Wouldn't it be better if the news item also said something about the game
itself - how it is played, what the rules are and the skills it takes? As
always, there are many names - must be local celebrities.
Anyhow, is there some one in the net from Jamugurihat who can educate us?
Dilip Deka
There are several ways to catch fish- one of them is to throw a net. The wider
the net, more chances of catching fish. That is what is going on here. Through
the internet, they hope to catch some unsuspecting characters whom they can
squeeze to get a few squids.
Dilip
mc mahant [EMAIL
Houston Bihu pictures taken by Sushma Chetri. You may find someone you know.
Dilip Deka
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2008 11:55:58 -0700 (PDT)
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
#hdrcolor{ font-size:14px;
The following appeared in the Outlook magazine. It is a novel way to do the
first cut of the applicants. To the Outlook hiring people, knowledge of the
magazine's chosen language medium is numero uno. Journalism skills probably are
in the second cut.
The magazine does show significant care in
There is an interesting piece of information in the following report. I always
thought Modaar tree was of little value. The report says Modaar wood is used to
make Bihu Dhol and there is a shortage of Modaar wood.
The good news is they are planting new Modaar trees to get the wood for Dhols
I attached the report. Don't know what happened to it.
Anyway, you can read it from the Asomiya Pratidin.
Dilip
==
Rajen Ajanta Barua [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Where is the report?
Barua
- Original Message -
From: Dilip/Dil Deka
Views below of an Obama supporter - Roger Cohen in the NYT. Do you think a
leader like Obama needs to step in now to enhance the US image? Does Obama
have a team of like thinkers?
Dilip Deka
===
Obamas Indonesian Lessons
If you are curious about Tibet's relationship with China over the centuries, in
view of the recent incidents, you may find the article below useful. The
article says that Tibet was never a part of China till Communist China marched
into Lhasa.
The question arises - was there a country called
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) - I am amazed that an All India
Organization is taking interest in the Ahom King's Kitchens.
I am curious to know what compelled them to lower their focus to this level!!
Delhi does not understand Assam and does not care to- I am told.
But then, I
Looks like the bird's genus and name are now known. I am not too sure if the
flower has been identified quite definitely yet. I do remember seeing flowers
like in the photo that we used to call Modar. Aren't there different varieties
of Modar?
Dilip
OMahanta,
Did you read the whole story? The case was pending for 15 years since 1993.
The special court disposed off the case in one hour of hearing, in stead of
sending Mr. Ghaffar home again. In my estimate that is a lot of progress.
The court itself was set up last year - when last year
Enjoy!!
A new teacher was trying to make use of her psychology courses. She
started her class by saying, Everyone who thinks they're stupid,
stand up!
After a few seconds, Little Davie stood up. The teacher said, Do
you
think you're stupid, Little Davie?
No, ma'am, but I hate to see you
/13/08, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
That was funny.
The reality is Laloo knows what he is doing
and you have to give him credit for his
knowledge of the basics. He knows business
better than the MBAs.
He may not speak English. But then how many of
the world leaders do? Indians need to cut the
cord
That was funny.
The reality is Laloo knows what he is doing and you have to give him credit
for his knowledge of the basics. He knows business better than the MBAs.
He may not speak English. But then how many of the world leaders do? Indians
need to cut the cord.
Dilip
Caroline and Bhaskar Dutta Baruah chose to go back to Guwahati from London
after Bhaskar's father passed away, just to keep the family business Lawyer's
Book Stall going. Bhaskar now has another line of business called LBS
Publications.
I commend Caroline for her dedication and effort.
I think the same rule would apply for the 10 year visa permit on one page of
an old passport. I wish they had a way to re-stamp that on the new passport.
- If you are talking about a US passport and a ten year Indian visa,
yes you can get it transferred to a new passport by paying a
The article below is indirectly endorsing Obama, if you read it to the end.
But it does make you think how tribalism pervades across the globe.
