The NE Stories

29/08/2026

https://www.thenestories.com/the-garo-story-life-death-memory-and-the-meaning-of-belonging/

Did you know that among the Garos, there is a traditional belief and practice of leading the spirit of a married man back to his mother’s house after death?

25/07/2026

https://www.thenestories.com/where-the-hills-come-to-market-inside-shillongs-iewduh/

A potato carrier nearly knocked me off the narrow pathway. To be fair, it was entirely my fault. The moment I stepped into Shillong’s Bara Bazaar, my eyes

07/07/2026

https://www.thenestories.com/the-story-keeper-of-nagaland/

Nagaland’s literary landscape is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation. Home to one of India's highest literacy rates — ranging from over 80 per

07/07/2026

https://www.thenestories.com/the-story-keeper-of-nagaland/

24/04/2026

https://www.thenestories.com/brewing-change-how-coffee-is-finding-ground-in-northeast-india/

For a long time, coffee was not associated with India’s Northeast. The region was defined instead by the tea estates of Assam, and by a drinking culture

23/12/2025

We are so happy to introduce two ambitious entrepreneurs from the hills of Northeast dreaming of a space for their footwear brand under the sun.

EIMIGO started with a question that had long gone unanswered: if the Northeast produces athletes, artists, and skilled professionals at national and

18/10/2025

Our Culture section documents lived practices, and this time we are featuring Ningreichon, a Naga activist and writer, who believes remembering one's roots is a responsibility, intertwined with food and tge very act of cooking — how smoked pork and fermented bamboo shoots are an important part of a culture…

Her stories celebrate cultural identity, community, and the simple joys of heritage…
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Ukhrul is a hill district in Manipur, home to the Tangkhul Nagas. The road from Imphal winds through pine forests and low-hanging clouds. It is about 79

17/09/2025

NE Stories launches its Culture section with Nzanmongi Jasmine Patton, highlighting her work in documenting and preserving the oral traditions of the Lotha community in Nagaland.

Some stories stay with us because someone took the time to tell them. For Nzanmongi Jasmine Patton, that “someone” was often her father, a gifted storyteller

28/08/2025

Whether you meet behind the bar or through the story of a drink, he serves more than cocktails — he offers connection. To land, to memory, and to the quieter side of indulgence. And in doing so, there is so much that’s being documented and archived. So here’s another story of a cultural custodian from the Himalayas!

Few bartenders in India have shaped the nation’s cocktail culture quite like Yangdup Lama. Born in the village of Gayabari, a quaint tea garden village near

27/08/2025

Are you a brand owner from the Northeast?
Do you believe in your product but feel it hasn’t reached the right audience yet?
Is your brand something truly unique, but needs a wider platform?

We hear you. Do get in touch.

That’s exactly why we’ve launched a brand-new section called “Brands & Makers” a dedicated space to showcase stories of creativity, purpose and innovation from the Northeast.

Today, we’re excited to feature , a homegrown brand from Mizoram founded by two college friends. Their journey took them back to their roots, exploring the geography, culture, and crafts of their homeland — and turning that into something both smart and stylish.

Could your story be next?

Studio Ngote is a story of friendship, heritage, and quiet revolution. Co-founded by designers Elizabeth Darsiempuii and Zosangliani (Zosangi), Studio Ngote was born from a shared vision—to honour the richness of Mizoram’s textile traditions while reimagining them for a changing world. Nestled i...