[Assam] Please vote for Uddhab Bharali : Tech Briefs - Create the Future 2016

It is said that  necessity is the mother of invention. Uddhab Bharali has come out with ingenious improvisation in the face of scarce resources.Please vote for his innovation : Reusable Sanitary Napkins Reusable Sanitary Napkins :: Create the Future Design Contest | | | | ||

[Assam] Please vote for Uddhab Bharali : Tech Briefs - Create the Future 2016

It is said that  necessity is the mother of invention. Uddhab Bharali has come out with ingenious improvisation in the face of scarce resources.Please vote for his innovation : Reusable Sanitary Napkins Reusable Sanitary Napkins :: Create the Future Design Contest | | | | ||

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Re: Science - Is All About Imagination

Dear allPlease find my following write-up titled ' The code of life' on young Assamese Rubul and his incredible work in Genetic Engineeing. The article has been published in Assam Tribune , Horizon friday editionThe code of Life | | | | || | | | | | The code of

[Assam] Zero traced to Assam!

ZerOrigIndia Foundation, which restricts its scope to India,has set itself the task of having a properly staffed and fundedmultidisciplinary research team of experts take up the challenge of answeringthe question as to when and where the zero digit first appeared, and ifpossible to pinpoint the

[Assam] Women’s World Summit Foundation award to Peggy Carswell

On Saturday, October 1, 2016 3:24 PM, "Ankur Bora ankur_bora2...@yahoo.com [SupportAChild-Assam]" wrote:   We are pleased to share the announcementof  Women’s World Summit Foundation ( WWSF) for the 2016 Prize forwomen's creativity in rural

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Campaign Miles Bronson and Nowgong Mission School

Dear allThe campaign for this project is going on in right earnest.  Pls find the following appeal by Eva and Atul Sarma.DearFriend:   WE WISH YOUOUR  SINCERE GREETINGS FOR THIS JOUYOUSHOLIDAY SEASON ALONG WITH ALL THE BEST WISHES FOR YOUR HEALTH, HAPPINESS ANDCHEERS FOR THE NEW YEAR.

[Assam] A time to remember

Snehalaya is an institution for destitute children , childrenwho were in need of shelter, love and guidance. These children were at risk,vulnerable to dreadful situations in absence of proper care and protection.They loitered around in Railway stations, bus stations or might have been

[Assam] Pursuit of excellence

Dear allIn the last few years, a number of articles of mine have been published in the newspapers of Assam. Each article is a unique story of non-resident having roots in Assam and North East winning awards, recognitions as well as their contributions to the motherland. We are publishing a book

[Assam] The ties that bind - AFNA Calendar

Please find here with the following video about  the fascinating story  of a  group of non-residents Assamese , their dedication and creativity for their motherland AFNA Calendar | | | | | | | | | | | AFNA Calendar Assam Foundation of North America Calendar Prepared by Ankur and

[Assam] Measure of Love

As we are observing Mother's Day this sunday , I would like to share the following article ( and the Poem Mother by my wife Anjana)The article is based on our Mother's day celebration at a a local Rehabilitation & Nursing Center , here in Dallas as well as on a true story of Gobin Bordoloi, An

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Farewell of a Yogi

Every Indian should be proud of Autobiography of a Yogi' by Paramhansa Yogananda. Indian Cricket Captain  Virat Kohl recently talked about this book -  The understanding and implementation of the knowledge in this book will change your whole perspective and life. Believe in the divine and keep

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] The ties that bind - AFNA Calendar

Thanks everyone for the response. The AFNA Calendar is an unique effort and we are also publishing the same highlighting the selfless work of these individuals  as an article (in the book Pursuit of  Excellence to be released next month. ( please visit by clicking the link below)The ties that

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] The ties that bind - AFNA Calendar

Dear AFNA Board of Executive , our well wishers and AFNA project partners We are glad to inform that the AFNA Calendar 2018 was released yesterday at the Jeevan Kite and River festivel.  Most of our supporting organizations listed below were present at the occasion. The program to host the

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] RE: [NorthEastIndia] Love for the Homeland (Melange, The Sentinel , 07.01.2018)

Thanks  On Tuesday, January 9, 2018, 4:27:50 PM CST, 'Wahid Saleh' wahid.sa...@gmail.com [SupportAChild-Assam] wrote:   Dear Aiyushman, Hope all is well at your end. Thanks for the clarification. It is a well written article with background

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] RE: [NorthEastIndia] Love for the Homeland (Melange, The Sentinel , 07.01.2018)

Thanks Aiyushman for the well - written article and thanks Buljit for the posting. There are a number of historical contexts - Late Rajen Bora ( my maternal uncle or  Mama , indeed met President Henry Trumen in 1953  - he was invited by United States after winning a world essay competition and

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Pursuit of Excellence

Dear allThe book release event took place at the Jeevan Kite festivel on 6th January and the book was released by Executive Editor of Assam Tribune Mr.  PJ Baruah. Please find the photos of the event , we thank all our supporters and well wishershttps://photos.app.goo.gl/hzERJw05aW65tAlj1 A

[Assam] Pursuit of Excellence

Dear allThefunction for the release of the book Pursuit ofExcellence will take place on 6th January, 2018 at 11 AM  atJeevan  Kite and river festival, Riverbankbehind Sonaram Field, Guwahati.  Theevent is expected to be graced by Director General of Police and SahityaAkademi awardee Kuladhar

