[Assam] Some of the best tourist places of North East
Some of the best tourist places of North East Visit all the links below: http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/arunachal_pradesh/holiplaces.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/assam/kajiranga.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/assam/jatinga_bird_mystery.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/assam/kamakhya.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/meghalaya/shillong.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/meghalaya/cheerapunjee.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/manipur/lake_island.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/manipur/moirang.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/mizoram/wild_life.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/sikkim/holiplaces.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/sikkim/advance_sports.htm http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/tripura/tripura.htm List of Travel Places to visit (state wise): http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/topvisitarea.htm List of NGO's working in The North East : http://www.silchartoday.com/tour_travels/assam/ngoassam.htm Our silchartoday members are trying to update more, so visit frequently and get more updates. Happy Holi Pradip Kumar Datta www.silchartoday.com Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses!___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
[Assam] Majuli may become world heritage site
Majuli may become world heritage site UNESCO World Heritage Site INDIA 1983 Ajanta Caves 1983 Ellora Caves 1983 Agra Fort 1983 Taj Mahal 1984 Sun Temple, Konarak 1985 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram 1985 Kaziranga National Park 1985 Manas Wildlife Sanctuary 1985 Keoladeo National Park 1986 Churches and Convents of Goa 1986 Group of Monuments at Khajuraho 1986 Group of Monuments at Hampi 1986 Fatehpur Sikri 1987 Group of Monuments at Pattadakal 1987 Elephanta Caves 1987 Brihadisvara Temple, Thanjavur 1987 Sundarbans National Park 1988 Nanda Devi National Park 1989 Buddhist Monastery at Sanchi 1993 Humayun's Tomb, Delhi 1993 Qutab Minar and associated monuments, Delhi 1999 Darjeeling Himalayan Railway 2002 Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya 2003 Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka 2004 Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus 2004 Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park The following sites want to be considered for nomination to the World Heritage List. Future sites will be added to the list at the next meeting of the WHC in July, 2006. Majuli Island of Assam India Lavaux Switzerland Rideau Canal, Canada 6 sites in New Zealand Gabon Paleohabitat of Tarnoc (Hungary), Gobustan Rock Art Cultural Landscape (Azerbaijan) Kuressaare Fortress (Estonia). Site in Pakistan Antonine Wall, Scotland Cornish Mining Site (UK) The Fossil Cliffs of Joggins Wadden Sea (Denmark) Vodlosero National Park (Russia) Hope Majuli get's this status. Pradip Kumar Datta www.silchartoday.com Brings words and photos together (easily) with PhotoMail - it's free and works with Yahoo! Mail.___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
[Assam] From Telegraph
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060316/asp/northeast/story_5969929.asp Reality bites in Bodo artists work- After brush with death, Maneswar uses art as weapon against violence MAITREYEE BORUAH Maneswar Brahma Guwahati, March 15: Its been over a decade since Maneswar Brahma took 14 bullets on his body after being caught in the crossfire during a clash between militants of the National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) and the disbanded Bodo Liberation Tigers. The Bodo graphic artist not only lived to tell his tale, he also launch a crusade against the culture of violence that has claimed the lives of so many innocent people. Brahma has now become the first from Assam to win the prestigious National Academy Award instituted by the Lalit Kala Academy. His award-winning work, titled Unfinished Story, depicts the rape of a woman and her daughter by army personnel in the premises of Bathou temple at Jharbari in mid-2004. My works mostly depict the atrocities meted out to the common man by both the army and insurgent groups. The graphic art that fetched me the award is an attempt to highlight the horrors that come with insurgency, Brahma, who did his masters in graphic art at Visva Bharati University in Santiniketan, said. Maharashtra governor S.M. Krishna will give away the award during the 48th National Exhibition of Art at the National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai, on Tuesday. Recounting his personal nightmare on October 10, 1995, Brahma said: It was a miracle that I survived. Even the doctors who looked after me at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital were taken aback by my spirit to fight against all odds. Apart from suffering 14 injuries, mostly on his lower abdomen, one on his chin and two in his right hand, his right hand became inactive, forcing him to learn to work with only his left. The incident occurred when he was still a student at Santiniketan. After recovering from my injuries, I went back to continue my studies. There, I used my art to talk about the dilemma of the common man, caught between the army and insurgents. My area of interest is human rights violation in the region, Brahma, 39, said. In 2000, a work highlighting the Bodo-Adivasi ethnic riots of 1990 fetched Brahma the Birla Academy award instituted by the Birla Academy of Art and Culture, Calcutta. His depiction of the custody death of Thangjam Manorama of Manipur in 2004 won the first Northeast States Exhibition of Arts award that very year. Brahma has already exhibited his works in several major exhibitions, including the International Group Exhibition at Finland in 1998, the India-Japan Exchange Exhibition of Print in Japan the next year and then the International Group Exhibition at the Academy of Fine Arts, Chandigarh. Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
[Assam] Who Were The First Americans?
