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"Zubeen: Twenty Songs and Seven Portraits” Released; Scholarship Announced in Singer’s Honour

"Zubeen: Twenty Songs and Seven Portraits” Released; Scholarship Announced in Singer’s Honour

Nov 19, 2025

The Assam Royal Global University successfully hosted a heartfelt commemorative programme yesterday to mark the Birth Anniversary of the iconic artist Zubeen Garg. The event brought together admirers, academics, cultural voices, and members of the media for a morning filled with emotion, reflection, and artistic celebration.

Investors accounts cross the milestone of 24 crore on NSE

Investors accounts cross the milestone of 24 crore on NSE

Nov 16, 2025

The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) reached another milestone in November 2025, with total unique trading accounts surpassing 24 crore (240 million)

Top 10 Oldest Mountains in the World: Earth’s Ancient Giants That Still Stand Tall

Top 10 Oldest Mountains in the World: Earth’s Ancient Giants That Still Stand Tall

Nov 14, 2025

Mountains are among the oldest storytellers of our planet. While some peaks like the Himalayas are relatively young in geological terms, others have stood for billions of years—older than life on land itself.

'The S.I.S Story': How one man’s vision met purpose

'The S.I.S Story': How one man’s vision met purpose

Nov 11, 2025

From the dusty lanes of Bihar to the boardrooms of billion-dollar enterprise, The S.I.S Story reminds us that true success begins with service, not ambition. It’s a tale that asks — what if building a business could also mean building people?

Review: In Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, humanity is the real creation

Review: In Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, humanity is the real creation

Nov 09, 2025

Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein challenges the traditional monster story by focusing on humanity and emotions. The film invites viewers to rethink identity and acceptance through a fresh, empathetic lens

Experts unite to tackle hidden hunger in mothers and its impact on child brain development

Experts unite to tackle hidden hunger in mothers and its impact on child brain development

Nov 07, 2025

South Asian experts warn of hidden hunger in mothers affecting child brain growth. They call for stronger nutrition policies and better monitoring to safeguard future generations

Japanese publishers demand OpenAI stop using copyrighted anime content for AI training

Japanese publishers demand OpenAI stop using copyrighted anime content for AI training

Nov 05, 2025

Japanese publishers demand OpenAI halt use of copyrighted anime content in AI training. The call highlights the need to protect intellectual property rights and creators worldwide

Roi Roi Binale Review: Zubeen Garg’s goodbye that Assam will never forget

Roi Roi Binale Review: Zubeen Garg’s goodbye that Assam will never forget

Nov 04, 2025

Roi Roi Binale is recommended for anyone interested in regional Indian cinema, musical dramas, or Zubeen Garg’s work. Approach it not as a perfectly crafted film but as a heartfelt artistic statement—a swan song that, like all final performances, is more meaningful for what it represents than what it achieves.

WhatsApp web faces global outage, users report widespread disruptions across meta platforms

WhatsApp web faces global outage, users report widespread disruptions across meta platforms

Nov 04, 2025

Users of Meta’s flagship messaging service, WhatsApp, experienced major disruptions on the web version of the platform on Tuesday, November 4 with many reporting an inability to load chats, status updates, and other essential features. The glitch has left users struggling to communicate, particularly those relying on WhatsApp Web for work and business correspondence.

OpenAI to offer ChatGPT Go free for a year to Indian users from November 4

OpenAI to offer ChatGPT Go free for a year to Indian users from November 4

Oct 28, 2025

OpenAI offers free one-year access to ChatGPT Go for users in India starting November 4. This move aims to promote wider AI adoption and accessibility across the country

From an Assam author comes a thriller rooted in the Northeast

From an Assam author comes a thriller rooted in the Northeast

Oct 25, 2025

Set in the misty hills of Sikkim, Bishhal Paull’s The Liar Among Us lures readers into a world where folklore and deceit collide, and every truth hides a darker secret. This debut thriller keeps you guessing till the end — a story so layered, you can’t tell what’s real until it’s too late.

Children with one kidney can live full, healthy lives with proper care: Experts

Children with one kidney can live full, healthy lives with proper care: Experts

Oct 19, 2025

Children born with a single kidney can lead normal, healthy lives when parents follow routine medical care and monitoring, Indian paediatric health experts say.

‘AI has skill, not art’: Chetan Bhagat on why storytelling will stay human

‘AI has skill, not art’: Chetan Bhagat on why storytelling will stay human

Oct 06, 2025

Chetan Bhagat asserts that AI lacks the art needed for true storytelling. He emphasises that human creativity remains irreplaceable despite AI advancements

“The Dark Hours of the Night”: A Powerful Translation Illuminating Women’s Lives and Spaces in Patriarchal Society

“The Dark Hours of the Night”: A Powerful Translation Illuminating Women’s Lives and Spaces in Patriarchal Society

Oct 06, 2025

The Dark Hours of the Night is a novel translated in English adroitly by GJV Prasad from Tamil poet and novelist Salma’s debut novel, Irandaam Jaamangalin Kathai (2004). Salma Rakkiaiah

This book profiles the visionary who shaped Assam's identity

This book profiles the visionary who shaped Assam's identity

Oct 03, 2025

The biography of Ananda Ram Dhekial Phookan opens with a striking image from a century and a half ago - a young Assamese boy returning from Calcutta, leaving his studies incomplete to root himself in his homeland.

Amita Chaudhury: Newsmaker driving sustainable insurance

Amita Chaudhury: Newsmaker driving sustainable insurance

Sep 25, 2025

Amita Chaudhury has become the global newsmaker of the moment with her appointment as the first woman of Indian origin to chair the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) Board under the UNEP Finance Initiative.

'The Last Free Naga' reveals tales of identity, conflict and enduring resilience

'The Last Free Naga' reveals tales of identity, conflict and enduring resilience

Sep 17, 2025

Jim Wungramyao Kasom writes with a courage that strips away illusions, revealing the raw pulse of human struggle and resilience. 'The Last Free Naga' lingers in the mind, haunting and beautiful, long after the last page is turned.

Obesity overtakes underweight as India faces growing health crisis: UNICEF

Obesity overtakes underweight as India faces growing health crisis: UNICEF

Sep 11, 2025

Obesity has become a bigger health issue than underweight in India, says UNICEF. Experts warn of rising risks of diabetes and heart disease due to lifestyle changes

In 'The Grassland Games', Assam’s wild hosts crime, cultural intrigue and a dash of drama

In 'The Grassland Games', Assam’s wild hosts crime, cultural intrigue and a dash of drama

Sep 07, 2025

'The Grassland Games' is a thrilling tale of crime and conservation. It follows a young tourist’s dangerous journey amid the region’s stunning yet menacing landscapes.

'Stitching Stardom': How a tailor defied convention to dress India’s icons

'Stitching Stardom': How a tailor defied convention to dress India’s icons

Sep 07, 2025

Madhav Agasti’s memoir reveals his journey from humble beginnings to dressing India’s most famous personalities. His story is one of resilience, passion, and redefining success against all odds.

Princess Pihu or Rapunzel? Revisit an Indianised and 'over-spiced' fairytale

Princess Pihu or Rapunzel? Revisit an Indianised and 'over-spiced' fairytale

Sep 05, 2025

Rajesh Talwar’s book offers a fresh Indianised take on Rapunzel with quirky characters and cultural flavours. It breaks traditional stereotypes while appealing mainly to children.