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the world's largest democracy. It is important to make the right decision and
choose the right leader if we want our country to progress. The biggest
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After the Lok Sabha Polls in 2014, lotus bloomed on the banks of the mighty River Brahmaputra. There had been a lot of hue and cry, and numerous stories of the polls about who will win and form government in the centre. After the results BJP won with absolute majority and formed the Government at the center. However, the interesting story is the onset of BJP in the eastern part of the country, especially in Assam. The political scenario of Assam had completely changed during the 14th Lok Sabha elections. Although, BJP was a strong contender for Congress even in the state of Assam, this time the party had come out really strong and won over 7 seats in the entire state. Sarbananda Sonwal, the Assam President of BJP expected 5 to 6 seats in 14 constituencies of the state, but was overwhelmed, when they won 7 seats out of 14. This was a big win for Bharatiya Janata Party, marking the rise of the orange party in Assam, which is a major state of North-East India and the commercial hub of the region.<br>
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critics and theorists have long given their intellectual support to the
practice of realist film making. In a nutshell, the realist film offers the
possibility of "the mechanical imitation of nature" in which original
and copy become indistinguishable in the eyes of the common man whom we refer
as the viewer. The great directors like Bazin, Bresson, De Sica, Renoir,
Rossellini, and Orson Welleshad a common desire to put cinema in a very simple fundamental
faith called “reality” where cinema will be identified as the fulfillment of
the human craving for realistic representation and feeling. And vision and
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Leafing through one of the old editions of Frontline, I was intrigued by the opening lines of the obituary for Surendra Mohan, a renowned socialist leader of his time- “To remember him is to recall the finest human virtues and political values that the socialist movement in India contributed to the country’s public life.He will be remembered across the political spectrum for upholding the tradition of personal and political integrity established by the first generation of leaders of the socialist movement.”</span><br>
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<span style="line-height: 18.4px;">Belonging to a generation born in the post liberalization era years after the socialist movement lost its vitality in the political spectrum, my understanding of the different facets of the movement remains partially obscure.However, I have grown up hearing about the charismatic socialist leaders and their contributions in the socio-cultural realm, especially in Assam. Socialists like Hem Baruah and Dr.Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya require no introduction as their contribution- educational, political, social and literary, hold a deep impact over the Assamese legacy.However,a name which we often forget to recall and whose contributions we fail to recognize while remembering the makers of modern Assam is that of another notable socialist leader,late Ajit Kumar Sharma.A prolific speaker,a prominent educationist, a gifted writer,a revered guru to generations of students and one of the most influential public intellectuals of his time,Sharma was a committed socialist.</span><br>
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Yes Assam is in trouble , our ethnic conflicts are on the rise , rhinos are getting killed , the hills and plains are on fire , it’s a mess everywhere …at the end the Xunor Axom idea did not work out that’s what we all say and whine about. Then we will again raise the statement “Ami Axomiya Nohou Dukhiya” for our own self satisfaction. However there is a silent revolution happening and it is happening for the good and better. </div>
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The River Brahmaputra is the 4th longest river in the world that originates in the Angsi Glacier in Burang County of Tibet by the name of Yarlung Tsangpo River and flows through Arunachal Pradesh by the name of Dihang or Siang. It enters the state of Assam, popularly known as the land of blue hills and red river and gets its name Brahmaputra. It is the only male river and is considered as the lifeline of the state. It is said to one of the several unexplored treasures bestowed by Mother Nature. The river meanders through various places of the state along with its tributaries carrying stories of sacrifices along with it. The river in its course downstream through the state of Assam before entering Bangladesh to merge into the Bay of Bengal, it is shoved with treasures. </div>
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The land of blue hills and red rivers, the state of Assam is a treasure trove of natural beauty, biodiversity, diverse culture and history. The entire state is perhaps among the very few unexplored places of India. The mystic stance and the pleasing ambiance, makes it impeccable place to visit. It is often referred to as the “Gateway of North-East India” and it is one of the most important states of the region. It is known across the globe for its tea production and as the home to one-horned rhinoceros; however, the enchanting land of Assam has many more interesting things in its treasure trove, which are worth knowing. There are so many cliché notions about the state; nevertheless, here are some interesting facts about the state that will broaden your perspective about the place.<br>
