Culture

UK judges begin hearing appeal over Trinidad and Tobago's colonial-era 'buggery law'. The law, created in 1925, criminalises anal sex between consenting men. An outcome is expected in three to six months.

The Recovering Warriors Oyan, a group of youths from Oyan village, have extended aid to families affected by flash floods in Keyi Panyor district. They collected Rs 89,000 through donation camps.

A priest from the Society of St. Pius X expresses optimism that a future pope will welcome the group back into the Church, citing the example of Pope Benedict XVI. The group was excommunicated after ordaining four bishops without approval.

Mizoram celebrates MHIP Day on July 6, a state holiday dedicated to the Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl, the largest women's organisation in the state. The organisation has been instrumental in shaping debates on customary laws and social reform in Mizoram.

Tibetans in Gangtok marked the 91st birthday of the Dalai Lama with celebrations, highlighting growing threats to Tibetan identity and culture under Chinese rule.

The Karnataka government is set to host a high-level consultative workshop at Hampi to develop global standard tourist destinations. The workshop aims to plan the future course of Karnataka's tourism sector.

The Apatani community in Arunachal Pradesh celebrated the annual Dree festival with unprecedented grandeur, traditional fervour, and large community participation. The festival was marked by sacred agricultural rituals, spectacular cultural showcases, and visionary new sub-events.

Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of US independence by issuing a powerful appeal to Americans, urging them to welcome and protect immigrants. He emphasized that the Catholic principle of defending life encompasses 'welcoming, protecting and assisting immigrants.'

Governor KT Parnaik extends greetings to the people of Arunachal Pradesh on the occasion of Dree festival, hoping for abundant harvests, peace, and prosperity. The festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the Apatani people.

Ezra Jin, founder of China's prominent underground Zion Church, has been released from prison and reunited with his family in the US. His release is a rare case of China releasing one of its own citizens, apparently in response to US lobbying.

A Vietnamese poet's journey to Shillong, Meghalaya, where she finds a sense of home and connection to the people, culture, and natural beauty of the region.

The Grand Buddhist Dharma procession has arrived at Buddha Peace Park in Bomdila as part of the year-long 'Year of Compassion' celebrations dedicated to the 90th birth anniversary of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

The grand premiere of Nocte Idol Season-1 took place at the Towang Lowangdong auditorium in Tirap district, showcasing exceptional vocal talent and promoting unity among the Nocte community.

The Border Roads Organisation has restored the Bailey Bridge over the Phee Chu in Sikkim, just five days after it was washed away by a boulder collapse and landslide triggered by heavy rainfall.

The Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council has revoked the marriage licence of Rev MacDonald Pyngrope, pastor of Mawkhar Presbyterian Church, following a petition from the Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi. The decision was made after Rev Pyngrope's episcopal ordination and recognition as a pastor were withdrawn.

India-Japan collaboration brews success as Assam's first commercially produced Matcha tea is sold through the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, marking a new chapter for Assam's tea industry.

Air India Express has launched a six-part documentary series titled 'Voices of the Land: Tales of Northeast', showcasing the lives and traditions of indigenous communities in Nagaland, Assam, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Sikkim's tourism sector has crossed the one-million visitor mark within the first five months of 2026, with domestic travellers accounting for more than 97 per cent of the total arrivals.

A young Indonesian couple was publicly caned in Aceh province for violating Islamic law by kissing during a TikTok livestream. The couple was whipped 21 times each in front of at least 100 people.

The Madan Kamdev Temple Complex in Assam is a testament to the state's rich cultural heritage, reflecting one of the most fascinating chapters of its history. The temple complex is a reminder that civilizations are not preserved only in monuments but also in songs, folktales, rituals, festivals, and conversations around evening lamps.