Archery of the Khasi Tribe of Meghalaya

Four million people in northern India have effectively lost their citizenship after their names were left out of a national database of registered citizens. The list now includes only those who were able to prove they were in Assam state before 1971. For the people who've been left out of this list, there's fear they might become stateless or even face deportation. Narendra Modi's government argues they could NOT produce valid documents. But Indian leaders have assured them there won't be any immediate deportations and people can appeal to have their names registered. This all goes back to Bangladesh's 1971 war of independence. That's when hundreds of thousands of people fled to India to escape the fighting. Many of them settled in the north-eastern part of the country, mainly in Assam. So, have they become stateless? And will this create further division?

Released on: 2018

Karma,16, has worked as a miner for over a year in India's northeastern state of Meghalaya, crawling deep inside a 'rat-hole' tunnel to dig coal for seven hours a day. "Inside it is very unstable. The smell is awful," he said sitting on a pile of coal. "It is so dirty, and it is difficult to move. You breathe in the coal and the dust. People get sick like this. There is no water to drink and it is so muddy. It is not nice at all." Child rights activists have reported that there are thousands of children like Karma working in Meghalaya's coal pits, because only those who are small in size are able fit in the claustrophobic tunnels. Many of them, like Karma, are believed to be from neighbouring Indian states, or from nearby Nepal and Bangladesh.

Released on: 2014

MNF rebels on their final march from Parva to Aizawl. For almost two decades of underground activities they decided to give up arms and ready to talk for peace. It was an emotion welcome for the President Mr. Laldenga, Vice President Zoramthanga and the comrades. They have surrendered but their future is uncertain.

Released on: 1981

A preacher preached in Polo market. Audience listening to the preacher attentively. End Time Evening in Polo is part of series of films called Tourist Information for Shillong by splitENDS

Released on: 2012

This amateur film illustrates a tour of India. The tour continues to Assam (Shillong) and Mariani. Documenting some of the iconic places like Ward's Lake, Civil Hospital and other prominent locations of Shillong in the 1930's. 

Released on: 1936

Traffic congestion rules the roost in every part of the city crying for a solution that seems too distant a dream in the current messy scenario.

This film deals with the problem of traffic congestion in the city of Shillong, particularly the Laitumkrah locality. Insights by the traffic police, taxi drivers, pedestrians, school children and the general public on the traffic congestion show a multi-faceted view on how troublesome the traffic congestion is in the streets of Shillong as well as what measures are being taken and should be taken to make this situation better for all. 

Released on: 2004

The Khasi tribe, which lives in India and Bangladesh, is known for its matrilineal culture in which women dominate a family. As the economy develops, the life of Khasi is improving. There are more than one million Khasi people in India and around 30,000 in Bangladesh, mainly in northeastern Sylhet Division. Before partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, Khasi people belonged to one country. After partition, majority of Khasi live in India, and the rest in Bangladesh.

Mrs. Beisong Lamin, an ex resident of Bangladesh, from Darrang village, India, shares her experience on what happened during the India Pakistan Partition. Mr S Lymba, who is a Khasi representative from Bangladesh mentions how Khasis in India have access to proper education facilities and even hold high posts in state government. This is not seen among Khasis in Bangladesh. They hope for a day when they can live together as one.  

Released on: 2002

The film is dedicated to the inspiring endurance of all those people, who suffered irreparable loss and personal tragedy during the 1996 Bodo-Santhali clashes.

'Unseen Truth' follows the lives of the people residing in a Santhal relief camp that was set up after the 1996 Bodo-Santhali clash. The film showcases the struggles of the refugees to make ends meet, their livelihood and how they work around the limited aid they receive from the Government. 

Released on: 2001

SOS Children's Villages has been present in India since 1963, their work developed rapidly all over the country and they started their activities in Shillong in 1999. Shillong is located in the north-eastern region of India, in an area renowned for its natural beauty and sometimes called the "Scotland of the East". SOS Children's Villages in Shillong is situated outside the city centre, on a green hill covered with pine trees. The land was donated by the Government of Meghalaya. They continue to work closely with local agencies and community-based organisations in order to identify families who are in need and then provide them with the support they require to improve their lives.

Released on: 2004