The story of Sanamahi in Meitei lore parallels the themes of creation seen in scientific theories, such as the Big Bang (Thille Pokaiba), that describe the origin of the universe. Sanamahi is revered as the divine force behind all creation, responsible for bringing every living creature into existence.
A unique visual feast of film buffs came alive with the 8th Chalachitram National Film Festival—2024, held at the prehistoric city of Guwahati in the far eastern part of India, which was organised by Chalachitram
Meghalaya is poised for an unforgettable celebration as the “Year of Legends” theme elevates the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 to new heights.
In a vast country like India, inter-state border disputes are very common. But it will be wrong to judge border disputes between the north-east and other parts of India from the same parameter. The border discord has always been a very sensitive issue in the Northeast. It is one of the major causes of unrest in northeastern states.
In 1947, when Angami Zapu Phizo raised the banner of Naga nationhood, it was based on the simple premise that the Nagas were neither under the Assamese nor Manipuri rulers and that the Britishers were the first to rule them, and by that account, when they leave the subcontinent, they should be left alone. Phizo, however, was aware that each Naga village or tribe exists as a republic of their own and that each had a different dialect and that the only visible and practical way to bring them together on a common platform was their faith in Jesus Christ.
Unnoticed in the rest of the country, the structures and processes of civil administration have been undergoing such drastic changes in Assam, which now has 35 districts and 184 revenue circles, and to a lesser extent in other states of the north-east that it is necessary to examine these developments from a larger perspective.
The latest in the opposition to the India-Myanmar border fencing and scrapping of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) is the Naga Insurgent Groups (NSCN-IIM), who have come out strongly against the decision. The NSCN-IM is currently in the process of peace talks with the Government of India.
It was apprehended that the Supreme Court of India would pronounce the verdict in favour of 1971 as the cut-off year to detect and deport all illegal migrants from Assam, as the signatories of Asom Chukti endorsed the same, even though the larger indigenous population expected the judgement in support of the base year, applicable to the whole nation.
Guwahati, northeast India’s biggest city and a sort of “regional capital” for the seven (now eight with Sikkim added) states, is reported to be the second most polluted city in Central and South Asia.
As the crisp air of winter descends on Assam, the region once again prepares to welcome a colourful array of migratory birds from distant lands.
