Guwahatian - an e magazine from Guwahati

15/04/2022

..."The belief that a locked door is unbreakable
And we're veiled underneath sheets,
Toes rounded off
So the phantom can't barge in. "...
Read this poem on women safety by Rakhita Roy.

The belief that a locked door is unbreakable And we’re veiled underneath sheets, Toes rounded off So the phantom can’t barge in. Keys compressed between fingers Such as forced field, Th…

15/04/2022

"Three Poems". Read this poem by our guest poet, Xu Xing.

Translated by Yang Xiubo 1. A Lotus Flower Flying in Clouds Cool wind said goodbye to Kang Bridge. The gentleness of lowering her head is just like a lotus flower flying amid light clouds. A cresce…

14/04/2022

"Wherever The Nights Are..." a poem filled with romance and nostalgia.

[..."What is lost is still there,
memoirs of roses bookmarked,
romance beyond the class hours,
or tears of teenage love,"...]

Have a read, this Spring!

We shall meet wherever the nights are, guarding the lilies of the newborn Spring, caressing the shy breeze as it turns into a wind that whistles through thatch on a starry night, offering mothers t…

13/04/2022

"Spring'y Sparkles". Read the latest editorial for the Spring issue. Happy Rongali Bihu, and greetings of the Spring to all!

May the foxtails wither not in forgetful rains of the wild Spring! Welcome to the fourth issue of the year! Spring is flourishing, and we are celebrating! After two discouraging years, 2022 seems b…

07/03/2022

Guwahatian is pleased to announce its association with Alcheringa 2022 (IIT Guwahati) for the poetry slam. Are you ready?

Alcheringa 22' brings to you Poetry Slam: an online poetry competition!

Not all of us can be Khalil Gibran. But if you think you have the potential, participate and win prizes worth ₹20K!

Winners will get:
Publication of top 10 poems including the winners name.
50% discount coupons for top 5 winners and 30% discount coupons for all the participants from Vskills

Registration Link in Bio.
For more details contact:

Venkat Vikas: +91 89190 54239
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26/02/2022

'Love Can Defeat Anything' is a poem by our guest poet, James Tian, in the current issue of the magazine.
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Anytime and anywhere, There have many myths through our eyes. Several times, I’d like to make it sure, What’s the meaning of this life. Anything and anyone, There need more feelings to be as tide. …

25/02/2022

'Painting Peace' is a collaborative poem, written by Deepika Singh, and translated into Chinese by James Tian as a part of a poetry competition. Read the poem in the current issue of the magazine.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/painting-peace/

On May 23,2021, Yan’an Municipal Bureau of Culture and tourism Yan’an Company of Shaanxi Tourism Group, Yan’an Writers Association, School of Arts of Yan’an University, Writ…

17/02/2022

"In Between..." the editorial for the new issue of the magazine.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/in-between/

Hello Readers. We are glad to be back with the second issue of this year. The cover page is dedicated to the mixed emotions of people, which build the sphere of life around them. 22-02-2022 is a da…

26/01/2022

Greetings of Republic Day 2022 to everyone.

19/01/2022

IEEE Student Branch Chapter, Tezpur University, is hosting 'A Webinar on Higher Education, GATE and Job Prospects by Unacademy Founder'. Are you interested?


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/a-webinar-on-gate-higher-education-and-job-prospects-by-unacademy-founder/

Leading edutech organization, Unacademy, in association with IEEE Student Branch Chapter, Tezpur University, is hosting a webinar on ‘All about GATE-Jobs, Higher Education and Preparation Str…

18/01/2022

Read about 'A Webinar Series by Department of ECE, Tezpur University' to be hosted during January 31, 2021 - February 4, 2022.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/a-webinar-series-by-department-of-ece-tezpur-university/

As a part of its Silver Jubilee Year, the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Tezpur University, India is organizing a Webinar Series on Electronic Devices and Systems (ElDeS) …

17/01/2022

View this issue's "Artoon: Mat-hen-matics".


