Tag: Assam
Faizan Chose IIT Kharagpur Inspired by Sundar Pichai. His Mother Still Seeks Answers
Nearly four years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's death, his mother has returned to Kolkata seeking justice. She hopes to meet Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and revive the stalled investigation into a case the Calcutta High Court declared a homicide
The Unsolved IIT Kharagpur Murder: Mother Seeks New Govt Intervention
A Brilliant Career Cut Short: "Faizan Ahmed, a brilliant student from Assam, had cracked the IIT-JEE in 2020 with an All India Rank (AIR) of 11 and chose to pursue Mechanical Engineering at IIT Kharagpur."
Not Just a Daughter’s Story: Arundhati Roy’s Memoir Is India’s Mirror
I smiled. Particularly looking at the deliberately chosen cover. She could have picked anything, but— a bidi-smoking Arundhati Roy was quite impressive. Brave. I,...
Mad, Musical, and Magnificent: Remembering Zubeen Garg
Zubeen Garg, Assam’s beloved singer, embodied defiance, compassion, and eccentric brilliance. From the Bihu controversy to midnight addas, he lived freely, declaring himself “mad.” Beyond music, he stood with the raiz through charity, floods, and the pandemic. His legacy blends song, service, and the eternal bond with Assam
Zubeen Garg’s Legacy—Songs in Assamese, Protests Against CAA, and a Heart for Che Guevara
Zubeen Garg was more than Assam’s beloved singer—he was a cultural icon who defended his native language, stood at the forefront of anti-CAA protests, and embraced socialism with Che Guevara as his idol. His unfiltered love for his people made him a symbol of resistance, unity, and enduring affection
“Blood-Curdling Cruelty”: Public Tribunal Exposes Assam’s Inhuman Drive Against Bengali Muslims
Delhi: An urgent public tribunal convened by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) has sounded the alarm on what it described as...