Release Date: 09/04/2021 Cast: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley Director: Kevin Macdonald Rating: 3/5 (3 out of 5 Stars) The Mauritanian is the story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim), a Mauritanian national who was literally kidnapped by the United States post 9/11 from his country using their local law enforcement authorities and was subsequently held […]
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World Heritage Day 2021: Seven heritage sites of North-East India
The World Heritage Day or the International day for monuments and sites is observed every year on April 18 to spread awareness about the significance of the cultural heritage from around the world and perverse our traditional heritage and culture. Suggested by International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) in 1982, UNESCO marked April 18 […]
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Stress Awareness Month: An interview with clinical psychologist Nilakshi Hazarika
Since 1992, April is marked as Stress Awareness Month. The prime objective of the initiative is to increase and develop public awareness for both the cures and causes of this modern-day epidemic. Stress and anxieties can turn out to be the worst enemy for our entire biological system. It can be a vital factor that […]
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Thunder Force: A painful watch with unfunny, tiring jokes
Director: Ben Falcone Cast: Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Jason Bateman, Bobby Cannavale, Pom Klementieff, Melissa Leo Genre: Sci-fi, action-comedy It is admirable to see two middle-aged women as the centre of a superhero film, never mind that it is a comedy bordering on parody, and not a serious-minded film on the same level as the DC Universe. Octavia […]
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Helen McCrory dies at 52: 5 best performances of the Peaky Blinders actress
Hollywood actress and screen star Helen McCrory was an extraordinary and wonderful woman and her acting skills were cherished by everyone. She was well-known for the character of Draco Malfoy’s mother in the Harry Potter films and the character of Polly Gray in Peaky Blinders, a British drama-series. She breathed her last on Friday at […]
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Actor Sonu Sood tests COVID-19 positive
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday morning. Confirming the news on Twitter, the actor wrote, “Hi everyone, this is to inform you that I have tested positive this morning for COVID-19. As a part of precautions, I have already quarantined myself and taking utmost care.” Sood reassured his fans that this period […]
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Guwahati band Lady Midday releases video to ‘Save Rhinos’
It feels amazing when society is positively influenced by your work and nothing is better that utilising your passion for society’s betterment. And that’s what Lady Midday’s latest music video does. In the latest music video ‘Away from us’, released on April 11, the Guwahati-based band comes forward with a social message to stop poaching […]
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Here’s a Bihu playlist for you so that you can dance non-stop
Mention Bihu and images of people dancing and singing together flash in your head: one cannot imagine a Bihu celebration sans dancing, singing and of course, sharing lovely food. Last year, we had to curb our celebrations due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. This year, even though the pandemic is still very much among us, […]
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Bohag Bihu 2021: Best quotes, wishes, greeting with images
Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu is the festival of joy and happiness. On this auspicious occasion, we have curated a few quotes, wishes, and greetings to share with your friends, families and near and dear ones. A happy Bihu to all our readers! Wish you a very Happy Bihu. May your life be as colorful […]
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Shankuraj & Maitrayee will release a new song tomorrow
Assam-based singer and songwriter Shankuraj Konwar in collaboration with Maitrayee Patar is all set to release the official music video of ‘Gaane Gaane’ on April 13. The video is directed by Assam’s renowned filmmaker Samujjal Kashyap and features the charismatic and talented Karishma Hazarika and Achinta Raj Kashyap. The video will have its first release […]