Assam

From a no-cook 'magic' rice to a lemon with the highest Vitamin C content in the citrus realm, Northeast India is a treasure trove of amazing ingredients. #FoodSecrets

"Neither do they have proper work, nor the resources to survive a lockdown," says IAS officer Swapnil Tembe. Join The Better India and civil servants like Swapnil Tembe in helping the hardest-hit section of the society.

“I appeal to more hoteliers to provide their set up to carry out such operations. It may not mean much for you to hand over a packet to someone in need, but for them, it may be the only hot meal they eat that day,” says Dhruv. #hungerheroes #coronawarriors

"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

Did you know bamboo fibres are naturally anti-bacterial without needing any toxic chemical treatments, all thanks to its substance called ‘bamboo kun’?

"There is no question Montu is a proper fighter. His talent is world class. He is as good as the famed Tony Jaa," says Kenny Basumatary, the Assamese director and actor who has featured in films like Mary Kom.

We call these men and women heroes, but they could just as easily be called warriors protecting planet Earth, a planet that is facing some of the biggest environmental threats it has ever confronted. #TBIChangemakers2019 #EarthHeroes

“My parents always told me to be kind and help others if you’re capable. Their only expectation of me was that I become a good human being.”

Seen the celebratory pictures of Hima Das, with medals around her neck or the national flag in her arms? There is another recurring element in all her pictures. It’s the Assamese Gamosa around her neck! #Heritage