Anini Winter Fest 5.0: Where the Mountains Come Alive and Dibang Valley Tells Its Own Story

There are festivals, and then there are festivals that feel like the land itself is celebrating. Anini Winter Fest 5.0 was the latter. Held on Saturday in the heart of Dibang Valley district, the fifth edition of one of Arunachal Pradesh’s most beloved community festivals unfolded against a backdrop that almost feels unfair — mist-clad … Read more

Walking in Their Footsteps: Tawang’s ‘Salt Trek’ Revives an Ancient Journey Etched in Snow and Sacrifice

There are some stories a mountain never forgets. And on Sunday, over a hundred people walked into one of them. The ‘Salt Trek’ — a heritage trekking initiative that retraces the ancient trade route once used by Monpa forefathers to bring salt from Tibet — was flagged off in Tawang on September 20 by local … Read more

A Historian at the Helm: Prof. Ashan Riddi Takes Charge as APU Vice-Chancellor

After months of sitting vacant, the top academic chair at Arunachal Pradesh University finally has someone in it — and his story is worth telling. Professor Ashan Riddi has been officially appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Arunachal Pradesh University (APU), situated in Pasighat, the scenic headquarters of East Siang district. The announcement came on September … Read more

When a Tawang Police Officer Put Down His Baton and Picked Up a Pen — Fireside Tales Is Here

There’s something quietly extraordinary about a police officer who, between the weight of his duties, finds time to sit down and write stories for the next generation. From Duty Diary to Storytelling Tawang’s Superintendent of Police, Tasi Darang, just released Fireside Tales — a collection of stories rooted in the culture, memory, and heritage of … Read more

Ten Years, 77,000 Weavers: How Arunachal Pradesh Turned Handlooms Into a Cultural Revolution

When a loom becomes more than just a tool — it becomes a lifeline, an identity, and a statement to the world. On National Handloom Day, August 7, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu took stock of a decade’s worth of work — and the numbers are hard to ignore. Over 77,000 weavers across the … Read more

Arunachal’s Hidden Stories Could Win You ₹5 Lakh — Government’s New Challenge is for You

Arunachal's Hidden Stories Could Win You ₹5 Lakh — Government's New Challenge is for You

If you’ve ever pointed a camera at your village’s festival, your grandmother’s weaving hands, or a waterfall nobody else knows about — the government just put a price on that instinct. The Challenge Comes Home The district-level ‘Gems of India Challenge – National Creator Initiative’ was officially launched in Lohit district on Wednesday at the … Read more

When a Music Album Becomes a Cultural Statement: Arunachal’s Apatani Album Ajin Nimi Kalyadu Takes Centre Stage

When a Music Album Becomes a Cultural Statement: Arunachal's Apatani Album Ajin Nimi Kalyadu Takes Centre Stage

Itanagar, July 26 — In a state where 26 major tribes and over a hundred sub-tribes carry centuries of living tradition, one music album just became so much more than songs on a screen. A Launch That Meant Business Arunachal Pradesh BJP president Kaling Moyong on Sunday, July 26, launched the Apatani Dree Festival music … Read more

Bomdila Wakes Up: A Carnival Roars Through West Kameng to Reclaim Its Lost Glory

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It was the kind of morning that reminded everyone why Bomdila deserves to be on the map again. On July 24, the streets of West Kameng’s quiet hill town came alive with drumbeats, swirling dancers, and school children holding placards — all part of a bold, community-driven attempt to put Bomdila back on Arunachal Pradesh’s … Read more

Where the Runway Meets Roots — Apatani Fashion Week 2026 Crowns Its Champions in Traditional Glory

Where the Runway Meets Roots — Apatani Fashion Week 2026 Crowns Its Champions in Traditional Glory

There are fashion weeks, and then there are moments that make you stop and think — this is something else entirely. Arunachal Pradesh just delivered one of those moments. A Grand Finale Unlike Any Other The curtains came down on the Apatani Fashion Week and Apatani’s Next Top Model 2026 on July 2 at Hija … Read more