Living Root Bridge – A Marvel of Engineering
2020-08-14
Ask anyone and you will be told that bridges are a modern day creation. And that they require large amounts and variety of materials to be made. But the creatorsContinue Reading
Til Gahori – Pork with Sesame Seeds
2020-08-13
Gahori or pork is one of the highest consumed meats worldwide and definitely a favorite in Northeast India. So here is another traditional pork recipe for pork – the TilContinue Reading
Fresh Guidelines Issued by Assam Govt
2020-08-13
Government of Assam on Thursday issued fresh guidelines to be followed in the state from 16th August. The order shall come into effect from 5 AM of the 16th ofContinue Reading
Renowned Architect Praises Meghalaya’s Root Bridges in TED Talks
2020-08-13
Renowned Architect and Author Julia Watson praised the incredible root bridges of Meghalaya in a recent episode of TED Talks titled ‘How to Build a Resilient Future Using Ancient Wisdom‘.Continue Reading
World Elephant Day – An Ode to the Magnificent Animal
2020-08-12
World Elephant Day is celebrated globally on 12th August to raise awareness on the conservation of these magnificent animals. It was launched in 2012 by Patricia Sims partnered with a Thailand-basedContinue Reading
EIA 2020, History, Controversy & Beyond
2020-08-12
Earlier this year in March, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change of India (MoEFCC) released the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Notification 2020 replacing the previous one. Since then,Continue Reading
Andaman & Nicobar and the Deep Connection
2020-08-10
Imagine you are at a beach at dusk. Everything is in silhouettes except for the sun. You can see the sun dissolving into the water. The reflection on the waterContinue Reading
A Guide to the Preservation and Cooking of Thekera
2020-08-10
Thekera is one of the must have items of any Assamese kitchen. It can be used in a variety of ways, from curries to sharbat. So Discover East compiled thisContinue Reading
Revised Guidelines for Air Passengers Visiting Assam
2020-08-10
Government of Assam has issued a revised SOP for Air passengers visiting Assam. The SOP has been issued by Samir K. Sinha, principal secretary to the govt of Assam, HealthContinue Reading
Vitamin C Rich Fruits and Vegetables from Northeast India
2020-08-09
Cuisines from the Northeastern part of India are very simple and close to natural produce. Uncompleted recipes with freshly harvested ingredients are very common are common in the region. VitaminContinue Reading
7 Coolers from Assam to Beat the Heat
2020-08-08
After the Covid-19 cases, now the fluctuating and soaring mercury level is giving a tough time to the people of Assam. Recently, Guwahati reportedly was among the top 10 hottestContinue Reading
A Montage of the Traditional Attires of the Tribes of Arunachal Pradesh
2020-08-07
Arunachal Pradesh comprises a melange of tribes and each tribe boasts of its unique culture, tradition and customs. On the occasion of National Handloom Day, let’s give a treat toContinue Reading