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Assam, situated in the North-Eastern corner of India, is famous for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. The history of the state traces back to the Vedic period, and it is this place where Saivism, Tantric Shaktism, and Vaishnavism flourished. The rich cultural and historical heritage is well displayed in the temples that are speckled all over the state. These shrines belong to the ancient era as well as medieval time. Most of these are architectural splendors that belonged to the medieval period and epitomized the architecture of the Ahom, Koch, and Kachari rulers. These temples have been the quiet spectator of the splendid past of the state. Some of the famous temples in Assam are listed below:<br>
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The king of Assam's cultural world, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika has contributed remarkably towards promoting the rich cultural heritage of the state across the World. Conferred with the title of “The Golden Voice of Assam”, hee was a renowned music director, singer and a film maker. He was the person behind the establishment of first state owned film studio in Guwahati. His contribution towards promoting his motherland and its people is commendable. From the time when, the Bharat Ratna was founded by the 1st President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad in the year 1954, it has always been a topic of debate and criticism. This is the highest civilian award of India for excellence or exceptional performance in the field of science, art, sports, literature and public service.<br>
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Assam celebrates the festival of Kali Puja in a grand way and it is celebrated to seek blessings from the Goddess for protecting the people against drought and war, for
general happiness, health, wealth, and peace. This festival coincides with Diwali and n this occasion, when the entire nation worships Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha; Assam, Bengal and Orissa worships mother Goddess Kali. This diversity in Indian culture is completely incredible. If we turn around the pages of Indian history, the celebration of this
puja started only in the 18th century by Raja Krishnachandra, the King
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a broom to launch his new campaign ‘Swachh Bharat’ mission, which is a cleanliness drive across India, on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. This campaign is run by the Central Government with a mission to clean India and make it a better as well as healthier place to live. It is a massive project to clean the entire nation and it is the responsibility of every citizen to take part in this campaign. Many well-known industrialist and celebrities have joined the campaign and they have also picked up a broom to clean their respective localities.<br>
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Assam is yet again battling with floods that have affected about 4 lakhs people, reportedly killing over 85 people in Assam and Meghalaya. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), people in three districts are still wrestling with the crisis. The recent flood was caused by a massive cloud-burst in South-West Garo Hill district in Meghalaya on 21st September 2014. This cloud-burst in the neighboring state of Meghalaya has triggered the rise in water-level in Goalpara district leaving behind a shadow of destruction. About 50,000 hectares of agricultural land is still submerged under water with more than 37,000 hectares of land are affected alone in Goalpara, thumping almost 83,000 families, who are dependent on farming.<br>
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Epitomizing victory of good over evil, Durga Puja is celebrated in Assam with grandeur and fervor. It is a festival dedicated to worship of Goddess Durga, an incarnation of Goddess Shakti. It is five days festival, which is celebrated annually during the Ashwin month of the Hindu calendar. This festival is celebrated to mark the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, whose life was inside a buffalo. It is one of the biggest festivals of Assam after Bihu, which is celebrated across the state in a grand scale with huge pomp and show.<br>
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Assam, the north-eastern state of India is well-known for its unscathed beauty, ancient historical sites and much more. However, the unresolved mystery of Mayong still creates a quagmire in the minds of people. Mayong, a small hamlet situated about 40 km from Guwahati is said to be the land of black magic where occult practices are still prevalent. A sleepy town located in Morigaon District is infamously famous across the globe for being the hub of witchcraft in India. It is still not clear whether it is a myth or reality but according to the folklore as well as first person account, a number of incidents have taken place that makes people believe that it is not a myth and such practices are still prevalent here.<br>
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Jatinga, a small village in the North-Eastern state of Assam is situated on the edge of Halflong, the head quarters of Dima Hasao district. Nestled by lush greenery, serene hills and natural beauty, it is mainly inhabited by the Jayantia tribe. The village is not famous for its natural beauty but for an altogether different reason - the “mass suicide of birds”. It is an unresolved mystery which created curiosity in the minds of many ornithologists across the globe. It is true that the World is filled with mysterious phenomenons that are yet to be solved and this phenomenon of “birds committing suicide” in the village of Jatinga is such an unsolved mystery. Over 100 years, birds have been flying to this region and have flown to mysterious death.<br>
