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October 2003

Transliteration of the Assamese script to the Roman Script

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:24

Along with the growing popularity of computers and the Internet as a principal mode of communication, the need to write with an Assamese script in the electronic media is not only welcome but also imminent. The development of any Roman-input-Assamese-output software would constitute a major leap in tuning the English keyboard to Assamese needs the first step to the same revolving on the fixation of a standard for the transliteration of Assamese script to the Roman script, which ought to be both accurate and easy to use.

Seeking Business in the US and Elsewhere!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:23

Luit Infotech is a provider of comprehensive IT solutions to businesses. The company was established in Chennai, India, by a group of dynamic IT professionals in 2003. The company works with clients to identify and realize opportunities to increase their return on investment, improve productivity, and enhance their relationships with customers, employees and partners.

An Assamese Co-Founds a Successful Company

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:22

Agribuys.com is a leading US provider of supply chain management software and services targeted specifically at the fresh foods industry such as, meat, seafood, poultry, floral, dairy, deli, and ingredients, empowering buyer, seller and carrier to complete entire negotiations online.

Since 1999, Agribuys.com an e-commerce service company that connects food buyers and sellers online, has attracted venture financing worth $1.5 million.

Community News: Visitors, Births and the Like

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:21

Little Anoushka (Pori) came as a miracle of joy to her proud parents Paban and Sagarika (Sarma) on December 6, 2002. She waited for first three months to finally see her grandmother (Dr.) Anjali Sarma who flew all by herself from Guwahati immediately after her retirement as head of Assamese Department, Handique Girls College, Guwahati. Dr. Sharma’s stay in Colorado was a lot of fun and enjoyment. She specially remembers the festive moment during the Rongali Bihu celebration in Colorado Springs.

Srimanta Sankaradeva Bhawan, Delhi, India

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:19

Assam Association, Delhi has recently constructed a cultural complex named after Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva. It is located near Jawaharlal Nehru University (behind IIT, Delhi). The building has all amenities such as an auditorium, an art gallery, a conference hall, a library, an office for Assam Association, a kitchen, dormitories for both boys and girls, guest rooms, and an open air theatre.

Paper Cutting by Jupi Das

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:17

This was another busy season for Jupi Das of Harrisburg, PA, who specializes in the craft of paper cutting or Scherenrchnitte. This year, she attended several shows in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Lancaster in Pennsylvania, Buffalo in New York and Bloomsberg in New Jersey. She likes the appreciation that she receives from the art lovers in these shows and has also been successful in selling some expensive pieces of her artwork. Some of her best art sells for over $1,500.

Funds for AAROHAN

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:16

AFNA (Assam Foundation of North America) has been conducting a fundraising drive to collect money for AAROHAN, an excellence center for children in Guwahati, a project started by Late Dr. Bhabendranath Saikia. The trust needs about Rs. 30 Lakh (Approx $65,000) to equip the building with minimum facilities so that it can be opened in February 2004. Please make your check payable to AFNA, mark it for "Aarohan", and mail it to: 44963 Lemont Road, Canton, MI 48187.

Cultural Program and Activities in NJ

Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 12:15

To accommodate the needs of the growing number of young people in the Assamese community in Northeastern USA, an information-rich cultural program was organized at the Bridgewater Public Library on August 23, 2003. "This is a program for kids of various age groups below 16 years old", according to the organizers: Satyajit Dutta, Purandar Sarmah, Sankumani Sarmah and Sanjay Saikia.

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