Bethlehem plans another somber Christmas under the shadow of war in Gaza
Bethleham, West Bank (AP): The Nativity Store in Manger Square has sold handmade olive wood carvings and religious items to people visiting the traditional...
More than 37,500 Bru tribal refugees rehabilitated in Tripura
By Achinta Borah
Ambassa (Tripura), Dec 23: Over 37,500 Bru tribals, who were affected by the ethnic violence in Mizoram in the late 1990s and...
Arunachal’s double drama: Political triumphs and trafficking turmoil in 2024
By Utpal Boruah
Itanagar, Dec 23: Arunachal Pradesh's political landscape underwent a major shift in 2024 as the BJP secured a third consecutive term, winning...
Christmas: A Celebration of Christ’s Birth, Generosity, and Global Traditions
By Dipak Kurmi
Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, is a holiday rich in meaning and history. The name “Christmas” is derived...
Tura lit up ahead of Christmas celebrations, festivity hangs heavy in the air
Tura, Dec 21: Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la, ‘Tis the season to be jolly, Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!
It’s Christmas time and there’s excitement in the...
Spirit Nights: Easterine Kire’s Luminous Bridge Between Myth and Modernity
By Dipak Kurmi
Easterine Kire, a literary luminary from Nagaland, Northeast India, has emerged as a transformative voice in contemporary indigenous literature. Her latest novel,...
The debate over gender-based laws in India
By Joya Saikia
The recent death of Bangalore techie Atul Subhash has sparked intense discussions about gender-based laws in India, raising critical questions about the...
Meghalaya’s Community-Led Approach Earns Global Recognition
Shillong, Dec 20: As the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) calls for a monumental $2.6 trillion in investments to restore over one...
The Remarkable Journey of the Amur Falcon: A Migrant Wonder of the Skies
By Dipak Kurmi
The Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) is one of the world’s most fascinating migratory birds, renowned for its incredible journey spanning over 22,000...
Weaving Hope: How Garo Hills is Turning Fibers into Livelihoods
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Dec 16: A quiet revolution is taking shape—not through conventional cash crops but through the humble threads of banana and pineapple fibres....
Meghalaya’s $10B dream: ADB’s $64M boost to build a future-ready workforce
ROOPAK GOSWAMI
Shillong, Dec 12: The ADB is supporting Meghalaya in developing a highly skilled workforce, which is essential for the state to achieve its...
