For most peole in 'mainland' India, north-eastern states are shrouded in mystery. After I made a trip to Imphal, more than one Delhiite asked me, "Wheres's that?"and began raving about headhunters, terrorists and dog-eaters. Educated and illiterate seem alike in their ignorance. National Level Social Science textbooks are virtually blank on this region.
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