A Book That Tries to Understand the Music and the Man- Zubeen
The idea of this book review began with a phone call from Mumbai. A friend wanted to read about Zubeen…
“Skin of Youth”: A Poignant Exploration of Transgender Identity, Love, and Survival
The forthcoming feature Skin of Youth—a Vietnam–Singapore–Japan co-production releasing in 2025 (Vietnamese | 122’ | Colour)—is earning early attention for…
Amit Behl: A Voice You Remember, A Mind You Don’t Expect
Some people come into our lives through a screen long before we ever meet them. For me, Amit Behl was…
Zubeen Garg’s Roi Roi Binale: A Turning Point for Assamese Cinema?
Assamese cinema’s vitality has long been tied to Zubeen Garg’s singular energy. Zubeen has been a part of every defining…
National Unity Day : India commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s contribution in Nation Building
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas underscores the importance of maintaining the sovereignty, peace and integrity of the nation, encouraging citizens to pledge…
A Pilgrimage to Sonapur: The Eternal Flame of Zubeen da
It was the cab drivers in Guwahati who first gave me an unforgettable insight. They told me that thousands of…
“Moi Mukto, Moi Kangchenjunga”: The Eternal Ascent of An Artist Who Transcended the Axis of Name, Nation, and Noise . . .
I could vividly remember my rendering solidarity at Santiniketan’s Kala-Bhavana’ arena with my Assamese brothers and sisters to wreath our…
Tanuj talks about his key takeaways from the World Conservation Congress, Abu Dhabi
Tanuj Samaddar from Assam, recently participated in the World Conservation Congress hosted by International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)…
Utpal Datta: From Assam’s Cinematic Heart to the National Stage
The Vigyan Bhawan at New Delhi was lit with ceremony and anticipation on that September afternoon. As his name was…
The Storyteller of the Northeast Passes Away to the Land of No Return: Mithilesh Bhattacharya
The foremost fiction writer of the Northeast, Mithilesh Bhattacharya, is no more. I was startled to see the Facebook post…
Zubeen Garg: The Incomparable Star of Assam’s Entertainment World
The moment news broke of Zubeen Garg’s untimely passing, a cloud of sorrow swept across Assam. It wasn’t just grief…
Travel Diary: Agartala – Part 2
The next morning, we woke up early to a quiet, golden dawn. I made a quick cup of coffee in…
Travel Diary: Agartala – Part 1
Ever since my younger son started his hostel days, one thought always crossed his mind during every holiday — where…
Dreams with a New Era of Rail Travel
For decades, Bihar’s story has been one of relentless movement – students heading out for exams, workers riding overnight to…
An Empty Stage, and a Deafening Silence
On September 19, 2025, a wave of shock swept through Assam, and by evening, it had turned into grief that…
Modi – The Architect of a Strong and Self-Reliant India
The 17th of September is significant in history for a good number of reasons. On this day, artisans and workers…
“From Isolation to Integration: Mizoram & Hailakandi Finally Linked to Delhi by Train After 78 Years of Independence”
After 78 years of Independence, Mizoram and the Hailakandi district of Assam have been connected to Delhi by train with…
A Shower on Stage
Watching After, the dialogue-free play directed by Korean theatre director Kim So Jung, was less like viewing a performance and…
LIFESTYLE DISEASES: WHY PREVENTION MUST BE OUR PRIORITY
“It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver.” – Mahatma Gandhi Nearly a century…
PIERCING THE PLATE IN WHICH YOU EAT?
If famous personalities of lndia will not speak or write anything in favor of India during its difficult times then…
World Breastfeeding Week: A global call to prioritise support for mothers
World Breastfeeding Week is commemorated every year in the month of August with the aim of raising awareness and promoting…
PRAMILA TAI MEDHE: “AN EPITOME OF DEDCIATION AND COMMITMENT”
Born on June 8, 1929, in Nandurbar district of Maharashtra in a Hindu family, Vandaneeya Pramila Tai Medhe Ji started…
On the Rails to Safety: RPF’s Relentless Fight Against Human Trafficking
It was an ordinary afternoon at New Jalpaiguri Railway Station on July 21, 2025. The bustle of trains, announcements, and…
The Sound of Solitude: Papon’s Music and the Map of the Heart
In a country where voices often chase trends and the charts dictate creativity, there exists a singer who walks gently,…
INDIAN WAR HEROES, MEN OF HIGH CALIBER
Pratyusha Mukherjee, Drass,Kargil Yesterday India commemorated Kargil Vijay Diwas across the country. 527 are sleeping to awaken millions of Indians.…