Assam

“On 16th July, the link went live at 1:30 p.m. and we tweeted about it everywhere and it blew up. When the link was initially set up, it was to raise Rs. 30,000 until 28 July. But we ended up raising Rs. 5.9 lakh in a matter of 24 hours!”

At a time when over 48 lakh people across 30 districts have been affected by the #AssamFloods, the region’s traditional wisdom holds out hope.

After spewing gas for the last 13 days, the #Baghjan oil field finally caught fire on Tuesday — a massive blaze that can be seen from 30 kms away. #AssamFire

The current range of furniture being designed by the institute includes beds, examination tables, wheelchairs and screens between beds, amongst others. These will be particularly useful for isolation and quarantine centres.

They source over 1500 kg of tea from about 250+ tea growers in Assam in a year and sell 450+ units of their products in a month!

Designed by a trio of engineers from Assam, these bricks are made using electric machines instead of being fired in kilns — eliminating carbon emission and pollution! #Innovation #Sustainable

Casting first-time actors, children and even people from her native village, Rima Das has completely changed the way we look at filmmaking.

“There was no time for blame or self-pity. I just had to cope and manage changing situations all the time.”

"Ordinary citizens like you and I can help vulnerable communities build resilience in these hard times. So, we did it." #CoronaWarriors #CoronaLockdown

"I started working in Kaziranga in 1987 when I was just 21. This is isn't an easy job but I have loved every bit of it," smiles the 54-year-old grandfather. #EarthHero #Respect