How Kareema Begum’s Faith Shaped A. R. Rahman’s Journey Into Music Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - January 6, 20260 Global music icon A. R. Rahman was raised almost entirely by his mother Kareema Begum after his father, renowned composer R. O. Sekar, passed away when Rahman was just nine years old. Her quiet resilience and unwavering belief would later play a defining role in shaping one of India’s greatest
Over 10,000 Artistes to Perform Bodo Bagurumba Dance at Sarusajai Stadium; PM Modi to Attend Featured Funtainment NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - January 6, 20260 The traditional Bodo dance form Bagurumba is set to be showcased on a grand scale as over 10,000 artistes perform at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati on January 17, aiming to present the vibrant cultural heritage of Assam to a global audience. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the event
Turning Waste into Wealth: Dr Atom Annupama’s Banana Fibre Startup Brings Hope Amid Manipur Crisis Featured NE News Regional Beat by Akanksha - January 6, 20260 Drawing on years of academic research, Dr Atom Annupama has launched a pioneering initiative that transforms agricultural waste into sustainable economic opportunity. By converting banana pseudo-stems—often discarded after harvest—into valuable products, she has emerged as a successful entrepreneur within a year of starting her venture. Manipur has been facing prolonged unrest
Sudha Chandran Responds to Trolling Over Viral Devotional Moment, Says Faith Needs No Explanation Featured Funtainment by Akanksha - January 6, 20260 Veteran actor and classical dancer Sudha Chandran has broken her silence after facing online trolling over a viral video that showed her deeply immersed in devotion during a Mata Ki Chowki. The clip, which circulated widely on social media, drew criticism and mockery from some users, prompting the actor to
Justice for Anjel Chakma: A Killing That Exposed India’s Deep-Rooted Racism Against the Northeast Featured NE News News Regional Beat by Akanksha - January 6, 20260 The year 2025 drew to a close amid nationwide protests demanding justice for Anjel Chakma, a 24-year-old MBA student whose killing in Dehradun has reignited urgent conversations around racism, identity, and the treatment of people from India’s Northeast. According to multiple news reports, the incident occurred on December 9, 2025, when