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/artoon-mat-hen-matics/

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17/01/2022

Can you find out the missing secret ingredient? Read and find out from Kabu's teamaking story in the current issue of the magazine.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/the-teamakers-ingredients/

If the heart tunes into your smiles, you must know, you are doing right. Kabu’s tea stall was the landmark of his village. The hay from his thatched hut with clay walls got renewed every year…

17/01/2022

Here is our first article in 'Law For All' section.
"Article 14: Right to Equality - a brief overview"


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/article-14-right-to-equality-a-brief-overview/

The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India. The equality clause contained in Article 14 of the Constitution of Ind…

17/01/2022

Read the poem "Force of Words" by Rakhita Roy in the current issue of the magazine.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/force-of-words/

Words can make one jovial, Words can flex one’s intellect; Words can make one crotchety, To make one amiable. Words can light up a soul, Words can make one shed tears; Words can damage deeply…

17/01/2022

Read our guest poet, Xu Xing's poem "At Dusk, Birds Sing at Poyang Lake" in the current issue of the magazine.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/at-dusk-birds-sing-at-poyang-lake/

(Translated by Yu Lan, USA) Lying in the fragrance of May I see a flock of birds on the wavy branches, teetering with the setting, sun and singing of its beauty They’re splashing the boistero…

17/01/2022

Axl Hazarika Releases A New Song Dedicated to Nurses and Health Workers. Read the news here.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/axl-hazarika-releases-a-new-song-dedicated-to-nurses-and-health-workers/

Axl Hazarika, an Assamese experimental artist, who has been leading India on SoundCloud’s Global Trance Top 10 charts, releases his new experimental dance song ‘O Horu Bhoniti’. The song is dedicat…

17/01/2022

Read the "Grey Matters" in the current issue of the magazine, where Manas P Kashyap has curated 10 questions for you.


https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/grey-matters-6/

Questions This Swahili phrase literally translates to “There are no worries”. It became more popular due to its use in a Walt Disney animated movie. What phrase is being talked about? T…

17/01/2022

"2022: Goals and Prospects" is the new editorial for the first issue of the year. Have a read. Stay safe, and take care.

https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/2022-goals-and-prospects/
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Hello, Readers. We are back with the first issue of the year 2022. The cover page is dedicated to newness, spirits of joy, and prosperity in the new year. We saw a year with mixed emotions. While t…

20/12/2021

Winter and Us: the editorial for the December 2021 issue of Guwahatian. Have a cool read!

https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/winter-and-us/

Winter: when the night breathes longer than the day, trying to cast a spell of chill through the very air that we inhale. Hello, Readers. We are back with another issue of this little magazine, and…

21/11/2021

"The Potter's Ugly Hand" a poem on social strata in the current issue of Guwahatian.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/the-potters-ugly-hand/

the clay grew greyer as he rubbed it on the structure that had just grown from the clay he had nurtured! his burnt skin was darker than the clay on his ugly hands- his society darker still, absorbe…

15/11/2021

Imperfect by Juti Kangkana Mazumdar is a different form of raw verse bringing out the emotions of a victim of social prejudice. Read it in this issue of the magazine.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/imperfect/

All of us here have insecurities, don’t we? I’m too “fat”, too “skinny”, too “dark”, too “ugly” Hair too “plain”, or too & #82…

12/11/2021

জিতেন্দ্ৰ নাথ দাস'ৰ নিৰৱে শুই যা অ' দাদাহঁত [কবিতাটো নিল আৰু অভিৰ নামত উৎসৰ্গিত]
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(কবিতাটো নিল আৰু অভিৰ নামত উৎসৰ্গিত) দাদা, তহঁত ভাগি পৰিলি নহয় দুখ নকৰিবি দে, সিহঁতে আৰু তহঁতক আমনি নকৰে নৰপিশাচ কেই...

