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Right to play
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Right to play

RONJOY BORDOLOI writes on the need for the fundamental right to physical literacy – identifying the intrinsic value of sports in life. While turning the pages of The Assam Tribune, I came upon an article, "Supreme Court seeks opinion of Centre, States - Plea to make sports fundamental right", and...
Reinventing the caped crusader
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Reinventing the caped crusader

With The Batman, the DC Comic character is re-invented within the parameters of a superhero movie, writes KALPAJYOTI BHUYAN.The comparisons are inevitable in the sense that the makers have themselves compared The Batman with Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight. Also, Nolan delivered one of the best...
Hit the brakes
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Hit the brakes

Rapid increase in vehicles has equally given birth to traffic congestion, accidents and pollution, writes ABHISHEK DAS. Widening roads and flyovers may ease the traffic but as there is no end to desires and wants, the demand for wider roads and infrastructure development would continue taking a...
A happy state of mind
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A happy state of mind

In the materialistic world of today, it is important to understand the true essence of happiness, writes KARUN LAMA.Happiness is such an abstract and vast term that to comprehend it entirely, a single article won't suffice. However, one can definitely pick up the discussion which (I find) sidelined...
Keep it short
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Keep it short

Breaking down the methods of writing short stories, and getting good at writing them, can set you up for success in all forms of writing, writes Pratibha Das.A short story is a work of fiction that is shorter in length than a novel. It can be read in one sitting as its average length is between...
Back in time
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Back in time

Dr Soumitra Puzari writes on advertisements in pre-Independence Assam and their connection to the prevalent socio-economic scenario.Travel back in time to pre-Independence Assam, and pick up a newspaper from the stands. What do you see in the advertisements? A Chevrolet truck up for sale for just Rs...
An enigmatic subversion
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An enigmatic subversion

Jane Campion's The Power of the Dog portrays the most obvious genre stereotypes in a new and alternate light, deftly and albeit, very subtly, writes Dipjyoti Talukdar.The Oscars will be announced on March 27 and movie enthusiasts are clamouring over who should take the golden statue home. The...
Blazing a trail
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Blazing a trail

Writing with Fire shows how journalism has empowered a group of Dalit women reporters, but also how having a voice has made them susceptible to uncertainties, writes Joyshree Baruah.
Qiqiao - It
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Qiqiao - It's all about love

What is the relevance of a particular day to a love celebration? As we all know, February 14 is celebrated as Valentine's Day—the day of love. Is Valentine's Day necessary? Is there any need of any specific day to fall in love or to show our true love? Love comes from the heart; so it doesn't...
When the Bard met the Nightingale
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When the Bard met the Nightingale

AVINIBESH SHARMA writes about Lata Mangeshkar's first meeting with Bhupen Hazarika and her intimate connection with Assam.Bharat lost a 'Ratna' with the passing of Lata Mangeshkar. In her seven decade-long career, the Nightingale of India, as she is popularly known, enthralled generations with her...
Being a WAHM
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Being a WAHM

Work-from-home has only added to women's fair share of challenges, writes Shagufta Afrin.
Side-stepping suicide
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Side-stepping suicide

"To anyone out there who's hurting – it's not a sign of weakness to ask for help. It's a sign of strength." I recalled these wise words of Barack Obama, the former President of the US, as I finished reading the distressing news of a teenager in Class VIII jumping to death from a building in...
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