If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, it goes to his heart, Nelson Mandela had said.
Assam’s apex literary organisation, the Asam Sahitya Sabha, knows only too well the power of language and is hence taking the linguistic route to foster closer ties between the tribals and non-tribals.
The organisation is planning classe...
Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today gave away the Sukapha Award to eminent linguist, singer, author, educator and administrator, Dr Tabu Ram Taid, during a function held on the occasion of the Asom Divas celebrations today at Sukapha Bhawan in Borborooah, some 10 km from here. The award consists of a cheque of Rs 2 lakh, a sarai, an eri shawl and an appreciation scroll.
Asom Divas, which earlier was...
Arunachal Pradesh Governor General (Retd.) J.J. Singh called upon the members of North East Writers’ Forum to promote writers to write in indigenous languages of the region, which he believes, in turn will help in growth, promotion and preservation of these languages.
The Governor also called for promotion of new and emerging writers and provides a forum for the expression of their talent.
Stati...