Title: EMAIL THIS Email Powered by * Please note, the sender's email address has not been verified. illegal immigrants in America? Who are they?Umesh Click the following to access the sent link: Who Were The First Americans?* *This article can also be accessed if you copy and paste the entire address below into your web browser. http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1169905,00.html ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
[Assam] origin of the name "Ahom" and the Buranjis
I do not have an agenda but I do have curiosity. So I am asking two questions. Please do not take it as an affront to anyone or any ethnic group. 1. What is the origin of the name "Ahom" that is ascribed to the group of people who came from northern Burma and were part of the "Shan" ( did they pronounce it as Shan?) tribe before they entered Assam ? 2. Where are the "Buranjis" that we hear so much about? I was taught in school that the word Buranji and the tradition of keeping Buranji came with the Ahoms and it is unique. I'd think the Buranjis would be available today in Xansipat or whatever other medium was used, for us to view. I have seen many Xansipat puthis, but I am yet to see a Buranji that lives upto its reputation of being the history of Ahom kings or the state. I'd like to know where these Buranjis are hidden. I talked to an Ahom friend of mine and he said they are family heirlooms. Is that true? I am expecting an avalanche of replies on this. I hope I do get them. Thanks, Dilip Deka ___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
Re: [Assam] Harvard & Holt - challenge --quotes?
Some quotes from Holt's Book: "How children learn", : (In the revised edition) "A friend said to me after reading this book, 'I always was very fond of little children, especially my own. But until now I could never have imagined that they might be interesting.' They interest me now even more than when I wrote this book. Watching babies and children explorte and make sense of the world around them is for me one of the most exciting things in the world. I have watched them and been with them at many times and places , and I find not just pleasure but much more food for serious thought in what they say and do than in the sayings and doings of a great many older people. Not to like children, or find them interesting and enjoy their company , is no crime . But it is surely a great misfortune and a great loss, like having no legs or being deaf or blind," ( Holt, 1967& 1983). "All I am saying in this book can be summed up in two words -- Trust Children. Nothing could be more simple -- or more difficult. Difficult, because to trust children we must trust ourselves -- and most of us were taught as children that we could not be trusted. And so we go on treating children as we ourselves were treated, calling this 'reality,' or saying bitterly, 'If I could put up with it, they can too,' " ( Holt, 1967& 1983). Umeshumesh sharma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2006/03.09/05-summers.html Summers praised Harvard's "authority of ideas," saying there are few places in the world where a freshman in a seminar class can challenge the findings and conclusions of his or her instructor - even the president of an august institution - as one did in Summers' freshman seminar two years ago. "And nobody thinks that it's a big deal, and the only thing they think worth discussing is whether he is right or not," Summers said, describing the class's reaction. "That is a beautiful and remarkable thing. And if it happened in more places, it would be a much better world. And so I believe what is most important about a place like this is that it is one of the very few institutions in the world that is about the authority of ideas rather than the idea of authority. "And if there is anything that I want for your students coming out ... of a Harvard education, it is a sense that there is no issue that cannot be debated or challenged, that we may never approach personal truth, that we will never find ultimate wisdom, but that the search is a thing of profound importance and is something that everyone can be a part of through their whole lives." --- Umesh PS: I had read John Holt's book "Why children fail?" - while in India - translated in Hindi. Perhaps the only book on school education before coming to Harvard's Ed. school. I think it shapes my quest of knowledge still. He also was given problem children of