The Nyishis or the Nishangs are inhabitants of a vast stretch of area in the Lower Subansiri district and some parts of the Upper Suibansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh. The community was referred to as Dafla by people and some authors in the past. However, now this name is considered derogatory by the community and Nyishi or Nishi is the preferred name of the tribe. The author shares with us his personal views and experiences, gathered from ...
