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A Need for Expanding Engineering Education Facilities in Assam for Economic Growth and Human Development
This essay presents a preliminary study that makes a strong case for substantially increasing the number of engineering colleges in Assam. Based on Assam’s population, the number of higher secondary school graduates and the significant number of students who leave Assam for post-school studies, it is obvious that the Government of Assam should establish a [...]
Nisukoni Geet, The Soothing Assamse Lullaby
Some of the early memories of my childhood are those of my Grandma singing lullabies to me. Her familiar and beautiful voice would often calm my discontented restless little body and lull me to sleep. As my Grandma crooned over and over those soothing tender tunes, I would often feel swiftly transported into dreamland, a [...]
Rongali Bihu London
London’s recent annual Rongali Bihu saw a record number of attendants with the majority of new comers from the younger generation. Almost 200 adults and scores of children from across the United Kingdom descended on North London to celebrate the Assamese new year. Guests of the London Bihu commitee, which organised the event, were greeted [...]
Umesh Tahbhildar inducted a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers
Umesh Tahbhildar of New Jersey was inducted a life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers for his life long dedication and service to the profession of civil engineering.
Twin Watch!!
Rupak Kumar Bhuyan of New Jersey, popularly known as Rick, is a talented sixteen year old artist. He is a sophomore (i.e., a high school student of Class Ten). Rick has devoted much time to the performing arts. He is an accomplished actor and singer. At age nine, Rick made the debut performance of his [...]
Meenakshi Chivukula Graduates from Duke University
Meenakshi V. Chivukula of Medfield, Massachusetts (USA) recieved her Bachelor of Arts in International Comparative Studies from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, on May 13, 2007. Duke has been consistently ranked among the top ten national universities in the United States over the past many years. Daughter of Suresh and Lakhimi Chivukula of Medfield, [...]
Neor
Kaushik and Punita Phukan’s son Neor takes his first peek at the world. He was born in Seattle on April 25, 2007.
The Condition of Surya Pahar – a Neglected Archaeological Site
Situated in the far western corner of Assam is Surya Pahar, a small hill with the potential of becoming a revered and historical site. A few miles from the town of Goalpara lays this site, which archaeologists recently predicted might fundamentally change our understanding of the history of Assam. But unfortunately due to lack of [...]
Dr. Namrata Gargee Choudhury receives M.D.
Dr. Namrata Gargee Choudhury, daughter of Niren and Shakuntala Choudhury of Bridgewater, NJ recently received her M.D. degree from New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. She received her Bio-Engineering degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 2003. Among her many honors, she was the 1st Prize Wnner of the Medical Strudent’s Clinical Vignette Award presented [...]
Dulari Tahbildar graduated from MIT
Dulari Tahbildar, daughter of Umesh C. & Pronoti Tahbildar of West Windsor, NJ graduated with Master of City Planning degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on June 8, 2007 . As a part of the requirements for the degree, Dulari wrote a thesis on a Case Study of Civic engagement and Planning “from [...]
Bihu in Omaha
This year Assamese community of Omaha celebrated Bihu on April 14th, Saturday. Families and bachelors from Omaha, Kansas and Iowa gathered at Simanta & Prastuti’s house in the evening for Bihu celebration. Authentic Assamese foods like pitha, laru, jalpan and a dinner was organized as a part of the Bihu celebration. Kudos to every one [...]
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