This is a monologue by Muhammad Aslam (a 38-year old male teacher) about a master and his domestic help. The master asks his helper to bring a sharpening tool and the helper brings sand instead. He could not differentiate between the two words because they were homophonous. The other native speaker present during this recording is Gohar-Ur Rehman (a 39-year old male shopkeeper).

This is a narrative by Muhammad Aslam (a 38-year old male teacher) about a scam. Once someone called a friend of Muhammad Aslam and told him that he had received a prize. The gentleman (the speaker's friend) was very happy. The caller at the other end asked him to top up credit on his mobile phone, and he did so. After losing some money he understood that it was a scam. The other speaker present during this recording is Gohar-Ur Rehman (a 39-year old male shopkeeper).

This is a personal narrative by Muhammad Younas (a 60-year old male and retired factory worker) about a time when he was working in Karachi. Muhammad Younas talks about his life in Karachi, other community members who lived there, and some incidents that happened during that time. The other speaker present during this recording is Abdul Qayoum (a 60-year old male).

This is a retelling of the story of the thirsty crow by Akbar Khan (a 46-year old male teacher). Once upon a time, a crow was very thirsty. He flew in search of water and saw a pitcher. He sat on the pitcher to drink water, but the surface of the water was low and he could not reach it. He then gathered some small pebbles and put them in the pitcher one by one. The water level raised. He drank water and flew away. The other speaker present during this recording is Gohar-Ur Rehman (a 40-year old male shopkeeper).

Recording of Shobhana Chelliah and Sumshot Khular discussing verb paradigms in Imphal at the Classic Grande before presentation at the Manipuri Language Cell workshop for language pedagogy.

A lecture on verb system of Lamkang to the Lamkang and Manipuri speakers at the Manipur Language Department, Imphal. Attended by Prof. Yashwanta Singh, HoD Linguistics Department, Manipur University and various other professors from different colleges.

Swamy Tholung (Ksen) reviews a carefully constructed list of minimal pairs contrasting [tl] and [tlh].

Recording of Daniel Tholung and Shobhana Chelliah discussing inflection in Lamkang at Thamlakhuren in Tony Khular' s house.

This is a discussion with Tshering Tashi, a Lama (monk) at the Bardan Monastery, who hails from the Sani village. Lama Tashi delves into the shifts that have taken place in Zangskar in terms of language, culture, lifestyle, and the environment over recent years. He explains how these alterations have affected the local Zangskari populace. In addition, Lama Tashi addresses questions from the students of GMDC, Zangskar, about the observed transformations within Zangskar's monasteries. Recorded in Sani village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

This is a discussion with Norbu Tashi, an elder from the Sani village, about the shifts in language, culture, and lifestyle that Zangskar has witnessed over the recent years. Recorded in Sani village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

Stanzin Choszin and her parents discuss the transformation Zangskar has witnessed in recent decades with Tshering Namgyal. Stanzin Choszin is a student at the Government Model Degree College (GMDC), Zangskar. Tshering Namgyal is a GMDC BA student. They discuss shifts in language, changing tastes in food and liquor, evolving work cultures, and matrimonial traditions. this discussion captures the essence of a rapidly transforming Zangskari society. Recorded at Choszin's residence in Sani village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

In this enlightening discussion, Prof. Tadeusz Slupski of Poland, a visitor to Zangskar since November 1977, discusses the cultural shifts over the decades with a couple from Sani village. Slupski narrates the socio-cultural transformations he witnessed since his initial visit and invites the couple to expand on these changes from their firsthand experiences. They discuss the nuances of the architectural evolution of Zangskari houses, delving into traditional heating and lighting methods, recalling cherished olden poems, songs, and dances—emphasizing the "chham" (Chham) dance and costumes, and reminisce about traditional weddings marked by horseback marriage processions. Dr. Jamphel Sheyan, Assistant Professor of English at GMDC, skillfully interprets the conversation, bridging Zangskari and English. Recorded in Sani village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

The Epic of Gesar (also spelled Kesar) is one of the world's longest epics and is widely sung and narrated across the Tibetan Plateau and in parts of Central Asia. This grand narrative chronicles the life and adventures of the heroic figure, Gesar of Ling. The saga unfolds through numerous episodes, with one of its earliest segments detailing the miraculous birth of Gesar. Before this event, the kingdom of Ling found itself in dire need of a leader. In the inaugural episode, Tashi Zangmo from Sani village—one of the last remaining bards in Zangskar—narrates how Agu Gani, Gesar’s uncle and an elder in the kingdom, persuades the warrior God, Tshangspa Karpo, to bestow the kingdom of Ling with a king. This divine intervention culminates in the miraculous birth of Gesar. Recorded in Sani village, Ladakh Union Territory, India.

Chungpu Chongloi, Kimpi Chongloi, and Gunjanei Vaiphei discuss the different villages they have lived in over the years. They are Saihriem elders in their 80s at the time of recording.

Bahpu Saihriem describes the belief of the Saihriems in the existence of ghosts and spirits. He says that the Saihriems believed in different types of ghosts: some are tall, while others are short, and some ghosts have popping eyes that frighten the people who see them. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional cultivation practices of the Saihriems. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem death ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional Saihriem healing rituals practiced by their forefathers. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.

Bahpu Saihriem describes the traditional hunting practices of their forefathers. Now, such hunting practices are no longer used, especially after they have come to live in the plains of Assam. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem religious ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem religious ceremonies. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 85 years old at the time of recording.

Chungpu Chongloi describes Saihriem village administration practices for handling conflict and crime within the village. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.

Bahpu Saihriem describes how wine is made and Saihriem rituals associated with wine. He is a native speaker of Saihriem from Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam.

Thangjanei Aimol sings a modern song composed in memory of the British. She is a Saihriem speaker living in Noxa Tila, Cachar District, Assam, around 65 years old at the time of recording.