Development
A FASS Project: Cultivation of Ginger and Turmeric at Garbhanga
Garbhanga is a sleepy village unknown to most Guwahatians. But, it lies only only about 20 kms away from Guwahati. It is situated in the on the banks of world-renowned Dipor Bill, in midst of beautiful hills with abundance of natural beauty,. The village is still very isolated socially and economically from the mainstream. It is unbelievable that people living here have to […]
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Swim with the Dolphin, The Brahmaputra Beckons
The dolphins came right up to me as I entered the water. They began to swim around me, kiss me and let me touch them. As I whistled gleefully, one came near me and splashed water all over me. It gently rose out of the water, rested his head on my shoulder and touched his […]
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Parijat Academy Library Seeks Your Support
The Nitin Bezbaruah Sarangapani Library, created in fond memory by Nitin’s bereaved parents, was recently inaugurated on the campus of Parijat Academy in Pomahi, a few kilometers from the center of Guwahati. The library construction that started in January of this year is now finished and the library has started functioning. At present, it is […]
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The Marathon
I happened to participate and run in the AT&T Austin marathon on 17th February this year. I was running for this event to raise awareness about the wonderful work by Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA) and to raise funds for some of projects of AFNA. AFNA has been supporting a number of education and […]
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My trip and a pilgrimage to Parijat Academy
I still remember my first visit to Parijat Academy in 2006. Uttam Teron, at that time had started the school with about 50 students and a small staff. This year, Parijat Academy has more than 400 students and a staff of 16. In addition, Uttam Teron has been successful in raising awareness among the […]
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Friends of Assam and Seven Sisters (FASS) Goes Public
Recently, some of us, members of the Friends of Assam and Seven Sisters (FASS), made a pilgrimage to Assam, and frankly speaking, we achieved more than what we expected during the trip. Some of our achievements are already reported partly in the press. As a name, FASS is still unknown to most; as […]
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FASS NEDFi join hands for development of the North East
A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) was entered on 21st day of January, 2008 at Guwahati BETWEEN North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi), incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956, with its registered office at Guwahati, Assam, for the development of industries, infrastructure, animal husbandry, agri-horticulture plantation, medicinal plantation, sericulture plantation, aquaculture, poultry and dairy […]
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A Dream Project
With its gifted and strategic location, high hills and tall mountains, mighty rivers, picturesque landscapes, graceful weather, rich flora and fauna, and inhabitants with rich cultural heritage, Northeast India occupies a unique place on earth.
The mighty Brahmaputra is the lifeline of this region. The shape of the Brahmaputra valley is long and […]
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A Need for Expanding Engineering Education Facilities in Assam for Economic Growth and Human Development
The June 2007 issue of Posoowa ran an article titled “A Need for Expanding Engineering Education Facilities in Assam for Economic Growth and Human Development.” This article has been translated into Assamese and is being published in parts by the esteemed Assamese daily Oxomiya Protidin. The first part of the translated article can […]
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Feminist Approach to Technology
Dear Friends,
Greetings from Feminist Approach to Technology (FAT)!
FAT is pleased to announce the formation of the TechyWomen Community.
TechyWomen is a mailing list for women, created to promote the interests of women in technology fields. The list is a humble effort to provide a platform for women in technology to network with each other, discuss […]
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Michael Porter’s Micro Economic View and Assam’s Competitiveness
While reading Harvard Business School professor Michael Porter’s book titled “The Competitive Advantage of Nations” a decade ago, I was struck by the fact that he did not mention any great economic policy issues as key to economic growth despite talking about economics as key to a region’s economic development. That was perhaps in […]
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