a state of NE India, situated in the central Brahmaputra valley: tropical forest, with the heaviest rainfall in the world; produces large quantities of tea. Capital: Dispur. Pop: 26 638 407 (2001 est). Area: 78 438 sq km (30 673 sq miles)
a high-quality black tea grown in the state of Assam
from Malay asam sour
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In Indian states that border Bangladesh, like West Bengal and Assam, undocumented migrants have formed an integral part of the informal workforce for years.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
The BJP also comfortably retained power in the northeastern state of Assam.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
In states with particularly high disease rates, including Meghalaya, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh, that proportion rises to about 14%.
From Science Daily • Dec. 30, 2025
They say another calf was injured in the incident early on Saturday in Hojai district, Assam state.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
When Ammu and her husband moved to Assam, Ammu, beautiful, young and cheeky, became the toast of the Planters’ Club.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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