Honoured to receive the Book prize for securing 1st rank in BA History, undergraduate examination, 2021 during the XXVII Convocation of North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
academicians and scholars, exploring diverse themes related to Dima Hasao. I believe that this collection will serve as a modest yet meaningful contribution towards documenting and understanding the region’s varied historical, political, and socio-cultural dimensions.
I’m happy to share that my first edited volume, Historical and Political Discourses of Dima Hasao, co-edited with Dr. Mohan Pathak and published by @PurbayonIND , is now available in print.
The idea of bringing out this book had been with me since the very beginning of my academic journey in #DimaHasao district. I had always hoped to contribute, in some small way, to the academic and intellectual life of the region. The volume brings together 16 chapters authored by
These are the ‘Asthi’ of Mahapurush Shankardeva and Madhabdeva, casually stored along with other personal relics of Gurujonas, like pen, kharam and malas, in a wooden box in Madhupur Xatra, which has just 4-5 men, including a sick Xatradhikar. (1/3)
Imagine a classroom in Tihu College, Assam. It is a humble setting where local students come to learn the basics of physics. At the front of the room stands a man who looks like any other dedicated prof. But when the bell rings & the students leave, Atanu Nath plugs back into the global grid. He is calculating the g-2 factor: a measurement so precise it is like measuring the distance from Earth to the Moon with the accuracy of a human hair.
The Muon is like a fat version of an electron. According to every physics book written in the last 50 yrs, it should wobble at a specific rate when put in a magnetic field. But it does not It wobbles differently. Prof. Nath was part of the elite global team that tracked this tiny, impossible discrepancy.
The Northeast has always been a Silo of culture & resilience, but in the world of high-energy particle physics, it was often a Ghost region. By winning the 2026 Breakthrough Prize, Prof. Nath shattered that ceiling. He proved that a scientist from Lalabazar, Hailakandi, can sit at the same table as the legends of Brookhaven & CERN.
Even with a Breakthrough Prize (and its multi-million dollar purse shared among the team), Prof. Nath remains an Assistant Prof at a local college. He represents the India Bull spirit: the refusal to move to the Big City because the mind can travel further than the body ever could.
Dear friends, tune in to Akashvani Guwahati Mahabahu at 8:20 pm tonight to listen to my talk on the occasion of the birth anniversary of #NetajiSubhasChandraBose
Sharing my article, co-authored with @Shubhram99 published in @assamtribuneoff today on the occasion of Good Governance Day. The piece argues that recognising Assam’s past administrators can strengthen contemporary governance by drawing lessons from indigenous traditions.
It was an honour to serve as the Resource Person for a one-day programme organised on 21st November in observance of World Heritage Week at the Dimasa Heritage Museum. I delivered a lecture on the conservation and interpretation of the stone jar sites of Dima Hasao, with a focus
cooking skills, and his poetic contributions. Additionally, it records Bhupen Hazarika’s own references to figures such as Prafulla Mahanta, Bishnuram Medhi, and Paresh Barua. Don’t miss out on this rare treasure.
Bhupen Da Uncut, directed by Bobbeeta Sharma, is a fitting tribute to the Bard of the Brahmaputra Dr #BhupenHazarika on the occasion of his birth centenary. The documentary, originally filmed 26 years ago in England, provides rare glimpses into Bhupen Hazarika’s life. It explores
his philosophical outlook, his education in the United States, and the decisive role played by Dr. Narayanan Menon in encouraging him to pursue higher studies. The documentary also highlights the formative influence of Jyotiprasad Agarwala, his marriage to Priyamvada Patel, his
Today, 10th March, is the 90th anniversary of #AssameseCinema. On this day in 1935, #Joymoti, produced, written (adapted from a play by Sahityarathi Lakshminath Bezbaroa) and directed by Jyotiprasad Agarwala, was released at Raunaq cinema hall in the then Calcutta. 1/2
members. It was inspiring to witness the dedication of the teachers and SMC members in improving education and I look forward to future opportunities to support this growth.
As an External Evaluator for #Gunotsav 2025, I had the privilege of visiting Longmailai LP School and Moti Daodung LP School in the Gunjung Cluster of Maibang Block. I sincerely appreciate the hospitality I received and enjoyed interacting with the students, teachers, and SMC