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The North-Eastern state of Assam has come out as role model for the entire country in the health care sector. The state has implemented the maximum number of schemes under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM). Today, there is large number of hospitals in almost every city of Assam. Every hospital is well-equipped with modern amenities and focuses on thorough analysis and treatment under one roof. The state houses a number of government as well as private hospitals, which offer good treatment facilities. Some of the best hospitals in Assam are listed below. </div>
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<i><b>Address: G.S. Road Christian Basti, Guwahati, Assam- 781004 <br /><br />Phone: 0361-2347700 </b></i><br />
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With some of the best doctors in the state, International hospital is one of the best hospitals in the entire North-East. This hospital offers premier healthcare facility and was established with the intention to offer the best health care facility to the people of North-East. It has almost all the departments with qualified doctors. Offering the best treatment to the patients, this is the best hospital in the entire North-East India. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-88762576735704352232014-09-17T02:04:00.000+05:302014-10-14T12:03:06.502+05:30Best Luxury Hotels in Assam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Assam, the state situated in the North-Eastern part of India, is endowed with scenic beauty, natural resources; rich biodiversity attracts a huge crowd of tourists from different parts of the country. Situated on the lap of nature, Assam is the land of blue hills, red rivers and enchanting beauty. The mighty river Brahmaputra flowing through Assam adds to its beauty making it one of the coveted tourist destinations of entire North-East. The mystic land of Assam, as a destination epitomizes a world filled with exhilaration and diversity with each of the state’s destination having something or the other to offer to its visitors. The state offers a number of accommodation options, which include budget hotels to luxury hotels. The accommodation options available in the state can be chosen by the visitors as per their budget. Here is a list of some of the luxury hotels in the state. <br />
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<b>Ginger Hotel</b><i><b><br /></b>Address: IHM Campus,VIP Road, Upper Hengrabari, Borbari, Guwahati, Assam, 781036</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Hotel Brahamputra Ashok</b></span><i><br />Address: M G Road, Opposite High Court, Guwahati , Assam,781001 </i><br />
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First-ever 3 star property of Assam, Hotel Brahmaputra Ashoka is one of the most popular luxury hotels of the state. Centrally located, this hotel is situated close to railway station and other important places, which makes it a choice for both business as well as leisure travelers. It features 32 well-maintained and well-equipped rooms with all modern amenities. The hotel features two conference halls business centre, salon, parking space, discotheque and travel desk. <br />
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<i><b>Address: AT Road, Paltan Bazar , Guwahati , Assam,781001 </b></i><br />
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A 4 start property located close to all important places, hotel Rajmahal is one of the most sought after luxury hotels of the state. Featuring 71 beautifully decorated rooms, segregated into Standard, Deluxe, Prestige and Executive, each room is equipped with modern-day amenities to provide utmost convenience to guests. Well-equipped business centre, swimming pool, Kayakalp beauty salon and Banzaara Multi Cuisine Vegetarian Restaurant are some of the highlights of this hotel. <br />
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<i><b>Address: East Manipuri Road, Paltan Bazar, G S Road, Guwahati , Assam – 781008 </b></i><br />
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Strategically located, Kiranshree Portico is an ideal choice for leisure travelers as well as business travelers as it offers all facilities, necessary for a comfortable stay. Travel desk, laundry, parking, doctor-on-call, currency exchange and free Wi-Fi are some of the facilities provided by the hotel. A 3 star property, Kiranshree Portico has beautifully decorated and well-equipped 61 rooms. The hotel also features a number of conference rooms, a multi-cuisine restaurant and a well-stocked bar. <br />
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<i><b>Address: G.S.Road, Cristian Basti, Guwahati </b></i><br />
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Hotel Gateway Grandeur is a 4 star Hotel located in GS Road, which makes it the perfect choice, especially for business travelers. With well-equipped rooms, this hotel offers comfortable and luxury stay to its guests. It is the perfect place to spend the luxurious vacation in the city of Guwahati. The hotel has well-equipped conference halls, banquet halls, health club as well as restaurant. