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The Tea Revolution: Can a Cooperative Brew Disrupt Assam’s Plantation Monopoly?
ByTeam TQ February 14, 2026February 14, 2026

In what could mark a defining shift in India’s entrepreneurial landscape, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry has introduced sweeping changes to the Startup India policy. For the first time, the coveted “startup” label — along with its basket of tax benefits, funding support, and innovation incentives — is no longer reserved only for urban…

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North East Insight | Tourism & Heritage

Tripura’s ₹57 Crore Bet: Can Sepahijala Zoo Lead the Northeast Tourism Race?
ByTeam TQ January 17, 2026January 17, 2026

The Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary, often called the “Biodiversity Heaven of Tripura,” is at a crossroads. Just as international headlines buzzed with a viral report from a foreign couple disappointed by plastic litter, the Tripura government has struck back with a massive ₹57 crore modernization plan. This isn’t just about a facelift; it’s a strategic move…

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Business & Economy | Economy of NE India | Government & Policy | North East Insight

Northeast India’s GI Push: From Heritage Labels to a New Growth Engine
ByTeam TQ January 1, 2026January 1, 2026

India’s Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has signalled a major shift in how the “Ashtalakshmi” states will be positioned in the national—and global—economy: not merely as a frontier region, but as an origin hub of premium, protected products. In a year-end official update, the ministry said 150 distinctive products from the North…

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Business & Economy | Economy of NE India | Policy

The Nitrogen Fortress: Inside Namrup-IV’s Industrial Renaissance
ByTeam TQ December 21, 2025December 21, 2025

On a historic Sunday in Upper Assam, the steady flow of the Dilli River was joined by a louder current — the applause of thousands — as Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Namrup-IV Ammonia–Urea Complex. Valued at approximately ₹10,600 crore, this brownfield expansion is not merely another fertiliser project. It…

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Business & Economy | North East Insight

After the Surge: Can Northeast India Become Asia’s Most Responsible Tourism Destination?
ByTeam TQ December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

No beaches. No dunes. Yet everything that makes travel meaningful. India’s tourism has rebounded sharply after COVID-19, driven largely by domestic travel. But in Northeast India, the real question is no longer growth—it is direction. India’s Post-COVID Tourism Comeback: A Domestic-Led Revival India’s tourism recovery after the pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable—and notably…

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AI & Future Tech

The Digital Divide’s New Frontier: Vernacular Sovereignty and Data Security in Northeast India
ByTeam TQ December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how Indians access information, public services, education, and markets. For a linguistically diverse country like India, this technological shift presents a paradox. On one hand, large language models (LLMs), speech-to-text systems, and machine translation tools have the potential to democratize access for non-English speakers. On the other, they risk…

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Business & Economy | Innovation & Startups | North East Insight

Arunachal Pradesh’s Kiwi Mission: Building India’s Himalayan Kiwi Hub
ByTeam TQ September 17, 2025November 26, 2025

With annual kiwi output already crossing 7,000 tonnes, Arunachal Pradesh is spearheading India’s Kiwi Mission 2025–2035. The state now aims to scale production, add value through processing, and position itself as the country’s premier kiwi powerhouse with global ambitions. From Experiment to Leadership: Arunachal’s Kiwi Story When Arunachal Pradesh launched its Kiwi Mission 2025–2035, it…

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