Dilip
==
From the NYT
Op-Ed Columnist
Tribalism Here, and There function
Do you think Obama will have the courage to say, I am a practising Christian.
And so what if Hillary Clinton, John McCain or I were a Muslim?. If he says
it, will he gain voters or lose them?
Dilip
From the NYT
Op-Ed
were a Muslim?. If he says it, will
he gain voters or lose them? I'd like to hear your or others' comments on it.
Dilip
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At 10:52 AM -0700 3/9/08, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
Do you think Obama will have the courage to say, I am a practising Christian
to. Perhaps we are
attempting to get answers to a hypothetical
situation, in which Obama or Hillary or McCain
could be Muslims in real life masquerading as
Christians in public. But what does that have to
do with the situation in hand?
At 7:13 PM -0700 3/9/08, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
Obama
The article does not say ethno-nationalism is good but it admits that it is
here to stay for some more time. It also talks about why Americans cannot
understand this in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Dilip Deka
==
From the International
The following article will be of interest to the baby boomers in USA,
especially the part at the end. If you have other tips like it, please share.
Others may ignore it.
Dilip Deka
==
Millions spend golden years making green
kudos to you, Mukulda.
You have lived a full life and you are still enjoying it. I just hope I can
do the same.
Dilip
mc mahant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
IT'S ME
Hi everybody!
MM Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:30:46 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:
assam@assamnet.org Subject: [Assam] KNOW
Nice clean joke - sent to me. Hope you guys like it.
Dilip
===
The other day I was at a family reunion and I met this really awesome
girl who was not related to me. We got to know each other and became
pretty good friends. Later on that
You may not agree with everything in the following article but it makes
interesting reading.
//configurationOAS_url
='http://adstil.indiatimes.com/RealMedia/ads/';OAS_listpos =
'Position1';OAS_query = '?';OAS_sitepage =
Mukulda,
I agree with you completely - development comes from within. First there must
be the will to develop and second there must be means to do so.
There is no harm if some outsiders bring in ideas and resources to stimulate
the process. But will the efforts such as from DHAN be
There is similarity between Assam and Maharashtra in this issue.
There used to be one province called Bombay that included what are now called
Maharashtra and Gujarat. The capital was Bombay city and it was dominated by
non-Marathis, especially Gujaratis. The Marathis got the crumbs in the
Did I hear somewhere in this net that American politics and election are based
solely on issues? This article has another story. Viewpoint from Assam is
welcome.
Human nature is the same everywhere. It is more pronounced in some parts than
the others.
Dilip
Black lawmakers rethink
How about a conspiration theory?
A American software engineer terribly upset over outsorcing to India hired a
Navy-Seal to go down the ocean and got the cables cut.
==
- Original Message
From:
Why is it that the local parties couldn't do well even in local elections?
Zila Parishad elections would be like County elections in USA, I'd think. The
ZP elections should have been more oriented towards local issues, thus making
them more favorable to the local parties. Where is the gap?
Dilip
I saw this in the TOI and thought it is worth sharing for comments.
Dilip
SC: Are there castes among Muslims?
26 Jan 2008, 0124 hrs IST,Dhananjay Mahapatra,TNN
NEW DELHI: After Christian groups, a Muslim organisation has joined the quota
race by challenging in Supreme Court validity of the 1950
This is the second time we have seen a picture of unsafe installation of an
electrical transformer. Is there a problem with the ASEB specification for
transformer installation? Or was a short cut taken by the contractor who
installed it?
Best practice is to mount the transformer high on the
You are absolutely correct. Sensitivity is lacking when the newspapers publish
not only the picture of a suffering animal but also pictures of dead people
lying on the street killed by the police or the militants. Several months ago,
I was shocked by photographs of the FCI official's dead body
A true Nalboriya would say Hahwr Baaha.