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-77771983356944152192014-09-17T01:13:00.000+05:302014-09-17T01:13:53.978+05:30Top 5 Magazines of Assam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unlike newspapers, magazines are publications which are mainly a collection of articles written to discuss different issues and events happening in the society. These are primarily periodical publications and cover a wide variety of topics. Magazines were first publications introduced in Assam even before the publication of newspapers. Many handwritten as well as printed magazines have been published over time, contributing towards development of Assamese literature. “Arunodoi” is the first ever Assamese magazine, which was published in the year 1846 and Asam Bandhu, published in 1885, lasted for a very short time but gave a new kind of publication to the people of Assam. Even today, a number of magazines are published in Assamese language, periodically, fortnightly and bi-weekly. Top 5 magazines of Assam are listed below: </div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Prantik </b></span><br /><br />Ranks first among Assamese magazines, Prantik is a multi-topic magazine, which is published fortnightly from Guwahati. Since 1981, it has been playing a significant role in the life of Assam’s people both socially as well as politically. Prantik has been a favorite magazine among the people of the state. Dr. Bhabendranath Saikia, one of the foremost filmmakers as well as noted author of the state, has served as the founder editor for this magazine and Pradip Barua, who was the publisher served as an editor. This magazine has a huge readership and is even today quite popular among the Assamese people. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bismoi </b></span><br />Bismoi is a big hit among the Assamese people. It is an Assamese monthly magazine, which is being published since past 4 decades. It is an entertainment magazine, which covers a diverse topic that interests the crowd and since its publication, it has managed to gather a huge crowd of readers. Short stories, Science Fictions, romantic stories, etc. are published in Bismoi and have contributed remarkably towards the development of Assamese language. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Gariyoshi </b></span><br />Contributing remarkably towards Assamese literature, Gariyoshi is a literary magazine founded by Chandra Prasad Saikia in the year 1994. He also served as the first editor of this popular magazine. This magazine is published by the publisher of the most popular English newspaper of North-East, Assam Tribune. It has articles written by the famous Assamese authors, which has made it popular among the literary society of Assam <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Trishul </b></span><br /><br />A popular entertainment magazine of Assam, Trishul was first published in the year 1978. This magazine has gained immense popularity among the readers over the years. It was the first ever Assamese entertainment magazine, which also publishes short stories, fiction, thriller and horror stories. Shantanu Tamuly and Ranju Hazarika are some of the popular Assamese authors, who write for this magazine and helped in gaining popularity. Sadly, the magazine has been discontinued recently. <br /><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Maya </b></span><br />A new entertainment magazine, which was started some few years back, Maya, has been successful in grabbing the attention of the people. Like other magazines, this magazine has also gained noteworthy popularity as it publishes both national and international news apart from its contribution towards Assamese literature. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-86038416547143309122014-09-17T00:17:00.000+05:302018-07-16T10:11:12.545+05:30Top 5 newspapers of Assam <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Newspaper has played an important role in the life of human beings since its birth. It has always been a major source of remaining informed about the happenings around the world. It is mainly a publication, issued on a regular basis, either once a week or daily. It provides information about the surroundings as well as opinions about any event and news. <br />
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History of newspaper in the state of Assam dates back to some 160 years, which started with "Arunodoi", which was first published in the year 1846 from Sibsagar. After this, many newspapers have been published, some still survive and some disappeared in due course of time. However, these periodicals and publications contributed remarkably to both Assamese language and society. Later, in the year 1882, a weekly newspaper was published by Hemchandra baruah, named “Assam News”. It was published in both English and Assamese language; however, it lasted for just 3 years and several news papers and periodicals were published thereafter. “Dainik Batori” is the first daily newspaper, which was published on 12th August 1935 by Shivaprasad Barua, a Tea industrialist. Today, a number of newspapers are published both in Assamese as well as English language. Top 5 newspapers of Assam are listed below:<br />
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Assam Tribune is counted among the leading newspapers of Assam. It is an English daily, which is published from Guwahati and Dibrugarh and is one of maximum circulated newspapers of not only Assam but of entire North-Eastern region. Assam Tribune was founded by Radha Govinda Baruah in the year 1939, which was first published from Guwahati and at present, it is published from both the cities. It is one of the best newspapers of the whole North-Eastern region. With a large readership, this newspaper has gained immense popularity over the years. <br />
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With a huge readership, Asomiya Pratidin ranks no. 1 among Assamese daily newspaper. It is distributed across Assam with 4 editions, which are published from Guwahati, Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh and North Lakhimpur. It is one of the most read newspapers of the state and has been providing information and news to every nook and corner of the state. <br />
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After Assam Tribune, Sentinel is one of the popular English daily newspapers of Assam. Launched in the year 1983, this newspaper has come a long way and has become popular all over North-East. 5 editions are published at the same time from Guwahati, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Itanagar and Shillong. Shri Dhirendra Nath Bezboruah, the former President of The Editors' Guild of India served as senior Journalist in this newspaper for several years. <br />
