soul. And realising that was the start...

December 16, 2019

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Wojanbeni Yanthan, a Talented DIY Creator from Patkai, Nagaland, Shares Her Story

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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ART, ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEUR, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE

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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ARTISTS, FEATURED, NAGALAND, NORTHEAST ARTISTS, PEOPLE

ASSAM, FACES, FEATURED, PEOPLE