Shibangi Ratna Baruah from Guwahati was conferred the highest award of ‘Naveen Kalakar’, the ‘Bharat Nrithya Thilakam’ at the Indian Classical dance festivals ‘Jayadev Rastriya Sam... Read more
Bharati Vidyapeeth University has decided to introduce Sattriya dance in their syllabus, keeping in mind the increase in interest among the non-Assamese students in Maharashtra. Sa... Read more
Museums’ multiple histories lie in the evolving interplay between the basic notions of collecting, classifying, displaying, and on the part of the public, receiving that underlie t... Read more
Though the Kang festival bore resemblance to the Rath Yatra at Puri in Odisha, it has imbibed local influences such as the Meitei architectural style in the making of the Rath or c... Read more
The story of ‘Assam Tea’ begins in 1823 when Robert Bruce, an Englishman, met Birsa Gaum, the Singpho chief to explore the potential for tea. A century and half later, this blend h... Read more
Karbi Anglong has always been known for its rich culture and distinct ethnic groups. The Tiwas are one such group who represent the vibrant mix of traditions that make up this dist... Read more
The Assam directorate of archaeology will take up 24 new sites in the state, including the 17th century Momai Kota Garh here, for protection and preservation. Of these 24 sites, tw... Read more
The annual 3-day Water Festival, popularly known as Sangken, began on Saturday with traditional throwing of water on each other, on revellers and pedestrians alike, amidst euphoric... Read more
This year, traditional artisans have something to be happy about. Recently, there has been a significant rise in demand of traditional instruments in the district of Lakhimpur. Mor... Read more
The All Assamese Students Association (AASA) in New Delhi recently organized its annual cultural extravaganza, ‘Bohagi Utsav’ depicting the quintessence of bohag or the... Read more
