Indrani Basu
Senior Journalist at BBC
I write about people. Senior planning editor @BBCNorthAmerica Story tips: [email protected]
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1 week ago |
newsband.in | Indrani Basu
The Assamese community residing in Navi Mumbai is gearing up to celebrate Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, on April 15. This vibrant festival marks the Assamese New Year and the onset of the harvest season, symbolising joy, renewal, and community bonding. Despite being far from their home state, Assamese residents in the city are making dedicated efforts to bring alive the essence of this deeply cherished tradition. Celebrations begin a day earlier with Goru Bihu, which falls on Sankranti.
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1 week ago |
newsband.in | Indrani Basu
Nabavarsa, the Hindu New Year, falls on April 14 and 15, bringing communities together to celebrate. Across various regions, people observe the occasion with unique traditions, customs, and family gatherings. Whether celebrated as Baisakhi, Vishu, Bihu, Bisoba Milan, or Poila Baishakh, the central theme of these festivities is the new harvest, with a focus on fresh paddy and the enjoyment of traditional feasts.
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1 month ago |
newsband.in | Indrani Basu
The 240th week of the mangrove clean-up drive led by the Environment Life Foundation (ELF) marked a significant milestone as the NGO partnered with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) for the first time on March 23. The collaboration highlighted the commitment to environmental conservation, particularly in restoring Navi Mumbai’s coastal ecosystems. The clean-up drive was dedicated to WWF-India and Earth Hour, the world’s largest environmental movement.
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1 month ago |
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A seasoned sailor and filmmaker, Dhanya Pilo, a Kharghar resident, was part of the female crew of Maiden, which clinched the first place in the Ocean Global Race in April of 2024. Maiden made history as the only all-female crew to win the McIntyre Ocean Globe Race. Dhanya has spent over 25 years navigating the waters, both literally and creatively. Growing up in Mumbai, she found herself drawn to the niche sailing community, a sport still uncommon in India.
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2 months ago |
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Renowned Ghazal singer Ranjan Devnath, also known as ‘Ranj’, is set to make history by performing a 30-hour live Ghazal concert in aid of cancer patients and underprivileged students.
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