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Hy'bad police persuade several Assamese from leaving city

Hy'bad police persuade several Assamese from leaving city

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

After three days of panic and frenzy, during which hundreds of people from Assam and other north-eastern states left Hyderabad city, Andhra Pradesh government seems to have succeeded in turning the tide.

A Film From Manipur That You Must See

A Film From Manipur That You Must See

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

CID to probe Assamese journalist's murder

CID to probe Assamese journalist's murder

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

After reviewing the security scenario in the state in a high-level meeting on Thursday, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi directed the state Director General of Police G M Srivastava to hand over the case to the CID and take necessary steps to nab the culprit immediately.

Rahul scoffs at BJP's 'obsession with dog' over video

Rahul scoffs at BJP's 'obsession with dog' over video

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday night reacted to the viral video, with a post on X, saying, "... Not only Rahul Gandhi but the entire family could not make me eat that biscuit. I am a proud Assamese and Indian. I refused to eat and resign from the Congress."

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

India's Gen Next kick-start new era against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

If one looks at selection pattern, Jurel was the second keeper behind Sanju Samson for this series and Jitesh was a late entrant because of the unavailability of the World Cup squad members.

ULFA threatens Assamese mobile theatre groups

ULFA threatens Assamese mobile theatre groups

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

The banned militant group, which had earlied imposed a ban on screening of Hindi movies triggering closure of over 70 cinema halls in the state, has now gunned for popular mobile theatre groups in the state.

Himanta says Muslims causing veggie prices to soar

Himanta says Muslims causing veggie prices to soar

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Sarma, while responding to reporters' questions on high price of veggies in Guwahati, had said, "Vegetables are not priced so high in villages. Here the Miya vendors charge us more. Had it been Assamese vendors selling vegetables, they wouldn't have fleeced their own people."

'Being Assamese, I was asked for my passport'

'Being Assamese, I was asked for my passport'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Director Jahnu Barua -- who made the award-winning 2005 film Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara --gets candid during an award ceremony in Pune.

Parag's recent success is down to change in attitude

Parag's recent success is down to change in attitude

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Rajasthan Royals' coach Kumar Sangakkara backs the Assamese all-rounder to repay the team's faith in him.

Only Arunachal seat where non-tribals hold the key

Only Arunachal seat where non-tribals hold the key

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Of the 20,831 voters in this assembly constituency, an overwhelming majority of around 18,000 are not tribals.

Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Plabita

Kabhi Khushi, Kabhi Plabita

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

She's the Moana of your fairy tale because 'a little bit of ocean, a little bit of sand' make her mighty happy.

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Locals' lament in Dibrugarh: Infra push but no jobs

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

'It feels like Assam is good just as a tourist spot and not a place to earn and live.'

Withdraw anti-CAA stir or face action: Assam Police's 'order'

Withdraw anti-CAA stir or face action: Assam Police's 'order'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Assam Police have issued notices to opposition parties 'ordering' them to 'withdraw' the hartal over the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and warned that 'legal action' will be taken against them if they fail to follow the diktat.

PICS: IPL gets traditional welcome in Guwahati

PICS: IPL gets traditional welcome in Guwahati

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati played host to their first ever Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings on Wednesday.

N F Railway denies bid to close down Assamese school

N F Railway denies bid to close down Assamese school

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

The Northeast Frontier Railway authority has denied reports in a section of the media that it was in the process of closing down an old Assamese medium primary school at Hijuguri in Tinsukia district.

Like Arshdeep's Bihu Moves?

Like Arshdeep's Bihu Moves?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

After watching Arshdeep's Bihu moves, Riyan Parag posted his approval: 'Love those moves'.

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Played The Best Knock?

Delhi Capitals Vs Rajasthan Royals: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Does Riyan Parag get your vote?

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

'CAA has got nothing to do with Muslim community'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Nowhere does the CAA state that Muslims will be deprived of their Indian citizenship.'

GT Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

GT Vs RR: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Did Rashid's cameo outshine all the other knocks?