elementary grade (like I am handling nowadays) and he correctly said that such children only teach you how to improve teaching (see http://www.holtgws.com/edofjhp.2.html ) . teaching already excelling students can teach you little about schooling . Students need to be able to challenge the teacher's concepts -and be allowed to learn in their own way. My students -who make more noise than other classes - challenge me all the time. About the way I teach, the way I sit (yesterday I crossed by legs - a girl exclaimed! that I was sitting like a girl!! -legs crossed tightly together. Others offered to show me how to sit like a man - legs crossed but widely spaced. I have also learned to say "Excuse me Kiara!!!, shall we continue our class" -- and not interrupt their talking bluntly. If I show good behavior then only they would show good behavior. Many more details - but now I reading another classic by Holt - How children learn." Holt was a former navy submarine driver and bachelor (like me -atleast till date) and taught primary school students. I think he also must have faced lots of questions about his ability - when it is generally felt that married men and most woman are most capabale of handling small kids. At day care centers where I work as a temp -like I did today - i am often asked -about my interest in small children and how to handle them. Now that I am in 30s - then correctly reason that most of my firends must have children and I must have learnt to play with their kids. Ofocurse, I never mention that my father has been running aschool since I was a kid. Umesh Sharma5121 Lackawanna STCollege Park, MD 207401-202-215-4328 [Cell Phone]Ed.M. - International Education PolicyHarvard Graduate School of Education,Harvard University,Class of 2005 Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Umesh Sharma5121 Lackawanna STCollege Park, MD 20740 1-202-215-4328 [Cell Phone]Ed.M. - International Education PolicyHarvard Graduate School of Education,Harvard University,Class of 2005
[Assam] World Science: Hormone inspires animal 'babysitting'
Strange thing they come up with these days. Next they would come up with that one's religious beliefs show strong correlation with one's testosterone levels (and aggression/passiveiness levels). umeshWorld Science <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: * Hormone inspires animal "babysitting":Researchers have long turned to animals to study how cooperation evolved. New findings highlight the role of hormones, they say.http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/060315_meerkatfrm.htm* Researchers develop method to view Sun's far side:A new technique is said to make the Sun's hidden face fully visible for the first time.http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060315_sunfrm.htm* Scientists to probe ethical complaint over "hand-walkers" research:A Turkish scientists' group announced plans to look into ethical complaints against three U.K. researchers, who meanwhile broke a long silence on the case.http://www.world-science.net/exclusives/060315_wrist2frm.htm* Saturn moon may have liquid water:Researchers say evidence of water reservoirs erupting in geysers on the moon Enceladus may expand the search for alien life.http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060309_waterfrm.htm* Study examines how humans are still evolving:Scientists report finding more than 700 genetic variants that evolution may have favored in the past 10,000 years.http://www.world-science.net/othernews/060308_evolvingfrm.htmDo you have friends who would like to join WorldScience? If so, just send us their email addresses (after making sure they actually want to sign up)and we will add them to the list. Send the addressesto this email address.This is the World Science newsletter. To cancel your subscription, please reply to this email address with "cancel" in the subject line. To subscribe, write to this email address with "subscribe" in the subject line. To change the address where you receive the newsletter, please write to this email address and request the change. Umesh Sharma5121 Lackawanna STCollege Park, MD 20740 1-202-215-4328 [Cell Phone]Ed.M. - International Education PolicyHarvard Graduate School of Education,Harvard University,Class of 2005 To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre.___ assam mailing list assam@assamnet.org http://assamnet.org/mailman/listinfo/assam_assamnet.org
Re: [Assam] Happy Phakua !
