Biography of Bhupen Hazarika


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The moment one reads these lines, the sonorous voice of Bhupen Hazarika rings in your ears. The singer who could hold sway over listeners with his soothing melodies needs no introduction. Biography of Bhupen Hazarika: Inspirational Biographies for Children by Sumit Kumar: Discover the extraordinary life of Bhupen Hazarika, the legendary singer, musician, poet, and filmmaker from Assam. In this captivating biography, Sumit Kumar delves into the journey of Bhupen Hazarika, from his humble beginnings in a small village to becoming an iconic figure in the world of art and culture. The book celebrates Hazarika's musical genius, social activism, and contributions to the Assamese and Indian cultural landscape, inspiring young readers with his indomitable spirit and artistic legacy. Key Aspects of the Book "Biography of Bhupen Hazarika": Artistic Journey: The biography traces Bhupen Hazarika's artistic evolution as a versatile singer, songwriter, and filmmaker, highlighting his dedication to promoting folk music and cultural heritage. Social Impact: The book explores Hazarika's commitment to social issues and his tireless efforts in using his art as a medium to raise awareness and effect positive change. Inspiration for Children: The biography presents Bhupen Hazarika as a role model for young readers, inspiring them to follow their passions, use their talents for the greater good, and embrace their cultural roots. Sumit Kumar is an author known for creating inspiring biographies that introduce young readers to remarkable individuals and their contributions to society. Through "Biography of Bhupen Hazarika," Kumar brings to life the inspiring journey of a cultural icon and his enduring impact on Indian art and music.




Winged Horse


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Poetry. Music. Translated by Syed Ahmed Shah. Edited by Syeda Jebeen Sabira Shah. Bhupen Hazarika (1926-2011), also known as the Bard of the Brahmaputra--after the river that runs through Assam--was a legendary singer, lyricist, music composer, scholar, artist and above all, a humanist who dared to dream of a classless society. Although fluent in Hindi and English, he wrote over 800 songs in Assamese, his mother tongue. His poetic soul ranged far and wide, from our dependence on nature, history and politics, to visionary rapture. His admirers were well aware that he was including them in his vision, excluding none, for a better world. He remains a source of inspiration for many who have heard his songs. Even now, a huge portion of his songs remain unknown to non-Assamese speaking people. It was only towards the end of his life that English translations of his songs started appearing in print.




Dr. Bhupen Hazarika a legend


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Bhupen Hazarika, composer and singer from Assam, India.




India Against Itself


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In an era of failing states and ethnic conflict, violent challenges from dissenting groups in the former Yugoslavia, the former Soviet Union, several African countries, and India give cause for grave concern in much of the world. And it is in India where some of the most turbulent of these clashes have been taking place. One resulted in the creation of Pakistan, and militant separatist movements flourish in Kashmir, Punjab, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Assam. In India Against Itself, Sanjib Baruah focuses on the insurgency in Assam in order to explore the politics of subnationalism. Baruah offers a bold and lucid interpretation of the political and economic history of Assam from the time it became a part of British India and a leading tea-producing region in the nineteenth century. He traces the history of tensions between pan-Indianism and Assamese subnationalism since the early days of Indian nationalism. The region's insurgencies, human rights abuses by government security forces and insurgents, ethnic violence, and a steady slide toward illiberal democracy, he argues, are largely due to India's formally federal, but actually centralized governmental structure. Baruah argues that in multiethnic polities, loose federations not only make better democracies, in the era of globalization they make more economic sense as well. This challenging and accessible work addresses a pressing contemporary problem with broad relevance for the history of nationality while offering an important contribution to the study of ethnic conflict. A native of northeast India, Baruah draws on a combination of scholarly research, political engagement, and an insider's knowledge of Assamese culture and society.




MY LIFE MY ROOTS


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An autobiograph of DrSyedNazim Hussain ,The first MS Orthopaedic surgeon in golaghat district of Assam .He also describes how his ancestors came from Delhi Sultanate and beyond .He tells how the Assamese Syeds were assimilated into the mainstream Assamese society four hundred years ago .He gives vivid experiences as a rural doctor in Assam health service.




