| The North East Indian, an exclusive
magazine aimed at meeting the aspirations of the people of the
north eastern region of the country, has been conceived with
the fundamental objective to highlight the mystic traditions,
culture and boundless natural beauty of the region. It shall
be our constant and honest endeavour to project the diversity
of the region in all its varied and unique form. The North East
has largely remained unexplored with the rest of the country
viewing it as a harsh and inaccessible terrain characterized
by the menace of insurgency.
We shall strive to the best of our ability to annihilate
the misconceptions surrounding the region by portraying the
socio-political set up in close conformity with the real state
of affairs. The North East Indian will be the only magazine
of its kind to cement a strong bond between the North East
and the rest of the country. The idea to start the magazine
emanated from the primary understanding to present a vivid
and comprehensive portrayal of the state of affairs of this
part of our great country so that people belonging to the
other areas can connect to the region more constructively
and effectively.
The North East has often been referred to as the “hidden
jewel” of India. This can be attributed to the fact
that the captivating and breathtaking magic of this scenic
land has greatly remained unfamiliar to the rest of the country.
North East is a land where the people attach a great deal
of importance to the simple values of life. Their simplicity
is remarkable and it is this virtue that has been their motivating
force in their march towards progress.
I was associated with this region while working as a journalist
and saw from close proximity the life of the ordinary folks.
Their warmth and friendliness are the traits that make them
special. Their boundless passion for life coupled with their
enthusiasm to add vibrancy to their existence has greatly
appealed to me. Neel Biswas has spent a considerable period
of time in this region and it was he who mooted the plan of
starting this magazine exclusively for the people of the North
East. Neel has a profound knowledge about the region and his
experience as a resident of the North East will enrich our
purpose as well as our noble effort.
The inaugural issue of The North East Indian will be dedicated
to Meghalaya, one of the most important states of this region.
Meghalaya also referred to as the ‘Abode of the Clouds’
has contributed substantially to the development of the region.
The state boasts of a rich cultural heritage and houses some
of the premier educational institutions that have gone a long
way in boosting the intellectual progress of this part of
the country. Meghalaya is also considered as a paradise for
travelers with some fascinating tourist destinations. We shall
make an earnest attempt to unravel some of the enchanting
tourist hubs of the state for the discerning traveler.
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