India needs a fully functioning government-sponsored media watchdog to cater the increasing need of millions of media professionals, but the Press Council of India (PCI) which remains nearly inactive for a full year now. The quasi-judicial body, which was initiated to safeguard and nurture the freedom of press in the largest democracy on Earth, continues…
Guwahati: Seemanta Chetana Mancha Purvottar, a registered socio-cultural and non-political organization, formed on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami on 13 April 2008 in Assam, officially launched its much awaited monthly journal titled Frontier Insights along with its e-newsletter on 10 December 2025 at NEDFi house auditorium in the city. A book on Assamese covering…
Trouble-torn Myanmar (also known as Burma or Brahmadesh), adjacent to northeast India, is going for the next general elections on 28 December, even though the multi-phase polls will prevent several important political parties including Aung San Suu Kyi-led National League for Democracy (NLD, which won the last general elections held in November 2020) from participating…
Guwahati: Curtains came down for the 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival at Jyoti Chitraban premise in Kahilipara on 30 November 2025, as distinguished guests of the closing ceremony handed over the awards along with the certificates and cash prizes to the winning filmmakers in the presence of eminent film personalities, novice director-producers and common cine-goers….
Guwahati: The 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban film studio premise in Kahilipara locality, as Dr Sunil Mohanty, Asom Khetra prachar pramukh of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, inaugurated the annual two-day festival on 29 November 2025 by lighting sacred lamps in front of Bharat Mata’s portrait and also three cultural icons of…
Come 29 and 30 November 2025, the film buffs, cine critics and movie producer-directors of eastern India will have an unique opportunity to encounter film-works, dedicated to foster nationalism and paying homage to Bharat’s thousands years old civilization, culture and heritage, as the 9th edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF) unfolds a package of…
Guwahati: The film buffs, cine critics and movie producer-directors set filmy atmosphere ready for the 9th Chalachitram National Film Festival (CNFF), rescheduled for 29 and 30 November 2025 at Jyoti Chitraban film studio premise in the prehistoric city of Assam. Organized by Chalachitram, a subsidiary of Vishwa Samvad Kendra- Assam, with an aim to foster…
Guwahati: The third edition of Pragjyotishpur Literature Festival 2025 came to an end on 16 November with two Assamese writers felicitating in the valedictory function held at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in the prehistoric city of Guwahati. PLF president Phanindra Kumar Dev Choudhury, chief guest Dr Apurba Kumar Saikia and a galaxy of authors, critics, journalists…
Imphal | 21 November 2025 : RSS Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat interacted with Janajati leaders in Imphal on the second day of his three-day visit to Manipur and appealed for strengthening unity and character-building to ensure lasting peace, harmony, and progress in the region and the nation. A traditional Manipuri lunch was organised at Bhaskara…
Imphal | 20 November 2025: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Dr. Mohan Bhagwat addressed a distinguished gathering of dignitaries in Imphal today during the first day of his three-day visit to Manipur. In his address, Dr. Bhagwat reflected on the Sangh’s civilisational role, national responsibilities, and the ongoing efforts for a peaceful and resilient Manipur….
