Witness in Ansal Plaza Shooting

2002-11-09 Thread Ganesh C Bora
I think Hari Krisna tried to get some kind of lime light giving witness in the Ansal Plaza shooting, like the false witness in DC snipper case. And people like Kuldip Nayar imeediately got into statement giving without waiting and looking at Hari Krishna's credibility. Read this news item:

Re: [Assam] A SIMPLE QUIZ

2003-03-13 Thread Ganesh C Bora
They are Triplets or Quadruplets. Ganesh --- Rajen Barua [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - A SIMPLE QUIZ: Two girls went for job hunting in a company. The receptionist gave both of them application forms to fill in. The receptionist noticed that they both looked

[Assam] NRA - from Sentinel

2003-03-25 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Came across this news item in Sentinel Assamese NRIs for interface with people of State By a Staff Reporter GUWAHATI, March 25: The non-resident Indians of Assam have a very important role to play in the growth and development of the State. With the objective of

Re: [Assam] Sonia Gandi

2003-04-05 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Hi Bimal, It seems that you are planning to vote for Sonia Gandhi. I just wonder if so called prof Ashutosh V knows about Indian culture anymore. Indian culture is not dictated by any organization. Neither hindutwa-badis nor minority-badis. Indian culture is what Indians do! When you talk about

[Assam] Congratulation

2004-07-12 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Chandan da, Congratulation for this achievement through your garden with varieties from remote state of Assam to the modern states of America as the Post rightly mentioned from wild to well-tended. You have successfully sowed Assamese seeds in this country and flourished. demonic International

Re: [Assam] Quotation

2004-10-14 Thread Ganesh C Bora
It was Edward Abbey. He was known as radical environmentalist and died in the year 1989. --- ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it was Edward Abbey. I know Abbey wrote some books. A couple come to mind, Desert Solitaire about his summers in Utah and another one The monkey

Re: [Assam] Plus 2

2004-11-15 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Alpana Baideo, The two year university program in Assam is no more. The +2 (higher secondary) exam is conducted by Assam Higher Sec. Council (AHSC). The degree course is 3 years. The earlier pre-university (PU) or pre-degree (PD), now comes under AHSC. So +2 exam of any college in Assam is

Re: [Assam] Radio show at http://radio.uccs.edu at 10:30 AM in honor of Dr. Madhab Bora

2004-11-19 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Jugal da, I listen to the radio program. It was great. Your explanation about Dr. Madhab Bora and his work was great. He had a great personality. Your selections of the songs are appropriate to the occasion. Ganesh --- J. Kalita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone, In about half an

Re: [Assam] India - World' top tea producer - From the AP/NYT

2004-12-07 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Ram da, I remember in 2000 Assam produced 18% of world's tea. I guess the no. would be similar now also. So Assam has a very high share in India's Tea production. Ganesh --- ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: India it seems is the world's top tea producer (27.4 %). Does anyone know,

RE: [Assam] Discount tickets to Disney World

2005-04-18 Thread Ganesh C Bora
It would be a great summer break in Orlando and meeting people in ASSAM2005 get-together. The organizers have put detailed information in the www.ASSAM2005.org webpage. Keep it up the good work. Ganesh Bora --- Alpana B. Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -

Re: [Assam] The Best Man for the U.N.

2005-04-27 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Dilip da, I guess P-43 would not be interested in sending P-41 (in that matter P-42) to UN. Though in theory UN ambassador represents the country, it is a known fact that he/she follows the agenda of the present govt. Ex-presidents served as the executive head and so they will have hard time

Re: [Assam] From the Tehelka

2005-05-19 Thread Ganesh C Bora
C'da, You know the relationship between Tehelka and BJP! This article is too much onesided. She refers to Mani Shankar Aiyer, who is typical congressman (suspeneded, joined opposition, returned to party like Pranab, Arjun). On the other hand, she has been a BJP worker for long time and being MP

Re: [Assam] From the Tehelka

2005-05-19 Thread Ganesh C Bora
involvement on questionable military purchases. They almost closed Tehelka down --with political muscle, not on legal grounds. So the BJP is not exactly thye helpless victim of an ideological enemy. Is it? c-da From: Ganesh C Bora [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2005/05/19 Thu AM 10:05:33

Re: [Assam] From the Tehelka

2005-05-23 Thread Ganesh C Bora
C'da, Sorry for late reply as I was away from internet in the week-end. I agree with your point that with it is difficult to be neutral now a days! If some people write about their opinion, then it should come in the OPINION column, not in the IJ section. If the journalists behave partisan manner

Re: [Assam] 1st Assamese Grocery Store in the US

2005-06-02 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Congratulation Vavani! The 'Dukan' looks great in RangoliBazar! Hope to buy through internet in the near future. Ganesh Bora Lake ALfred, FL --- Alpana B. Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - http://www.RangoliBazar.com I just learned that Mr. Vavani Sharma

Re: [Assam] Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution

2005-06-08 Thread Ganesh C Bora
You can get the Indian Constitution in this website: http://indiacode.nic.in/coiweb/welcome.html The Six Schedule: http://www.constitution.org/cons/india/shed06.htm BTW, it would be interesting to see the outcome of a survey of MPs and MLAs, how many of them actually read the constitution or

