Centre for Karbi Studies

21/05/2026

Heritage Learning Program 2026 - 6th Cohort

Applications are now open for the 6th Cohort of the Heritage Learning Program (HLP), an initiative by the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS) and Karbi Studies Foundation (KSF).

HLP is a space for young people to learn beyond textbooks - through culture, community, environment, storytelling, field experiences, and self-discovery.

What you will gain:
• Confidence and communication skills
• Leadership and teamwork
• Deeper understanding of Karbi identity and culture
• Exposure to filmmaking, environment, and community learning
• Personal growth and meaningful connections

📅 25th June – 10th August 2026
🗓 Deadline: 20th June 2026

Venue: Centre for Karbi Studies Office, Diphu
& , Upper Dillaji (Hapjan), K/A

Requirement:
12th Passed
Age 18–25 years
Intermediate English Level
Course Fee: Rs. 3500 (Field Trips & Filmmaking Course not included)

Limited Seat - Apply now.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEnxSC1ZlX67X2OHbVuTnROnygVd1-2OnU9CESHCwYO5xT_Q/viewform?usp=header

25/04/2026

There is so much thinking, questioning, and lived experience within our communities, but when it comes to academic writing, many of us are left to figure it out alone. Ideas remain scattered, proposals feel overwhelming, and the process of shaping meaningful research can feel distant.

At the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS), this initiative is an attempt to create a different kind of space. One that is slower, more intentional, and rooted in guidance.

What this space offers: • Support in drafting research proposals
• Dissertation and thesis writing guidance
• Help with progress reports and academic reviews
• One on one mentoring and feedback
• Clear structuring of ideas and academic writing

Who this is for: • Students from BA level to PhD
• Anyone starting, stuck, or refining their research work

What makes it different: • Small batch maximum 10 students for focused attention
• A learning environment that encourages thinking, not just writing
• Access to Karbi philosophy, history, and cultural knowledge
• Guidance that walks with you at every stage, not just at the end

Good research is not just about completing a requirement. It is about shaping how we understand and carry forward knowledge.

If you have been meaning to begin, feeling stuck somewhere in the middle, or looking to refine what you already have, this space is open for you.

Kareng Ronghangpi 6001451765 (call for any query)

13/03/2026

Marking 11 years of the Centre for Karbi Studies a journey committed to the documentation, research, and promotion of Karbi language, culture, and heritage.

Heartfelt greetings to all who have contributed to this collective vision since 13th March 2015.

23/02/2026

Book available at the Centre for Karbi Studies office.

13/02/2026

As part of the 52nd Karbi Youth Festival 2026, the Centre for Karbi Studies in collaboration with the Karbi Cultural Society (KCS), is organising a One-Day Workshop on “Representing Karbi in Karbi Youth Festival Setting” on 14th February 2026 at Karbi Peoples’ Hall, Taralangso (9:00 AM onwards).

We are honoured to have Dr. Dharamsing Teron and Mr. Chandra Kt. Terang as our esteemed resource persons for the day.

We warmly invite everyone to join us in this meaningful engagement as we strengthen our cultural consciousness together.

Karbi Youth Festival Cultural Society

09/02/2026

https://www.youtube.com/live/5kU6OMWC7FE?si=IWQlm0Q6fzvBzEzg

Inaugural Programme | Plenary Session | Workshop Session 1

04/02/2026

To safeguard a language is to fortify the soul of a people. Our tongue defines our existence, and the reclamation of language is the reclamation of our collective agency and power.

The International Workshop on the Standardization of the Karbi Language is being organised by the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) in collaboration with the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS) and the Standardisation Committee for Karbi Language.

📍 Venue: Arboretum-cum-Craft Centre, Diphu
📅 Dates: 9–11 February 2026

10/01/2026

The book Globalizing Indigeneity: Karbi Youth Festival in Northeast India, edited by Dr. Dharamsing Teron and Dr. Vulli Dhanaraju and published by Manohar, was formally launched and inaugurated by Dr. Tuliram Ronghang, Hon’ble Chief Executive Member (CEM), Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council, at his Official Residence.

The event was graced by eminent personalities and community leaders, including Padmashree Dhaneshwar Engti, Mr. Elwin Teron, Dr. Dharamsing Teron, and members of the Karbi Language Standardization Committee, whose continued efforts play a vital role in strengthening Karbi language, culture, and history.

This publication is the outcome of the International Conference on “50 Years of Karbi Youth Festival”, held on 19th and 20th September 2025 at the Arboretum Cum Craft Centre Conference Hall, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, organized by the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS) in collaboration with the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.

This publication marks a significant contribution to Indigenous Studies and the documentation of Karbi Youth Festival and is now available for sale, inviting readers to engage with Karbi narratives from Northeast India.

Photo: Hochinho Kathar

29/12/2025

The Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS) proudly congratulates Dr. Amphu Terangpi on the successful completion of her PhD. Her doctoral research titled “Art and Craft of Karbi Anglong of Assam: A Folkloric Study,” carried out under the guidance of Prof. Y. A. Sudhakar Reddy and Prof. P. S. Kanaka Durga at the University of Hyderabad, is a valuable contribution to indigenous scholarship and the preservation of Karbi cultural heritage.

We are especially proud to note that Dr. Amphu Terangpi is also the first Karbi to attain the position of Assistant Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi, marking a historic milestone for the Karbi community.

We wish her continued success and look forward to her inspiring contributions to academia and cultural research.

26/10/2025

Youth as a Changemaker in Education: Reimagining Education for All

A 2-day workshop by the Heritage Learning Program (HLP) supported by the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS)

After the successful completion of the 5th batch of HLP — where students interned in Government Schools and witnessed inspiring changes in children’s confidence, civic sense, and joy of learning, we now take the next step.

This 2-day workshop will bring together young changemakers from Karbi Anglong to:

1. Explore creative possibilities to strengthen learning in government schools,
2. Discover play-based, local, and community-driven teaching methods, and
3. Prepare for the upcoming Community Facilitator Training (TOT) under HLP.

Join us as we continue our journey to make education more joyful, rooted, and meaningful.

🗓 8th & 9th November 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Centre for Karbi Studies Office, Diphu, Karbi Anglong.
Registration Fee: Rs. 600 (includes lunch for 2 days)

Seat are limited, hurry!