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Himadri Kalita

Himadri Kalita


    Rebel with a spray can: How graffiti is painting a picture of protest & change
    Guwahati

    Rebel with a spray can: How graffiti is painting a picture of protest & change

    Graffiti is more than art – it's a loud, visual voice to raise awareness about political, ecological issues
    Is India ready to legalise prenatal sex determination?
    Assam

    Is India ready to legalise prenatal sex determination?

    The IMA chief's recent push to amend sex determination laws has sparked debates, with Guwahati parents and experts warning of worsening gender inequality
    Coining a celebration: Barsapara Durga Puja pandal brings history to life with old coins
    Guwahati

    Coining a celebration: Barsapara Durga Puja pandal brings history to life with...

    So far, the committee has successfully collected 100 vintage coins including a rare specimen dating back to 1913.
    How a child’s wish & fruit tree kept a family Durga Puja running for 111 yrs in Karimganj
    Assam

    How a child’s wish & fruit tree kept a family Durga Puja running for 111 yrs in...

    “Our domestic help pointed to a century-old amra (hog plum) tree in our compound, still bearing fruit, and said, ‘As long as this tree is alive, your family will continue this tradition," Indrani said with a smile.
    Addressing aggression: Understanding roots of school violence in Assam
    Assam

    Addressing aggression: Understanding roots of school violence in Assam

    Guwahati, Sept 28: The rising cases of violence among school-going students have sparked serious concerns across the state, prompting many to question the root causes of such aggressive behaviour in children.In the past week, four violent incidents in schools have left one student dead and several...
    Dark side of the screen: Cyberbullyings crushing effects on mental health
    Assam

    Dark side of the screen: Cyberbullying's crushing effects on mental health

    Guwahati, Sept 28: It was September 15 and Supriya Borgohain (name changed), a Guwahati-based journalist, woke up to the incessant ringing of her phone. Confused, she opened her eyes to find her device flooded with countless messages and missed calls. Baffled by the early-morning urgency, she...
    Mind the gap: IIT Guwahati’s suicide crisis exposes shortcomings in mental health support
    Guwahati

    Mind the gap: IIT Guwahati’s suicide crisis exposes shortcomings in mental...

    As another IIT Guwahati student takes his life, concerns mount over the effectiveness of mental health support & academic pressures
    From profits to panic: YBY scam rocks Assam; CID probe on
    Assam

    From profits to panic: YBY scam rocks Assam; CID probe on

    Guwahati, August 14: About two months ago, Rajiv Saikia (name changed on request) was introduced to the mobile trading app, YBY, through an acquaintance.Captivated by the app’s user-friendly interface and the promise of doubling his money by completing daily tasks, Saikia decided to download it. ...
    Inspired by Agartala: Can Guwahati finally tackle flooding?
    Guwahati

    Inspired by Agartala: Can Guwahati finally tackle flooding?

    Guwahati, August 6: As an unprecedented urban deluge gripped Guwahati following an hour-long downpour on Monday, the dream of a flood-free city remains elusive despite several measures taken by the state government to address the issue.From de-siltation work to constructing drains across various...
    Portraying pain with care: The importance of sensitive storytelling
    Entertainment

    Portraying pain with care: The importance of sensitive storytelling

    Guwahati, July 25: Over the years Assamese film industry has evolved touching all the areas in terms of creativity, storyline, acting, and ability to deliver their message to the audience. ‘Bidurbhai’, directed by Suvrat Kakoti, is one of those movies that was able to deliver its message through...
    FASTag fiasco: Unexplained wallet deduction raises questions
    Assam

    FASTag fiasco: Unexplained wallet deduction raises questions

    Guwahati, July 24: Imagine yourself sitting at home and suddenly a message pops up on your phone stating a certain amount has been deducted from your FASTag wallet at a toll plaza while the car is parked in the garage. Did something similar to this happen to you as well? Several people, including...
    Retirement Blues: The silent struggle with depression
    Health & Fitness

    Retirement Blues: The silent struggle with depression

    Guwahati: "I felt a sudden loss of motivation to wake up early in the morning, a sense of restlessness grabbed me," recalled a retired Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) employee, reflecting on his first day post-retirement.Retirement, often touted as the culmination of a lifetime of hard...
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