Dear Himendra-da: Could you tell us more about it? Is it about the nirvana of the soul? Is your book for sale? Also, does this or any of your books talk about the soul? What exactly does hinduism say about it? Do different souls have connection to each other? I've been reading many books on 'life after life' lately, where it says that there is an astral world where the soul goes after leaving the earth plane and lives happily before deciding to re-incarnate - which could be decades in human years. The soul comes down to the earth to acquire knowledge and then goes back to the astral plane - but to a higher level. That higher level could be the 'Boikuntho' (I think YajurVeda talks about it) that we hear about. Is that where one goes after they achieve Nirvana? And is Boikuntha the paradise of Krishna only, what about Shiva and the other hindu Gods? Again, please do let me know more about your books and keep sending those interesting anecdotes that you so beautifully put. Also, please let me know of any books that might have any information on the soul - with different beliefs, and not necessarily only hinduism. You can send me the info but I thought others might have some info and would like to chime in when they do or just would like to know. Thank you for sending the information. With regards, Alpana. From: "Himendra Thakur" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: "Rajen Barua" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>CC: "Manoj Das" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Alpana B. Sarangapani" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Dilip/Dil Deka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,"Indrajit Barua" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,Subject: Happy Phakua !Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:06:35 -0500 Dear Rajen, Happy Phakua ! To you and everybody in the net! Ananda is the essential core of Existence --- that's what Shri Krishna perpetuated with Holi on the Full Moon Day of the month Phalguna. Attached please find the cover-page of my latest drama NIRVANA dedicated to sat-chit-ananda. If you want to hear more about it, please contact me! With love to everybody, Himendra - Original Message - From: Rajen Barua To: Himendra Thakur Cc: priyankoo sarma ; Alpana B. Sarangapani ; Dilip/Dil Deka ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Indrajit Barua ; Manoj Das ; Ram Sarangapani ; assam@assamnet.org Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 9:29 AM Subject: Re: Acute inferiorty complex/ Assamese IC Himenda: If you go to any good Bookshop in Assam and ask for the Assamese dictionary written by Sumant Chaliha (I may be wrong in his spelling of the name), they will proudly sell it to you. Yes, I think you still need to respond with your comments to the question on Illegal Immigration (Bangladesh govt has a control switch!) and on the Assamese transliteration standards (yours vs. Priyanku's). Rajen - Original Message - From: Himendra Thakur To: Barua25 Cc: priyankoo sarma ; Alpana B. Sarangapani ; Dilip/Dil Deka ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Indrajit Barua ; Manoj Das ; Ram Sarangapani ; assam@assamnet.org Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:28 PM Subject: Re: Acute inferiorty complex/ Assamese IC Dear Rajen, Where can I find the dictionary written by Engineer Sumant Chaliha? That will be a great help. If I missed replying to your questions, that must have been an oversight on my part for which I apologize. Kindly send me the questions if you do not mind. I am sorry for the inconvenience. With the best wishes, Himendra - Original Message - From: Barua25 To: Himendra Thakur Cc: Indrajit Barua ; Alpana B. Sarangapani ; Dilip/Dil Deka ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; Manoj Das ; priyankoo sarma ; assam@assamnet.org Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:04 PM Subject: Re: Acute inferiorty complex/ Assamese IC >I did not "drag" Assam Sahitya Sabha into it --- I sincerely believed that Assam Sahitya Sabha had some position in >this spelling problem. For your information, ASS never approved any standardization of Assamese transliteration ever. So when you ask the question, has the new system been approved by ASS, I would say, they never did even the old system. So now you know that it is not a good idea to approacj ASS for guidance. Let them live in haven with their ornamental positions. So far Assamese spelling is concverned, our Engineer Sumant Chaliha wrote a dictionary recently which is being claimed as an athority on this. So it is always individuals against org who actually do the work. >our real priority problem is losing the land, Bangladesh swallowing Assam with the help from Assamese betrayers --->problem aggravated by the acute inferiority complex that you identified this is such a huge problem that >everything else appear small. Let us go with you on the above. If you really think this is the problem, then we need to address it correctly. If you remember we discussed about this problem. So far I remember, you were supposed to respond to my questions on this which you never did. That is very important so that we can go to the root of the problem. >As for
[Assam] on Assam..
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