Assam
Assam Tourism launches scheme to promote homestays
March 4, 2024
Assam Tourism Development Corporation Limited (ATDC) has launched a programme to promote community tourism in the state with incentive and subsidy schemes to attract participation from the people. In a press statement, ATDC says that it has begun distribution of sanction letters ...
Read MoreFour longest railway journeys in India
July 29, 2022
The Vivek Express The Vivek Express is the longest rail route in India which travels 4,273 km over 82 hours with 55 planned stops. It runs from Dibrugarh, in northeastern Assam, to Kanyakumari, the southernmost point of the Indian mainland. Dibrugarh to Kanyakumari was one of the...
Read MoreThe calm and peace of Dirang
August 4, 2021
A quaint little quiet village set amidst lush green trees, cool little streams set against high mountains could be straight from a picture-perfect movie set of a Disney production. And Dirang may well be just that. A small village planted in Arunachal Pradesh, North-East, just ea...
Read MoreAhom tribes: A world in itself from Assam
August 1, 2021
Armed with a razor-sharp Hengdang, the swords used by Ahoms during battle, whose handle made of solid gold reflects the shine of the scorching sun. In the searing heat, as sweat and toil runs boisterous in their blood, the warriors of just and righteous make their way through swa...
Read MoreRemembering Bhupen Hazarika: The Bard of the Brahmaputra
November 5, 2020
One of the most cherished Indian artistes, Bhupen Hazarika stirred nationalism, through his songs, during language riots & ethnic conflicts that have riven Assam for almost six decades now. On his ninth death anniversary, Media India Group remembers the maestro.
Read MoreFloods overwhelm pandemic-hit Assam
July 23, 2020
Assam’s annual ritual of devastating floods comes on the back of a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases. Now a cocktail of the two dangers threatens not just millions of humans but also puts in peril the state’s rich wildlife.
Read MoreModi’s myriad challenges
January 9, 2020
After storming into office for a second time with a thumping majority, challenges for Narendra Modi’s government has not wilted in any way. Instead it has taken myriad forms…
Read MoreCitizen Amendment Act
December 15, 2019
With nearly half of India burning after the Citizen Amendment Bill was passed, what will be its impact on the ties between its two friendly neighbours –Bangladesh and Afghanistan?
Read MoreTensions en Assam après la publication de la liste finale du Registre des citoyens
September 2, 2019
La liste définitive du Registre national des citoyens (NRC ou National Register of Citizens) en Assam a exclu 1,9 million de personnes. Le destin de ces nouveaux apatrides est incertain et le gouvernement pourrait découvrir qu’il a ouvert la boîte de Pandore avec ce registre...
Read MoreMillions suffer floods fury in India
July 19, 2019
More than three million people have been displaced across the northern and north-eastern India because of monsoon that has not only destroyed homes but cost the lives of many.
Read MoreTTF Kolkata observes another full house edition
July 18, 2019
Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), India’s oldest and one of the largest travel trade show network celebrated its 30th edition of TTF Kolkata this year from July 12-14 with 450+ exhibitors and a record turnout of 10,000 visitors.
Read MoreDeluges eroding the heart of Assam’s culture
November 1, 2018
The cultural heartland of Assam and the home of the Vaishnava faith - Majuli island is plagued by yearly deluges which leave thousands homeless and scores dead.
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