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‘I was a new guy with no hits’: As Emraan Hashmi’s Gangster completes 20 years, Pritam shares how he joined the film as a music composerGangster, the romantic thriller featuring Emraan Hashmi and Kangana Ranaut, marks its 20th anniversary. Music composer Pritam shares his ea...
PM Modi greets people on Rongali Bihu, Vishu, Poila BoishakhPrime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed warm greetings on Rongali Bihu, Vishu, and Poila Boishakh. These festivals are celebrated in Assam, K...
Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on Wednesday, April 15, 2026?Bank holiday: Banks across several Indian regions are closed today, April 15, 2026, due to various regional festivals like Bengali New Year...
Solar New Year 2026: Aries Transit on April 14 Sparks Career Growth, Money Gains & Fresh StartsApril 14, 2026 marks the Solar New Year in India as the Sun enters Aries during Mesha Sankranti at 09:39 AM IST, triggering a powerful cosm...
Assam polls: Women constitute 49.98% of electoral roll, but only 8.17% of total candidatesThe electoral landscape in Assam is evolving, with women voters surpassing their male counterparts in numerous districts. Despite this prog...
Assam polls: Standing in CM's firing line, young Kunki puts up brave fight to wrest Guwahati CentralAssam Jatiya Parishad candidate Kunki Chowdhury is embroiled in controversy. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has threatened legal action...
Assam’s capital Guwahati sees nightlife boom with rising clubs, cafes and jobs: Can politics keep up?Guwahati is experiencing a vibrant metamorphosis into a bustling urban hub. The nightlife sparkles with the emergence of trendy clubs and c...
Bridges to Majuli: Connectivity push sparks outsider anxiety in Assam’s river island battlegroundMajuli islanders anticipate the completion of new bridges connecting them to mainland Assam, hoping for improved access to healthcare and e...
Test of Sarma Shiksha Abhiyan in Assam Polls amid welfare gains and social faultlinesAssam's election sees BJP promising daily expulsion of Bangladeshi infiltrators. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's aggressive stance on ...
Upper Assam poll battle heats up as BJP banks on identity politics and eviction drivesUpper Assam's election campaign centers on identity. The BJP government highlights its role in defending Assamese identity through land rig...
Assam election: AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal says Miyas will dominate post-election, sparks rowAIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal predicts a post-election "dominance" of "Miyas" in Assam, stating Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's influenc...
Assam elections 2026: Can regional parties reclaim identity politics?Assam's elections highlight regionalism as a key issue. National parties have adopted the agenda of protecting Assamese identity. This has ...
Bring the periphery to the centreOften explained in terms of a 'Gupta art'-inspired door frame, its own localised aesthetics have remained unsung. The personified river god...
Bohag Bihu 2024: Date, rituals, history, significance, how to celebrate Rongali BihuBohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, heralds the Assamese New Year and harvest season in Assam. Celebrated from April 14 to 20, it embod...
All about Rongali Bihu, the Assamese festival of joy & harvestThe festival heralds the onset of spring and the Assamese New Year.
Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu) 2023: Date, rituals, significance and celebration of Assamese New YearThe seven-day festival of Bohag Bihu, a celebration of joy and abundance, is eagerly awaited and celebrated with great enthusiasm in Assam ...
No constitutional safeguards for identity of Assamese yetAssam is engaged in an interesting debate these days: who is an Assamese? From literary bodies to student unions, all are trying to crack h...