Had a great interactive session with Gloria Berbena, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy at the US Embassy New Delhi, and Juan Clar, Deputy Director of the American Center Kolkata. Thank you for the American Shelf in #Guwahati. U.S. Consulate Kolkata U.S. Embassy India Sameek Ghosh #ivlp

The 🐆 sightings recorded in Barasha Das’s neighbourhood in Kumarpara, Guwahati. Hope the animal is safely captured and released in the wild. Assam Forest Department 🤞🏼

#DekhoApnaPradesh Tucked away in the scenic West Kameng district, Lubrang is a picturesque village surrounded by stunning landscapes. Discover its pristine natural beauty and experience the heartfelt warmth and hospitality of its people. PC: Barasha Das

The food habits of the Monpa community went through a transformation when the people were introduced to newer and easily accessible ingredients and when people left their agrarian lifestyles to pursue jobs in the cities and towns. Barasha Das reports. india.mongabay.com/video/2025/01/…

Over the last few decades #Monpa cuisine has undergone a profound transformation, with ancestral recipes and ingredients fading into obscurity, even among the tribe’s own people. Full story for Mongabay India MyGov Arunachal Pradesh india.mongabay.com/video/2025/01/…

Damu’s Heritage Dine, a local diner in the Chug Valley of #ArunachalPradesh ’s West Kameng district, is leading a culinary renaissance by serving #Monpa dishes. Watch full video Mongabay India WWF-India MyGov Arunachal Pradesh youtu.be/VzpmCuGTzj0?si…

The construction of roads, flyovers, and other projects has taken a heavy toll on trees in Guwahati. While people have come out to save them, the authorities are yet to realise that existing trees must be protected and new ones planted. questionofcities.org/guwahati-is-fa…

Via @mongabayindia Damu’s Heritage Dine, a local diner in the Chug Valley of Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district, is leading a culinary renaissance by serving Monpa dishes that were once popular in the region. From millet momos to buckwheat thukpa, the recipes served are

Really loved reading this article on #staranise and its connection in AP. #foraging #Indigenousfoodsystem #NortheastIndia #Monpatribe

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Successful mangrove restoration requires balancing ecological goals with social and economic realities, finds a recent study from the Sundarbans. ✒️Barasha Das india.mongabay.com/2025/04/decisi…

Integrating decision science and structured methodologies could improve long-term success and resilience in mangrove restoration. Barasha Das reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/04/decisi…

Hope grows where water flows: Building resilience across 14 tribal villages in Odisha 🌊 In Rayagada—one of Odisha’s most climate-vulnerable districts—farming has never been easy. The red soil, steep slopes, and unpredictable rainfall left tribal communities grappling with low

Fading community participation and shifting government policy fuel #forestfire surge in #Mizoram. The govt's push for cash crops under Socio-Economic Development Policy inadvertently led to unregulated land clearing & surge in fire incidents Mongabay India india.mongabay.com/2025/06/fire-i…

Mizoram has witnessed a rise in forest fires, mainly triggered by slash-and-burn for jhum. Traditional community-based fire management practices, once a strong line of defense, are gradually fading, reports Barasha Das. india.mongabay.com/2025/06/fire-i…

Once a refuge for migratory birds & elephants, Assam’s Deepor Beel is now facing mounting pressures. Join Mr. Pramod Kalita & Mr. Arghadeep Barua in the Naturenomics™ Digital Dialogues 6.0 as they discuss what’s at stake & how to revive it. Episode drops tomorrow. Stay tuned.

Once a paradise for birds & elephants, Assam’s only Ramsar site—Deepor Beel—now faces urban waste & neglect. Yet, communities fight to revive it. 🎙️ Ep 3 of Naturenomics™ Digital Dialogues ft. Barasha Das with Pramod Kalita & Arghadeep Baruah. ▶️ youtu.be/-Tm1-2beZGc

Changing hunting practices in Nagaland, driven by fading traditional ethics and cross-border wildlife trade, are putting wildlife at risk. Barasha Das reports. india.mongabay.com/2025/08/evolvi…