Regarding the word for zoo - there is no real Assamese word for it since zoos
didn't exist in Assam. Siriyakhana (sic?) was borrowed from Hindi. Is there any
harm in calling zoo, a zoo, in Assamese. We have assimilated words like
station, school,
That is correct.
Siriyakhana has been used for a long time. Is there a new one now?
Dilip Deka
bg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
CHIRIYAKHANA
On Jan 20, 2008 9:14 AM, kamal deka wrote:
What is the correct Assamese word ( porivakha ) for zoo ?
KJD
The vowel signs do not show on the screen as expected. When are we going to see
a software that we can use for Assamese script like the English script in
Microsoft Word?
It seems all software writers claim this is it, we have perfected it for
Assamese script. Start using it and the agony
The other thing - the Tatas.. arent't they Zorastrians, whose mother tongue
is Parsee? - It used to be, several centuries ago. The Parsees in India are
very adaptable people. Those who settled in Gujarat speak Gujarati and call it
their mother tongue. We knew a Parsee family in Venezuela that
The picture was of a Maruti Suzuki concept car. The Nano does not look as good
but still looks good for a $2500 car. If you are interested, you can type in
Tata+Nano in Google to see Nano pictures
=
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does someone in the net know who built the colonial column? I always thought
it was an Ahom king. But looking at it today it does not appear to be so. Was
it a british monument?
Dilip Deka
From the Assam Tribune:
A couple enjoying a romantic evening under the shadow of the old
Someone remembers his Pa-Phu series by Prem Narayan Dutta. I have always
wondered why
no Assamese movie has been made from one of the books.
Dilip
=
--- Rajen Ajanta Barua [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Chandan:
Kotha gohin
Would you get your hip replacement performed in India when you go to visit your
relatives?
=
The Rise of Medical Tourism QA with: Tarun KhannaPublished:
December 17, 2007Author: Martha Lagace
Executive Summary:
Gogol still rings in my ears.
I also thought it is a good movie. At my age, the captivating scene was when
the professor went on a trip and was hospitalized, his helplessness and the
call to his wife.
Dilip
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Watched the movie The Namesake
I bet you all will like these .
In a little town in New Mexico, this guy was on the side of the road
hitch hiking on a very dark and stormy night. The night was cold and
wet and no cars went by.
The storm was so strong, he could hardly see a few
Isn't about time the ST and SC classifications and reservations are removed
in India? Need to go to a financial relief system based on the economic status
of a family, ST/SC or not. I feel this will produce a fairer and apolitical
system to take care of those who need help. I understand
the account in the Agradoot seems authentic.
Dilip Deka
===
Dilip/Dil Deka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I scoured through several newspapers to get a little more detail on the
battle in Beltola. The English dailies from Guwahati did not have enough
English
Dilip/Dil Deka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:36:51
-0800 (PST)
From: Dilip/Dil Deka [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Fwd: [Assam] steel plant?
To: Nayanjyoti Medhi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Nayanjyoti,
You can't put everything in already overpopulated Guwahati. If closeness
I just talked to a relative who was in the area that day. He was on the 8th
floor of a flat complex being built. From there he saw the processionists
destroy his car and his friend's car on the ground, and later he saw the local
residents on the ground gather and attack the destroyers of
Shame on Beltola residents who let it go to this extent!
Read the report from the Telegraph and see for yourself who have taken over
the streets of Guwahati, in this case the street vendors. Does that hold true
for all of Guwahati? I hope that is not the case in Uzanbazar where I grew up.
The news story below should help dispel the myth that all IITians are
successful and a degree from an IIT makes one invincible. Even Umesh may take
his words back.
I saw the news in the TOI.
Dilip
=
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I scoured through several newspapers to get a little more detail on the battle
in Beltola. The English dailies from Guwahati did not have enough English to
describe it and the national dailies did not have the room to cover it. I found
the following website to be of some help. So I am sharing
Happy Thanksgiving, guys.