Re: [Assam] An interesting picture

2005-06-10 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Alpana Baideo: They pick up sand with help of 'Pasi' from the water! Pasi is used to filter the water. The boats are used to carry the sand to the bank. I have seen these operations in Kapili, they say, quality of sand from water is better than dried one on the bank (beach). Ganesh --- Alpana

[Assam] From Pioneer - 9 June/05

2005-06-10 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Sonia red-faced, but Modi gets A from Congress Pioneer News Service / New Delhi Giving an A-grade to Gujarat Government for greater economic freedom among Indian State has caused considerable embarrassment to the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation, headed by Congress president Sonia Gandhi. The

Re: [Assam] Bhekuli Biya

2005-06-15 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Bhekuli-r Biya for rain was common in Nagaon. I myself has attended couple of those when I was a school kid, back in late seventies! It was more fun than praying for rain though monsoon visited the place few days later! Ganesh --- Ram Sarangapani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The GOA can't do

Re: [Assam] Christianity, the Bible and the Development of Indian Languages.

2005-06-20 Thread Ganesh C Bora
The temple you might be talking about is temple of Emerald Buddha in side the Grand Palace Complex. It is known as 'Wat Phra Kaeo' in Thai. The boundary wall has illustration of Ramayana. In fact, the present Chakri Dynasty, to which the present King belongs, claim to be descendants of 'Lord

Re: [Assam] From ToI

2005-06-30 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Indian People's Tribunal on Environment and Human Rights wow!!! from where do they get money to run such tribunal Ganesh --- Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Sangh Parivar activists threatened to rape us' VIJI SUNDARAM INDIAWEST[ THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2005 10:36:22 AM ] Surf 'N'

Re: [Assam] From ToI

2005-06-30 Thread Ganesh C Bora
or discredit their work, if that work involves real people and real issues ( as opposed to fabricated or trumped up charges or imaginary victims)? And would that in any way, shape or form, justify what they were subjected to by these folks? c-da At 6:38 AM -0700 6/30/05, Ganesh C

Re: [Assam] Assamese get-together

2005-07-05 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Dear Alpana Baideo, BTW, you forgot about Ram-da in the performing crowd or performers from the crowd!!! Alpana Baideo has nicely narrated the events in ASSAM2005. It was really great to meet so many Assamese for the first time! Besides the official programmes, informal gatherings till late

Re: [Assam] Assamese get-together

2005-07-05 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Ram-da, apunak kokal bhanga deki, moi-yu kokal bhangi dilu! Jugal da, nijor nam-tu pahorile neki! Apuni ek-nombor nachani!! Ganesh --- J. Kalita [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What I liked best was the informal dancing that took place to the songs of Jitul Sonowal and others. I think there was

[Assam] Questions in Parliament

2005-07-27 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Lately we have seen questions raised in Parliament about Assam by BJP members! ULFA or IMDT. I am sure it is their election ploy! But what about AGP (not to talk about Congress MPs from Assam)! I understand that Congress MPs needs permission from Sonia Gandhi to talk about Assam's development, but

Re: [Assam] Questions in Parliament

2005-07-27 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Bhuban da, What you said is theoretically up to the point. That is the procedure. But that does not happen in practice. When questions are selected for reply in the house, few points are considered: 1. Regional coverage 2. Influence of the MP 3. Media coverage of the matter 4. Personal preference

[Assam] From Sentinel - Aug 2

2005-08-02 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Javed remark irks Assamese women ‘Assamese women can be purchased in any mega city’ GUWAHATI, Aug 1 (UNI): Javed Akhtar, the legendary Bolloywood lyricist, is facing collective ire of Assamese women for delivering a one liner against them. Akhtar, during an interview with a television channel,

RE: [Assam] From Sentinel - Aug 2

2005-08-02 Thread Ganesh C Bora
that - other than when getting a divorce or widowed, which is quite common nowadays almost everywhere in India, I suppose! Regards, - Baideu. From: Ganesh C Bora [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: assamnet assam@pikespeak.uccs.edu Subject: [Assam] From Sentinel - Aug 2 Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 05:59:35 -0700

Re: [Assam] Jokaisuk - one more

2005-08-19 Thread Ganesh C Bora
There is one more Jokaisuk in Tinsukia district near Doom Dooma - Rupai Siding! I went there when I was working in Tinsukia. That place is a Gram Sevak - eleka for Agriculture dept. Alpana Baideo: Ami Jokaisuk-ot thoka deki Jugal dai Ammak pahori-yei thakil!!! Bondho dudin xokolwe ananda kore

RE: [Assam] Jokai India Limited

2005-08-19 Thread Ganesh C Bora
Alpana Baideo: Jokai is definitely an Assamese word. Jokai India Limited is in Tea business and owns many TEs. Though it is a Indian Company (In fact multi-national), it took Assamese name because of Tea and working in Assam. BTW, the company changed name to Russel Industries (India) Ltd about 12

Re: [Assam] For Gardeners

2005-08-19 Thread Ganesh C Bora
C'da: Congratuation on breeding a new variety! Ei-yahe khetiok! Natun kerela-tu amar Bhat kerela-or logot kiba mil ase neki! Xrodhare Ganesh --- Chan Mahanta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Raiz: I am a part-time khetiyok ( gardener), among other things :-). I am pleased to announce that