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‘Assamese identity has historically been secular,’ says Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty

Author and journalist Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty explores the definition of the Assamese community amid political and cultural complexities.

Sikkim flash floods | The river runneth over

Sikkim flash floods | The river runneth over

A massive flood resulting from a glacier-lake outburst in Sikkim wreaked havoc in the early hours of October 4. It claimed at least 94 lives and destroyed the Chungthang dam, which is critical to the Teesta-III hydropower project. Rahul Karmakar reports on the tragedy and the conversations on dam building…

Manipur ethnic violence | In an armed conflict, the war on women

Manipur ethnic violence | In an armed conflict, the war on women

A ground report on the horrifying sexual violence against Kuki-Zomi women by majoritarian Meiteis in Manipur’s ethnic clashes

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Karnataka’s men end National Games hockey title drought with sudden death win over Uttar Pradesh

Rani Rampal’s goal the difference as Haryana pip Punjab to the women’s title

Haryana blanks Tamil Nadu to enter the National Games hockey semifinals

Karnataka storms into the last-four stage with an easy 11-2 win over host Gujarat

Advait Page, Bhavya Sachdeva hog limelight in National Games swimming

Lakshya breaks record twice in the 200m breaststroke; Karnataka’s women set a new mark in the 4x100m medley relay

In Tripura, a village moves from darkness to solar-powered light

Life has changed in Sarkhipara after a micro-grid solar plant was installed a year ago. Rahul Karmakar talks to villagers in the hamlet in Tripura’s Khowai district to chronicle how electricity finally came, and how it has affected their prospects and their daily rhythm

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Keeping head above water in Silchar

Keeping head above water in Silchar

Since the sudden flooding that began on June 19, residents have been scrambling for dry land, food and clean water. Rahul Karmakar reports on the ferocity of the floods in Assam, the blame game on what caused them, and the palpable anxiety in Barak Valley about the days ahead

Sreeja turns a corner in the heights of Shillong

Sreeja turns a corner in the heights of Shillong

Winning her maiden National singles title was a cathartic experience for the 23-year-old paddler. She hopes it kickstarts a successful run in both national and international events

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute | The people caught between two States

Assam-Meghalaya border dispute | The people caught between two States

Villagers of six areas of dispute between Assam and Meghalaya were asked to give their consent for inclusion in either State towards ending a 50-year-old boundary dispute. An agreement between the States has led to friction between the ‘Meghalaya supporters’, mostly Garos, and the ‘Assam supporters’, mostly non-Garos, reports Rahul…

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