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THE BAGCHIS - UPHOLDING A TRADITION
Subhalakshmi Gogoi

ADVOCATING A CAUSE Patriotism drove Amal Chandra Bagchi's altruism. He chose to work behind the scene and served his country by preparing the ground for the emergence of intellectually enlightened individuals. Times of Assam dated July 30, 1938 carried an advertisement of the income and expenditure of Tarun Samity, which had a library, for the year 1937.

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THE POWER OF UNDERSTANDING PERSONALITY

Our little ones are unique, just like our fingerprints, and have different ways of looking at and interacting with the world. They all have different talents that develop as they grow and practice them. If their natural talents are suppressed by well-meaning adults, they often develop self-doubt and may have a long, difficult road ahead of them overcoming that obstacle. As parents, we should recognize their different styles of learning and interacting, and promote the best possible development of their natural strengths and weaknesses.

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VAASTU AND FENG SHUI
Hemanta Kumar Sarmah

Q. I have a plot measuring almost 3 bighas where I wish to construct shopping mall. The plot is not rectangular. Can you suggest what is to be done in this regard? I am attaching the sketch of the plot.

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Interesting facts about Raksha Bandhan

1. Rakhi is a special Hindu festival to celebrate one of the most purest and emotional bonding between two persons, a brother and a sister. It is also called Raksha bandhan which means the bond of protection in Hindi. This is celebrated by tying a ?rakhi? or a ?holy thread? on the brother?s wrist by the sister..

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Horoscope
Ajai Bhambi

?Birthday Forecast? Neptune square Rahu on your solar return chart which will bring you mixed results. Unexpected obstructions in ongoing projects could lead to frustration. Emotional matters need to be dealt with utmost care. ?Be careful in your interactions with colleagues. Consider carefully before you embark on important and large assignments. You will also make good contacts with important people. These will change the perception of your surroundings. Financially you will be better placed and old dues can also be realized. You will also get unconditional family support which will give a boost to your ongoing projects. Travels will bring good luck to you. New opportunities will come up through these travels; it will be up to you how you make best of them. A wedding in the family is on the cards. Children will fare well.

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Long after the Musafir departed
Shibdas Bhattacharya

Kishore Kumar, one of the most extraordinary genius of Indian silver-screen was a versatile actor, comedian, singer, composer, lyricist, director, producer, dancer, choreographer and what not? This multi-talented actor celebrated his 83rd birth anniversary on August 4, 2012. A quarter of century has passed since he bade adieu. But his presence is still felt in the film circles and with every passing year, Kishore Kumar is rediscovered, a new phenomenon of genius is re-exposed, making him more relevant in the changed scenario of Indian film and music.

Because normal human activity is worse for nature than the greatest nuclear accident in history.
Martin Cruz Smith
       
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Guwahati
34.2oC
25.6oC
Dibrugarh
35.7oC
27.1oC
Shillong
25.1oC
17.5oC
Imphal
29.6oC
22.3oC
Kohima
27.4oC
16.8oC
Itanagar
34.1oC
N/AoC
Rain/thundershowers would occur at most places over Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya and at many palces over Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura.
 
 
 
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