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Bhogtoram Mawroh

Bhogtoram Mawroh is a geographer whose work centers on the environmental and cultural dynamics of North East India, with a special focus on Meghalaya. His professional expertise lies in research and intervention design related to Agrobiodiversity, Agroecology, Food Sovereignty, and Indigenous Food Systems.

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Why Shillong’s August 19 Violence Was about More Than One Rally

Bhogtoram Mawroh
September 28, 2026

Shillong has become accustomed to incidents of violence during rallies organized by pressure groups. In 2022, when the FKJGP (Federation of Khasi Jaintia and Garo People) took out a rally to protest against the problem of unemployment, bystanders were assaulted…

Bhogtoram Mawroh
November 4, 2025

The Khasis, like many indigenous communities around the world, have imbued their landscape with stories and the presence of mythical creatures. Some are benevolent, while others can bring great harm if their domain is intruded upon. These stories are a…

Why Shillong’s August 19 Violence Was about More Than One Rally

The Rivers of Memory: Khasi Myths and the Puri

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