DARK SECRETS: 5 - The Real Truth

Weather tomorrow August 5: Is your state on IMD’s heavy rain alert list? Check forecast here

Weather tomorrow: On August 5, Assam and Meghalaya are bracing for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Meanwhile, northern regions, including Delhi and Punjab, will experience widespread rain accompanied by thunderstorms. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can expect broad rainfall patterns, along with isolated heavy showers. Central India, particularly Madhya Pradesh, is…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

300-year-old handwritten manuscripts damaged in Assam floods: Experts battle fungal growth to save them

Floodwaters receded, revealing damaged ancient manuscripts at Assam's historic Gajala Satra. Conservation experts are now working to restore these centuries-old handwritten texts. The priceless collection includes rare Vaishnavite scriptures written on sanchi leaves. These manuscripts represent an important part of Assam's literary and cultural heritage. The delicate restoration process involves…

The Economic Times · Aug 4

One year after Dharali: The growing cost of building in a fragile Himalaya

A year after the Dharali disaster, the reconstructed road leading to Gangotri has been shifted a few metres away from the banks of the Bhagirathi river. The market, once bustling with tourists during the yatra season, now wears a lifeless look. Most shops and houses still remain buried under debris.…

Newslaundry · Aug 4

Assam floods: Locals rescue over 1,000 people after floodwaters submerge Sivasagar villages

Locals rescued over one thousand people from deep waters in Sivasagar district. Floodwaters rapidly submerged Nepali Khuti, prompting immediate rescue efforts by villagers. Villagers abandoned their homes and belongings to save stranded residents from rising waters. Five districts in Assam are currently affected by widespread flooding and crop damage. Authorities…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent: Congress on rights activist held under NSA in Assam

The Congress party has criticised the Assam government's actions. Indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley was detained under the National Security Act. This detention occurred just one day after he received bail from a district court. The opposition party alleges this is a pattern of weaponising laws to silence dissent. They…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Assam flood situation improves as number of affected dips to 1.78L, CM to tour worst-hit districts

Assam's flood situation shows slight improvement as affected people decrease. Seven districts remain inundated, impacting 1.78 lakh individuals across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is visiting the worst-hit areas to assess relief efforts. The central government has sanctioned over Rs 370 crore for disaster response. Damage assessment for…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Assam flood toll reaches 80, over 2 lakh people affected

Assam floods have claimed eighty lives, affecting over two lakh people in eight districts. The state government announced a six-month loan moratorium for affected citizens. Multiple agencies are actively engaged in rescue and relief operations across the region. Significant crop areas and infrastructure have been submerged and damaged by the…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

How Assam Shaped India's Greatest Hindu Legends

When we read the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and the Puranas, we often remember the heroes, battles, and miracles. But have you ever wondered where many of these legendary events actually took place? Surprisingly, one place appears again and again in Hindu scriptures under different names. It witnessed Lord Krishna's battles, Lord…

MyLifeXP · Jul 31

Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern regions. Several states are likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds have also been forecast. Intense monsoon activity will continue…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

At least 75 dead, 7 lakh displaced: The making of Assam’s annual ‘unprecedented’ flood

When it comes to floods in Assam, I refrain from using the term unprecedented. In media reporting on disasters, sensationalism often becomes the norm. The task is to generate curiosity. This is, of course, a structural limitation of event-based reporting. Assam’s floods, however, need a deeper contextual understanding.

Newslaundry · Jul 30