NEW DELHI – Sattriya, a classical dance form rooted in the monastic traditions of Assam, stands as a testament to the vibrant cultural heritage of India. Emerging from the sattras—monasteries ...

The term Bihu also refers to three distinct festivals in the Northeastern Indian state of Assam and other parts of Northeastern India, namely Rongali or Bohag Bihu, Kongali or Kati Bihu, and Magh Bihu ...

While many X users were quick to point out to the Assam CM that the video dates back to 2004, when Tarun Gogoi was the Assam CM and Dr Manmohan Singh, then Prime Minister, several other users ...

A discussion is ongoing on social media. Some users claim the video is from 2004, while others are linking it to SpaceX's December 2025 mission.

A 2004 video of NASA astronaut Mike Fincke dancing Bihu in a gamusa aboard the ISS resurfaced after Assam CM shared it this Bihu, calling it “Bihu going global” and linking it to PM Modi’s 2023 event.

While astronauts aboard the ISS often engage in cultural or outreach activities, such a direct tribute to a regional Indian folk tradition is rare.

A Nasa astronaut wore a traditional Assamese gamusa and danced Bihu aboard the International Space Station, as a quiet tribute to his wife, who is from Assam.

Guwahati, Mar 24 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday began his two-day visit to Assam by witnessing a grand Jhumoir dance performance, featuring nearly 9,000 dancers and drummers and play the ...