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Another popular newspaper of Assam is Amar Axom, which is edited by Homen Borgohain. It is an Assamese daily newspaper, published by G.L Publication and is quite popular among the people of Assam. This newspaper is published from Guwahati and Jorhat and is circulated all over the state. <br />
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One of the oldest newspapers of Assam, Dainik Agradoot is still popular among the readers. It is a daily newspaper which has 3 editions, published from Guwahati, Tezpur and Jorhat. With headquarters at Dispur, this newspaper has a huge readership and Kanak Sen Deka is the Editor-in-chief, who has contributed remarkably in building a strong readership base. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-72084095603859649392014-09-16T01:12:00.000+05:302014-09-17T12:32:00.269+05:30Best IT Training Institutes in Assam<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Assam, the educational hub of North-East India has a number of training and educational institutes offering different professional courses. Owing to the growth in IT sector a number of institutes have been opened in the state, especially in <a href="http://assamtopix.blogspot.com/2014/07/discotheques-in-guwahati.html" target="_blank">Guwahati</a> that provides IT sector, helping individuals to enhance their technical skills as well as get good job.<br />
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Moreover, with the growth in this sector, many young individuals aspire to make their career in the field of Information Technology and the establishment of these institutes has helped them in fulfilling their dream of making a career in this field. Some of the best <a href="http://assamtopix.blogspot.com/2014/09/best-it-training-institutes-in-assam.html" target="_blank"><b>IT training institutes in Assam</b></a> are listed below: <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">NET Infosys </span><br /><br /><i>Address: Bharalumukh, K. R. C Road Kumarpara, Guwahati – 781009 </i></b><br />
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Started in 2008, NET Infosys is one of the best institutes in the state that provides comprehensive IT training to help individuals make their career in this field. They offer a range of training courses in different aspects of Server Networking Technologies and Internetworking, which include CCNA and MCITP along with Web Designing, Web Application Developer, Java Desktop Application and Database Programming courses, such as PHP, MySQL, ASP.NET, MS SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, SQL Database and Java. <br />
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<i><b>Address: Epitome Building, G N B Road, Silphukhri, Guwahati – 781003 </b></i><br />
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Over past 15 years, Epitome Educational Society has established itself as one of the premier institutes of Assam, providing a number of IT courses. Apart from Information Technology, it specializes in imparting training in the field of Journalism & Mass Communication, Fire, Health & Safety Management, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Embedded Technology etc. It has become a trusted name in the field of technical education. BSC-IT, BCA, MSC-IT, PGDCA and MCA are some of the IT courses offered by this institute. <br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Indian Institute of Information Technology </span></b><br />
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<i><b>Address: Ambari, Gopinath Bordoloi (G.N.B.) Road, Guwahati-781001 </b></i><br />
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Indian Institute of Information Technology is a Government Institute established by Central Government and offers different IT courses. It is among those 20 IIIT institutes established recently in order to promote and encourage IT training in the country. This institute has been opened in August 2013 and offers courses like B.Tech, ECE and CSE and many more courses will introduced soon. <br />
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<i><b>Address: Near Maharishi Vidya Mandir, MRD Road, Silpukhuri, Guwahati – 781003 </b></i><br />
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Established in the year 1994, CEC have come a long way in providing best IT training in the state of Assam. It is considered to be one of the best IT training institutes of Assam with is headquarters at Silpukhuri, Guwahati and with passing of time, a number of branches have been opened within the city as well as in other parts of the state. It provides both Software and Hardware courses, which include Integrated Computer Application (ICA), Business Computer Application (BCA ), Diploma in Computer Application (DCA), P.G. Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA), Computer Engineering & E-Commerce (CEE), GOLD Diploma (GD), Diploma in Animation & Graphics (DAG), Diploma in Accountancy (DA) and Diploma in Web & Graphics Designing (DWGD). Hardware Courses include Software-Hardware-Networking (SHN), Diploma in Computer Hardware Engineering (DCHE) and Master in Hardware Engineering (MHE). <br />
