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Mumeninaz Zaman

Mumeninaz Zaman


    A Flawed Vision: Experts debunk Amit Shah’s 50 ponds proposal
    Assam

    A Flawed Vision: Experts debunk Amit Shah’s 50 ponds proposal

    Guwahati, July 20: Assam’s affair with floods has been an old one, and this year was no different. Decades have passed and governments have changed, but the devastating floods continue to ravage the state in unprecedented ways.Over the years, a combination of natural and human factors has been...
    One bike, 67 countries: Assam’s Meenakshi biking across borders
    Assam

    One bike, 67 countries: Assam’s Meenakshi biking across borders

    Guwahati, May 29: The number plate from Assam with the initials ‘AS 01’ grabbed eyeballs when biker Meenakshi Das, on a voyage across 67 countries, made a stopover. The Indian diaspora, especially from Assam, would curiously inquire about her whereabouts, creating a bond miles away from her hometown...
    Silencing the Story: Journalists under siege in Gaza
    International

    Silencing the Story: Journalists under siege in Gaza

    “Surviving death every night is exhausting” “On every morning, we say that last night was the worst night in the war… All days are worse than each other. This briefly describes the war” “We had big dreams but our dream now is to be killed in one piece so they know who we are.” Guwahati, May 3:...
    Guardian of the Wild: Meet Kazirangas first woman director
    Assam

    Guardian of the Wild: Meet Kaziranga's first woman director

    Guwahati, March 8: When I reached out to the Director of Kaziranga National Park, I had my doubts about securing an interview, considering the demanding schedules the guardians of the forest maintain. Unexpectedly, my call was met with a positive response, and I attribute this, in part, to a...
    This woman at Navagraha crematorium is breaking stereotypes
    Guwahati

    This woman at Navagraha crematorium is breaking stereotypes

    Guwahati, Nov 27: A crematorium is typically a solemn environment, and while women are not explicitly prohibited, they have traditionally faced discouragement from being there. Contrary to this norm, the Navagraha Crematorium in Guwahati challenges expectations, with a woman named Dhritimala Deka...
    Climate change to dark web: Many facets of child trafficking
    Assam

    Climate change to dark web: Many facets of child trafficking

    Guwahati, Sep 20: Human trafficking affects millions of lives worldwide and deprives them of their dignity. The issue in the aftermath of any natural disaster gained prominence after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami when several child protection organisations raised an alarm over the abduction and...
    How urban ponds can revive the ecosystem of Guwahati
    Assam

    How urban ponds can revive the ecosystem of Guwahati

    Guwahati, June 5: Being an avid observer of anything related to wildlife and environment, renowned Herpetologist Jayaditya Purkayastha did not miss sighting a small passerine bird known as magpie-robin that frequent his area of residence. On closely monitoring the bird he realised that the feathered...
    This duo from Assam turned a troublesome weed into biodegradable paper
    Assam

    This duo from Assam turned a troublesome weed into biodegradable paper

    Guwahati, April 8: Considered as an aquatic weed that breeds quickly and adapts well to any environmental conditions- water hyacinth locally known as meteka has garnered a bad reputation for itself as the invasive plant endangers the ecosystem because their existence reduces other populations and...
    What lessons should Northeast India take from Turkey-Syria earthquake?
    North East

    What lessons should Northeast India take from Turkey-Syria earthquake?

    Guwahati, March 27: The back-to-back massive earthquakes that struck southern and central Turkey and northern and western Syria has resulted in widespread damage to life and property in both the countries. The “major” quakes and its aftershocks has flattened buildings and compelled rescuers to dig...
    Four self-made women from Assam you need to know about
    Assam

    Four self-made women from Assam you need to know about

    Guwahati, March 8: We have come a long way from the narrative that women are supposed to behave in a particular way. This fact can be fathomed from the way they manage, lead and make vital decisions in life. Juggling between life, work and taking leadership roles, here are four inspiring stories of...
    The mosque conundrum: Muslim women reclaiming their space to pray
    Assam

    The mosque conundrum: Muslim women reclaiming their space to pray

    Guwahati, Dec 10: It was during her graduation days in Guwahati, when Rashida Tapadar lamented over not being able to have easy access to a proper iftar during Ramzan. Unlike the men, she did not have the privilege of going to the mosque to break her fast and offer namaz, as there is no provision...
    Smuggling of exotic animals: Is Northeast becoming the next big hub?
    North East

    Smuggling of exotic animals: Is Northeast becoming the next big hub?

    Guwahati, Nov 25: Wildlife species are highly sought in the international markets of Southeast Asia to be used as ingredients in medicines, in the fashion industry, due to superstitious belief and sold live as pets. Steadily, India is becoming, a source, as well as a transit country for the illegal...
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