Assam in summer | Will the state be India’s next big travel destination?

Assam in summer | Will the state be India’s next big travel destination?

I grew up in Guwahati in the 1990s, a time when Assam rarely made it to national conversations, let alone global news. It was often defined by insurgency, bandhs, and a sense of isolation — both geographical and cultural. Yet, life carried on in its own unhurried rhythm. Rainy mornings smelled of petrichor, afternoons were reserved … Read more

A toy story from Assam recreates Bodo Culture

A toy story from Assam recreates Bodo Culture

Kirat Brahma with the team of Zankla Studio | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Make way Barbie and Ken, here come Lowgee in ethnic wear and purple hair and Mamaibodo, the neighbourhood’s strict Bodo uncle. Dokhona-clad Lowgee and UN aka Upendra Nath Brahma in a gamcha are both toys created at Zankla Studio in Assam. . … Read more