It is a bright morning in Imphal and the smile on the face of my host is just as bright and friendly. He greets
Author: Rhiddhis Chakravorty
A well known Guwahati based journalist, and is a Senior News Producer at Focus NE. He writes fiction and non fiction in both English and Assamese. Loves reading and watching movies.
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This Unbelievably Amazing Manipuri Female Body Builder Is Making India Proud
As I casually chat with Bhogirot Thingbaiyam and his father at their residence at Khongjom in Thoubal district of Manipur, Bhogirot’s wife serves us tea
Modi’s cultural revolution: Exciting days ahead
[This is a piece of satire and should be considered as one. The writer is a senior journalist based in Assam.] Modi government is planning
Politicians are the reflections of our society
We Indians, in general, do not respect our politicians. Especially on occasions like the Republic Day and Independence Day most of us lament that the
An Open Letter to Some Dog Lovers
Dear some of the dog lovers I come across you every now and then in every nook and corner and I am impressed by the
Three reasons why AFSPA should be extended to all of India
As the incident of alleged gang rape of tribal women by army men is causing unrest in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam, the Armed
The Unpopular take: Every Indian Must Watch India’s Daughter
The Rajnikanths of Indian journalism who believe in bullying people into believing what they feel is right by shouting at the top of their voice
Quests, Identities And Secrets – Book Review of ‘Land Where I Flee’
Chitralekha Nepauney, a shrewd businesswoman, with formidable political clout in Sikkim, is approaching her 84th birthday. For Nepali Hindus the 84th birthday is auspicious and
The Roots and the Roving Spirits: Review: The Gurkha’s Daughter
Spread largely over three countries- Nepal, Bhutan and India, the Gurkhas are an enigma of sort. With the stories about their loyalty, ferocity and sheer
THE 1st FILMFARE AWARDS EAST
She is approaching seventy and yet she has not lost her charms. The ‘Black Lady’ as the Filmfare trophy is referred to is everybody’s dream
Dynasty At Stake
When the extremely powerful Church in Mizoram objected to a Sunday counting of votes, it could hardly imagine the impact it would have in Indian
The Yen Age
Binu stared at her beautiful image in the mirror” I am so beautiful”, she told herself. A chuckle came to her as she remembered the
A Fight for North Eastern Dignity – Presidential Polls 2012
Pranab Mukherjee the next president of India? Well, unless and until a miracle happens in favour of P.A. Sangma, this seems to be a foregone
Adieu Welfare State!
The year 2011 marked the beginning of a new trend in world politics. Tunisian president Ben Ali was driven out of his country by protesting
ASSAM ASSEMBLY POLLS 2011: SOME AFTERTHOUGHTS
The verdict is out. The Congress is in power for the third consecutive term and this time it has not only come to power but