Arunachal Pradesh
Mithun matters – Arunachal elders ban giving native animal in dowry
Historically used as dowry, the excessive gifting of mithuns — a semi-domesticated animal similar to the Indian bison — has strained poorer families of the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, prompting the traditional council to ban the practice.
This Arunachal boarding school is fostering Adi tribe’s cultural heritage
Nilung Tungko, an all-boys boarding school in Komsing, is playing a crucial role in preserving the Adi tribe’s cultural heritage, blending traditional and modern education for children from impoverished families, focusing on the Donyi Polo faith in Arunachal Pradesh.
Golden needles, purple tea: Women-led estate shines in Arunachal
Driven by an all-woman team, Donyi Polo Tea Estate in Arunachal Pradesh is pioneering sustainable tea cultivation and artisanal tea production, and breaking auction records.
Arunachal’s Wancho script faces a challenging future
After developing a script for the phonetically nuanced Wancho language of his community, Banwang Losu, a teacher, finds it a challenge to sustain it in the school curriculum.
Rural fests you can attend this December
India is bursting with celebrations - from colourful traditions and rituals to music, dance, sports and delicious food. Come and experience the magic of India's festivals taking place in December 2023.