on the Way of Life at the turn of 20th Century

on the Way of Life at the turn of 20th Century Source: History of the Catholic Missions in Northeast India (1890-1915) Written By: Rev. Fr. Christopher Becker SDS. Translated from German to English by: Rev. Fr. G.Stadler SDB & Rev. Fr. S. Karotemprel SDBPublished...

on Celebration of a successful hunt

on Celebration of a successful hunt Source: History of the Catholic Missions in Northeast India (1890-1915) Written By: Rev. Fr. Christopher Becker SDS. Translated from German to English by: Rev. Fr. G.Stadler SDB & Rev. Fr. S. Karotemprel SDBPublished by: Firma...

Excerpts about the earthquake of 1897

Excerpts about the earthquake of 1897 Source: History of the Catholic Missions in Northeast India (1890-1915) Written By: Rev. Fr. Christopher Becker SDS. Translated from German to English by: Rev. Fr. G.Stadler SDB & Rev. Fr. S. Karotemprel SDBPublished by: Firma...

on Festivities and Amusements

on Festivities and Amusements The greatest festivities of the people are funeral; either at the burning of the dead, or when a Khasia collects the ashes of his family, and erects a monument in their honor. On great occasions of this kind they hold a public dance for...

On People, Language, Food and Dress

On People, Language, Food and Dress It is stated by Pemberton, that Kai is the real name of the people, and Kasia the title bestowed on them by Bengalees. But the truth is the reverse of this. “Kasi” is the only name, which they acknowledge as that of...

on Stone Monuments

on Stone Monuments A most peculiar and striking aspect is thrown over almost every scene in the upper parts of the country, by the various remarkable monumental stones, which are scattered on every wayside. These are of several kinds, but almost all of them recall...