New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended warm greetings to the people of Assam and the Assamese diaspora on the occasion of Rongali Bihu, calling it a vibrant festival that celebrates new beginnings, prosperity and togetherness. Posting on X, the Prime Minister wrote: “Warm greetings on Rongali Bihu! This vibrant festival celebrates new beginnings, prosperity and the spirit of togetherness. This festival beautifully showcases the Assamese culture, which is …
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Guwahati, April 13 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway has developed a new Bihutoli, a cultural ground for celebrating Bihu and other important cultural events, at Maligaon, officials said on Monday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that in a heartfelt tribute to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, it has been named “Zubeen Garg Railway Bihutoli,” reflecting the deep cultural connect and admiration for the artist across Assam.He said that the Bihutoli has …
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Papon, who is known for ‘Bulleya’, ‘Jiyein Kyun’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ and others, has shared that Indian festivals are a reflection of people’s relationship with nature, the moon, the sun, the seasons, and the harvest. The singer celebrated Gudi Padwa with his wife Shweta Mahanta at Karjat farm.Talking about the same, he told IANS, “What truly fascinates me is not just one festival like Gudi Padwa, but the larger cultural fabric of our co…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Papon, who is known for ‘Bulleya’, ‘Jiyein Kyun’, ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ and others, recently took the route less travelled by celebrities. The singer boarded a train from Surat to Mumbai after completing his show. On Thursday, the singer took to his Instagram, and shared a video in which he can be seen walking around the Surat railway station. He was carrying Gamosa, a symbol of Assamese culture.As he embarked on his journey, he swung back to h…
New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended his greetings to the people of Assam on the occasion of Magh Bihu and expressed hope that the festival would bring peace, good health, and happiness to everyone’s lives. In a letter addressed to the people of Assam, the Prime Minister conveyed his warm wishes and highlighted the cultural and social significance of the festival.”Dear fellow citizen, warmest greetings to you and your family on the joyous occasion of Magh B…