Our country is truly a land of wonders, with its vast plains, rolling hills, mangrove forests, and endless rivers. It even hides a beautiful atoll island, waiting for those who seek it. The moment my university semester break arrived, I embarked on a journey to unravel the secrets and philosophies of my Motherland. Encountering mountains for the very first time was a breathtaking experience. Pedaling through the diverse landscapes of the motherl...

After a grueling journey that took me from the Shyamnagar range of the Sundarbans, along the coastline of Bangladesh, and through river after river, I finally arrived at the fabled town of Bengal – the border with Burma, nestled on the banks of the Naf River, where the Bay of Bengal shone with its radiant blue hues. In the span of 21 days, I had encountered 32 rivers, engaged in peculiar conversations, experienced moments of frustration, found my...

Lanka, a bustling yet small town in Assam's Hojai district, is situated amidst the fertile alluvial plains of the Brahmaputra to the north and the eastern hills a short distance to the south. I visited Lanka for the first time on a hot day last fall. I could have avoided the dense forests of southern Assam and the dirt roads, but subconsciously, I also yearned to witness the habitat of the Assamese elephants. Along the southern bank of the Kopli...