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The mobile theatres of Assam

What is the connection between Titanic, Lady Diana, Anaconda, The Invisible Man and the north-eastern Indian State of Assam? Well, these are plays that have been enacted by the roving or mobile theatres of Assam in the recent past. Every year, theatre aficionados of the State wait in eagerness to the ‘surprise packages’ each theatre company have up their sleeves. About 30 companies start on their mission throughout the State usually in September every year and continue their journey till April.

Magh Bihu 2005 Celebration in Bangalore

Hi everybody,

The year is going to complete and a new year is knocking at the doors.

With the festive mood lets welcome our dearest Magh Bihu. Yes it is true that after the grand success of MAGH BIHU 2004 continued by BOHAG
BIHU 2004, We are approaching MAGH BIHU 2005 in the comming year.

The preparation has already been started. Enthusiastic people arround bangalore and assam have started preparing for the occassion. We on
behalf of Magh Bihu 2005 Team welcome you for the grand occassion on 16th January(Sunday) to participate in the joyfull event.

DURABLE DISORDER - Understanding the Politics of Northeast India

DURABLE DISORDER - Understanding the Politics of Northeast IndiaSanjib Barua’s newest book Durable Disorder: Understanding the Politics of Northeast India was recently published by Oxford University Press, New Delhi. This book analyzes the causes of ethnic conflicts insurgencies in Northeast India and seeks to understand the meaning and significance of persisting political violence.