Assam

Amid the misty grasslands of Assam, a battle has been won for one of nature’s most majestic creatures. From the brink of disappearance to a symbol of hope, this tale reveals how vigilance and resolve are changing the fate of the one-horned rhino.

Chef Aabhishek Bedi Varma from Guwahati is redefining Northeast cuisine by turning indigenous ingredients into inventive, fine-dining dishes. A celebration of regional flavours recently reached Rashtrapati Bhavan, through a Northeast-inspired menu for the President’s Republic Day reception.

Facing fragmented health data systems, Assam launched Swasthya Sewa Dapoon — an in-house MIS-GIS platform that integrates HR, finance, ASHA services, and infrastructure to deliver data-driven public healthcare.

At a stadium in Guwahati, thousands came together in rhythm to perform a dance rooted in nature, memory, and community. This is the story of Bagurumba, and why it continues to bring the Bodo people together.

In Dhemaji, Assam, designer Jagrity Phukan is leading a quiet revolution through her venture, Way of Living Studio. Rooted in sustainability and community, she’s reviving Assam’s heritage silks — Muga and Eri — while empowering rural women, many of them survivors of violence, to earn dignified livelihoods.

For nearly four decades, Dimbeswar Das has patrolled Kaziranga’s forests, facing bullets, floods, and death threats to keep the one-horned rhino alive.

In Assam’s Saraipung village, former hunters now guide tourists through forests they once hunted in. Thanks to Professor Rajib Tariang’s efforts, eco-tourism and education replaced hunting with pride and purpose — turning a remote village into a model of sustainable living and conservation rooted in culture and community.

From Pokkali rice to Barahnaja farming, explore 10 sustainable food practices from across India that are both eco-friendly and future-ready.

Medini Homestay in Bokakhat, Assam, is a sustainable retreat. Over six years, they have transformed a barren patch of land into a thriving green oasis.

Kamakhya Railway Station in Assam becomes the first in India to use drones for cleaning and sanitation. A major leap for Indian Railways, see in photos!