The eight states
Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. Eight states, eight literatures, and a great deal they do not have in common.
Arunachal PradeshThe land of the dawn-lit mountains — stories from India's easternmost state.
AssamBrahmaputra valleys, tea gardens, and a rich Assamese literary heritage.
ManipurClassical dance, ancient Meitei manuscripts, and vibrant contemporary voices.
MeghalayaThe abode of clouds — literature from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia hills.
MizoramSongs of the Mizo people — poetry, prose, and oral traditions in print.
NagalandThe land of festivals — Naga warriors, traditions, and modern narratives.
SikkimHimalayan crossroads — Sikkimese, Nepali, and Lepcha voices in literature.
TripuraFourteen tribes, one land — Tripuri folklore, poetry, and history.
AssamBrahmaputra valleys, tea gardens, and a rich Assamese literary heritage.ManipurClassical dance, ancient Meitei manuscripts, and vibrant contemporary voices.MeghalayaThe abode of clouds — literature from the Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia hills.MizoramSongs of the Mizo people — poetry, prose, and oral traditions in print.NagalandThe land of festivals — Naga warriors, traditions, and modern narratives.SikkimHimalayan crossroads — Sikkimese, Nepali, and Lepcha voices in literature.TripuraFourteen tribes, one land — Tripuri folklore, poetry, and history.