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YESTERDAY ONCE MORE - A milestone in journalism
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YESTERDAY ONCE MORE - A milestone in journalism

Dr. Shiela Bora Orunodoi – the first Assamese monthly news magazine, had a glorious history. The birth of journalism in Assam may be traced back to the introduction of the first printing press set up by the American Baptist Missionaries – Rev. Nathan Brown and Oliver T. Cutter, first at Sadiya,...
VAGRANT WORDS - The pattern of a falling leaf
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VAGRANT WORDS - The pattern of a falling leaf

Dhruba Hazarika Twelve more leaves in 30 seconds, one after the other, falling with parachutes’ ease, sky-drifting from heaven to earth and perhaps into another fold meant for a fire or a bonfire, or for giving life to another through compost, they lay there on the paved cemented compound,...
MY SPACE - Bittersweet reminiscences
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MY SPACE - Bittersweet reminiscences

Indrani Das Bora While my mother introduced me to this world, it was she who had helped me to see it better, and it was she who had taught me to live in the moments and celebrate the smallest of joys that life has to offer. Recently I came across this WhatsApp story of a friend of mine which was...
MIND MIRROR - The young and the restless
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MIND MIRROR - The young and the restless

Dr. Jayanta Das The author is a senior consultant psychiatrist. Psychiatrist Dr. Anweshak Das and clinical psychologist Jayashree Das also contribute. E-mail your queries to [email protected] Drug addiction among teens is a matter of serious concern. Q: My son is 19 years old, currently...
HEALTHWISE - The burden of disease
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HEALTHWISE - The burden of disease

Bhaswat Kumar Das The pattern of disease burden in the North-East has been changing. According to the WHO, disease is any harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism, generally associated with certain signs and symptoms and differing in nature from physical...
FICTION - Pilot-I
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FICTION - Pilot-I

Ashok Kumar Nath I had experienced a strong weakness for airplanes from childhood. Whenever I heard the humming sound of the airplane, I could not restrain myself inside the house; I would rush out and keep staring at the fast moving plane with a mix of joy and sadness. Everyone at home and at...
Culinary Corner
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Culinary Corner

Sharmin Pasha Sharmin Pasha is a food writer currently based in Dubai, UAE, where she teaches privately-organised cooking lessons on different techniques of cooking. She also hosts an informative page featuring Assamese recipes on Facebook, which was created to showcase the culinary treasures of...
MYRIAD HUES - A big win
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MYRIAD HUES - A big win

Aadarshini Priya Ramani’s acquittal in the MJ Akbar defamation case has come as a ray of hope in the fight against sexual harassment at workplaces. “Women cannot be punished for raising instances of sexual abuse... right of reputation cannot be protected at the cost of right to dignity.” — this...
WOMEN PLUS - Curse of womanhood
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WOMEN PLUS - Curse of womanhood

Dipen Gogoi Women are the key to sustainable development and quality of life in any family and society and the female tea workers are no exception. Since these women have contributed to the enrichment and prosperity of society and the nation through their hardwork and sacrifice, they can by no...
UP CLOSE - The story of dawn
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UP CLOSE - The story of dawn

Abdul Gani KAMAKHYA NARAYAN SINGH has built a compelling narrative around sanitation. Born and brought up in Guwahati, Kamakhya Narayan Singh has toured the world to tell the stories of life, travel and culture over the years. Though he has never been to a film school, Singh knows his craft of...
The Bavarian trail
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The Bavarian trail

VIJAYLAKSHMI BARUA dwells on the pleasures of passing through Nature’s most wondrous sights. Nestled in a valley in the Karwendel range in the Bavarian Alps, Mittenwald is the quintessential little scenic alpine town. Just two hours south of Munich, close to the Austrian border, it has plenty of...
Tough times
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Tough times

MANASH PRATIM DUTTA writes how the transgender community was stymied by the corona challenge. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, health became a serious concern for every single person. And health-related rules and regulations became an integral part of our daily life once the Health Department...
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