The Diphlu River cuts through Kaziranga National Park and appears as serene as the expansive grasslands. It is a life saver for both humans and animals, ensuring a division between the two. Seen here, a […]
Re-Visiting The Indigenous Past Of Northeast India
With the advent of modern science, the recent decades has seen urban influence penetrating even the lives of those who remain far away from cities. The same applies here in Northeast India. The indigenous peoples […]
The Adi People of Arunachal Pradesh | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
Adi, meaning “hill man” or “man of hill”, is a large tribe inhabiting the unspoiled valleys of the Brahmaputra River during its course in South Tibet. In Occupied Tibet, they are referred to as the […]
The Konyak People of Nagaland | Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
“The Konyak performs no rites or ceremonies till the sowing begins. He realizes that the cutting of the jungle and the proper clearing of the fields depends only on the efficiency of man. Why should […]
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples
It has been exciting times. The United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is coming up next month, and we have been engaging with three very thoughtful online campaigns/events meant for indigenous peoples. […]
Photo Of The Day – Life in Arunachal Pradesh
Tribes in Arunachal Pradesh live a very simple life, connected much to nature and sustainable practices. Seen above, a granary of an Adi tribesman. Related: Tribal tour of central Arunachal Pradesh is a great introduction […]
Khasi People | Seng Kut Snem
The Khasis are a charming bunch.
Radheshyam Goenka- forest man of Assam.
Originally posted on BGT Travelography:
Mr. Radheshyam Goenka of Dibrugarh spreading ‘Green[…]
Photo Of The Day – Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida)
The Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) is a beautiful passerine bird, common in eastern and southeastern Asia, photographed above in the thick woodlands of Manas National Park, Assam. They occupy forests and cultivated plantations. Both the male and female of the species look […]
Responsible Tourism Project Report: Tree Planting with Jadav Payeng in Assam
Little more than a year back, we’d enthusiastically begun our first responsible tourism project – a fundraiser meant to assist the forest man of India – Jadav Payeng, in his quest to grow more trees […]
