The sound of brooms cleaning the streets can wake you up in the morning, and once you wake up, you feel the excitement for the entire day—it's Diwali! The houses are adorned, and sometimes, the enthusiasm to decorate one's home turns into an unspoken competition in the neighbourhood.

Emperor Shah Jahan had earned many laurels during his reign. The most common tale revolves around his love for his wife. However, few know of his profound affection for his eldest daughter, Jahanara Begum. His love for the beautiful Princess was so immense that he was willing to go to any extent, even resorting to violence against anyone who came between them.

She is much more energized. She cannot be tamed. She can destroy anything that crosses her on the way. She is mostly feared by the poor in Assam. Everyone knows, whenever she arrives, she will uproot trees and destroy houses. She is Bordoisila, the thunder-wind, which denotes the coming of the monsoons in the state has a special place in the hearts of the Assamese. Let us know more about Bordoisila.

The image of Durvasa did not limit to being an angry brahmana. He was sometimes used as a weapon as well. Since he was born out of the anger of Lord Shiva, his appearance as an angry brahmana seems obvious. What is surprising here is that, in an incident from the Mahabharata, he appears to be the benevolent one. Let us find out more about it.

He was born out of rage. No one, not even the Gods wanted to be prey to his anger. He lived for thousands of years and appears not only in both the epics but also in other popular cultures of early India. Even Sage Vishwamitra warns Ram and Lakshman about being on the bad side of Sage Durvasa. Let us find out the raging rishi’s role in the Ramayana.

A big cat dominated the seat called ‘India’s national animal’ for quite some time. However, it was because of the British supremacy that prevailed in India for a long time. The stripped Bengal Tiger soon proved to be a better fit for this role and eliminated the symbol of the British Raj.

The printing of the Orunodoi magazine is considered the beginning of a new era in Assamese literature. This not only boosted the Assamese language and society but also paved the way for the development of the generation that started taking pride in calling themselves Assamese.

When we think of the essential commodities that enrich our lives, Indian cuisine stands out as a favourite. Surprisingly, many common food items in Indian dishes do not have Indian origins. Among these is the beloved cauliflower, a vegetable we all cherish, yet it doesn't have its roots in India.

Necessity is the mother of invention, and for the Apatani tribe in Arunachal Pradesh, it led to the creation of Tapyo—an alternative to common salt that has become a symbol of self-sustenance and cultural identity.

Ever visited the Kamakhya temple in Assam? Located in the heart of the Guwahati city on a hilltop, the Kamakhya temple attracts thousands of pilgrims from all over the world. Though the temple is famous for its spirituality, other factors make it a "must visit place". Let us explore one of them.