Northeast India
Unearthing the Strange, Magical World of Mushrooms in Northeast India
From finding a stunning new species of glow-in-the-dark mushrooms to wild stories of unfortunate locals experimenting with poisonous varieties, a new documentary film goes where few have gone before.
As a Tribal Woman in India, I’ve Lived With Racism All My Life
Standing up for anti-racism movements around the world is great, but I wish my fellow citizens confronted discrimination out here too.
From Racial Abuse to Bullying, Coronavirus is Bringing Out the Worst in People
Those from Northeast India and the ones tested positive are bearing the brunt of a misinformed and scared society.
Some Indian States Have Sealed Their Borders to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
In many others, schools, cinemas and other public spaces are being shut down to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in India.
Manipur Plans to Legalise Medical Marijuana Soon
Chief Minister N Biren Singh believes the booming business could help boost the hilly state’s revenue.
How Homophobic Small Towns in India Celebrate Pride
In these conservative and orthodox pockets, LGBTQ communities find other ways to make their voices heard.
Have You Mixed Your City Yet?
British Council’s interactive platform Mix The City recently incorporated the Northeast in its six-city Indian soundscape. It lets you customise a song with the help of a selection of the coolest artists from each city.
What Does It Mean to Be a Female Bouncer in a Tier-2 City in Northeast India?
From being hit on to avoiding being hit—it’s all in a night’s work.
Beatboxing Is Taking Over the Northeast, One Youth at a Time
Ahead of the Indian Beatbox Championship in Bengaluru this weekend, these guys from the other side of the Chicken's Neck are making their presence known.
Meba Ofilia Is the New Powerhouse Voice From Meghalaya
The MTV EMA award-winner spoke to us about her life, her breakthrough single, and competing in a male-dominated industry.
If You Can’t Go to Them, Regional Cinema From the Northeast Will Come to You
In the second of a three-part series, VICE looks at the rise of alternative spaces and a change in the pace of filmmaking from the Northeast, available at your nearest screens.
What the Event 'wallas' and Mainstream Media Are Getting Wrong About Films From Northeast India
The problem, say filmmakers, lies in the homogenisation of the northeast. In the first of a three-part series, VICE looks into ‘representation’ through contemporary cinema emerging from the region.