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How social media is driving polarisation in the politics of Upper Assam

September 01, 2025 12:12 pm

Dissemination of Hindutva ideology through networks of content creators has normalised a rhetoric where ‘khilanjia Axomiya’ and ‘encroacher’ remain ambiguously defined

People in Assam need development, not guns

August 18, 2025 2:55 pm

Decision of state government to give gun licenses to indigenous communities is dangerous and risks further polarisation

Meet the ex-DGP who led efforts to make Assamese a classical language

October 13, 2024 8:15 am

While the demand for classical status to some languages had been pending for as long as since 2013, the push for Assamese was first made in 2021.

Knowledge Nugget of the day: Classical languages

October 25, 2024 2:59 pm

As the Union Cabinet extends the "classical language" designation to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. What are classical languages? What makes a language 'classical'? What is the difference between classical and official languages? Take a look.

UPSC Key - 5th October, 2024- India-Sri Lanka, Elephant Census, Critical Minerals, and more

UPSC Key | India-Sri Lanka, Elephant Census, Critical Minerals, and more

October 06, 2024 9:23 am

Why and how should you read today's newspaper based on the recent trends of UPSC Prelims and Mains? How are the India-Sri Lanka relationship, Elephant Census and Classical language relevant to the UPSC Exam? Learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for October 5th, 2024.

Watch: American man tries to play traditional Assamese instrument ‘gogona’

May 11, 2024 2:00 pm

'Gogona,’ is a traditional jaw harp, and holds a significant role in the vibrant festivities of Assam's Bihu music.

Watch: Bigg Boss 17 wildcard Aoora dons Assamese attire, sings local hit

March 13, 2024 2:38 pm

The video transitions to a montage showcasing the Korean singer’s adventures in Assam.

Why this 25-year-old Assamese novel set in a newly liberalised India continues to endure

June 30, 2023 5:50 pm

Sahitya Akademi Award-winning Anuradha Sarma Pujari’s debut novel ‘Hriday Ek Bigyapan’ became a breakout success, capturing the collective imagination of a generation of Assamese readers.

How the pandemic influenced filmmaker Rima Das's latest film

October 15, 2022 7:24 am

Das’s Assamese feature, Tora’s Husband, captures how COVID-19 impacted lives in a small town

Braille edition of Assamese dictionary launched

September 18, 2022 10:20 am

Published by the Sadin-Pratidin group, this edition will be gifted free of cost to the visually challenged people of the state, a Raj Bhavan release said

ASSAMESE VIDEOS

Assam commemorates ‘Magh Bihu’ with pomp and gaiety

January 16, 2016 6:23 am

Jorhat/Assam, Jan 16 (ANI): The people of Assam celebrated Uruka, the eve of Magh Bihu, in a grand manner on Saturday. Men and women partook in various rituals associated with Magh Bihu while soaking in the festive spirit. Magh Bihu or more appropriately Bhogali Bihu is one of the most important festivals of Assam which marks the end of harvesting season in the month of ‘Maagha’. The celebrations mostly include families getting together for a grand feast. Bhogali is derived from the Assamese word ‘Bhog’ meaning food and the name signifies that the stores and granaries in homes are filled with the just harvested crop.