By Prof. Nandita Saikia Indian Institute of Population Studies, Mumbai A song known as the “Miya Song” has recently gained attention on social media in Assam. This song, performed by individuals of Bangladeshi origin, raises the provocative question, “Is this land (Assam) your father’s property?” The song suggests that only the Miya community, Bangladeshi-origin Muslims,…
Srimanta Sankardev (1449–1568) stands as a monumental figure in the cultural, religious, and literary landscape of Assam and India. His life and works, deeply rooted in the Bhakti movement, transformed the socio-religious fabric of Assam, integrating it more firmly with the broader Indian cultural and religious context. Sankardev’s perspectives on Greater Indian culture and Sanatan…
In recent weeks, there has been a significant rise in attempts by Muslim Bangladeshi nationals to cross the border illegally into India’s northeastern states, leading to increased concerns about national security and border management. These incidents have been reported across Assam, Meghalaya, and Tripura, with a noticeable involvement of organized networks that facilitate these illegal…
Guwahati: Observing the Sibsagar incident, where a community was compelled to apologize for a crime of some individuals in presence of a State minister, Patriotic Peoples’ Front Assam (PPFA) expressed dismay that some people continue the same old theory of hatred against outsiders (non-Assamese Indians) since the days of Assam agitation. The forum of nationalist…
Bangladesh remains in the international media for many days now, but as usual for the wrong reasons. Along with the Muslim majority nation with over 170 million population, the meagre Hindu community also finds space in the public domain as an oppressed community. Even though Bangladesh was born in 1971 with a strong commitment for…
The situation for the Hindu minority has been dire in Bangladesh since August 05, 2024. On this day, Sheikh Hasina was forced to leave Bangladesh. Only 45 minutes ultimatum was given to her. The complete ransack of the Prime Minister’s official residence took place, and vandalism and vulgarity were on full display. The military remained…
Myanmar, also known as Burma (or Brahmadesh for many Assamese nationals) is witnessing a civil war for over three years now, where the military personnel continue targeting civilian population and in return the armed groups of people, besides the ethnic insurgents, are fighting both the men in uniform as well as their family members. The…
The story of the Indian freedom struggle in the Khasi hills of Meghalaya would remain incomplete without U Tirot Sing Syiem. The Khasi, Garo and Jaintia Hills were brought by the British under their political control in phases after their annexation was complete. There was vehement resistance from the traditional chiefs and local leaders of…
আজিৰ দিনটো এটা বিশেষ দিন। আজিৰ দিনটোৰে সেই বিশিষ্ট ঘটনাক সোৱৰাই দিয়ে, যিয়ে ভাৰতৰ বুৰঞ্জী ধাৰাক পৰিবৰ্তিত কৰি দিছিল। সেই ঘটনাটো হ’ল ছত্রপতি শিৱাজী মহাৰাজৰ দ্বাৰা সাৰ্বভৌম স্বতন্ত্র হিন্দু ৰাজ্য স্থাপনাৰ ঘটনা। ইতিহাস পঢ়িলে দেখা যায় যে বহুতো ৰজাই নিজৰ স্বাধীন ৰাজ্য স্থাপন কৰিছে; কিন্তু শিৱাজী মহাৰাজৰ ৰাজ্যাভিষেক ঘটনা অন্যান্য সাধাৰণ ৰাজ্য স্থাপনৰ ঘটনাৰ দৰে…
Guwahati: Expressing utter dismay over the incident of physical assaults on two local residents of Mangaldoi in central Assam by a group of Bangladeshi origin vendors recently, an influential anti-influx body urged the concerned authorities to take necessary actions. Prabajan Virodhi Manch (PVM) in a media statement argued that Mangaldoi municipal board and Darrang district…
