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A family-run restaurant from Guwahati earned the honor of catering India's Republic Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, serving Northeast-inspired dishes to 1,200 guests including the Prime Minister. Chef Aabhishek Bedi Varma transformed regional ingredients into fine-dining creations that celebrated eight Northeastern states.
When health challenges nearly derailed Shreya Agrawal's engineering dreams in competitive Kota, a friend's mother stepped in to care for three struggling students. Now thriving at IIT Guwahati, the 18-year-old computer science student credits that unexpected kindness with keeping her on track.
Two Indian cricketers delivered explosive performances in Guwahati, leading their team to a dominant series victory. Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav's stunning partnership sealed a clean sweep against New Zealand.
A groundbreaking bridge across the Brahmaputra River just transformed daily life for thousands in northeastern India. What used to take hours now takes seven minutes.
A teacher who vanished from Guwahati was found safe in Shillong just one day later, thanks to swift police action. Her rescue brings relief to family and community members who feared the worst.
Over 10,000 Bodo dancers filled a stadium in Guwahati with color and movement, performing their traditional butterfly dance in perfect unity. The breathtaking display celebrated centuries of tribal heritage through graceful choreography inspired by nature.
India launched its first modern sleeper train with advanced safety features, cutting travel time between Guwahati and Kolkata by over two hours. Students, families, and railway workers celebrated the new era of comfortable overnight rail travel.
After losing her husband and battling COVID-19, Varsha Bajaj returned to her hometown of Guwahati and launched CanbooCraft, connecting traditional bamboo artisans with modern markets. Her sustainable furniture venture now employs 10 craftspeople who were struggling to survive the pandemic.
Indian researchers just cracked a major barrier in clean energy production with a simple but brilliant coating that makes solar-powered hydrogen 51% more efficient. This homegrown innovation could help end our dependence on fossil fuels.
A black bear was filmed roaming freely through India's Rani Reserve Forest, signaling that decades of conservation work in Assam are paying off. Wildlife experts say the sighting proves the ecosystem is healthy enough to support species that once struggled to survive there.
A biometric database helped reunite a nonverbal child with intellectual disabilities with her family in Assam after nearly a year of separation. The breakthrough came when authorities used fingerprint technology to trace her home address.
India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first nation ever to win back-to-back T20 Cricket World Cup titles. Millions of fans flooded streets across the country in celebration, waving flags and setting off fireworks late into the night.
Over 1,600 students from 200 schools across India competed in a nationwide Constitution quiz, with finalists gathering for a rare philatelic exhibition on Republic Day. The event celebrates constitutional awareness through stamps honoring both famous and forgotten Constituent Assembly members.
At just 25, Indian cricket sensation Abhishek Sharma became the world's top-ranked T20 batter within a year of his debut. His fearless hitting style has made him the most feared opener in international cricket.
Just days after his 15th birthday, cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted a 15-ball half-century to lead Rajasthan Royals to a commanding victory. The young opener's explosive batting is rewriting what's possible for teenage athletes in professional cricket.
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed one of the fastest half-centuries in cricket history during his Indian Premier League debut, helping Rajasthan Royals cruise to victory. The young phenom joined an elite group of just five players to reach 50 runs in 15 deliveries.
A homegrown logistics company is solving one of Northeast India's biggest challenges: getting goods to market. ETASH Delivery Technologies now connects all seven states to national trade routes.
A 15-year-old cricket sensation fearlessly took on one of the world's top bowlers and won, smashing two sixes in a stunning display that's captivating India. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's performance shows the next generation of cricket talent is already here.
Indian cricket star Abhishek Sharma smashed one of the fastest half-centuries in T20 history, reaching 50 runs in just 14 balls to crush New Zealand and secure a series sweep. The explosive performance had India winning with 10 overs still on the clock.
Thirteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the cricket world with a blazing 52 runs off just 17 balls in the Indian Premier League. His teammates sat in awe as the teenage sensation hit five sixes and four fours to secure victory for Rajasthan Royals.
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