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Having branches all over India, NIIT is one of the leading names in the field of Information Technology. It has been offering IT training to a number of students over years and helping them achieve their goal in making a career in the field of IT. It offers a number of IT courses along with placement facility to students. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-2403143666378613422014-09-03T19:27:00.000+05:302014-10-16T02:34:01.883+05:30 Entire North-East India is a “Dowry Free Zone” <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Dowry system that prevails in Indian society is not just an evil but the mother of all social evils. It is a very old practice that has been going on in the country, giving birth to several other social evils such as female feticide, girl child homicide, domestic violence, dowry deaths and the list goes on. Every year, a huge number of death and violence against women are recorded, which is caused due to dowry. This social evil is mostly prevalent in North, South, West and some parts of eastern India. Dowry system in the entire nation has become a part of the rituals, customs and traditions that have been deep rooted in the society. Moreover, even though people talk about modernization, women empowerment, etc., women are still considered as a mere commodity. In India, having a girl child is like a curse for them owing to the prevalence of dowry system. </div>
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Even though, female literacy rate has increased, the condition of women in Indian society is still the same. They are still victims of several social injustice, discrimination, social evils, etc. and very less has been done to improve the condition of women in the society. It seems that everything is just in talks. Recently, it has been reported that a village in the state of Kerala named Nilambur is the first dowry-free village in India. It has also been reported that the word “dowry” is the most hated word in this village. This is indeed an encouraging and motivating thing for the entire nation, however; most people are still ignorant of the fact that the entire North-East India has been a dowry-free region since the beginning.</div>
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Dowry system has never been a part of culture of North-East India, be it <a href="http://assamtopix.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Assam</a>, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura or Arunachal Pradesh. The whole region has always been glorified for its egalitarian status and has remained free from this social evil as well as other social evils that are born out of it, for centuries. In this part of India, women are considered equivalent to their male counterparts and are conferred with equal status and respect. Women of this region are independent as well as have a say of their own as men have never considered women as a weaker gender or as a commodity. In one the previous seasons of ‘Satyamev Jayate’, Amir Khan had highlighted the fact that “no dowry system exist in North-East”. Instead, the bride is showered with gifts by the groom’s family and in the marriage system of North-East, the groom’s family gives respect and honor to both the bride and her family, which might be a bizarre for most Indians; however, this is completely true. It is a part of the culture of this region. <br />
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In North-East India, girls are not considered as a burden where cases of infant homicide, female feticide, dowry death or gender violence are very rare among the indigenous groups. North-Eastern women relatively enjoy more equality and respect as compared to other parts of the nation. In many provinces of North-East, the parents of the bride give her all the necessary things that are required to start her new home as per their capability. This should not be mistaken with dowry. This is rather stridhan, which is given to the girl and not to the groom or his family. However, North-Eastern people should remain alert about the fact that the custom of stridhan may at some point of time get converted into a social evil, like dowry.<br />
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With the influx of people from other parts of the country for various purposes, it cannot be said that dowry is completely absent in North-East, especially in <a href="http://assamtopix.blogspot.in/2014/10/assam-flood-never-been-concern-for.html" target="_blank">Assam</a> and ignoring this fact would mean overlooking the cultural diversity that is prevalent here. Although, it is not a part of the Assamese culture or any of the cultures of North Eastern states, with the coming of the non-indigenous communities, today, many cases such as <b><span style="font-size: small;">“joutuk dabi” </span></b><span style="font-size: small;">and </span><b><span style="font-size: small;">“buwari hotya”</span> </b>have been reported. As exceptions are always there and idiots can be found everywhere, it is the duty of people of this region to prevent the non-indigenous communities as well as the locals, who practice this social evil, as the whole region have been resistant to this practice since centuries. In fact, the non-indigenous communities should learn from culture of North-East region and put an end to the long prevailing dowry system, completely. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-25574604767167702542014-08-28T12:39:00.000+05:302014-09-01T23:57:13.904+05:30 Digboi – the birthplace of Indian Oil Industry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Digboi, a small town situated in Tinsukia District of Assam, boasts of having the World’s oldest oil refinery in operation. It is the birthplace of India’s Oil Industry and is famous for housing Asia’s first Oil Refinery. It offers a glimpse of the bygone era. Digboi is the oldest oil city of India, scattered with massive bungalows that represents Victorian architecture, large golf course, church and verdant greenery.<br />
