Northeast India

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A rice beer brand that pays tribute to the seven sisters

For 7 United founder Keenan K Marak, the rice beer brand isn’t just a business venture but a cultural mission to showcase northeast India’s unique relationship with the indigenous drink.

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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.

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‘I want to make movies about the northeast’

Riah Taipodia, the director of the film Khiew Ranei which will be screened at Village Square’s Chitrashaala Short Film Festival, talks to us about her movie and her dream of telling more stories from the northeast.

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Manipur’s transmen’s football team transforms lives

Ya_All, a UN-recognised LGBTI+ youth-led organisation in Imphal, Manipur, symbolises resilience and inclusivity in Northeast India. This groundbreaking initiative goes beyond sports, making a significant impact.