===
The Parrot and Behavior Modification
A young man named John received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad
attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird's
mouth was rude, obnoxious, and
The fact that there is free enterprise in India in businesses like cell phone
,cars and information technology, itself tells you that the political systems
are changing and paradigms are being broken.
I agree India is not yet at the point where impatient netters want her to be
but think of
It is time to turn to private sector for airport management in India. I read
an article about an airport in Kerala that is being managed under private
sector and how clean the airport is.
How about assigning the airport management to Lalu Yadav? Apparently he made
a lot of
us ex-parte.
Cheers!!!
-mkd
On Nov 17, 2007 10:18 PM, Dilip/Dil Deka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The bane of public sector versus boon of private sector? Probably the brain
behind the Haat got a promotion and moved off, and now the concept does not
have a champion. A government cannot
The bane of public sector versus boon of private sector? Probably the brain
behind the Haat got a promotion and moved off, and now the concept does not
have a champion.
A government cannot be expected to run a business. PDVSA of Venezuela and
PEMEX of Mexico are good examples of what happens
Why steel plant and why Guwahati?
Dilip
-
Rs 200-cr steel plant to be set up in city
From Our Spl Correspondent
NEW DELHI, Nov 14 Union Minister for Steel, Chemicals and Fertilizer, Ram
Vilas Paswan today announced a decision to set up a steel
Mukulda,
You are absolutely right on this one. To spread modern day education to the
remote schools, computer with free broadband connection is the easiest way.
Dilip
mc mahant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
.hmmessage P {
I think the Assamnetters will like this article from the NYT.
Dilip Deka
===
Op-Ed Columnist
Democracys Root: Diversity function getSharePasskey() { return
'ex=1352437200en=f03842f270e7843cei=5124';} function getShareURL() {
return
That's spirit. If the citizens as groups protest, it will get done. The key of
course is follow-up.
Dilip
mc mahant [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
.hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage {
FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY:Tahoma }
Those who care for Guahati's health
Good choice, Nayan.
I graduated from Wash. U, St. Louis and lived in St. Louis for eighteen
years. I still call St. Louis my hometwon, 18 years being the longest of my
stay in one place.
Forest Park separates the med campus from the main university campus. There
are many apartments at
To put that amount in perspective, it is about $21 billion for five years in my
calculation. Am I right?
The annual budget for the state of Texas is about $30 billion. For 5 years,
the amount would be about $150 billion.
What does the amount for Assam's five year plan mean? Is that the
I think my email will draw a lot of comments.
I am glad to see that there is a Benazir Ali among the contestants. and that
she won the contest despite the discrimination against non-Nagas that exists in
Nagalnd. I am assuming that the winner is not a pure Naga name. Where did I get
the idea
A lot. China has a big say in the energy market now.
===
From the Oil and Gas Journal
MARKET WATCH: Energy prices continue to crumble
Sam Fletcher
Senior Writer
HOUSTON, Oct. 24 -- Energy prices continued to crumble Oct. 23 amid
All major English newspapers in India are being published through Puja and
definitely one day after. What happened to the English newspapers in assam?
Puja is not even the main cultural or religious event in Assam.
Does it in some way show the lack of work ethic in Assam or am I being too
You don't know rural Louisiana, Umesh, being in Wsahington DC.
=
umesh sharma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Good to see an Indian American win something - regardless of his hate crime
laws opposition -ofcourse noone iin his family will need to worry
Good to hear that DU is doing well. It just points to mismanagement by previous
administrations at GU that set GU behind by many crores of rupees. I did only
my high school and pre university education (old days)under GU but I do feel
sad when I drive by GU from the airport.
I am hoping that
I found this interesting. Why is the installation considered dangerous? A
stepdown transformer has to be installed where the consumption is. There
appears to be ample space around the transformer.
Is it the fear of electricity that prompted the picture and the report?
Dilip Deka
From
? Particularly when such high voltage seems to be
located at arm's reach?