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Situated amid dense and malaria infested jungles, Digboi is a jewel in the crown of Assam. The history of oil Industry of India traces back to the era of British rule, when first oil deposits were discovered near Digboi, in the year 1889. This discovery was followed by industrial development in the state of Assam as well as in India. This small township, situated in the extreme North-east corner of the state, engraved a place in the industrial history of the country over more than 100 years ago. The history of this oil town dates back to 1867, when some employees of Assam Railway and Trading Company (ARTC) ventured into the hostile area in search of black gold. On their way, they discovered the legs of their elephant soaked in black mud, which smelt somewhat like oil. When they retracked the trails, following the footprints, they found oil sipping out if the land and that’s how, crude oil in Assam was discovered. </div>
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The town got its name from the phrase “dig-boy-dig”, which the Englishmen used for their laborers while digging crude oil in the region. Following the discovery, in the year 1889, small oil installations were started by the English and in the year 1901, Asia’s first oil refinery was constructed in the small, secluded town Digboi. This marks the birth of oil industry in India, making this town its birthplace. During the 2nd World War, the oil fields in the town produced nearly 7,000 barrels of oil per day. The World’s oldest oil refinery in operation, The Digboi Oil Refinery, now belongs to the Assam division of Indian Oil Corporation and even today, it produces 3 lakh tones of crude oil along with other petroleum products like kerosene, diesel and petrol. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-58878570631313001012014-08-24T04:16:00.000+05:302014-09-02T00:20:47.912+05:30The Education system of Assam needs reformation<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Situated in the north-eastern corner of India, Assam is a state endowed with natural resources, minerals and biodiversity. It has its own distinct culture, which is formed by assimilation of different cultures followed by the natives of the state. Being the “Gateway of North-East”, Assam is also considered as the educational and commercial hub of the entire region. Although it is considered as the educational hub and many students from various parts of the region visits the state, the education system here, is still not up to the mark. It needs a lot of reformation in various stages, starting from primary education system.<br />
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The importance of education in the lives of people cannot be ignored as it plays a crucial role in shaping ones personality, intellect, etc. With the beginning of modernization, education has played vital role in modernizing Assamese people and enriching the culture. The development of modern education in Assam started when the British came into power in the year 1826. In the year 1835, secondary education started in Assam, when Captain Jenkins, the then Commissioner of Assam started an English medium school in the city of Guwahati named “Guwahati Seminari” which is the present Cotton Collegiate School located in Panbazar. In the year 1841 another school was opened in Sivsagar, which is the present day “Sibsagar Govt. Higher Secondary school”. Since then, the state had made a noteworthy development in the field of education. As per the 2011 census, the literacy rate of the state was 73.18% with the urban areas showing a higher percentage of 88.88%, and the rural areas showed 70.44%. Statistically, males and females had a discrepancy in their literacy rates; however, the urban females at 67.27% are much higher than the all India female literacy rate i.e. 65.46%. </div>
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Although, there have been several remarkable developments in the education system of Assam since pre-independence era, some reforms are still needed as it is still not upto-date. Most importantly, the education system of the state is not systematic and lacks in many aspect. There are very few qualified teachers in the primary level and since this level forms the basis of strong education, Government should appoint qualified teachers, who are properly trained. Another significant thing that needs reformation is the infrastructure of schools and colleges. The major fault lies in the infrastructure, which is not strong enough for implication of the necessary reforms. Next important reform that needs to be made is that job-oriented courses should be introduced to put an end to the long persisting unemployment problem in the state. In addition to these, modern-day techniques should be employed to impart education to students in schools and colleges.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-77459404231179138452014-08-24T00:41:00.001+05:302014-08-24T00:41:54.067+05:30Floods in Assam – A reflection of poor infrastructure<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Situated on the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra, Assam is one of the most important states of North-East India. However, the recurring floods in Barak Valley and Brahmaputra Valley of Assam reflect the poor infrastructure of the state. The Brahmaputra valley characterizes an extremely flood-prone region typified by hazards of flood and erosion that create an annual turmoil of devastations bringing innumerable miseries to the people, causing huge loss as well as damage to public property and infrastructure. The recurring flood in the state every year has been causing a major economic hazard to the state. The extent of damage caused by it has increased considerably in recent years, mainly after the great earthquake that took place in the year 1950, which recorded 8.7 on the Richter scale. Later, the tributaries of the Bramaputra River, like the Dihang, Dihing and Subansiri, which were dammed, broke a few days after the earthquake that resulted in serious flooding. In this flood, many people lost their lives, property and lots more.<br /> </div>
