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August 2006

Pioneer of Asom Tea Industry: Maj Gen Francis Jenkins

The role of Major General Francis Jenkins role in the promotion of Asom tea cannot be forgotten. I quote what Dr S K Bhuyan has written about him in his book- 'Early British Relations with Assam' (published by Government of Assam, 1949) - "In some quarter Maj. Gen. Jenkins is also credited as the discoverer of the tea plant in Assam, known as Thea Assamica, identical with the tea of commerce then in circulation, other rivals to the honor of the discovery being Captain Charlton and Mr.

Alipukhuri-Patekibori: Our Heritage

The blue sky and the early morning breeze augured well for my journey both across time and space. The crowded bus creaked into a start on its journey to Dhing from Nagaon town. As we passed the town and the paddy fields started, my mind left the hustle and bustle of my co-passenger and I remembered how it all started. It was on my last journey to Bardowa that I met that bhakat with an altruistic spirit to serve and guide. His age was difficult to guess and his eyes told a tale of pain and hope. I spent four hours with him, enthralled by what he shared. He had a message for me.

Terrorist made Britain: from the nanny state to a sorry state

A year on from the London bombings and still the westbound Metropolitan line from Baker Street Tube station carries the city’s memory. It is impossible not to fill with the emotions of the anniversary. As soon as I got ready for work to take the same route last Thursday morning, I heard on air about the terrorist plots at the various airports.

My visit to Prajnalaya , the abode of knowledge

I have lived away from India for a long time, almost eight years now. Although I am not physically there, my thoughts are always with my country and my state Assam. My attachment to my homeland constantly finds expression in an innate desire to contribute something for the people who live there. We often discuss the situation back home in Assam, through AssamNet , a mailing list of Assamese people. I am also a regular subscriber to Prantik, a well-regarded magazine founded by late Bhabendra Nath Saikia. It was through an issue of Prantik that I came to know of Prajnalaya.