The Northeast Today
The Northeast Today is a popular magazine was launched by the king of tripura Kirit Pradyot Deb Burmanor P.B.K.Manikya in August 2007. In a short span the magazine has become the highest-selling magazine in the Northeast of India, with an estimated circulation of 39,000. The magazine is known for its all-round coverage, and primarily covers politics, sports, cuisine, lifestyle, health, environment, science and travel.The magazine is currently the number one magazine from the region
Views
The magazine states that it has no political bias and also that it is equidistant from all political parties. Though lately it has been seen that its stand for the cause of Tibet and against the Maoist movement has been very critical and vocal. The magazine has also been seen as very supportive for the human rights and large-scale displacement of indigenous people for large projects. The stand for forest bill rights is also very much evident in the magazine. Recently the magazine was a partner in the Mega Brain jam Quiz which encourages participants to know AbOUT local knowledge along with the happening the world over. The Northeast Today aptly puts it as "a journey within for the search of knowledge".
Involvement
The Northeast Today, or TNT as it is popularly known, has also been involved in a lot of youth activities, such as quiz, debates and seminars, largely because it has a large student and youth base. It is estimated that almost 75% of the readers are under the age of 35.
The magazine has also co partnered two MusicAL shows, Eric Martin and the Affro Reggae show in Shillong. The last one to show the ill effects of [...] use and conflict management.The magazine was also part of the huge popular White Lion/Firehouse show which attracted over 42,000 fans is Shillong in December 2008
Aim
The magazine aims to see that Northeast region is taken at oar in the national level, not only politically but at all levels. The magazine is also one of the youngest in terms of age with the average age of 28 years in the editorial board. The magazine is for the people of northeast by the people who actually reside and live day to day.
Team
Kirit Pradyot Deb Burman -Editor in Chief /Publisher
Rajoo Sharma-Managing Editor
Gail Thomas- Editor executive Tapas dey -Circle Head (Agartala)
Ratnadeep Choudhary-News Editor
Gareth William Lyngwa-Public Relation and circulation
Sanjay Narwani-Join hands-Ad revenue
Circulation
The current circulation is esttimated at about 39,000 magazine per month thereby making it the most popular magazine in the segement from the northeast.