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Flood in the state is nothing new and since 1954, every year the state, especially the Brahmaputra Valley has suffered major floods. Approximately 40% of its land surface is vulnerable to flood damage. The floods in Assam are caused by several anthropogenic and natural factors. The changing monsoon rainfall, topography of the state, outpouring of riverine areas, erosion of river banks, poor infrastructure are some of the major reasons of flood in the state. Every year, the people of the state have to combat a lost battle against flood. The statistics of reveals that the Brahmaputra basin contributes to a major portion of India’s flood statistics. Another major cause of the recurring and devastating flood in Assam is also due to lack of proper drainage system in the major cities of the state. Moreover, the continuous erosion of the banks of the mighty river Brahmaputra and its tributaries is also a prime reason of the flood that has been affecting the lives of people of Assam.<br /> </div>
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Even in 2014, many people have lost their lives, their property, near and dear ones in flood. Last year as well, 12 districts of the state were affected by flood, in which 396 villages were affected and around 7000 hectares of agricultural land were destroyed. This is really a huge hazard not just for the people, who are affected by it but to the whole state and its economy. Government should now become serious about this issue and take some important measure to combat it. This constant flood in the state is a reflection of the poor infrastructure and by improving it can be a long-lasting solution to put an end to the persistent flood in Assam. It is true that nothing can be done to the changing climatic conditions or earthquake or any other natural calamity but by improving the infrastructure, this issue can be resolved to a great extent and save the life and property of many people. <br /></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5908370981638662374.post-42849114940473594532014-08-23T23:52:00.000+05:302014-09-01T23:53:00.923+05:30Kamakhya Temple of Assam – One of the most revered pilgrimages of India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Situated atop the Nilachal Hills, Kamakhya Temple is one of the most revered Shakti Peeths in India. It is associated with the tale of Daksha Yagna and Lord Shiva. The temple is located on the western part of the city of Guwahati. Residing on the Kamagiri hills, this Shakti Shrine finds its mention in Kalika Purana, which describes Kamakhya as the giver of deliverance, fulfiller of wishes and desires, and the young wife of lord Shiva, the destroyer. It is one of the most important Hindu Pilgrimages of India and is thronged by devotees from all across the globe, especially by tantric worshipers. The temple was earlier destroyed and in the 17th century, it was rebuilt by King Nara Narayana of Koch Dynasty. It is counted among the most revered and important Aadi Shakti Peeths of India and is mainly associated with tantric form of worship.<br />
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According to Hindu Mythology, the temple is associated with the story of Sati, the wife of Lord Shiva. She was the daughter of the mythological King, Daksha and fell in love of Shiva. She wanted to marry him but was opposed by her father, who was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu, who is known as the preserver of the universe. However, she defied her father and tied the nuptial knot with Shiva and lived with him. Once, King Daksha organized a huge yagna and invited all the Gods and Goddesses to attend it, except for his daughter Sati and her husband. When she heard about the yagna, she wanted to attend it but her husband Shiva was not in favor of it. Nevertheless, inspite of her husband’s disagreement, she went to the yagna, where she and her husband were insulted by her father. She could not take the insult of her husband and threw herself into the holy fire. Doing this, the yagna stopped as the fire became impure. Hearing the incident about Sati, Shiva got infuriated and appeared in the venue. He was grief stricken and carried the body of his beloved wife on his shoulder; he began his tandava in the heave. He swore to continue his dance until the body of his wife rots. In order to stop Shiva, Lord Vishnu took his Sudarshan Chakra and cut the body of Sati into pieces. The parts of Sati’s body fell in different parts and hence, the Shakti Peeths were formed. The Yoni or the Genitals of the Goddess fell in the place where Kamakhya temple has been built.<br />
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Kamakhya temple is also known as the temple of menstruating goddess as the genitals or the yoni of Aadi Shakti fell in this place. She is also considered as the important Goddess of tantric Worship and different legends are also associated with the temple. Within the vicinity of the main temple, which is dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya, different temples dedicated to “Dasa Mahavidya” are situated. Kamakhya is considered to be the most important and powerful of all. The main temple houses no idol of the Goddess and in a corner of the cave, which is situated inside the temple, an idol of the yoni has been sculpted, which is the object of worship. There is a natural spring inside the cave that keeps the stone moist.</div>
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Ambuvachi Mela is the most important festival celebrated in the temple. During this festival, it is believed that the Goddess undergoes menstrual period. The temple remains closed for three days; however, during this time the temple remains crowded with devotees from all over the globe. Besides this, Durga Puja and Manasa Puja are celebrated in the temple in a grand scale. Kamakhya is an important Hindu Pilgrimage of India and is a must-visit temple while on a visit to Guwahati.<br />
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