Challenging Destiny


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India is a country where there is unity in diversity. However is this really true? This book narrates a real life story of socio-communal integration which began in Assam during the British era. With the passage of time it has become a unique example of national integration, patriotism and social service. “Challenging Destiny” is about the illustrious “Agarwala Family” of Assam. The family’s story is intertwined with the events that occurred in Assam during the British Raj. The dismissal of the last Ahom King, the opening up of tea gardens, discovery of oil and coal, the revival of the Assamese language and cultural identity, beginning of the freedom struggle, the effects of World War 2, partition and the independence of India. The story begins in 1827. A teenaged Navarangram Agarwala starts off on foot from Churu, Rajasthan, in northwest India to redeem a fortune. He walks across Northern India and finally reaches Assam in northeast India. In Assam he not only gains wealth but begins a process of socio-communal assimilation that spawns a lineage that integrates completely into the Assamese community. By 1947 Navarangram’s progeny by their deeds and contributions become the standard-bearers of Assamese socio-cultural renaissance and a symbol of its identity. It is a story of national integration with few parallels in India proving that unity in diversity is not just a catchy slogan.




Magic of Brahmaputra


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It is the Brahmaputra that greets you when you first enter Assam. Its meandering presence has shaped its terrain and left its silt on the stories that are passed on from one generation to another. It is this majestic expanse of water and its range of moods, from the furious to the friendly, agitated, meditatively still or just as a silent spectator, that has been the one constant in a region that has been in a state of flux throughout its history. The Magic of The Brahmaputra will ferry you to the Northeast, its culture and quirks, food and festivals, the rhythm and restiveness, the vibes and the verdancy, its past and present and everything else that envelops it with a uniqueness seen and experienced through the eyes of someone who arrived there as a stranger and took leave as a lifelong lover.




Nationalism in India


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This book offers interdisciplinary perspectives on nationalism in India and examines the ways in which literary-textual representations intervene in debates regarding Hindu, Muslim and other forms of Indian nationalism. The book interrogates questions of nationalism and nationhood in relation to literary and cultural texts, historic-linguistic contexts and new developments in queer nationalism and ecological nationalism. It adopts a nation-wide emphasis, including chapters on Northeast India and other regions that have been historically underrepresented in studies of Indian nationalism. Moreover, the volume explores a rich variety of literary works by various writers over the past two centuries that have created, enshrined and contested ideas pivotal to the development of Indian nationalism. Located in a range of disciplines, contributors bring extensive expertise in Indian literature, language and culture to the question of nationalism. The chapters challenge many of the accepted ideas on nationalism and critically examine the politics behind such nationalisms. Moving beyond an approach to Indian nationalism based exclusively in the historicist-political paradigm, this timely book challenges established ideas in Indian nationalism and critically examines the politics of nationalisms in terms of textual representations. The book will be of interest to researchers working on South Asian studies, including Indian culture, history, literature and politics.




Ancient Wing


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A creative biography of the legendary Dr. Bhupen Hazarika [First published in India by LBS Publications, Guwahati, Assam } by a friend and follower who offers the reader a survey of the variety of influences that inform the artists world view. It is infused with sensory and classical Indian aesthetics as a medium to describe the life of the multifaceted Indian singer song writer and iconic proponent of 'unity with diversity' beginning with his home state of Assam. In his life time, elevated in India's halls of fame, he received his Padma Vibhushan posthumously in 2012.




Assam


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A comprehensive book on Assam its heritage and culture. Assam is full of mountains, plateaus, river streams, various tribes, dense forests, and rare wild species. The author attempts to discuss all aspects its ancient history, its contribution in freedom struggle, tribal dances, weaving industry, tourist places, drama and cinema and a special focus of Gopinath Bardolai A useful book on history and culture of Assam.