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The nostalgic memory of the last day of my school life flashes across the horizon of my mind occasionally, giving me a chill of sweet memories and sad feelings. Even after several years everything that took place on that memorable day is crystal clear in my mind. The waves of time have not erased those wonderful memories.With the HSLC Board’s Selection Test being over in October, our days in the school came to an end. Only the farewell get-together was all that was left. All of us, the students of class X numbering about 45, were invited by the staff and other students of the school for the farewell function, a week later.This was the last day of my school life. The official invitation brought tears to our eyes. We…

If I am asked to name the greatest personality of Assam, who has contributed most to the Assamese life and culture, I would not have any hesitation in taking the name of Srimata Sankardeva as my choice. I am sure my co-patriots of the state wouldn’t differ on my choice, for, there is none in the history of Assam who has exercised so much influence on Assamese way of life, culture, literature and religion as Sankardeva has done.In fact, without his noble contributions the Assamese culture and literature would not have been what it is today. The footprints of this ‘Mahapurusha (great soul) are still visible on the present-day Assam. ADVERTISEMENTS: Sankardeva was born at Alipukhuri, near Bordowa in the present district of Nagaon, in the year 1449. He lost…

Assam, known as the land of blue hills and red river, is also a land of many feasts and festivals, which are marked by music, dance, mirth, gaiety, community sharing, and spiritual colouring. Among these, Bihu is the most impressive and prominent. Bihu is the chief festival of the people of Assam celebrated by everyone irrespective of caste, creed, and race. Assamese celebrate three types of Bihus in a year- Rongaali Bihu or Bohaag Bihu, Kati Bihu or Kongaali Bihu and Magh Bihu or Bhogaali Bihu.The word ‘Bihu’ comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Vishu’. The Bihus are closely associated with the farmer’s life, which characterises ancient rural Assamese life. It marks three distinct phases in the cultivation of paddy-the native crop of Assam. Bohaag Bihu marks the advent of planting…

Assam has been aptly described by some as ‘the Shangrila of the North-Eastern India’ – a state having breathtaking scenic beauty, rarest floras and faunas, lofty hills, lush tea gardens, undulating plains, mighty waterways, dense forests, fertile valleys, etc. It lies as a jewel of exquisite beauty and charm on the Northeastern horizon of India. Since the days of Hiuen-Tsang it has fascinated the rest of the world with her aura of myth and mysteries, history and folklore, music and dance.Known as Pragjyotishpura (land of Eastern lights) in ancient time and Kamrupa in medieval times, Assam is the anglicised name for the state. The name of the state may have come from the word ‘Ahom the people who migrated to the Brahmaputra valley in the early 13th century and gave…

Sample essay on Inter-School Tournament for school and college students. “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”. Games and sports are an integral part of education. They assist in the overall development of a child. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body, sports and games keep a student physically healthy and fit. Moreover, merely bookish knowledge will produce only bookworms. Hence, sports have become an essential part of the curriculum of schools everywhere. Our school too stresses upon this aspect of education and provides coaching to various sports to help students develop interest towards sports. We have games like Crickets, Hockey, Basket Ball, Volley Ball, Table Tennis, Athletics and Gymnastics –a wide variety from which the students can choose according to their interests. ADVERTISEMENTS: The culmination…