[Assam] Farewell of a Yogi

As we are celebrating the 4th  International Yoga Day Today ,  I would like to share the following article of mine published in Assam Tribune , Horizon. The article is based on Steve Jobs and Paramahansa Yogananda  Farewell of a Yogi | | | | | | | | | | | Farewell of a Yogi Ankur

[Assam] The road less traveled by

Please find attached my article on Rachna Nath , based in Phoenix, Arizona . We know Rachna for the last few years and have seen and experienced the dedication to her profession - in the field of honey bee research and bee keeping. This year she  became the proud recipient  of  Lemelson-MIT

Re: [Assam] [SupportAChild-Assam] Re: [FriendsofAssamNE] The road less traveled by

Thanks for all your response.  The article was  inspired by the poem - The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost.  It was an uncertain path , but Rachna took the one less traveled and finally there is the reward , which made all the difference!  As Prof. Dharmeswar Das pointed out -   Human being has

[Assam] A river runs through it

Jeevan Kite and River Festival has been running for the lastseveral years , lead by Suresh Goduka and Karabee Mahanta this event is atribute to river Brahmaputra. The Brahmaputra campaign by Suresh Goduka aims toinspire people to take pride in our waterways, understand the challenges theyface

[Assam] Aspiring for perfection

Please find here with  the review of the book "Pursuit of Excellence"  by Mehjabin Hussain . The review has also been published in Assam Tribune.  We  hope that the book will be translated in Assamese , Hindi and Bengali to reach the larger student community and wish your support. Aspiring for

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] The extra mile and a run for a cause

Dear allI would like to update that my preparation for the Marathon next month in Dallas is going on well. The outpouring of support for the fundraising has been heartening and beautiful - so far around $2500 ( out of the target of $5000)  is raised or pledged. We appreciate all of our donors

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] The extra mile and a run for a cause

Dear all I am glad to inform that I successfully participated the  BMW Dallas Marathon last Sunday. Our sincere appreciation to all of the supporters and contributors to the cause - i.e. the constriction of  the elevator at Tapoban which is expected to be completed early next year. Please find

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] The extra mile and a run for a cause

Dear allI am getting ready for the Marathon this Sunday and wish  all your support to reach my final goal of raising $5000 for Tapoban - a school for differently-abled abandoned/orphaned children. Please visit and also share with your friends and family members.The extra mile and a run for a

Re: [Assam] [NorthEastIndia] The extra mile and a run for a cause

Kalyan  Dutta-Choudhury had been a well-wisher and supporter of Assam Foundation of North America (AFNA) and AFNA projects for a long time.  Dutta-Choudhury passed away recently and I would like to dedicate my marathon run for the Tapoban project "In the loving memory of  Kalyan

[Assam] Fw: [SupportAChild-Assam] Same Boat Brother

We grew up listening to the songs of Bhupen Hazarika -brotherhood, communal harmony, empathy and humanity. Today , on this auspicious occasion of the anniversaryof the legend , I am sharing the following article. The article is based on myearly childhood recollection of the song , “We are in

[Assam] Life's Paathshala

Please find here my story and a tribute to one of my high school teachers. https://www.sameboatbrother.com/post/life-s-paathshala I am dedicating the site in honor of Bhupen Hazarika - who taught us  -  Although , we all may look completely different on the outside - Catholic, Protestant,

[Assam] Dallas Assamese solidarity with Assam against Citizenship Amendment Act

As Assam is going through a major upheaval to protest against the citizenship act to protect 'jati, mati and bheti' (community, land and base) of the state , the Dallas Assamese met on 21st  December to show solidarity  with Assam and protest against the act . The event took place at the

[Assam] Healthy Habits for a Healthier You

Dear all ,Please find the followings about  Diya Nath and her  book "Healthy Habits for a Healthier You".The premise is - What if you could control diabetes, hypertension,and neuro degenerative diseases or just stay healthy by introducing some delicious smoothies in your diet?In her book , she

[Assam] Toastmasters speech in memory of Jugal Bhuyan

Many years ago, I met Jugal Bhuyan ex-rebel who was once involved with ULFA. He returned to mainstream , but unlike others who took government cash and favor, Jugal took the path of serving the poor and underprivileged. Please find my Toastmasters speech based on life story of late

[Assam] Three important things in life

LaShunda Rundles was the 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking. She presented a winning speech in spite of the war she was waging against a debilitating disease. She was triumphant….not just as a Toastmasters champion but also in life…the way she lived her life. Please find here with what I

[Assam] Finding my Shangri-la

Dear allPlease find my speech - a real story  , about a dog Tabby and it’s special bonding with my cousin Bobby.Finding my Shangri-la Toastmasters Storytelling | | | | | | | | | | | Finding my Shangri-la Toastmasters Storytelling | | | I hope  you like it !!      Thanks ,

[Assam] Shilpi Sewa , an event to support folk artistes and craftsman of Assam

Dear allShilpi Sewa  is organizing this event on 15th August to financially support more than 100 artists of Assam. Zubeen Garg , Kalpana Patowary and Joi Barua , among others will perform in this  online concert  - please support and enjoy this unique event with your family. শিল্পীসেৱা