Consciously Unconscious
North East Indians are a conscious lot. They ( that includes me) know the latest in-thing in fashion , music or even news. Besides “national and international happenings” those of whom are away from their homeland(s) are in constant touch with their home ground, are aware and have knowledge of happenings back home. In the cities they socialized and are always connected either through social networks or gatherings ( such as activities and fellowships). Everyone in one way or the other are in-touch with their own community. Of late with the growing “consciousness” of being attack by locals rather commonly called mainlanders they would pull together their whole lot and resources and make all the right (counter) political noises ( loosely accusing "Indians” , unconsciously unaware that when they say "Indians" that includes them !!) In fact, North East Indians are politically conscious lots. But in their attempt to voice out loud were unconsciously maki...