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Manipuri film ‘Andro Dreams’ dribbles past gender stereotype

Filmmaker Meena Longjam’s ‘Andro Dreams’ breaks the mould of sports films, offering a nuanced perspective on a Manipur village, challenging societal norms through the lens of an all-girls football team.

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This comforting stew elevates diversity of Northeast cooking

The Mizo bai is a one-pot boiled mix of greens, veggies, meat, fish, herbs, and anything filched from the pantry.

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Discover the hidden gems of Manipur

The northeastern state is known for its natural beauty with many places that should not be missed.

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Multi-pronged plan would help Northeast create sustainable economy

The Northeast, with its past social instability and lack of livelihood avenues lags in development. The pandemic gives the region an opportunity to develop a new economy

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Naga villagers revive traditional crafts and weaves

Villagers of Diezephe near Dimapur have revived their traditional crafts and weaves by adapting to market demands and by using modern tools, and have found themselves an ecofriendly livelihood

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Youth trade guns for bananas in Assam

Assamese rural youth who once worked with insurgent outfits are giving up their gun-fueled violent ways and taking to banana cultivation for a peaceful and dignified livelihood