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Dear Cuckoo
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Dear Cuckoo

THIRD EYE - Indrani Raimedhi Birdling, we analyse too much. We must be creatures of spirit and freedom, staying away from evaluating too much. We must be like you, awakening hearts and expecting nothing in return. For, if one loves the other because the other loves him, that is not love but...
Animal ally
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Animal ally

UP CLOSE- Bidisha Singha Wildlife veterinarian DR. SAMSHUL ALI has rescued and treated several animals in the wild. There are very few regions in the world that are typically known for their wildlife, and Assam is one such hotspot recognised for its wide variety of fauna. This has always been...
A whiff of freshness!
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A whiff of freshness!

MY SPACE Jayanta Madha I spun around, fixing an inquisitive gaze at the girl, unable to figure out why she had to pick such a roundabout way when she could have just walked along between the two of us standing so well apart from each other! “Senior citizen assaulted”, cried a caption in The...
Mystic connection
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Mystic connection

Destinations – Arijit Purkayastha Namphake is one of Assam’s most exotic locales, with a picturesque charm all its own. Fifteen kilometres from Naharkatia and 50 kilometres from Dibrugarh, Namphake is one of Assam’s most exotic destinations. Spread along the banks of the Dihing, a tributary...
Aqua adversity
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Aqua adversity

Dr. Ishani Chakrabartty warns of the looming water crisis in Guwahati, the region’s premier city. Assam, a region endowed with natural beauty, is a State that receives abundant rainfall; so much rainfall that flood relief schemes need to be designed and upgraded each year; shelter camps need...
The vanishing greens
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The vanishing greens

Gunin Borah discusses the importance of traditional plants in the celebration of Bohag Bihu. The season of Bohag is the vital lifeline of the Assamese people. This is when we celebrate Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu. Asomiya people have their own customs and traditions when it comes to the...
MOVIE WATCH
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MOVIE WATCH

Bidisha Singha Minari Director: Lee Isaac Chung. Cast: Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Alan S. Kim. An unassuming family film, Minari follows the trials of a Korean family in 1980s America as they struggle to settle down to a new life. Jacob and Monica, along with their two children, shift from...
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....
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...
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...
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,...
“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...
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