When a Simple Bamboo Awakens the Silent Songs Sleeping Deep Inside Us There’s something beautifully unexpected about how a simple piece of bamboo can awaken emotions we didn’t even know were still inside us. Just a soft twang, a tender vibration—and suddenly, we’re not just hearing music, we’re feeling something deeper, something ancient and pure. … Read more
Introduction: The Soul of Guwahati—The Bharalu River’s Silent Sorrow As an Assamese, I’ve always believed that rivers hold a deep, sacred connection to our hearts. The river flows through us, carrying not only water but also memories, dreams, and emotions. But as I stand by the Bharalu River today, I feel a pang of sadness. … Read more
The Magic of the Traditional Instrument Pepa—A Symphony of the Soul Close your eyes and let the sound of the Pepa wash over you. Can you hear it? That deep, soulful call, as though the very essence of Assam is whispering through the winds. It’s not just a sound but a language—a language that speaks … Read more
When Beats Become Emotions, and Sound Becomes a Soul’s Language Some sounds are not meant just to be heard—they’re meant to be felt. Deep down. In the silence between heartbeats. In the corners of memories we thought we had forgotten. For me, one such sound is the BihuBoom Dhol—a beat that doesn’t just echo in … Read more
The Majestic Royal One-Horned Rhino: A Living Symbol of Assam’s Strength Every time I think of Assam, my heart swells with pride. And I’m sure, for many of us, the first thing that comes to mind is the magnificent Royal One-Horned Rhino. It’s not just an animal; it’s a living symbol of everything that is … Read more
A Hat? No, It’s a Heartbeat Wrapped in Bamboo Sometimes, when the world feels too loud, I close my eyes and return to a gentler time—a time when my grandfather would sit under the shade of a big tree, his body tired from the early hours spent in the fields. The golden sun above didn’t … Read more
