In Search
So, There is sorrow in life. So there is the imagination of the joys of life. So there is a search for it. In the pursuit of happiness, Knowledge comes…
Does Britain owe reparations for its colonial past?
Author: Angelina Bora, Year 11, Newsted Wood Grammar School, London, UK Although colonialism ended in most of the world nearly 50 years ago, its impact is still heavily felt today…
Grismo (The Indian Summer)
The Six Seasons was an attempt to capture not just the uniqueness of each of the seasons we experience in Assam, but also to explore hope, longing, and love found…
Balpakram: The Sanctuary of the Souls
I always keep wondering how some people in mainland India could, even at this hour, have no clue about the existence of Northeast India. Many times, people struggled to try…
Walking Down The Memory Lane
Author: Merry Baruah, Assoc Prof, English Dept, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, India I grew up at a time when the quaint radio would wake us up with the Vande Mataram;…
My Aspirations
Composed by: Rubina Devi, UG, 2nd Sem, English Hons, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, India Rubina writes beautiful poetry despite severe visual impairment and is an inspiration for many. I wanna…
Story of a City
Composed by: Dr Merry Baruah, Assoc Prof, English Dept, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam India I stand beside the ancient river Since long, Quiet witness to history Of changing times. It's…
A Teacher matters
Author: Rajdeep Mahanta, UG 2nd Sem, History, Cotton University, Guwahati, Assam, India Teacher, a word that invokes a sense of respect and admiration for most and contempt for some; a…
Life Itself
Author: Enakshi Borah “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” – Roy T. Bennett Our life is an…
Why Yoga For Mental Health
Author: Dr Indrani Deka, Assistant Professor in Sanskrit, KKHSOU, Assam, India The term “yoga” has been derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘unite’ or ‘join'. It is a method or practice…