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Umtyngngar School Children Plant 150 Saplings on WED

As a step towards environmental pro-activism, Lamjingshai School, Umtyngngar, celebrated the World Environment Day in a small but significant way on June 5th. The NESFAS team along with Social Work student volunteers from St Edmund’s College, Shillong joined in on … Continue reading

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Banana Millet Cake

This is a recipe for a ‘Cake Without Calories’ – well almost.. BANANA MILLET CAKE Wet ingredients 3 medium sized bananas 2 eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/4 cup honey 2 tsp vanilla essence Dry ingredients 1/4 cup millet flour 2 … Continue reading

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NESFAS puts a Twist in Taste

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NONGRIM HILLS FOOD FEST

A showcase of local ingredients in a brand new avatar. The menu features – Shiahkrot tea: A herbal tea made from an indigenous root called Shiahkrot Chilled Spice Bomb mocktail: A refreshing concoction of fresh ginger, fresh turmeric, lime, pepper … Continue reading

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Unity in Diversity through food, dress and culture – Janak Preet Singh

So, if a man is what he eats is, FOOD becomes his Identity which is synonymous to his culture. Through our food people not only learn about who we are but also where we come from. Continue reading

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The office Community Garden

On the 29th April 2014, the NESFAS team along with a few well-wishers got together to plant the first batch of seasonal vegetables in the office community garden. The day was picked in accordance with the Lunar Agricultural Calendar that … Continue reading

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