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Murung Festival- ‘Penii’ through my Camera

By AG | Published: January 15, 2007

Come January – this sleepy little twin township of Ziro-Hapoli and the villages around this township swings into life, for its carnival time-time for performing “Murung” ceremony, time to take part and to watch ‘Penii’, which is a procession originating and ending at the house where ‘Murung’ ceremony is performed, after going round the villages. Read more …

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W for War; W for Water

By AG | Published: January 5, 2007

The Chief Minister Mr. Gegong Apang, observed that the future war will be fought for water. I ponder hard over its possibility and I came to conclusion that it seems probable. I have a feel that this war will not be fought amongst nation, but amongst states and within state. The neighbour will turn against Read more …

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Donyi-Poloism – Is it really an indigenous faith or an alternate form of Hinduism?

By AG | Published: January 4, 2007

Quite sometimes back, I came across a report which stated that penetration of Christianity in and around Lower Subansiri District was negligible (Joshua Project Report 2000). Then, at that time, I thought, with such an orthodox population that worships nature, would any religion make headway in the conversion process? But, I was wrong. Looking now, Read more …

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Crusade against Power Cuts-Day 5

By AG | Published: November 29, 2006

Joining hands with student community the Consumer Right Forum, Ziro on 28-11-2006 called first phase of Bandh and Chakka Bandh, crippling normal life of Ziro Hapoli Township. This was in reciprocation of non-fulfillment of their ultimatum of restoring normal power supply by requisitioning additional 3 MW from the grid. On the present power crisis the Read more …

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