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.
After an eventful journey covering more than thousand years, Asomiya (Assamese) duly receives the status of a classical language. The Union cabinet on 3 October 2024 approved conferring the classical language status to five languages, namely Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Bengali (Bangla), and Assamese.
India has always faced strategic and security challenges in the north-eastern region of the country. In fact, volatility and north-east have almost become synonyms, and there are several factors behind this.
A recent discussion, initiated by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with the leaders of the All Assam Students’ Union (which once launched the Assam Movement in association with Asom Gana Sangram Parishad), trying to resolve the explanation of an Asomiya, received widespread response from the conscious inhabitants of Assam.
In Bangladesh, Kuki-Chin-Zo’s militant groups called “Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF)” and “Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA)” are waging war against the Bangladesh Government for an independent Kuki-Chin State.
The northeast, known for its diverse cultures and traditions, is once again at the heart of a political storm surrounding the controversial issue of cow slaughter.
