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There is more to life and politics and current affairs. In this section, we attempt to bring you articles that talk about issues and experiences that matter on a more human and personal level

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Who was Zubeen Garg, why lakhs of people are paying him last respect: Read about Assam’s biggest cultural icon who left this world too...

Raju Das - 21 September, 2025

For the people of Assam, Zubeen Garg was not merely an entertainer, he was a cultural icon.

Culture and History

Assam govt announces 3-day state mourning on demise of cultural icon Zubeen Garg, elaborate arrangements made for lakhs of fans to pay last respect...

OpIndia Staff - 20 September, 2025

Assam government has declared three days of state mourning following the untimely demise of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.

Culture and History

From the Ram Temple construction to flag-hoisting at the Pavagadh Kali Mata Temple: How PM Modi rekindled Hindu pride after centuries of suppression

OpIndia Staff - 17 September, 2025

His rise to power has led to the elevation of the collective consciousness of the country and the resurrection of Hindu religious sites.

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Ayodhya to witness ‘green fireworks’ this Diwali, state government to set a new Guinness Book World Record by lighting 26 lakh diyas along Saryu...

OpIndia Staff - 14 September, 2025

During last year's Deepotsav in Ayodhya, 25,12,585 (2.51 million) diyas were lit along the banks of the Saryu river, setting a Guinness World Record.

Books

Book review of ‘Blade of Fury’, the second part of ‘Rama of the Axe’ trilogy: A fiery tale of Parashurama which can alter the...

Shalini - 6 September, 2025

Blade of Fury is the second in the Parashurama trilogy that Ranjith Radhakrishnan has embarked upon and it does give centre stage to this avatara of Maha Vishnu

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British Museum agrees to loan Vrindavani Vastra created by Assamese weavers over 450 years ago to India, specialised museum to be built in Guwahati to...

OpIndia Staff - 30 August, 2025

Victoria and Albert Museum has agreed to send the 16th century Vrindavani Vastra that originated in Assam, to be displayed in Assam.

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PM Modi presented Daruma Doll in Japan: Read what is the doll, its significance in Japanese culture, and its connection to India through Bodhidharma

Raju Das - 29 August, 2025

The Daruma Doll presented to PM Modi by Chief Priest of the Shorinzan Daruma-ji Temple in Takasaki carries profound meaning in Japan and also has a unique connection to India.

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On Ganesh Puja, read about Stegodon ganesa: The prehistoric ‘ancestor of elephants’ that roamed South Asia 25000 years ago

Shriti Sagar - 27 August, 2025

The Stegodon ganesa. This prehistoric tusker, bigger than modern elephants, roamed South Asia 25,000 years ago and is remembered today through fossils, historic stamps, and cultural significance.

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Guwahati’s longest flyover to be named after Maharaja Prithu: Read about the unsung king of Kamarupa who defeated Bakhtiyar Khalji and annihilated his army

Raju Das - 15 August, 2025

On the occasion of Independence Day, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the under-construction Dighalipukhuri–Noonmati flyover in Guwahati, which will be the city’s longest, will be named after Maharaja Prithu

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