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A month on, new songs and poems keep anti-CAA protests in Assam kicking
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON JAN 12, 2020 05:01 PM IST
Apart from the demonstrations, marches, hunger strikes and torch rallies by organisations leading the protests, songs, poems and more are keeping the masses inspired.
Bhupen Hazarika: The Bard of Brahmaputra
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON SEP 17, 2019 08:11 PM IST
Referred to as north-east India’s uncrowned king of musical world, he was among the most celebrated artists of 20th century. A poet, music composer, singer, actor, author and filmmaker, he interpreted Assam’s rich folk heritage through his songs beautifully. He was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously this year.
Meeting Pranab Da always enriching, PM Modi tweets after calling on ex-president
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 28, 2019 01:44 PM IST
The Narendra Modi government in Januray this year conferred the highest civilian award Bharat Ratnas on the former President Pranab Mukherjee along with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue the late Nanaji Deshmukh and decorated singer the late Bhupen Hazarika.
At Assam rally, PM Modi says confusion is being created over citizenship bill
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, Amingaon, Assam
UPDATED ON FEB 09, 2019 02:30 PM IST
PM Modi’s northeast visit on Saturday saw protests by various groups over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill.
Bhupen Hazarika’s work inspired Assam’s sub-nationalism
UPDATED ON JAN 29, 2019 07:47 AM IST
Civilian honours have long been a political project of the government in power. Of the three awardees, Bhupen Hazarika’s may seem the least political in terms of the contemporary contours of electoral politics, but examine his work as a lyricist, singer, composer, writer and you find that many of his songs were highly political.
Congress did not let Pranab Mukherjee become PM, Narendra Modi honoured him: BJP’s Sushil Modi
By Snigdhendu Bhattacharya | Hindustan Times, Kolkata
UPDATED ON JAN 28, 2019 11:51 AM IST
President Kovind announced Pranab Mukherjee’s name along with singer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh for India’s highest civilian honour on the eve of Republic Day. Hazarika and Deskmukh were given posthumously.
Mallikarjun Kharge booked for remarks on Bhupen Hazarika
By Press Trust of India | Morigaon (Assam)
UPDATED ON JAN 27, 2019 11:48 PM IST
The case has been filed based on a complaint by RTI activist Raju Mahanta, alleging that Kharge has hurt sentiments of Assamese people.
Citizenship Bill row casts shadow over Bharat Ratna for Bhupen Hazarika
By Sadiq Naqvi | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON JAN 27, 2019 03:58 PM IST
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal said the 70th Republic Day was very significant for people of the state. But the Congress and several non-political groups said that scrapping the Citizenship Bill which has the entire Northeast up in arms, would have been a greater gift to the state.
FIR against Assamese singer Zubeen Garg for his alleged remarks on Bharat Ratna
By Sadiq Naqvi | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2019 11:16 PM IST
The FIR was registered in Lanka in Hojai district as the state celebrated Republic Day and Thursday’s announcement that Bharat Ratna has been conferred posthumously on Bhupen Hazarika, one of the state’s foremost cultural icons
Music maestro Bhupen Hazarika inspired millions across generations
By Press Trust of India | New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2019 11:44 PM IST
A poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and filmmaker, the self-proclaimed jajabor (wanderer) took the rich folk heritage of Assam and interpreted it beautifully for the world through his songs.
Pranab Mukherjee, Bhupen Hazarika and Nanaji Deshmukh awarded Bharat Ratna
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2019 09:51 AM IST
The last time Bharat Ratnas were conferred was in 2015, when educationalist-politician Madan Mohan Malviya and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee were the recipients.
‘Greatest honour, overwhelmed’, says Bhupen Hazarika’s family on Bharat Ratna
By Prasun Sonwalkar | Hindustan Times, London
UPDATED ON JAN 26, 2019 09:37 AM IST
Prabin Hazarika, younger brother of Bharat Ratna awardee Bhupen Hazarika, said he and his family were “overwhelmed” with the honour bestowed on the late singer-musician, who passed away in November 2011.
Former president Pranab Mukherjee, singer Bhupen Hazarika, social activist Nanaji Deshmukh awarded Bharat Ratna
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JAN 25, 2019 09:37 PM IST
Former president Pranab Mukherjee, singer Bhupen Hazarika and social activist Nanaji Deshmukh have been awarded Bharat Ratna
‘Don’t run for medals, I run to improve my timing’, says Hima Das
By HT Correspondents | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 06, 2018 09:14 PM IST
After developing interest in football at an early age, Hima finally took to sprinting as a career on the advice of a school teacher. She said that there is a lot of talent in the villages but opportunities are rare.
Kalpana Lajmi: 10 lesser known facts about the Rudaali director
By Nivedita Mishra | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2018 04:29 PM IST
Not many would know that the late Kalpana Lajmi was related to legendary Bollywood director Guru Dutt and veteran director Shyam Benegal.
Filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, director of Rudaali, dies in Mumbai at 64
By Nivedita Mishra | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON SEP 23, 2018 04:23 PM IST
Kalpana Lajmi, who was known for films like Rudaali and Daman, has died in Mumbai on Sunday.