RS MP files police complaint against Himanta for 'Miya' remark

RS MP files police complaint against Himanta for 'Miya' remark

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

An Independent Rajya Sabha MP on Monday lodged a police complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader has made a "hate speech" against the 'Miya' community on the previous day.

Bhagyashree Will Make You Fall In Love...

Bhagyashree Will Make You Fall In Love...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The actor promoted Sanjukta Dutta's latest line of Assamese saris and weaves.

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Trawling back into the past, she said her family had an elephant mahal, where the jumbos were kept in large numbers after being tamed and domesticated.

Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after LS polls: Assam CM Himanta

Rahul Gandhi will be arrested after LS polls: Assam CM Himanta

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

The Assam police suo motu registered the FIR against Gandhi and several other leaders for "wanton acts of violence" here during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' on Tuesday.

Women strip to protest eviction drive in Guwahati

Women strip to protest eviction drive in Guwahati

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Women staged a semi-nude protest in Assam's largest city Guwahati against an eviction drive in Silsako Beel (lake) area on Friday, as excavators ravaged to the ground several houses to clear alleged encroached land of the wetland.

Who is Shahrukh Khan, don't know about him: Himanta

Who is Shahrukh Khan, don't know about him: Himanta

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

"Who is Shahrukh Khan? I don't know anything about him or his film Pathaan," was Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's curt answer to queries by reporters in Guwahati on Saturday.

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

President Honours Suman Kalyanpur

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

President Murmu had to move forward to give the award to the 86-year-old singer who has difficulty walking.

File 25 more cases, you can't...: Rahul dares Himanta

File 25 more cases, you can't...: Rahul dares Himanta

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Rahul claimed that the Assam CM has taken land in Kaziranga National Park.

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rahul Gandhi not allowed to visit Assam shrine

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Rahul Gandhi's yatra was marked with high drama on Monday as he was denied permission to visit the Sri Sri Sankardeva Satra in Nagaon district and also from holding a meeting in the Morigaon district, triggering a strong reaction from the Congress leader who protested and asked whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi will now 'decide who will visit a temple and when'.

Dhanashree, Riyan Do The Bihu Dance

Dhanashree, Riyan Do The Bihu Dance

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

On the occasion of Bihu festivities in Assam, Rajasthan Royals's Assamese all rounder Riyan Parag taught Dhanashree Verma, dancer and YouTuber, Bihu dance steps.

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Assam CM's request to Rahul Gandhi: Please don't visit...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi should avoid visiting the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva at Batadrava on January 22, as there can be no competition between Lord Ram and the medieval age Vaishnav saint revered as an icon in the state.

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Bigg Boss 17: Will She Steal Your Heart?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The competition between Dil, Dimaag and Dum promises much entertainment in the days to come, expects Divya Nair.

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

PHOTOS: In Kaziranga, Wills-Kate enjoy Bihu on the eve of Assamese New Year

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

The royal couple received a warm welcome at the national park, which is home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, as young men and women danced to foot-tapping music.

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Elvis, Rimo first Indian relay team to cross North Channel

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

India's long-distance swimmers Elvis Ali Hazarika of Assam and West Bengal's Rimo Saha created history by becoming the first relay team from the country as well as Asia to cross the North Channel in Europe.

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Assam-Meghalaya border remains tense; travel curbs continue

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Restrictions under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) continued to be imposed in the clash site and surrounding areas, they said.

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Assam government to provide extensive data, including those on the number of Bangladeshi immigrants granted Indian citizenship in Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, while taking note of pleas that illegal immigration has impacted demography and cultural fabric of the border state.

When Aimee Wooed Cannes With A Mekhela Chador

When Aimee Wooed Cannes With A Mekhela Chador

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Assamese actress Aimee Baruah pulled off the look with great ease.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

Odisha accident survivor: 'Severed head of passenger landed on my chest'

Odisha accident survivor: 'Severed head of passenger landed on my chest'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Das said since the accident, he has not able to eat properly.

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Want To Crack NEET-UG, MHT-CET? Ask rediffGurus

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

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