12/11/2021

Rumination: a poem involving the mind's play by Rimjhim Kashyap.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/rumination/

Scattered thoughts on a scrap of paper Regrets of what I can never become Dreaming of the past with eyes open Penning musings without rhyme No I don’t want to live in the present Because the past i…

07/11/2021

Soul of the greens!
Clicked at Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati
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05/11/2021

First Assamese Sci-fi Film Drops Its Trailer. Read the complete article.

https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/first-assamese-sci-fi-film-drops-its-trailer/

Creativity evolves with time, but, the perspectives from an individual’s perspective are entirely different than that from a community’s perspective as far as creative development is co…

13/10/2021

See this infographics from a research article on CoVID19. This states that mere wearing of masks is not sufficient to counter CoVID19.
So, take necessary precautions, and enjoy the festivals.

Do you think just wearing a mask without other precautions will really protect you from catching the COVID-19 virus?

This infographic is based on the paper 'The flow physics of ' (read here: http://ow.ly/LCkQ50GjTqK), summarizing what we know & what we need to learn so that we are better prepared to tackle the next outbreak of COVID-19 or a similar disease.

12/10/2021

The Stallion's Surprise [translated from an Assamese Tale]
Read this mildly dark humor-based translated Assamese tale, and have a gentle laugh.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/the-stallions-surprise-translated-from-an-assamese-tale/

[The author thanks Prof. Santanu Sharma, Tezpur University, for bringing the story to discussion. The fictional story has been modified for literary flavor, and does not represent any individual or…

12/10/2021

Sandeep's Recipe: Peanut Sandes
Cook this sweet dish in the festive season. Read the entire recipe by clicking the link.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/sandeeps-recipe-peanut-sandes/

A festival can’t be celebrated without sweet. Try out a healthy sweet by controlling food intake on Navrati fasting / upvas to taking blessings of the Goddess, and detox from all negative thi…

14/09/2021

জীৱন এক পৰিক্ৰমা
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জীৱন….. এটা বৰ জটিল বিষয়! তাতোকৈও জটিল ‘সময়’। সময়েহে জীৱনৰ বাটত ৰং সানে। সময়ক কোনেও বাধাও দিব নোৱাৰে, ধৰি ৰাখিবও নোৱ...

13/09/2021

If you have not yet listened to our audiotale, do it! Dhwwani Audiotales is an open audiobook project of this open international e-magazine. Subscribe to the channel for short reels, and videos on published works in the magazine!
Happy Reading/ Listening!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXGhWCQeQuE
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Dhwwani Audiotale Audiotales is an audiobook project by Guwahatian: an e-magazine (ISSN: 2395-2547) available for free reading at www.guwahaticity....

12/09/2021

Craftwork is a skill pursued by few. Preservation of crafts is possible only when we inspire the makers of the art!
Creative Crafts by Debajyoti Saikia comprises of bamboo craft work in the form of a miniature ship in the current issue of the magazine.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/creative-crafts-by-debajyoti-saikia/

Here are a few photographs of a bamboo made miniature ship. Bamboo work is native to Assam, India, and the north-eastern states, and contributes to excellent handicraft products in the state, and t…

09/09/2021

Prominent Tech Start-up from Assam, TechVariable, celebrates World Literacy Day with NGO Priyobondhu-a press release in the current issue.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/prominent-tech-start-up-from-assam-techvariable-celebrates-world-literacy-day-with-ngo-priyobondhu/

TechVariable, an Assam-based leading IT service company collaborated with an NGO called Priyobondhu to celebrate World Literacy Day with the underprivileged kids. The team members of TechVariable d…

08/09/2021

Avataran, First Assamese Sci-fi Feature Film, Gets Censor Certification.
A Great News for Regional Cinema.
Guwahatian wish the team success, and gratitude.
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/avataran-first-assamese-sci-fi-feature-film-gets-censor-certification/

The censorship certification for Avataran, Assamese cinema’s first sci-fi feature film, is finished on September 8 2021. With over a hundred cast and crew members involved in the project, Wri…

06/09/2021

Sandeep's Recipe: Haldi Ka Doodh
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https://guwahatian.guwahaticity.in/sandeeps-recipe-haldi-ka-doodh/

Haldi Ka Doodh (turmeric milk) is an Indian home remedy cm drink which is rich in antioxidants, keeps one warm, boost immunity, and reduces pain. It is recommended to have a glass of turmeric milk…