Assam tea is known for its bold, malty flavour and bright colour. It is not just a beverage but an essential part of Assamese identity, Indian culture, and a significant player in the global tea market. The region receives 250–300…
Ambubachi Mela is one of the most spiritually significant and widely attended religious gatherings in Eastern India. Held annually at the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, the Ambubachi Mela marks a unique celebration of fertility, the divine feminine, and…
Himanta Biswa Sarma has emerged as one of the most influential and action-driven leaders of India in recent times. Often referred to as Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, the current Chief Minister of Assam has become a household name. From education…
In Assam’s lowland evergreen forests you can find the White-Winged Wood Duck, or “Deo Hanh” as it is affectionately known to the locals – the very soul and state bird of Assam. More than just a symbol, this magnificent bird,…
Assam and several Northeastern states are on alert as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a Red Alert for May 29 and 30, forecasting very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall. The alert, the highest in IMD’s warning system, signals “Take…
Flight operations have resumed at 32 airports across northern and northwestern India following a temporary suspension triggered by escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan. The closures, enforced as a safety precaution, came in the wake of Indian airstrikes on…
Tarun Gogoi, one of the most influential political leaders in Assam’s history, is remembered for his unwavering dedication to public service, transformative leadership, and commitment to democratic values. His tenure as Chief Minister from 2001 to 2016 brought stability, economic…
Indira Goswami, popularly known as Mamoni Raisom Goswami or Mamoni Baideo, was born on 14 November 1942 in Assam to Umakanta Goswami and Ambika Devi. She grew up in a Vaishnavite Brahmin family that owned a satra near Guwahati. Goswami…
Aminul Islam, a three-time legislator from Assam’s Dhing constituency and key figure of the opposition party, the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), was arrested on Thursday after his controversial statements on the Pulwama and Pahalgam terror attacks. The police…
India’s sudden suspension of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty on April 23, 2025, is an unprecedented escalation of the Kashmir crisis. In a move initiated by a recent militant attack on Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, it suspends critical data…
