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- Types of History?
16/10/2007 | College and University
Human history is the outcome of working of factors like political, economic and religious, all of which making simultaneously. Philosophy of topics and aptitudes of the historians or authors make a richness in variety of history. Read
- Definitions of History?
16/10/2007 | College and University
The term ‘history’ is derived from the Greek word ‘historia’ which means ‘information’ or ‘an enquiry designed to elicit truth’. It is just “man — his story” — the story of efforts to satisfy his craving for an orderly social life. Read
- What is History?
16/10/2007 | College and University
History is often said to be the ‘queen’ or ‘mother’ of social sciences. Hence, it outdates the other social sciences. No doubt, history is the basis of all subjects of study which fall under Read
- Assamese New Year and Its Intrinsic Delicacy—the Bohag Bihu
15/10/2007 | Art and Entertainment
The Bohag Bihu is the most important and largest Bihu among the three Bihus of the people of Assam. It begins on the last day of the month of Chait and continues up to the sixth day of Bohag, the first month of the Assamese calendar. The Bohag Bihu heralds the Assamese New Year. The first day of Bohag Bihu is observed as ‘Goru Bihu’ or the Bihu for the cow. It is on this day people treat cows and bulls, specially, rub their horns with oil, feed them brinjals and cucumbers and garland them with these things. Read
- ‘tawang-torgya’—a Festival of the Monpas
12/10/2007 | Art and Entertainment
Like all other tribesmen of the Kameng district, even the 'Monpas' celebrates a numbers of festivals in a yearly planner according to perfect Buddhist manners and ways in their respective village monasteries (Gompas) on a communal basis and on an individual manner also. However, the 'Tawang- Torgya' festival is celebrated and performed only at the world famous Tawang Monastery. That is why, the name of the festival is Tawang- Torgya'. This particular festival is celebrated for these days start Read
- ‘losar’—a Festival of the Monpas / Sherdukpens
12/10/2007 | Art and Entertainment
"The 'Losar' festival is associated or connected with the tribes of 'Monpas' and 'Sherdukpens' and it is accounted as the new year festival by the people following the 'Mahayana' sect of Buddhism. 'Losar' festival is celebrated continuously for seven days annually amidst great enthusiasm and with pomp and gaiety by the Monpas and Sherdukpens. Generally, the 'Losar' is celebrated during the last part January and in the first part of February. Read
- ‘mloko or Myoko’—a Festival of the Apatanis
12/10/2007 | Art and Entertainment
One of the major festivals of the Apatanis residing in the beautiful district of Subansiri is the ‘Mloko’ or ‘Myoko’, which is generally celebrated in the month of March or in other words ‘Mloko Polo’. In order to Read
- Education With Its Pivotal Scenario
07/09/2007 | Education
“Education means bringing out of the ideas of universal validity which are latent in the mind of everyman”.
–Socrates–
In every civilized society men and women believe that education is comprehensive, compulsory and necessary for every individual. Education is an important human activity. The very concept if education is like a diamond which appears to be of a different colour when seen from different angles. Read
- Dree—a Festival of the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh
06/09/2007 | Art and Entertainment
Introductory Note:
One of the important festivals of the ‘Apatani’ tribe of Arunachal Pradesh is the ‘Dree’ and this festival is connected with the cultivation of rice, which is the back-bone of their ceremony. The ‘Dree’ festival is celebrated in the month of June-July. The Read
- Morom —a Festival of the Apatanis of Arunachal Pradesh
06/09/2007 | Art and Entertainment
Introductory Note:
Unlike the ‘Dree’, the Apatani tribe of Arunachal Pradesh who resides in the Subansiri district of Arunachal Pradesh, celebrates many religious festivals throughout the year. The ‘Morom’ festival is also one of them which is celebrated with much joy and gaiety in the first two months of the year i.e., January-February. This particular festival is celebrated by the ‘Apatanis’ to welcome the advent of the spring season, similarly as the spring is Read
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