Azim Premji University screens Rambuai
Rambuai - Mizoram's Troubled Years was screened at Azim Premji University Bangalore on October 30, 2017.
C-NES Newsletter (July – September 2017)
By the Brahmaputra (Vol: 39) EDITORIAL Discrimination, being North-eastern and ‘Indian-ness’ Being Indian is no easy task. We cannot be guided by one view of India, or how an Indian should look, what he or she should or should not eat or dress or behave. We need to move towards a more inclusive society…
Boat Clinics in Health and Flood Relief Camps
Every year, millions of people are displaced and extensive property, crops and livestock are destroyed in annual floods in Assam. Health problems are acute. Many are affected by water-borne diseases. A major problem is access to medicines and sustained health care. Periodic devastating floods and consequent erosion has not just reduced or degraded the amount…
In north-east India, boat clinics go solar for better healthcare delivery
For communities perilously living in flood prone areas, access to basic resources and opportunities is a perpetual challenge. River islands especially lack basic infrastructure and services such as healthcare, education, power, drinking water and sanitation. People risk the weather and flooding rivers, and make long journeys in difficult terrains to get basic health services such…
Rambuai screened in Shillong
A screening of Rambuai, Mizoram's 'trouble' years was held at the State Convention Center in Shillong on 28th August and viewed by about 70 persons. The trinity of Shillong's music scene -- the legendary Lou Majaw or the Bob Dylan of the region, Neil Nongkymrih, director of the Shillong Chamber Choir, and Soul Mate's lead…
Boat Clinic in Rescue Mission
During the recent floods in Dhemaji district, residents of few river islands locally called sapories were trapped in their homes due to sudden surge and rise of water level in the Lali, a tributary of the Brahmaputra. TheDhemaji Boat Clinic swung into action were and successfully rescued them supported by aJonaibased organization, Mising Mimag Kebang…
Three Years Of the Modi Government,the State and the States: Northeast in the Centre’s Vision and Policy
http://www.ipcs.org/article/india/the-state-and-the-states-the-northeast-in-the-centres-5339.html
“River Voices, River Talks”
Monday August 14 at 6.30 pm: "River Voices, River Talks" - A talk by Sanjoy Hazarika, eminent journalist and writer. He will also show a film on the Brahmaputra he did with Jahnu Baruah. Venue: F21, Jangpura Extension (near Eros Cinema)
Discrimination, being North-eastern and ‘Indian-ness’
http://www.hindustantimes.com/analysis/discrimination-being-north-eastern-and-indian-ness/story-s8Y33kar75WFkH4CdGkV8H.html
C-NES Newsletter (For the Quarter April – June 2017)
By the Brahmaputra (Vol: 38) C-NES Newsletter (For the Quarter April – June 2017) Boat Clinics replicated in Malkangiri The boat clinic at Malkangiri, Odisha, launched on 2nd May 2017with its mission of providing service to tribal populations in (Maoist ) disturbed areas was inspired by the success of C-NES' Boat Story. It may be…