The documentary film finds its beginning, born out of the need to explore existing geographical & political boundaries of India, juxtaposed with, human, emotional & spiritual bridges. Geographically speaking, India is a peninsula. Three sides are flanked by water. Specifically the east, west & south. Incidentally, the north too, is serrated by mighty rivers. This makes boundaries of India fluid, inclusive & accessible to our neighbors. The same adjectives interpreted in the political jargon means, menace of porosity, infiltration & threat to security. The magnitude and the irony of this dichotomy is the need to address this subject, as a film. In a sometimes dark and hopeless world, we need stories reminding us of the constructive options that are always present. The film is to engage, enthuse and envision a new-found look at liquid borders.
This is about Lime stone quarry in Byrnihat. The limestone mined is used chiefly for the manufacturing of cement, limes and edible lime. Meghalaya is abundantly blessed with limestone.
This documentary portrays the common life of the people of Nartiang in Jaintia Hills. The livelihood of the this villagers highly depend on the markets that use to be held in different villages within the Doloi. Raliang market is one the biggest market in those locality. The sardar collects the revenue from the sellers those who are not from the Nartiang region.
Personal and private story of a family of Guwahati having a 12 years old boy named Ron suffering from Duchenne's Muscular Dystrophy, a rare disease having no cure at sight. It is shot in actual locations with real-life characters. The film is shot with the real characters acting in their life story.
The Film explores the unique and hybrid identity of the Anglo Indian and understands the future of the community in India through the lives and voices of some of its members.
A sequel to "Glimpses of Assam", this documentary presents further report on this enchanting land of melody and moods. Following the river Brahmaputra, which flows through Assam, the film spotlights the river's vagaries in alternately ravaging and helping Assam to reap rich harvests.
An indeterminate portrait of Saurav Kumar Chaliha, a face-less fiction-writer of Assam, India. For nearly six decades he has existed only through his voice, and writings having no biography, no official photograph, and the so-called interviews. A rare species in today's much-hyped literary world, and that too in the present market-driven economy!
The streets of Shillong are fraught with arguments… A Bihari filmmaker married to a Khasi finds himself using the phrase as the title of his new documentary to start discussions on the much-debated topic, the existential crisis of the hill tribe. * Are the men of the Indian plains stealing Khasi women’s affections? * Will the influx of outsiders and mixed marriages prove apocalyptic for the indigenous people? * Is matrilineality a curse in disguise? 'La Mana / Not Allowed' explores the marginal multicultural dreams of Khasi Shillong
Why do songs die? Can they be revived? In Syndai village in War Jaintia, women remember a song called Long Hai, supposedly a weeding song. Long Hai has not been sung for at least 65 years in the village.
Khasi is one of the indigenous communities in Bangladesh. The community has been living in Sylhet region. The main occupation of the Khasi indigenous people of this district is cultivation of betel-leaf in the small hilly lands. They search for lands and plan to farms diverse crops but landless situation has not allowed them space to do that rather their problems are getting intensified due to the skyrocketing of the daily commodities.
Khasi Women Wisdom who number about 1 million in India's north-eastern state of Meghalaya, carry on the matrilineal tradition. The youngest daughter inherits, children take their mother's surname, and once married, men live in their mother-in-law's home. These stories from Khasi women give insight and weave the tapestry of this unique social framework and matrilineal society that has influenced culture and arts and that in turn contributes to the larger universal discussion of gender equality.
Der indische Bundesstaat Meghalya liegt nördlich von Bangladesch und südlich von Assam in den Vorläufern des Himalaya. Meghalaya heißt übersetzt: Wo die Wolken wohnen. In dieser Region hat sich beim Volksstamm der Khasi die matrilineare Gesellschaftsform erhalten, das heißt, die Erbfolge richtet sich immer nach der weiblichen Linie. Im Bundesstaat Meghalaya ist das sogar in der Verfassung verankert. Obwohl die meisten Khasis während der Kolonialisierung der Engländer zum Christentum übergetreten sind, halten sie an ihrer traditionellen Lebensweise fest.
Thayang area of Ri Bhoi district in the north Khasi hills where the practice of rice cultivation done by groups of both men and women makes it necessary for a singer, armed with a small drum to accompany them in their work by singing the Krud Ksing songs.
Manipur, which became a state of India in 1972, abounds in natural beauty in the north-eastern region. As mythology goes,God Nongpokingthou and Goddess Panthoibi created Manipur in their cosmic dance for the happiness of ancient tribes. This film has a panoramic view of life, culture of Manipur and various developments that have taken place since 1972.
This documaentary is an attempt to showcase the lives of those people whom the world knows as destitutes. It is true that their families have betrayed them but they did manage to make one what they call family a home. Therefore, the documentary is not meant to arouse a sence of pity among its viewers but would appreciate if their attitude towards life may be an inspiration for those in despair to give life a second chance to give life a better chance.
Aerial shots of the mountainous area at the Burma - Assam border with motor transport moving along road. Various shots of General Grant tanks and Indian infantry of 5th and 7th Indian divisions advancing along roads. The tanks put up barrage to flush out Japanese stronghold. Various shots of Indian artillery in action and smoke pours from hillside. Various shots of burning wooden huts of Japanese held village. Various shots of Indian soldiers advancing through wooded area past the bodies of dead Japanese soldiers.
The Film explores the underground Japanese Anime subculture in Nagaland against the backdrop of other popular foreign subcultures and what makes it so popular with the youth.
"1. CHARAN SINGH THE 5TH PRIME MINISTER: New Delhi, 26th July. President Sanjiva Reddy invites Mr Charan Singh, leader of the Janata Party (Secular) to form an alternative Government. Eight cabinet ministers are sworn in. Mr Charan Singh taking oath in Hindi. Janata Party (Secular) President Raj Narain addresses a public rally at Ram Leela Ground. 2.FLOODS IN RAJASTHAN: For the first time in 30 years the largely desert districts of Pali, Jodhpur, Barmer, Jalore and Nagour under floods. Army jawans engaged in rescue operations. 3. INDUSTRIAL NEWS: COAL BASED FERTILISER PROJECTS - Built built near the pit-heads at Ramagundam in Andhra Pradesh. Another one at Talcher. 4. REGIONAL NEWS (EAST): (a) SHIFTING OF JHUM CULTIVATION: In Burnihat Meghalaya, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research has launched a projec to develop an alternative system of farming on slopes and terraces against jhum cultivation. (b) RATH YATRA - CAR FESTIVAL: Badipadha, Orissa. (c) CHILDREN'S PARK: At Patna, Bihar. (d) DIEH DIEN KHLAM FESTIVAL: Jowai town of Meghalaya, the Jaintias celebrate their popular annual festival. All the outdoor celebrations are for men only"
A writer Banlam Syiem lives a henpecked life with his wife, Ridashisha Kharsyntiew. He is given a task to complete a story for a magazine column with a considerably tight deadline when his day is interrupted by a shocking turn of events.
(2 Jun 1980) Indian Prime Minister Inidira Gandhi and her Cabinet meet with the opposition leaders in New Delhi to discuss the crisis with refugees in Assam as people protest against immigrants.
India's Independence Day in 1947 - A mass gathering at the Red Fort in Delhi, India. Shots of gunfire salute beside an ancient wall. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru raises the Flag of India. Jama Masjid, India's largest Mosque, can be seen in the distance.