At 5:43 PM -0700 10/17/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
I found this interesting. Why is the installation considered dangerous? A
stepdown transformer has to be installed where
Did the MLA's even know that they had money to spend, allocated already?
Will it be too much to expect them to plan ahead of time and prepare project
reports so that they can demand the money from Dispur?
But then planning is too much of a hassle - needs brain power-,and caring for
the
Remember the short thread of discussion we had on lack of accountability in
Assam's revenue and spending related to the MLALAD? If you want an example of
what I had in mind for discussion, you will find it in the news below.
The state of Texas publishes every bit via a website
The ignorant fools in Dispur do not have any idea where money is coming from
and where it goes. Is there anyone in Dispur who is keeping track of all the
money earmarked for Assam and where it is supposed to be spent? I heard Tarun
Gogoi say in Boston that a lot of the funds from Delhi are just
Though we have federalism in USA, the states have not exercised the rights a
lot. The diversity is not that great for the states to go their own way. Also
most people want to be an American first, then a Texan or a Californian.
If federalism fits the needs in Iraq, why not? Who says power
Ramgopal, thanks for sharing the results. I also got results I didn't quite
expect. At least it indicates that the test is not rigged. My input turned up
the following matches:
1. Hillary Clinton
2. Barack Obama
.
.
Last. Rudy Giuliani
One's vote for president should not be based
I have a comment on the genuineness of the ULFA letter. Supposedly the letter
is written and signed by Rubi (with an i) Bhuyan. Note how the writer's name is
spelt as Ruby (with a y) in the first paragraph of the letter. Are Ruby and
Rubi the same person? Rubi, the author of the letter does not
I have the same question for Umesh. Why does it need countering? Umesh, can you
explain a little better?
We all know Ricky. He doesn't mean any harm.
Dilip
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
That is so funny. It is our Ricky Baruah of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.,
son of Drs. Gita
Huh? Come again.
Nayan,
You may think you lost your voice but you will get it back. But if you lose
your mind, it will be hard to get it back.
It still doesn't make any sense. Us bole to = ? in English or Assamese.
Dilip Deka
===
Nayanjyoti
unite as depicted by some
Can they?
Is it a DEFINITIVE proof?
At 10:21 AM -0700 10/2/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
The following article from the NYT caught my attention. Since Indians cannot
unite as depicted by some in this net, how do these first
Federalism appears to be a political system that will work in Iraq in view of
the diversity. How the senate proposal got miscontrued in Baghdad I have no
idea.
Reading the article, it crossed my mind - isn't it the same medication we
need in India to stay united in diversity? Even the small
Gentlemen,
I am sorry to say that it is degenerating into personal attack. Is there a
need to continue it?
let's stop and count how many are arguing for Assam's sovereignty in this net
and how many are against. I count two for (not counting Rubi Bhuyan), and many
against. What amazes me
, .ExternalClass
ol, .ExternalClass li {padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;}
Since Indians cannot unite as depicted by some
Can they?
Is it a DEFINITIVE proof?
At 10:21 AM -0700 10/2/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
The following article from the NYT caught
I didn't quite understand what is behind this story. If the villagers are being
compensated and are willing to relocate, why do the Naxalites force them to
remain? What is the hidden agenda? Political?
Dilip
To: [EMAIL
Don't be afraid of the screamers and the preachers in the net. Say your piece
when you want to.
Dilip Deka
uttam borthakur [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When two parties talk, be it in catechism mode or a dialogue, it is
inevitable that they would represent divers interests. Is there any
to.
If I had access to such insightful advice, I would SELL them, for a big fat
fee, by the word.
What a shame you give it away, for FREE.
:-)
PS: O' Pai, Kelei baaru eneke mwk eneke 'chance' di thako, koswn.
At 9:09 AM -0700 10/3/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote
Sankumani,
Beautifully written, very crisp English.
I could relate due to similar experience in India.
Looking forward to more from Gayatree.
