Category Archives: Culture

Charaideo Moidams: An embodiment of Tai Ahom civilisation

Posted on February 13, 2024 - 2:56pm by UT News Service
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Guwahati: Nestled in the majestic foothills of the Patkai hill range of Charaideo, the Moidams, the earthen mound-burial of the Ahom kingdom shines as a testimony to its past glory and culture.  Charaideo, a Tai Ahom word meaning “a prominent … Continue reading →

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Minister Awangbou Newmai to grace Lui-Ngai-Ni festival celebrating cultural revival

Posted on February 12, 2024 - 9:30pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Tamenglong: Nagas in Manipur are all set to celebrate Lui-Ngai-Ni, the seed-sowing festival. Preparations are in full swing at Tamenglong district headquarters as the main programme of this year’s Nagas’ seed sowing festival will be celebrated at this district headquarters on February 14 and February 15 under the aegis of … Continue reading →

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The Captivity of Tribal Women in Northeast India

Posted on March 25, 2022 - 11:35am by UT Desk
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LOOKING AT HOW TRIBAL women in/from Northeast India (NEI) freely move, travel, or migrate to the cities, they are seen as a liberated community. Considering their attire, they are seen as outgoing; those who are not bound by traditional norms. … Continue reading →

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Zoological Survey of India seeks UNESCO tag for ‘Living Root Bridges’

Posted on January 24, 2022 - 1:04pm by UT/NET News Desk
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Shillong: The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), a premier zoological organization asserted that faunal diversity and the preparation of health cards are prerequisites for ‘Living Root Bridges’ of Meghalaya – a trailblazer highlighting the botanical & socio-cultural links between nature … Continue reading →

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Nagaland to hold Miss Hornbill International event in 2022

Posted on November 24, 2021 - 7:34pm by UT Correspondent
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Kohima: As part of the Hornbill Festival of Nagaland, Vogue Entertainment Nagaland (VEN) is all set to organise Miss Hornbill next year in 2022. This was declared today by the VEN managing director, Dode Nakro during a press conference at … Continue reading →

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Over 3 crores sanctioned for 37 Tribal Museums in Manipur

Posted on December 24, 2020 - 12:00pm by UT Desk
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The Manipur government on Wednesday sanctioned a sum of Rs 3,88,50,000 (Three crore eighty eight lakhs and fifty thousand) for construction of 37 tribal museums in different parts of Manipur. The fund for construction of Tribal museums has been transferred … Continue reading →

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I am the land and the land is me

Posted on December 6, 2020 - 1:30pm by UT Desk
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For us, the land and people are inseparable, if one is affected the other is affected also. Beneath the earth lies the bones of my grandfathers and great great grandfathers, above the sky lives the spirit of my great great … Continue reading →

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Preserving the legacy of a generational instrument – Tingteila

Posted on November 17, 2020 - 4:49pm by UT Desk

As he played into dusk, the nostalgia deepened but with the overwhelming feeling of sadness and guilt as to why we’ve stopped listening to the songs of our forefathers. But maybe it’s not too late to start it all over again. Continue reading →

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