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“cVigil enables electors to report on MCC violations.”
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“cVigil enables electors to report on MCC violations.”

5 things/ Technology in elections NITIN KHADE, IAS, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Assam, on use of technology for free, fair and safe elections. 1. One-stop for all data ENCORE, or Enabling Communications on Real-time Environment, is a one-stop app of the Election Commission of India...
The Burha Bungalow-II
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The Burha Bungalow-II

FICTION - Ishita Saikia [email protected] Lost in her fond memories, Anisha soon reached the high gates of the Burha Bungalow, this time with proper authentication to not get shooed away by the gatekeeper. She was soon ushered in by the caretaker. The Bungalow looked the same, she felt,...
Making the right choice
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Making the right choice

MONEY SMART - Dipankar Jakharia [email protected] Things to keep in mind while choosing a financial adviser. My elder daughter is ten months short of getting her name inducted in the electoral roll. To make her aware of what’s going on politically, we have started discussing electoral...
Culinary Corner
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Culinary Corner

Kashmiri Nath is an Assamese Food Chronicler and a Guest Chef, who passionately promotes Assamese cuisine through her many pop-ups and food festivals all across the country. She is the founder of the North East Food Forum. She has served dignitaries, celebrities and guests with traditional Assamese...
Time for self-love
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Time for self-love

WOMEN PLUS - Purabi Sarma [email protected] Women need to pamper themselves if they are to give their best. Whether you are a full-time homemaker burdened with your daily household chores or a working woman stuck maintaining work-life balance, it’s tiring to be on one's toes all the time....
Story of a pioneer
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Story of a pioneer

JOYKANTA SARMA writes about Radhikaram Dhekial Phookan, the first doctorate from Assam. One of the most illustrious sons of 19th century-Assam, Radhikaram Dhekial Phookan, believed to be the first doctorate from Assam, and probably India, is hardly known among the new generation, thanks...
Pursuit of Bhakti
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Pursuit of Bhakti

UP CLOSE - Subhajit Bhadra [email protected] PRADIPJYOTI MAHANTA, a Sankaradeva scholar, talks about his new book on the great saint. Pradipjyoti Mahanta is a known name in the cultural and social realm of Assam. He is an educationist, a critic, a writer, a Vaishnavite scholar, and a...
Struggle for survival
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Struggle for survival

The transgender community has had a harrowing time this last one year, reports MANASH PRATIM DUTTA. The month of July 2020 saw Guwahati battling the transmission of COVID-19. It was a very tough time. Amidst this crisis, one particular incident drew public attention: a clash that took place...
Be the change
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Be the change

ALL THINGS CONSIDERED – Mitra Phukan The two bedroom/hall/kitchen set, or 2-BHK, had fallen vacant. The young man who had rented the place had left a few months after the pandemic had started, deciding not to renew the lease, at least at this time. He was working from home, anyway, and it was all...
CINEMASCAPE - MADAM CHIEF MINISTER
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CINEMASCAPE - MADAM CHIEF MINISTER

Sanjay Ray Director: Subhash Kapoor Cast: Richa Chadha, Saurabh Shukla, Boloram Das, Manav Kaul, etc. Loosely inspired by the real-life story of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati and her rise in the political milieu, Madam Chief Minister, starring Richa Chadha in the lead, is a political...
SPORTPOURRI - A long road ahead
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SPORTPOURRI - A long road ahead

Kausav Baruah Although Assam failed to make it to the knockout stages of the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy, but, the fact remains that they stood equal on the points tally with Uttarakhand – which proceeded into the next round with a better net run-rate. Now, many might argue why Assam...
CHICONOMICS - Quite shady!
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CHICONOMICS - Quite shady!

Joyshree Baruah A cool pair of sunglasses can take an outfit’s style quotient to another level altogether. From cat-eye to revamped aviators to oversized goggles, one can get spoilt for choice. Since summer is just round the corner, it’s time to up your game with the trendiest sunglasses of the...
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