Woven with magicThe textile tradition of Assam is replete with hand-woven silks known for their rich textures and unique designs. ranjita biswas delves into the world of silks from this north-eastern state where weaving is a way of life. Paat, muga, eri — one ... Deccan Herald, 6 days ago |
ASI takes up two major preservation projectsGUWAHATI, May 2 Seeking to bring back the ambience of Assam's glorious past, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has undertaken major projects to protect and preserve heritage structures and monuments belonging to the Ahom as well as the ... Assam Tribune, 2 weeks ago
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Documentary on Islamic heritage screenedGUWAHATI, April 21 Islamic Heritage in Assam, a documentary film directed by veteran director Abdul Majid, was screened at Hotel Gateway Grandeur today. The documentary is a shorter version of five episodes of a larger documentary arranged in a ... Assam Tribune, 3 weeks ago
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Rongali colours, rhythm in the airSivasagar, April 16: Thousands witnessed a spectacular performance of vibrant culture at the Rang Ghar bakori (courtyard), where Rongali Bihu was organised with pomp and gaiety yesterday. Festivity enveloped the air at Rangpur, the erstwhile capital ... Calcutta Telegraph, 1 month ago
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From humble start to community celebrationhas come a long way from being a spring festival celebrated by a small section of society - the Koris and Paiks who served as soldiers in the Ahom army - to a community celebration by various ethnic groups in the state. "Bihu has been a part of this ... Times of India, 1 month ago
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Stage catharsis for Joymoti's ordealThe tumultuous life of Joymoti was given a new dimension at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra on Sunday when BA, a city-based theatre group, enacted the episode through a play. The play tried to delve into the feelings and sentiments of the ... Times of India, 1 month ago
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Youth take to Bihu with new fervourThe younger generation often gets the blame for not being persuasive enough in matters relating to their culture and tradition. But now youngsters, especially the urban lot, are taking the initiative of taking Bihu towards a new goal. Gone are the ... Times of India, 1 month ago
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