Emma Shortis, RMIT University When big questions about American foreign policy collide with an election, its rarely good news for a sitting president. Like many leaders before him, US President Joe Biden has had some of these questions thrust on him, such as Russias invasion of Ukraine. Some have their origins in past administrations, such [] The post Will Israel-Gaza war affect Joe Bidens chances of re-election to US Presidency? appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

The word Bihu evokes vibrant memories of Assam, a state in northeast India renowned for its rich culture. Bihu is a triannual festival that celebrates the rhythms of the agricultural year and serves as a powerful reminder of Assamese heritage. Even for those who live far from Assam, Bihu remains a cherished tradition. There are [] The post Bihu: Celebrating Assamese Culture Even from Afar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

The Changrabandha-Burimari railway link had also been used for transportation of goods during the British period. But it was closed in 1971. As a result, goods are now being transported between India and Bangladesh through the Changrabandha Land Custom Station (LCS) in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal and Burimari land port in Lalmonirhat district [] The post Cross-border railway connectivity drawing India and Bangladesh closer-Part-II appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

In the latest World Air Quality Report 2023 released by Swiss air quality monitoring body IQAir, India landed on the third-most polluted country spot after Bangladesh and Pakistan. IQAir report shows the escalating pollution levels in the country comparing to that of the previous year. The countrys air quality continues to pose a significant concern [] The post Assam: Guwahati battles pollution and routine rankings in environmental performance appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Manas Pratim Baruah has emerged as a prominent voice against irregularities within the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) examinations in recent years. Baruah, who initiated a petition in the Gauhati High Court for the publication of the judicial commissions inquiry report, has been a steadfast advocate for transparency within the APSC. As the administrator of [] The post Interview| APSC scam: Assam govts zero tolerance claim rings hollow as scam accused remain free, says Manas Pratim Baruah

Ateqah Khaki, The Conversation; Husein Haveliwala, The Conversation, and Vinita Srivastava, The Conversation The European Unions foreign policy chief accused Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war and provoking famine in Gaza. Israel denies the allegations, which are some of the strongest words we have heard from a western power about the situation [] The post Starvation is a weapon of war: Gazans are paying theprice appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Marika Sosnowski, The University of Melbourne Ceasefires are a uniquely complicated tool in armed conflict. This is because they exist at the intersection of war, law and politics. Political scientist Cindy Wittke has suggested that attempts to define what a ceasefire is and what it entails will ultimately reveal a lack of fit with international [] The post UNSC finally called for ceasefire in Gaza. But will it have anyeffect? appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Robert M. Dover, University of Hull The attack on the Crocus City concert hall in the Moscow suburbs, which left 137 people dead, has again raised questions about the effectiveness of intelligence in identifying and preventing massive acts of terrorism. Intelligence about such events is rarely precise. Often it is made up of fragments of [] The post Moscow terror attack: Why Kremlin may have ignored terrorist warnings from CIA appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Dr. Dhrubajyoti Borah, a prolific writer in Assamese and a Sahitya Akademi Award winner (2009) for his novel Katha Ratnakar, boasts a rich literary career spanning over three decades. He has published numerous critically acclaimed works, encompassing novels, historical monographs, travelogues, and essay collections. In this interview with Subhajit Bhadra, Borah sheds light on his [] The post Interview| A Life in Letters: Dhrubajyoti Borah on Writing, Insurgency, and Assamese Experience appeared

Greg Barton, Deakin University It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack. At least 133 people were left dead and scores more were injured after gunmen with automatic weapons stormed the Crocus City Hall in [] The post Moscow terror attack: Why would ISIS attack Russia & what it means for terrorism threatglobally? appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

A promising new voice emerges in Agamonee Barbaruahs Her, Him and Them Inner Tales. This collection of short stories is a captivating exploration of the human condition. The story ventures beyond conventional themes, with Barbaruah excelling at exploring social disparity and gender dynamics. Barbaruahs strength lies in her ability to weave diverse narratives, each [] The post Assam: A Captivating Exploration of Human Condition: A Review of Her, Him and Them appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Nanda Singh Borkola, a Sikh-Assamese writer and poet, presents a compelling blend of historical narrative and contemporary insight in his Assamese novel, Hadirachoki. Milan Kundera, in his seminal work The Art of The Novel, posits that a truly successful novel delves into unexplored aspects of human existence. Borkolas Hadirachoki navigates such uncharted territories by shedding [] The post Exploring human existence: An analysis of Nanda Singh Borkolas Assamese novel Hadirachoki appeared first o

Our beloved English teacher once dramatically pronounced a line that forever changed how I viewed tea: What would the world do without tea! He even introduced us to the 18th-century British writer Sydney Smith, who penned a chapter filled with reflective sentences like, Thank God for tea! and I am glad I was not born [] The post Unveiling Assams Tea Legacy: A 200-Year Journey Celebrated in Table Calendar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

A phone recording that went viral on social media on May 14th 2023 shocked the entire state of Assam. A young man named Babul Baruah hailing from Soloongi Rajabari, in Assams Gohpur made a phone call to his wife on the eve of his murder. Babul Baruah met with a tragic end while travelling to [] The post Assam: A Land of Lost Youths A Haunting Reality of Missing Migrant Workers appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .

Shashanka Das In the heart of Assam, where the bustling city of Guwahati lies, the intertwined challenges of flooding and water scarcity have ignited conversations on innovative solutions. As the annual deluge of monsoon rains inundates urban spaces, exacerbating the already precarious situation of flooding, the imperative to explore sustainable interventions to harness natures bounty [] The post Assams fight against floods & water scarcity: Can rainwater harvesting be the answer? appeared first

Pallav Gopal Jha When Rajeev Bhattacharya writes on insurgency, we in Assam dont question his sources, nor do we hold the book with an iota of doubt that it will be anything short of a cinema on how narrative unfolds in front of our eyes with all its authenticity. What we do best is just [] The post Assams unflinching look at insurgency: A review of ULFA-Mirage of Dawn appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .