Politician
Badruddin Ajmal is one of the most recognizable names in Assam politics — a perfume-business heir who built a religious-charitable network before turning that influence into a political party of his own. As the founder-president of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), a three-term Member of Parliament from Dhubri, and
Athlete
She was running barefoot through muddy paddy fields in a small Assamese village before she ever set foot on a proper track. Nobody outside of Dhing had ever heard of her. But when Hima Das crossed the finish line first at the 2018 World U20 Championships in Tampere, Finland – gold
Biography
When people talk about ordinary individuals doing extraordinary things, Jadav Payeng is often the first name that comes to mind in India. Known across the world as the "Forest Man of India," Payeng is an environmental activist and forestry worker from Majuli, Assam, who spent more than four
Singer
Some voices don't just sing — they become the soul of a place. Zubeen Garg was one of those rare artists. For over three decades, his voice carried the spirit of Assam, the fragrance of the Brahmaputra, and the heartbeat of Northeast India to every corner of the country