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Wednesday, 25 January 2012 14:50 |
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Sattras: the pillars of Assamese identity By: Himanka Deka & Priyanka Ghising Sattras are the hallmark of our State highlighting the mellow shadows of spiritual and eternal touch of ancient treasures. Spread around the length and breadth of Assam, sattras are in themselves an epitome of holiness and cheerfulness. |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 25 January 2012 15:13 )
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Bihu is the main festival celebrated by the people of Assam. It is the most important non religious festival celebrated irrespective of caste, creed and class. It is said that the word ‘Bihu’ originated from the Sanskrit word ‘Vishuvan’ which means equinox. |
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Written by Debojit Barthakur
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I can never ever forget that November 5, 2011 afternoon, and the scenes in the television screen during the days that followed. My eyes opened wide in shock and disbelief as I looked at the still figure of Dr Bhupen Hazarika on the hospital bed even as the news of his death flashed continuously on the TV screen. |
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Written by Pranjit Agarwala
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Bhupenda was a close friend of my father late Debabrata (Babua) Agarwala of Bholaguri T.E.. Hence, whenever he visted Bholaguri or our home at Kolibari, Tezpur, I had the good fortune to experience at first hand his charisma,jest and warmth. |
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A Tribute Song By Jayanta Kumar Bardalai |
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Written by Debojit Barthakur
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November 5, 2011, was a date that will remain etched in our memories forever. Bhupenda’s final moment had come. The golden voice, which moved the hearts of millions of people in India and the world, will sing no more. As the visuals of the great man lying in eternal slumber swept throughout, a pall of gloom was casted over a nation of Bhupenda’s fans and admirers. |
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