Dilipda
sankumani sarma [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Raiz,
Gayatree Siddhanta Sarma who is originally from Jorhat, Assam has been
Why is it that people say they slept like a baby
when babies wake up like every two hours?
Now, let's dissect this.
1. Is the questioner sincere in asking?
2. Is he a logical thinker?
3. Does he just want to break with tradition?
4. Is he trying to rattle you?
5. Is he trying to
She (if she is a she) is absolutely right, especially in the conclusion that
she draws.
Dilip
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Web| Oct 03, 2007
http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20071003fname=ramsetusid=1
Beyond Belief
There's little evidence to suppose that
of Uzanbazar.
Dilip/Dil Deka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: PS: O' Pai, Kelei baaru eneke
mwk eneke 'chance' di thako, koswn. ---
That is half the fun. Ene usotwa budhi xorute uzanbozarot xika.
Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Don't be afraid of the screamers and the preachers in the net
The following article from the NYT caught my attention. Since Indians cannot
unite as depicted by some in this net, how do these first generation Indians in
USA manage to run an organization as written here?
Comments from netters, especially those in California who may know more about
the
I doubt whether some of the MPs are familiar with the constitution or are even
aware that the government consists of three branches. Do the freshman MPs at
least get some orientation in the first few weeks to understand the process of
government?
Probably some such training will help remove
.
NO! :-)
Wake up to reality Dilip. It is better late than never.
At 7:09 AM -0700 10/1/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
I doubt whether some of the MPs are familiar with the constitution or are
even aware that the government consists
In case it is a surprise, there are homeless people in many cities in USA. Also
there are charity organizations who are helping the willing to move back to
shelter and work. That is an example India needs to adopt.
I know some NGOs are trying. There was an article about help in the slums of
it is already so?
At 12:39 PM -0700 9/28/07, Dilip/Dil Deka wrote:
If you leave out the Hispanics, you can say it is one language in USA. As we
all know, USA will have to face the issue of two rival languages very soon.
Also USA does not have an official
If you leave out the Hispanics, you can say it is one language in USA. As we
all know, USA will have to face the issue of two rival languages very soon.
Also USA does not have an official language. The reign of English as the
language is due to the fact that all immigrants had to learn the
I don't know how many of you saw this article in the Hydroprocessing magazine
or whether you subscribe to the magazine. Rae Bareilly? - What does it have to
do with oil industry? Those in this net who lick Nehru/Gandhi boots - time for
you to think.
Why didn't Assam, Gujarat, Rajasthan or
English language is confounding to people all over the world. You will get a
kick out of some of the signs in the following excerpt. The funnier ones are
later. English written in some of the national Indian newspapers indicates that
India will soon join the ranks, though India claims to be
Isn't this old news? The date says April 2007.
Local pressure from Guwahati citizens apparently killed the govt. proposal -
there will not be a parking lot. From what I remember, the pressure was not so
much for religious freedom but for sentimental reasons to preserve history and
The chief minister of West Bengal deserves credit for rising above party line
for the benefit of his state. Can we expect Assam's chief minister to do
something similar if and when the need arises?
Dilip
==
From the TOI
Buddha
A number of netters will find this article interesting.
Dilip
What Do You Think? Are Elite Business Schools Fostering the
Deprofessionalization of Management?
http://hbswk.hbs.edu/item/5759.html___
assam mailing list
assam@assamnet.org
In stead of buying arms, can ULFA funds bell such cats? I hear there is a lot
of cash in ULFA's hands to go around.
If ULFA can prove it can improve Assam's lot despite India, may be there is a
case for them to survive and sustain.
Don't you think the people in assam will line up behind them if
There are two topics below. They may seem unrelated at first glance. If you
read deeper, you will see the relation that it is the government officials who
want to hold on to their power and thereby do not empower the citizens who are
quite capable of handling some of the functions currently
1 - 100 of 457 matches
Mail list logo
