The Inter-Parliamentary Union has condemned Bangladesh’s interim government led by Dr Muhammad Yunus for the detention and mistreatment of former...
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Bangladesh stands at one of the most precarious points in its political history. As Dr. Muhammad Yunus announces a national...
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Uranium at the crossroads: Meghalaya’s uneasy tryst with the atom
The renewed push for uranium mining in Meghalaya has reignited old fears, as the Centre’s proposal to skip public hearings...
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Echoes of ancestry resound at Lum Sohpetbneng as Seng Khasi Kmie marks 125 years of faith and heritage
At Lum Sohpetbneng, thousands gathered as Seng Khasi Kmie marked 125 years with the erection of forty monoliths honouring ancestors...
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When the hills dance to a hundred drums
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Eastern Army Commander reviews border preparedness, lays foundation for Lachit Borphukan military station in Dhubri
Lieutenant General R. C. Tiwari, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command, visited the Gajraj Corps in Dhubri, Assam, to...
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When a hundred drums awaken the hills
The Garo Hills come alive with the beat of a thousand drums as Meghalaya celebrates the 50th Golden Jubilee of...
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When Shillong turns pink: Cherry blossoms, music, and a celebration of spirit
When the cherry blossoms bloom, Shillong turns into a dreamscape of pink and white — a festival of music, culture,...
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Fractured consensus: Political trust crumbles over Bangladesh’s reform charter
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Stories of the soul: CNFF 2025 to light up Guwahati with 40 inspiring films
CNFF 2025 brings 40 inspiring films to Guwahati, celebrating heritage, resilience, and human spirit. Experience stories that mirror society’s soul.
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Dhaka’s denial and Delhi’s doubt — What lies beneath the map controversy?
A diplomatic storm erupted after Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus gifted a book to a Pakistani general featuring a...
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Muivah’s homecoming after six decades: A political signal amid Manipur’s ongoing conflict
Thuingaleng Muivah’s return to Manipur after six decades marks a powerful moment in the region’s turbulent history. His visit, amid...
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A new dawn for Meghalaya’s women and children
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Faith, fear, and State power — The new assault on minorities in Bangladesh
Waves of protests in Dhaka demanding a ban on ISKCON have exposed Bangladesh’s deepening religious divide, with extremist groups re-emerging...
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From a remote Himalayan hamlet to the Padma Shri — The man who gave Toto a script
In the quiet hills of Totopara, Dhaniram Toto turned a fading language into a written legacy — crafting a 37-letter...
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Pakistan-Bangladesh rapprochement: Strategic realignment or risky gamble for Dhaka
Pakistan-Bangladesh rapprochement tests Dhaka’s strategic reset, balancing defense ties with Islamabad and rising anxiety in India.
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Across the fences of North Bengal: Migration, borders, and the new politics of belonging
In North Bengal’s forgotten ruins and along its porous frontier, the story of one Bangladeshi gardener reveals a larger truth...
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Truth after four decades: Assam to finally unveil the Nellie massacre report
Assam to unveil the long-suppressed Tiwary Commission’s Nellie massacre report after four decades, reigniting calls for truth and justice.
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