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Abhijit
Rabha
Born
to be wild!
Aiyushman Dutta |
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What
is man, if not an animal? The only factor
which separates him from other animals is
his use of emotions, his use of intuition
and intelligence. The fact remains that
we are animals, albeit intelligent ones.
However, as much as we have evolved and
adopted new forms of technology into our
lives, we have deviated from our basic roots
to a hitherto in-between region. When you
do meet people who still believe in acting
out their animal instincts and feel uncomfortable
with hypocrisy, materialism and all the
other boons of modern day living, we lose
no time in labelling him as an outcast.
Being a music lover, the number Born to
be wild, by the American rock band, Steppenwolf,
keeps reverberating in my mind whenever
I meet Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife),
Abhijit Rabha. His love for the wilderness,
his being uncomfortable in the chaos of
the city and towns, ...........
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FEATURE >>
A
Thought for our Environment
Swapna
Goswami
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In
the present day, one of the most discussed
topics is the ‘Global Warming’.
Meetings are held on this issue by the
world leaders as well as by the UNO. But,
in practical field, it would be difficult
to see any behavioural changes in public
life or in the government activities.
The World Environment Day is observed
on June 5, every year. Planting of saplings
by the ministers as well as by the students
are done as usual. It is doubtful whether
even 2% of the saplings are surviving
or not. Because, once the saplings are
planted, no body is maintaining it. Deforestation,
felling of road-side trees, unabated growth
of human population and influx of population
in the cities, under-ground water crisis
and growing air pollution indicate only
a dismal sign of impending calamities..........
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VAASTU >>
How
to avoid being a loser?
HEMANTA
KUMAR SARMAH
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Feng
Shui has laid down some rules which should
be followed by all to attract richness in
the house. Many households face poverty
because the occupants have neglected the
basic thumb rules which are applicable in
vaastu also. 1.The planet Venus rules the
prosperity energy. Wherever there is clutter
and junk, positive energy will not remain.
Energy will stagnate and Venus will not
enter such a household. So clear all junk
and clutter immediately. 2.Broken objects
should not be kept in home. There is a saying,
‘if your belongings are broken, you
probably are too!’ Replace any broken
utensil, machinery, bulbs, mirrors etc.
3.DO NOT keep dead and withering plants.
Decomposed plants attract negative energy.
That is why dried flowers and plants should
be avoided too..........
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 | Naseer,
wanted in Mumbai blast case, shot dead by police | | Cabinet
clears plans to privatise airports | | Union
environment secy ousted after his name figured in controversy |
| Naseer,
wanted in Mumbai blast case, shot dead by police | |
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FEATURE 1 >>
The
Perfect Murder
Orindom
Borgohain |
Thirty
runs needed in the last four overs. The
bowler readied himself to deliver the
ball for the 47th over of the match. The
batsman was Aveek. In came the bowler
amidst the raucous shout of the spectators.
The bowler let loose the ball in an action
similar to that of Muralitharan. Aveek
pushed the ball towards forward short
leg. In the meantime, the non-striker
already ran for the non-existent run.
Aveek had no option but to go for the
run as the run-rate was already increasing.
All of a sudden, there was a shrill cry
from Aveek and he fell down on the pitch.
Blood gushed out from the back of his
head in rivulets. Everybody was stunned
to silence. Proloy Chakraborty was a student
of BSc second year in a city ......
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SIGN LINE >>
Know
your week |
Aries:
(March 21 - April 20)
You have been executing your work with a
rare proficiency and this week opens up
fantastic job opportunities. All in all
you move on the path of success and betterment
in terms of better financial stability,
emotional and mental satisfaction and intellectual
challenges. Collaboration is the name of
the game as it makes way for business growth.
Family life is happy and content. You are
likely to indulge as you celebrate and now
you turn your attention to a healthier life
style. Taurus: (April 21 - May 21) You use
your communication skills to their advantage
in executing projects and in interactions.
This is likely to open up new horizons for
you which will lead to a better income and
a much more stable..........
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FEATURE>> QURIOZZITY
Vinay Upadhyay |
We
try our hand today at some famous opening
lines- some of them quite recognizable
while others may not be so. Once in a
while, a book or a movie comes along that
is a treat to read/watch and some lines
from that classy piece remain etched in
our minds. Hope you'll enjoy going through
them.
Q-FILES:
Opening lines:
1.
Which satirical novel, first published
in 1961 and set during the later stages
of World War II starts with the lines:
‘It was love at first sight.’
2. ‘It is a truth universally acknowledged
that a single man in possession of a good
fortune must be in want of a wife.’
Which book starts thus?
3. ‘Wait a minute! Wait a minute!
You ain’t heard nothing yet.’
Which movie starts thus and what is the
significance of these words?
4. ‘If you really want to hear about
it, the first thing you'll probably want
to know is where I was born, and what
my lousy childhood was like,........
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FEATURE>>
Zangfai:
Tradition told in gold
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The
dress and the jewellery are an integral
part of any society reflecting its traditions
and culture.
Traditional Asomiya jewellery is the pride
and identity of our Asomiya culture. Come
Bihu and without wearing the much sought
after muga mekhela chadar and matching Gejera
or Dug dugi or Lokapara set with it, Bihu
would lose its colorful grandeur. The Asomiya
jewellery has been steeped in history because
it was the Ahom Swargadeos who patronized
it first and the tradition has been tried
to be kept intact by a few concerned persons
now.
We met Lakhimi Baruah Bhuyan, the proprietor
of Zangfai, an outlet for traditional Asomiya
jewellery situated at M R D Road, Silpukhuri.
She has been in this business for six years
now, as she had started this outlet in April
2002.
We were curious about the meaning of the
somewhat unique and exotic name of the shop
and.....
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