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Rocking the Hills' is a journey into the musical traditions of the states of North East India. Music plays an important part in these states as it represents a natural harmony in the culture. As much of the parts are English speaking, musical genres like jazz, blues, country and folk get intertwined and hybridised with the local tunes and what emerges is a unique Indo-Western composition. The film features bands like Soulmate, Great Society and Abiogenesis and some of their music, which reflect the emotions and conditions the people in the North East share. The world record for the biggest guitar ensemble is also featured in the film.

Very easily comparable to rugby, Yubi Lakpi is an ancient and exciting sport from Manipur that revolves around coconut snatching.

(11 Jan 1979) The long dispute that has simmered on the border between Assam and the Naga Hill tribes has led to what are being described by the Indian government as a series of atrocities by the tribesmen.

(27 Nov 1980) Representatives of the Assam minority ethnic groups march asking authorities for protection. The march is by the "All India Youth Federation" and the "All India Students Federation Against Unemployment and Poor Job Opportunities".

(6 Jul 1980) Demonstrations against illegal immigrants in Guwahati, Assam.

Drama - Ropuiliani: The drama is based on the life of a Mizo woman named Ropuiliani. Lalnu Ropuiliani was the chieftess of Denlung village during the late 19th century. She was the first woman chief in the recorded history of Mizoram. She resisted the rising power of the British by refusing to pay taxes and fighting against them with the help of her brave subjects. Her bravery is remembered till today. Songs have been composed in her honour and she is revered for her resilient nature. Members of the Drama Club of Pachhunga University College will enact this play. Script : Dr. Jamie Zodinsangi Hrahsel

Sikkim A MOVIE OF A TREK ON THE BORDER OF NEPAL AND SIKKIM / Nepal Ladakh • History of Nepal, at the foot of MAN... We made in 2001 Eastern Tibet In a remote corner of the Himalaya, in Lepcha Buddhism tiny Himalayan kingdom state of India. Gangtok Himalaya Darjeeling Kanchenjunga Bhutia West -Sikkim Geyzing Nepal top eight mountains Geyzing monasteries Tibetans landslides Rumtek monastery trekking adventure expedition border Nepal Sikkim by Ed van der Kooy

(12 Jul 1980) Report on the refugee situation in Tripura State and continuing picketing of government buildings in Assam

(2 Apr 1970) Indira Gandhi attends the colourful celebrations for the inauguration of the new state of Meghalaya in India.

Of the hundreds of versions of the Ramayana, Sabil Alun, is a living oral tradition of the animistic tribal society of the Karbis of Assam. The Film is an attempt to recreate the tale in a contemporary context where the animistic point of view gets prominence.

International relief organisations mount major operations in refugee camps in Assam after the massacre of Bengali immigrants in state election violence. Many immigrants are still leaving their villages for fear of violence from hill tribes.

A Doordarshan presentation on the tribes of Arunachal Pradesh and their fixture on the Mithun as a symbol of wealth and the Hornbill as the symbol of identity and manhood, particularly amongst the Nyishi and the Wanchos. Meanwhile, the Pakhui Wildlife Sanctuary acts as the only safe haven for the Hornbill from habitat destruction and poaching.

(22 Jul 1970) An estimated 800, 000 inhabitants of Indian Eastern border state Assam, have been deprived of there homes by a week of heavy flooding

(3 Jul 1980) Demonstration march for the protection of Assam minority groups

Phrosila Kharsiing of Mawphlang village, who will be a 100 years old in a few months, reminiscences the simpler times in the golden bygone days when rituals were sacred, traditions were sacred and forests were sacred. She further adds that before, forests were thick but now due to the excessive cutting of trees, the forests are no longer dense as they were used to be, translates Fenis Kharshiing , daughter of Phrosila Kharsiing. Demands of modernization increased consumerism and population pressures the forest is seen by many as a short-term commodity to be exploited rather than a valuable resource to be protected and sustainably managed. The Revival campaign for conserving natural resources by integrating traditional and contemporary practices in Meghalaya is fast gaining ground and credibility information about the total loss of sacred clan community and reserved forests in the state is scanty since many of the forests have not been mapped classified or formally registered since 92 percent of Meghalaya forests are community-owned Grassroots governance is very much the order of the day. The stories from Mawphlang and Umden illustrate how communities can protect their watersheds and biodiversity by revitalizing their culture and institutions in this way the rich ecology and remarkable cultural traditions of Northeast India may be sustained for future Generations. The giant megaliths are the silent witnesses to changing times changing forests and changing cultures as the communities of the Northeast adapt themselves to the 21st century many of their values and traditions remain unchanged and undisturbed a constant reminder to every Khasi of the wisdom learned at their mother's heart.