North East

Han and Hindu Nationalism Come Face to Face

Han and Hindu Nationalism Come Face to Face

As dusk fell on June 15, a bloody clash broke out between Chinese and Indian soldiers in the Galwan Valley on the northwest China-India border, where a tributary of the Indus flows westward from Aksai Chin to Ladakh. In line with China’s recent expansionist policy elsewhere, its military had been pushing forward into territory claimed by both nations, altering facts on the ground. In line with India’s status quo policy to maintain its territorial integrity, its troops moved against Chinese intrusion, and a clash ensued. It was a throwback to the past. No one used guns, grenades or bombs. Men…
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Bengal to be in the heat with no possibility of rain, says Alipore Meteorological Department

Bengal to be in the heat with no possibility of rain, says Alipore Meteorological Department

Heat to rise, no possibility of rain in the state for now It will be hot, bengali is in the heat for the time being. It is accompanied by moisture-related discomfort. There is no possibility of rain for now. This is what the Alipore Meteorological Department said. The air office said the maximum temperature in Kolkata may approach 37 degrees Celsius on Monday. The minimum temperature in the city may be 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum temperature in the city yesterday was 36.8 degrees Celsius, which is 2 degrees above normal. The minimum temperature in Kolkata has gone up to…
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BJP quiet over China building dam on Brahmaputra river, says Priyanka

BJP quiet over China building dam on Brahmaputra river, says Priyanka

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said on Sunday that China has been constructing a dam on Brahmaputra river, but the BJP government is doing nothing to protect the river, which plays a big role in the lives and economy of the people of Assam. Addressing three election rallies at Jorhat, Nazira and Khumtai in eastern Assam, Priyanka said that with the construction of the dam by China, much damage will be done to the Brahmaputra river. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi came to Assam for poll campaign several times, but he did not utter a single word on the vital…
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A total ban on all single use plastics in Noklak: Nagaland

A total ban on all single use plastics in Noklak: Nagaland

Noklak district has imposed “total ban on all single use plastic.” According to DIPR report, this was informed by SDO (C) & administrator, Noklak town council, C. Phuniang in a notification. The following single-use plastic products have been totally banned in the district: all plastic carry bags with or without handles, irrespective of thickness and size; plastic cutlery including plates, plastic cup, straws, stirrers etc; cutlery and other decorative made of Styrofoam (thermocol); polythene; nylon; poly-vinyl chlorides (PVC); poly-propylene and poly-styrene. Further, the administrator warned any individual, institutions/commercial establishment (educational institutions, office, hotels, shops, restaurants, religious institutions, industrial establishments, banquet…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns voters of Cong ‘lies’ in poll-bound Assam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warns voters of Cong ‘lies’ in poll-bound Assam

On Sunday PM Modi said that there was “double neglect, double corruption” when the Congress led government was both at the Centre and in Assam, but now the BJP’s “double-engine government” will make the state “Aatmanirbhar”. Expecting BJP’s retaining power in Assam, Modi announced “dusribar BJP Sarkar, dusri bar NDA Sarkar and dusri bar double engine Sarkar”. Addressing an election rally at Bokakhat in eastern Assam’s Golaghat district, Modi said that the Congress identifying itself as a secular party, but to grab the chair (government), the party forged electoral alliance with the communal forces in Assam, West Bengal and Kerala.…
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Sara Ali Khan raises the bar of hot bridal look in Manish Malhotra’s Nooraniyat

Sara Ali Khan raises the bar of hot bridal look in Manish Malhotra’s Nooraniyat

Sara Ali Khan raises the bar of hot bridal look in Manish Malhotra’s Nooraniyat Developed on the ethos of tradition but influenced by the present or the new world, designer Manish Malhotra’s fashion couture film ‘Nooraniyat’ features Sara Ali Khan as the muse and we are totally digging her bridal look. The pictures and videos that flooded the Internet recently, feature Sara at her sartorial best that made jaws drop in awe of her smoking hot bridal look and “aura of mystique beauty” in Manish’s ensemble.Recently, the diva took to her social media handle and shared a slew of pictures…
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Zayn Malik is a changed man after becoming a dad

Zayn Malik is a changed man after becoming a dad

Zayn Malik is a changed man after becoming a dadBritish singer-songwriter Zayn Malik has opened up for the first time about raising his daughter Khai with Gigi Hadid. The child was born in September 2020."Honestly, it's amazing. A lot of people that I was speaking to, obviously before she was born and stuff were like, 'It's a big adjustment, and it's going to be a massive change and stuff," Zayn said on a radio show."But honestly, she's an amazing baby. It's been really easy for me and Gigi to kind of just ease into it. She kind of made it…
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Varun Dhawan alongwith Natasha Dalal go boating in Arunachal Pradesh; actor says ‘not on a honeymoon’

Varun Dhawan alongwith Natasha Dalal go boating in Arunachal Pradesh; actor says ‘not on a honeymoon’

Varun Dhawan shared a video on his Instagram stories, which has caught his fans’ attention. In the video, the actor is seen enjoying a boat ride with wife Natasha Dalal at a lake in the picturesque Arunachal Pradesh. Accompanying the two is Stree fame Abhishek Banerjee, who later posted his first reel, shot by Varun. The two actors are currently shooting for Bhediya in the state. Varun also shared a couple of photos on his Instagram account where he clarified that he is “Not on a honeymoon” with Natasha. The two got married earlier this year in a private ceremony…
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Meghalaya Speaker refuses to fine Oppn MLA

Meghalaya Speaker refuses to fine Oppn MLA

Meghalaya Assemby Speaker, Metbah Lyngdoh on Thursday refused to impose fine on Opposition Congress legislator from Rangsakona, Zenith Sangma for allegedly moving a “groundless” privilege motion against Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma.    Zenith had tabled a motion of breach of privilege against the Leader of the House  on March 15, for allegedly misleading the House on the power purchase agreement signed  with the National Thermall Power Corporation Ltd (NTPC) in 2007.     “After careful examination, I have decided that the matter should not proceed further and  it is now closed. This is my ruling,” the Speaker pronounced while delivering his ruling…
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India is not ready to be influenced by the message of Peace from Imran or the Pak army chief

India is not ready to be influenced by the message of Peace from Imran or the Pak army chief

So is the ice melting? Two days ago, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan gave a message of peace to India. Imran said both India and Pakistan should help each other. The Prime Minister reminded that india will be likely to benefit economically if it has good relations with Pakistan, and if necessary, India will also be allowed to do business with Central Asia using its own land. This time the same tone was heard on the face of Pakistan Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajo. The US has been trying to increase its allies with India since the new President…
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