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Four books to read this weekend
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Four books to read this weekend

New Delhi, April 15: A tall glass of lemonade and a good read will see you through the rising temperatures. Finding the Raga by Amit Chaudhuri By turns essay, memoir and cultural study, 'Finding the Raga' is Amit Chaudhuri's singular account of his discovery of, and enduring passion for north...
Phata Bihu of Dhakuakhana: A unique folk tradition in natures bounty
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'Phata Bihu' of Dhakuakhana: A unique folk tradition in nature's bounty

Guwahati, April 14: Though not exactly learnt the Bihu festival celebrated since around sixteenth century A.D. on the banks of the Charikoria river in Dhakuakhana at the far east corner of Assam with its unique characteristics is known as 'Phata Bihu' (or Phaat Bihu). Presently this Bihu is...
Lets get physical? Understanding principles of physics via captivating books
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Let's get physical? Understanding principles of physics via captivating books

Guwahati, April 14: Microwave ovens to computers, refrigerators to mobile phones, air travel to advanced surgery -- can we imagine a world without these? But do most of us know what all these owe to Maxwell's laws of electromagnetism, Bernoulli's principle, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, or in...
Bhramyaman Theatre reopens in Nagaon after gap of two years
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Bhramyaman Theatre reopens in Nagaon after gap of two years

Guwahati, April 6: 'Bhramyaman theatres' also known as 'The Roving Theatre of Assam', reopened on Tuesday in Nagaon. The Bhramyaman theatres have been an indispensable part of the state's cultural heritage. The theatres reflect the socio-cultural life of Assam and involves the participation of...
Ramadan: The blessed month of forgiveness, mercy and spirituality
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Ramadan: The blessed month of forgiveness, mercy and spirituality

Guwahati, April 3: With the sighting of the crescent moon the holy month of Ramadan begins today. Devout Muslims around the world will observe the holy month by observing Roja or Sawm (fasting) from dawn to dusk, engaging in special prayers and humanitarian activities and keeping away from several...
Putola Nach: When puppets are brought to life by sutradhars
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Putola Nach: When puppets are brought to life by sutradhars

Dr. Jagadindra RaychoudhuryGuwahati, March 27: Puppetry (Putola Nach) theatre is a traditional string theatre which had been very much popular not only in Assam but also in entire Northeast India since time immemorial. "Putola Nach" was one of the most popular forms of entertainment, especially...
Barpeta Doul Utsav: When Kaliya Gosain comes out of his courtyard
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Barpeta Doul Utsav: When 'Kaliya Gosain' comes out of his courtyard

Guwahati, March 18: One of the most celebrated and recognised festivals of India is Holi. The occasion is marked by frolic and friendly fights with colours, leaving behind the agonies and grudges. India celebrates Holi in a varied way but the core belief is to celebrate the victory of good over...
These superwomen from Northeast are leaving men far behind
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These superwomen from Northeast are leaving men far behind

Guwahati, March 8: In an era when women have leaped forward in educational attainment, sports and workforce participation, relatively few have made the journey to the highest levels of political, entrepreneurial or corporate leadership. Despite the never-ending conversation of men vs women, women...
Its not all love and roses, but also requires understanding in a relationship
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'It's not all love and roses, but also requires understanding in a relationship'

Guwahati, Feb 14: Although there is no season earmarked to express love, Valentine's Day allows one to reinvent their relationships. Over the last couple of years, the pandemic has taken an emotional toll on humankind. Covid norms and lockdowns have allowed people to spend more time with each other...
Qiqiao - It
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Qiqiao - It's all about love

What is the relevance of a particular day to a love celebration? As we all know, February 14 is celebrated as Valentine's Day—the day of love. Is Valentine's Day necessary? Is there any need of any specific day to fall in love or to show our true love? Love comes from the heart; so it doesn't...
Christmas: How Indias pluralistic past shows the way forward  
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Christmas: How India's pluralistic past shows the way forward  

On December 1, 1581, a rather gruesome spectacle played out in the manor of Tyburn in Middlesex County, England. Three Catholic Jesuit priests, the most noteworthy among them being the future Saint Edmund Campion, were dragged out, then 'hanged, drawn and quartered' — a phrase that implied hanging...
A last minute style guide to help men get it right this Diwali
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A last minute style guide to help men get it right this Diwali

New Delhi, Nov 4: Take the guesswork out of your festive outfits with these must-have outfits bookmarked to salvage your last minute style. This Dhanteras and Diwali, if you havent planned your outfit yet these last-minute ideas by fashion designer Raghavendra Rathore can definitely up your game. ...
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