News for 'Assamese'

'Preity is extremely moody'

'Preity is extremely moody'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

The critically acclaimed Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara remains one of those many landmark films is his career. Keeping the audiences psyche in mind, winner of several national and international awards, Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua is gearing up for his next directorial venture- Har Pall.

Ashutosh, Vivek in second round

Ashutosh, Vivek in second round

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Second seed Ashutosh Singh and fifth ranked Vivek Shokeen scripted identical facile victories to romp into the second round of the Indian Oil Servo National Grasscourt Championships in Kolkata on Tuesday.

'Stripping of Adivasi woman was isolated incident'

'Stripping of Adivasi woman was isolated incident'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Reacting to reports in both print and electronic media about the stripping of an Adivasi woman on the streets of Guwahati during unprecedented violence last Saturday, the Assam government on Tuesday said that it was an isolated incident committed by some miscreants and shouldn't be projected as a common happening in the state.

Names of all NRC applicants published online

Names of all NRC applicants published online

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The names of all the 3.30 crore applicants as per draft NRC and supplementary list of inclusions and exclusions (final NRC) have been published.

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Will Pakistan accept a beef-eating Indian who also eats pork?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

From belonging to an endangered tribe, somewhere along the line I had turned into a dangerous species myself; a lying, scheming traitor, who had let the country down -- in short, an anti-national, says Durba Dhyani.

Stage set for National Games

Stage set for National Games

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Congress president Sonia Gandhi will inaugurate the sporting extravaganza in Guwahati this evening.

Assam: 3 injured in ULFA attack

Assam: 3 injured in ULFA attack

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

Police informed that two businessmen identified as Pradip Kumar Paswan and Sambhu Choudhury, and Constable of 2nd Assam Police Battalion Prabin Tejiwal were travelling in a truck from Tangna Bazar to Doom Dooma when they came under fire from ULFA.

ULFA gets intolerant to criticism

ULFA gets intolerant to criticism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2007

The banned militant group on Saturday reacted very sharply to Asom Sahitya Sabha president Kanaksen Deka's criticism of its demand for sovereignty.

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

What's all the hullabaloo over CAA!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

'Whatever the legal position, it is my understanding that in practice, the Indian authorities have always treated Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh far more sympathetically than Muslims,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

East Zone send South packing

East Zone send South packing

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

East Zone beat South Zone by 68 runs on the fourth and final day of their Duleep Trophy league match to set up a virtual semi-final with North Zone in their last league match.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Take quick action in Assam, Paswan to Centre

Take quick action in Assam, Paswan to Centre

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Paswan, who undertook a visit to the worst-hit areas of Upper Assam, said the state government has not started relief work in many camps. He suggested that relief work should be speeded up.

Wanted: Translators!

Wanted: Translators!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2004

Alert: Wanted, Delhi-based translators on a casual basis.

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

BJP's show of strength at Sonowal's swearing-in ceremony

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Sarbananda Sonowal was on Tuesday sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Assam in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah and other dignitaries at a huge public function at Khanapara field.

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

10 AMAZING movies you must see!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

As the MAMI film festival kicks off, Aseem Chhabra picks the must watch Indian movies.

BSF kills 5 Bangla Rifles soldiers

BSF kills 5 Bangla Rifles soldiers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

Earlier, the Bangladesh soldiers had killed two villagers.

<i>Chingaari</i>'s music lacks spark

Chingaari's music lacks spark

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

ULFA, an agent for India's enemies

ULFA, an agent for India's enemies

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

'While they target Hindus from other parts of India, they never target Bengali-speaking Muslims from Bangladesh.'

PM condemns Assam attacks; more forces sought

PM condemns Assam attacks; more forces sought

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday condemned the United Liberation Front of Asom killings in Assam.

Mary Kom will settle for nothing less than gold

Mary Kom will settle for nothing less than gold

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Mary Kom would look to go one step closer towards her sixth gold when she takes the ring in the 48kg semifinals, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

Assam: 6 injured in ULFA firing

Assam: 6 injured in ULFA firing

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Panic prevailed and shopkeepers downed their shutters, but security measures have been tightened since then.

