Dear readers, welcome to the first episode of Brothers of Buses. The series – Brothers of Buses – is dedicated to the staff members of...

The recent flood in Charaideo and Sivasagar districts of Assam has left behind submerged homes and disrupted lives. As per ASDMA reports, 622 villages are affected as on 28.07.2026. Death count has crossed 65 and over five lakh individuals have been affected across Assam. The unforeseen episode of flood in upper Assam created an urgent need for healthcare, essential supplies, and compassionate support. Responding to this need, Oil India Limited (OIL), through its Corporate So

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Assamese Film Director Dhruva J Bordoloi of Dooronir Nirola Poja and Trojan fame has taken the formative 'Khuj' or step towards the production of his next film - Khuje Khuje Jibon, shooting of which commenced in July, 2026 in Jorhat. "What if we could share our feelings with the people we love freely, without holding back, without the fear of being misunderstood? Khuje Khuje Jibon begins with that one question. It is a story about the things we mean to say and never do - the

This time of the year in Assam, thousands of pilgrims from across India and the world converge at the revered Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati for Ambubachi Mela - one of the most significant spiritual gatherings in India. Ambubachi Mela is not just a fair or a festival, it is also a celebration of womanhood. As our ode to this celebration, photographer Sagar Sarma captures the essence of pilgrims experiencing the sanctity of Maa Kamakhya. Thousands of Pilgrims, One Sacred Journey

Dear readers, welcome to the fourth episode of Brothers of Buses. The series – Brothers of Buses – is dedicated to the staff members of buses that ply on the roads of Assam and beyond and live through thousands of journeys and millions of stories. This is Their story! To be frank, the concept of “Botaahe Botaahe”, which refers to sailing along where the wind blows, a carefree spirit of travel/journeying through life has come from these buses. Today's episode is dedicated to R

Belief serves us in the most unexpected ways, and sometimes while travelling in a bus. I was making my way back from Shillong to my hometown early this month. The weather was unforgiving, with heavy rain lashing against the windows, and the usually busy roads were eerily empty due to the elections. At 9:10 PM, I received a call from Chetry Da, asking where I would be boarding the bus. I absolutely love traveling with him; on most occasions, I share a seat in the cabin, where

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Dear readers, welcome to the third episode of Brothers of Buses. The series – Brothers of Buses – is dedicated to the staff members of buses that ply on the roads of Assam and beyond and live through thousands of journeys and millions of stories. This is Their story! To be frank, the concept of “ Botaahe Botaahe ”, which refers to sailing along where the wind blows, a carefree spirit of travel/journeying through life has come from these buses. It was the Magh Bihu of 2022, an

"Dear readers, welcome to the second episode of Brothers of Buses. But this time, we take a little detour. Today’s story isn’t from a...

TINKLE!!! Or Tingkol (As we Assamese people say) TINKLE pohi paisila ne? TINKLE was not just a comic book, it was and still is a teacher,...