In the earliest recorded times, Assam was part of Kamarupa, a state that had its capital at Pragjyotishapura (now Guwahati).

They are descendants of the Mongoloid tribe, settled in Assam. The Bodos are a hospitable lot, says Khushali P Madhwani who tasted few select dishes from the Bodo cuisine whose aroma spreads far ...

Dibrugarh, Assam, is a city rich in culture and culinary traditions. This article explores must-try dishes like Masor Tenga, Khaar Duck Curry, and more. Each dish reflects the vibrant food scene ...

The government in Assam has banned the consumption of beef in restaurants and ... for whom beef is a staple and cheap form of protein. In Assam, ... Renowned food critic Chua Lam dies at 83. 2 ...

Magh Bihu 2025: Significance The festival celebrates the abundance of crops, particularly rice, which is the staple food of the region. Farmers give thanks for a good harvest and pray for ...

Virtually absent from most present-day Western diets, seaweed and aquatic plants were once a staple food for ancient Europeans, an analysis of molecules preserved in fossilized dental plaque has ...

One of the most popular regional breakfasts in Assam is a combination of cereals such as Xandoh (ground rice), Chira (flattened rice), Muri (puffed rice), Komal Saul or Bora Saul served along with ...

The Kaji nemu is a staple in every Assamese household. The taste of the lemon is such that people even chew the slightly bitter rind. In Assam when anyone says nemu, (Assamese word for lemon ...

2. Silkworm Fry. This dish may sound a bit offbeat, and one indeed needs to have an acquired taste to have this dish. But if you are one to experiment, you cannot miss this.

In Assam, the sale and purchase of beef was banned in 2021 in areas where Hindus, Jains and Sikhs - who don't usually eat beef - live. That law also prohibited the sale of beef near temples.