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From the outside, Silchar — the buzzing cultural capital of Southern Assam and the pride of Barak Valley — looks like it’s living its brightest Diwali and Kali Puja season in years. Every street glows with lights, every lane hums with devotion. Rows of diyas flicker in harmony as bustling markets and crowds of pandal-hoppers turn the town into a living canvas of colour, faith, and festivity. With over 300 Kali Puja pandals  spread across the town, the scale of celebration in

This Diwali, Assam’s heart beat differently. The usually buzzing commercial hub of Guwahati , known for its high festive footfall and brisk business, wore a subdued look as the state collectively mourned the passing of its most cherished cultural icon, Zubeen Garg . Where bright LED lights and bursting firecrackers once defined the cityscape, this year’s celebrations glowed softly with diyas  — simple earthen lamps symbolizing remembrance and respect. Streets that typically e