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While most of us know that India is a tapestry of diverse teas like masala, green, lemon, ginger, elaichi, etc, few may be aware of the immense contributions of legendary figures like Maniram Dewan who pioneered tea plantations in India.

"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.

"There is a common impression that eco-friendly products or initiatives are expensive. But, in the long run, the adverse impact of plastic on the environment is far more costly than any product whatsoever"

Filmmaking was far from Satyakam Dutta’s mind when he was transferred three years ago from Nagpur to Assam’s Dibrugarh. But then he found beauty in trash! #Inspiration

To date, this remains the only example in India's history of a purely cultural intervention attempting to broker peace and end violent conflict! #History #Harmony #India

Flt Lt PK Raveendran was amongst the crew scheduled to fly the then Prime Minister Morarji Desai from Delhi to Jorhat on November 4, 1977.

Setting an example, the legislator turned pallbearer for a poverty-stricken constituent who had died and who only had a physically-challenged cousin to call family.

The endeavour is to make the country open defecation free by October 2, 2019, as a fitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary.

This bank in Assam gets over 250 customers a day, 75% of whom are illiterate women from low-income backgrounds. Meet bank founder Lakhimi Baruah, a believer in financial empowerment of women.

Buckle up for a big adventure with these 7 exhilarating road trips that make up some of the region’s best scenic drives.