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People in this Indian village have songs for identity instead of names. What is the story and how to visit?
Nestled in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, the village of Kongthong stands out ... of names reflects a deep connection between people and their environment, turning identity into ...
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In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives
The Angh and village council members ... Credit: AP/Anupam Nath The reach of the Indian state was very limited in these borderlands until recently. People here often have documents from both ...
In northeast India, a border fence could cut through villages, houses and lives
LONGWA, India — To the people who live there, Longwa is a typical hilltop village. The most imposing structure is a corrugated tin roof belonging to the Angh, a hereditary tribal chief.