NE TRAVEL & TOURISM

Painting has always been a way of expressing one's emotions or imprinting someone's memory on a piece of canvas. Some people stroke their brush on canvas because it is his/her hobby, while others do it to depict their deepest emotions. But the protagonist of this article has a different approach towards his painting and choice of his canvas is unorthodox too. Recently this painting has been the topic of discussion in social media and even it was successful in getting media coverage. But Why. But before learning about this painting, and the man behind this magnificent art, let's have an insight into the story behind this amazing piece of art. The painting you are seeing is a portrait of the famous Assamese/ Bollywood singer Zubeen Garg or the singer of the song "Ya Ali" (movie Gangster).  Zubeen Garg's popularity in Assam is just the same as Late Dr Bhupen Hazarika. The heartthrob singer/actor cum composer has not limited himself only to music and acting, he ha

Northeast India is always known for its magical and spectacular natural beauty. What does northeast India does not have, from high mountain peak to plateaus, from dense forest to low lying grassland, and needless to say about the wide varieties of wildlife species? One more thing that northeast India possesses is an abundant amount of natural resources. But all this is now in grave danger because of a term called Environment Impact assessment shortly EIA.   What is EIA? Environmental Impact assessment is the assessment of the environmental consequences of a plan, policy, program, or actual projects before the decision to move forward with the proposed action.   Evolution of EIA EIA was introduced by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 1969 IN USA. Many developed countries, like Canada, Australia and New Zealand started implementing it the following years of 1973-1974. However, India came up with this law only in the year 1994. It was started when the Planning co

Spiritual places, by its definition itself, is a place of worship. Devotees visit these shrines to cleanse their mind while others come in the belief to wash away their sins. There are also some, who come to enjoy the sheer beauty and to see the magnificent architecture of these places. Well, Northeast India is not far behind in this regard. Northeast India is home to many Ancient Temple, Churches, Monasteries as well as some new ones too with a varied history and culture significance. 1. Rumtek Monastery (Sikkim): Location: Tsurphu Labrang Pal Karmae Sangha Dhuche, Dharma Chakra centre, Sikkim, 737135 This monastery is located 23 km from the capital city Gantok. Chief Priest- Ogyen Trinley Dorje Rumtek monastery was originally known as Dharma Chakra Centre. It belongs to the Kargyu sect of Buddhist who was originated in Tibet during the 12th century. This monastery has been preserving a Golden Stupa and various other sculpture which belongs to the 16th Karmapa.   Visiting Time- Open 2