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People in Meghalaya bet on Archery. It is known as Thoh Tim, or Teer (arrow), or Siat Khnam (Shoot Arrow). Is it a gambling? Or Is it legal? In this short Documentary it explains this queries.

Nagas’ Right to Self Determination is refused to recognize in order to remain the whole Naga territory under Indian dominion. Therefore, to decide Nagas destiny, the plebiscite was conducted on May 16, 1951, throughout the Naga territories and 99.9% Nagas voted in favor of Naga Sovereign Independence. Until today Nagas declaration of independence in1947 has not been recognized by UN, India, and Burma.

A display of various Naga Dances during the Hornbill festival

Pure Darjeeling tea leaves, sourced from the foothills of the Himalayas.

"The Quest for the Brahmaputra" is a journey along the course of Brahmaputra, the largest river in India. Originating from Tibet as river Tsang-Po, Brahmaputra travels through the hills and plateaus of Tibet, entering the plains of Assam and finally merges with the Bay of Bengal through Bangladesh. Changing its name six times throughout its journey, the Brahmaputra is equivalent to Navarasa, the nine emotions; sometimes calm and silent, as if in a meditative mood, sometimes destructive like a monster. The film portrays the culture and livelihoods that have flourished along the river. Over half a million people are dependent on the river, which also has religious importance in their lives 'The Quest for the Brahmaputra' is a quest that ends with the silent answer from a fisherman, when asked about their dependence even though the river is so destructive.

Zemi people and their activities, ranging from agriculture, spinning, weaving to metal working. Insight into their commercial activities are shown in their market places.

A children's community in the Himalayas Under the guidance of Lobsang Phuntsok Building a path to a loving world. Jhamtse Gatsal Children’s Community was founded by a former monk, Gen Lobsang Phuntsok la.

Jhamtse Gatsal is a loving home and learning community for orphaned, abandoned and at-risk children between the age of toddler to young adult. The children come from diverse backgrounds of trauma, adversity and poverty. The children belong to the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India, which has its socio-cultural roots in Tibet. Our children lack the most basic familial care, which is the foundation for healthy child development.

We try to take children as young as possible to minimize the impact of adverse childhood trauma; however, such choices are not always permissible because poor healthcare, lack of good infrastructure and social problems, like alcoholism, high pregnancy rate and child abuse, create an extensive need for nurturing care in our remote Himalayan region.

Given our children’s challenging start in their early years, providing a safe and loving home for them is our foremost responsibility. Without this essential foundation of belonging, trusted relationships and steadfast, lifelong, familial commitment, no learning or healthy development is truly possible.

Within this caring and growth environment, we provide meaningful learning experiences from PreK-12 in academics and sustainable life skills to enable our children, who are first-generation learners, to become competent and contributing members of society.

Our mission is to help children from diverse backgrounds of adversity from the remote villages of the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India and be a model community for the region and the world. Our sponsorship program is at the heart and soul of Jhamtse Gatsal.

Gary experiences the vibrant culture of the Hornbill festival firsthand, from participating in the Kachari tribe's game to joining the Sumi tribe's war dance. Embark on an enlightening journey as Dr Theyiesinuo Keditsu tells him about different Naga tribes on India's Mega Kitchens on National Geographic.

The Film gives an insight into the lives of three Manipuri Jews living in a turbulent, neglected part of the country where their steadfast belief and strict practice of Orthodox Judaism offer them a glimpse of a better life.

For Suren Boro and 650,000 people living in 126 villages of Bodoland in the southern side of the River Pagladia, the river is a living god called "Pagla Baba". Situated near Indo-Bhutan international border of Assam, the river runs from the west to the east contrary to the locations of the villages in the south. The majority population is ethnic Bodo. Round the year they remain engaged in pushing the river down south, for every use of water - drinking, household, irrigation. There is no other source such as a tube well, dug well, or water stream. Since the 1920s, they have constructed 13 bunds (embankments) with whatever materials at their disposal - boulders, stones, sand, trees, climbers, straw. Tarpaulin and plastic sheets are the latest inclusion in their armory. The entire arrangement is controlled, maintained and regulated by a registered society since 1954. During the work of repairing a bund, Suren gets the news that his wife has fallen sick. He returns home immediately and finds his wife in labour. In the hospital, she gives birth to a son. Meanwhile the villagers have nearly completed repairing the bund and are preparing to allow the water to flow. The next morning when the water reaches the channel near Suren's house, his wife performs ablution of the new born baby with the water of Pagla Baba. The Baba has blessed them with the child.

Case Study: "A Clean and Green Meghalaya" by Ra Creative for the Government of Meghalaya

The roads in every nook and corner are packed with cars. Everyone is trying to rush to reach to their destinations, whether in work places, home or schools, etc. Vehicles in Shillong are increased everyday but the roads remain the same. Therefore, no one can avoid trafffic if you are passing through Shillong city.

A children's community in the Himalayas Under the guidance of Lobsang Phuntsok Building a path to a loving world. Jhamtse Gatsal Children’s Community was founded by a former monk, Gen Lobsang Phuntsok la.

Jhamtse Gatsal is a loving home and learning community for orphaned, abandoned and at-risk children between the age of toddler to young adult. The children come from diverse backgrounds of trauma, adversity and poverty. The children belong to the Monpa tribe of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India, which has its socio-cultural roots in Tibet. Our children lack the most basic familial care, which is the foundation for healthy child development.

We try to take children as young as possible to minimize the impact of adverse childhood trauma; however, such choices are not always permissible because poor healthcare, lack of good infrastructure and social problems, like alcoholism, high pregnancy rate and child abuse, create an extensive need for nurturing care in our remote Himalayan region.

Given our children’s challenging start in their early years, providing a safe and loving home for them is our foremost responsibility. Without this essential foundation of belonging, trusted relationships and steadfast, lifelong, familial commitment, no learning or healthy development is truly possible.

Within this caring and growth environment, we provide meaningful learning experiences from PreK-12 in academics and sustainable life skills to enable our children, who are first-generation learners, to become competent and contributing members of society.

Our mission is to help children from diverse backgrounds of adversity from the remote villages of the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India and be a model community for the region and the world. Our sponsorship program is at the heart and soul of Jhamtse Gatsal.

The film traces the different cultures and lifestyles on the banks of 900 km long journey of the river Brahmaputra in India. The river starts its journey in the Tibetan Plateau as Tsang-Po, enters India flowing through the north-eastern states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam and exists to Bangladesh flowing out into the Bay of Bengal as Padma. In India the river supports the living cultures and livelihoods of 30 million people of different ethnicity. The film presents a series of cultural practices that are dominated by the river. The film also explores several myths related to the river. The film uses the meandering river to explore the cultural, political and economic life of the people who live on the riverbanks.

Footage of a battle that took place in WW2 in Kohima