Discover how winter transforms Shillong into a quieter, clearer, and deeply lived-in season where memory, music, travel, and calm reveal...
Rilinda Manih
Winter Belongs to Shillong
Global grooves, indie spirit and homegrown tradition light up Megong Festival
Me’gong 2025 opened in the winter glow of Garo Hills, turning Tura into a lively mix of music, culture, and...
The Borderlens Desk
CNFF-25 opens at Jyoti Chitraban: Celebrating cinema as culture, memory, and community
Cinema, heritage, and community converged at the 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF-25), celebrating Assam’s cultural legacy through film.
The Borderlens Desk
Where stories breathe easily the Shillong Literary Festival and the search for the truth of the tale
Shillong came alive during the fifth Shillong Literary Festival, where global voices and local storytellers blended effortlessly under autumn skies.
Rilinda Manih
When the music stopped in Bangladesh
A government move to scrap thousands of music and physical education posts in Bangladesh’s primary schools has ignited a fierce...
Rafi Uddin Kabir
Pragjyotishpur Litfest returns with its third edition celebrating roots and literary heritage
The third edition of the Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival returns to Guwahati this November, bringing together leading voices in literature, art,...
The Borderlens Desk
When the hills dance to a hundred drums
Experience the vibrant Wangala Festival of Meghalaya — the Festival of a Hundred Drums — where rhythm, dance, and gratitude...
The Borderlens Desk
When Shillong turns pink: Cherry blossoms, music, and a celebration of spirit
When the cherry blossoms bloom, Shillong turns into a dreamscape of pink and white — a festival of music, culture,...
Rilinda Manih
Running where the sacred touches the sky: Tawang Marathon
High in the Himalayas, the Tawang Marathon is more than a race—it's a spiritual journey where endurance meets enlightenment. Runners...
The Borderlens Desk
Dalai Lama’s bold assertion of Tibetan authority sends China into frenzy
Guwahati, July 2: On the landmark occasion of his 90th birthday, celebrated globally on June 30 according to the Buddhist...
Bidhayak Das
Assam: It’s now indigenous versus illegal Bangladeshi nationals!
The Sibsagar incident, initially hailed as a victory for Asomiyagiri, was swiftly overshadowed by a gang rape in Dhing.
Nava Thakuria
Bomdila’s women’s markets: A tapestry of tradition and empowerment
The Hilltop and Amma markets in Bomdila are more than places of trade; they are vibrant community hubs that embody...
The Borderlens Desk