How Amitabh Bachchan took control of his health

How Amitabh Bachchan took control of his health

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

At the launch of a breast cancer awareness app, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about fighting Hepatitis B and putting health first.

ULFA recruiting Bangladeshi youth to spread terror

ULFA recruiting Bangladeshi youth to spread terror

Rediff.com23 Nov 2006

Chief of ULFA's army wing, Paresh Barua, is known to have visited Pakistan to seek its assistance in the outfit's activities.

Key ULFA negotiator takes a long break

Key ULFA negotiator takes a long break

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

She said she needed a break for at least two years to complete some of her unfinished literary works.

ULFA ready to talk with Centre

ULFA ready to talk with Centre

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

ULFA chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa on September 8 nominated a 11-member group of public representatives to initiate preliminary negotiations with the Centre.

'Item numbers are like selling drugs to boys'

'Item numbers are like selling drugs to boys'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

A hard-hitting interview with Maine Gandhi Ko... director Jahnu Barua.

Assam becomes Asom

Assam becomes Asom

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Assam Monday changed its name to Asom bringing down the curtain to the 180-year-old name, which many consider the last legacy of the Raj.

Army suspends ULFA operations for 15 days

Army suspends ULFA operations for 15 days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

Rebati Phukan will convey the message to the ULFA and get the points clarified by them." Phukan said, "There is every possibility that the five detenues will be released by the end of August."

Indira Goswami to write to PM on Assam

Indira Goswami to write to PM on Assam

Rediff.com4 Jan 2007

Goswami has played a key role in talks in the past and is doing this personally.

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

4 injured in blast in Guwahati; ULFA claims responsibility

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

The explosion took place at a construction material dump in the Pan Bazar area when the four passersby, including a woman, were injured around 11.45 am, the sources said.

ULFA ready for talks with Centre

ULFA ready for talks with Centre

Rediff.com9 Feb 2005

The condition is that the government must include the issue of sovereignty in the talks.

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

'#MeToo happens more to women who are outgoing'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

'Deepak's character is not an out and out sexual predator.' 'I liked the way it was done because I felt it was more real, rather than a more dramatic take where a girl feels that oh, I must fight for my rights.'

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

In Assam, BJP govt struggles to deal with influx issue

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has set a two-year deadline to seal the border.

'Yes, we are sitting on a time bomb'

'Yes, we are sitting on a time bomb'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

'If the Amendment Bill 2016 becomes law, the indigenous people of Assam will become a minority and the language, literature and culture of Assam will be lost.'

Why ShareChat removed 400,000 pieces of content

Why ShareChat removed 400,000 pieces of content

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The removal of over 54,000 accounts was the largest such removal yet.

Decision to keep border gates open welcomed

Decision to keep border gates open welcomed

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

Information and Broadcasting Minister Priyaranjan Dasmunsi said on Monday that the gate would open at 0630 IST in the morning and closed at 1730 IST in winter season.

Olympic-bound Shiva signs off with silver at Asian Qualifiers

Olympic-bound Shiva signs off with silver at Asian Qualifiers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

An Olympic quota place pocketed, Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) ended his campaign with a silver medal after losing in the final of the Asian/Oceania Qualifying Tournament Qian'an, China on Friday. The 22-year-old Assamese, who is a World Championship bronze-medallist, went down 0-3 to Thailand's Chatchai Butdee in the summit clash. Butdee is the reigning Asian champion. Shiva had booked his ticket to Rio de Janeiro by making the finals yesterday after beating Kazakhstan's Kairat Yeraliyev. Meanwhile, it was a heartbreak once again for L Devendro Singh (49kg), who missed a second opportunity to qualify for the Olympics. The Commonwealth silver-medallist, who lost in the semifinals a day prior, went down in the box-off for the Olympic slot on Friday.

People take the initiative to usher peace in Assam

People take the initiative to usher peace in Assam

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

Both Assamese and Biharis are pleading for restoration of the age-old goodwill that existed between the two communities.