Posts Tagged ‘naga’

First Naga Women Battalion: The Other Tale of Northeastern Girls in Delhi

16, Oct 2010

Perhaps ever since the first batch of girls from Northeast India set foot in the national capital, they have faced unwanted glances and had untold experiences to convince her that she is different from others living in the city. Many Northeastern girls in Delhi have been a soft target to criticisms for being who they [...]

Vice President’s Address at World Bamboo Day Function in Kohima

10, Oct 2010

September 18th has been declared as the World Bamboo Day since 2009 by the World Bamboo Organisation (WBO). The declaration was made by the WBO along with the Thai Royal Forest Department during the 8th World Bamboo Congress which was held at Bangkok in that year. To commemorate the day this year, the Vice President [...]

A Fair of Cultures: The Hornbill Festival of Nagaland

9, Oct 2010

Named after the hornbill, a bird that shows up in the folklore of most of the state’s tribes, the seven-day festival is one giant colour-splashed hodgepodge of dances, performances, crafts, parades, games, sports, food fairs and religious ceremonies.


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