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Assam’s Indigenous Tribes Were Brewing Tea Much Before the British ‘Introduced’ It to India
Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, ...
Assam’s ‘Elephant Girl’ Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation
Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India’s first woman mahout (elephant keeper).
Orang National Park: The Ultimate Guide to Assam’s Hidden Wildlife Gem
Explore Orang National Park, Assam’s hidden gem. Spot rhinos, tigers & rare birds in a serene, crowd-free safari. Plan your ...
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The unsolved mystery of Jatinga: The mass bird suicide phenomenon in Assam
Each year from September to November, the village of Jatinga in Assam witnesses a peculiar event where flocks of specific birds mysteriously crash to their deaths. Scientists believe artificial ...
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Reinventing Nature in Kaziranga National Park: A History of Rhinoceros Conservation in Assam, 1948–1974
The article explores the history of conservation of the Greater One-horned Rhino (Rhinoceros unicornis) in Kaziranga Wild Life Sanctuary (KWLS), the previous avatar of Kaziranga National Park in Assam ...
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Assam lives on mobile kitchens and boat ambulances, as floods fail to recede even after a month
Overall, it affected 5.25 million in 30 of Assam’s 33 districts. Heavy rainfall and floods brought life in Assam to a standstill, displacing thousands of people from their homes. People are ...
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Wild elephant 'Laden' dies of electrocution in Assam's Sonitpur district
A wild elephant, called "Laden" by locals, lost its life due to electrocution in Sonitpur district, Assam, late Saturday, January 25 night. According to reports, the elephant had wandered into the ...