India is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society.The great diversity is often reflected in the number of festivals and ceremonies.
‘Mithun’ (Bos frontalis) is a semi-domesticated animal found in the hills of North East India.
The term ‘Haveli’ is used for a private mansion. It is derived from Persian meaning “an enclosed place”.
Recently Nagaland government has shown much seriousness in achieving higher industrial growth.
The lack of public toilets in Rajasthan’s Karauli market poses severe public health and economic challenges for residents.
‘Gharats’ or water flour mills run on a stream’s kinetic energy to turn the shaft of the grinding mill.
On 11th April 2010, two Naga students groups called for an economic blockade in Manipur.
Toxins from a Ladwa rice mill pose serious health risks to the local Valmiki Nagar community.