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The prime objective of this article was to enlist the diverse pickles that are being prepared and consumed by the different tribes and communities, and at the same time analyzed the science behind pickle preparation and health benefits and concerns associated with pickles.

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Story of Splendid Muga

2021

Author(s): Chaudhuri S.

In this paper, the author attempted to explore the uniqueness of Muga silkworm in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, India.

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Comparative Study on Chemical Profiling and Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oils from Different Parts of Eucalyptus lanceolatus

2016

Author(s): Bhagat M, Gupta S, Jamwal VS, Sharma S, Kattal M, Dawa S, Devi R, Bindu K

In this study, essential oils from stem, leaf and bud of Eucalyptus lanceolatus were analysed and chemical profiling was done by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).

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Traditional Textiles and Costumes of Karbi and Biate Tribes of Meghalaya

2012

Author(s): Karolia A, Ladia B

The objectives of the study were to document the yarns, looms, colors, motifs and costumes worn for different occasions. Data was gathered through personal interviews coupled with observation method from purposive selected samples and photographs were taken to support the study.

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Tulsi: the Indian Holy Power Plant

2006

Author(s): Das SK, Vasudevan DM

This article outlines the present knowledge of pharmacological and other studies on tulsi plant.

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Promoting Traditional Occupations in Indigenous Populations of Meghalaya, India

2020

Author(s): Kurbah S, Rao PSS

A study was conducted in Meghalaya state on 2 traditional occupations, blacksmithy and manufacturing of bows and arrows. A representative sample of 15 families in blacksmithy and 10 families involved in the manufacture of bows and arrows were chosen.

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Traditional Knowledge and Method of Various Rice Preparations in Assam.

2020

Author(s): Bora A.

The paper is about traditional knowledge and methods of preparing various rice preparations in Assam.

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Ethnozoological Knowledge of Indian Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Caste and Rural Communities

2014

Author(s): Pushpangadan P, George V, Sreedevi P, Ljinu TP, Ninawe A

The tribals live in an around forests and other difficult terrains. They acquired unique knowledge about the use of many wild flora and fauna. Most of these are either lesser known or hither to unknown to the outside world. The treasure of traditional knowledge (TK) if subjected to scientific scrutiny could benefit human kind in many ways.

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Fishing Methods in the Rivers of Northeast India

2009

Author(s): Gurumayum SD, Choudhury M

This paper explore the traditional fishing methods in the rivers of Northeast India. Some of the existing fishing methods in the hill steams are hooks and line, maze/ barricade, encircling gear, entangling gear, impaling gear, scooping gear, groping, impoundment, indigenous trap and noose fishing. For the large scale fishing destructive practices such as dynamiting and poisoning are employed.

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Geographical Indications in Horticulture: North East India Perspective

2020

Author(s): Datta HS, Sharma G, Bora SS

The study highlights that GI tags will pave the way for better branding and marketing of horticultural products of Northeast Region both in domestic and international Market, besides protecting local crops and facilitating better return to legitimate rural producers.