5. MESSAGE
I have great pleasure in extending my greetings and best wishes to the organizers of the
spring festival ‘Posua’ 2015. The publication of the ‘Borhomthuri’ as a part of this event is indeed a
great initiative by the students.
I firmly believe that this festive spirit would strengthen the bond of unity and brotherhood
binding together people of all communities with a secular spirit. I hope ‘Borhomthuri’ will also
provide the platform to all of us to strive towards deriving joy out of our creations.
I hope the advent of spring brings with it vivid colours, new hopes and flush in positive
energy into our lives. I express my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team of ‘Posua’ and
‘Borhomthuri’ for this accomplishment and wish them all success in bringing out the literary best in
all of us.
8. MESSAGE
Office of the Dean (Students’ Welfare)
National Institute of Technology Silchar
Phone: (03842) 224879/242273 E-mail: director@nits.ac.in Assam-788010 (India)
Fax : (03842) 224797/240123 E-mail: dean(sw)2011@yahoo.com Website: www.nits.ac.in
I am extremely glad to know that the students of NIT Silchar are organizing the
spring festival Posua on 4th April, 2015. In the festival students from different ethnicity
within and beyond the national boundary celebrate spring festival showcasing their culture,
traditions and literature.
On the occasion of 4th season of Posua, the organizing committee is set to publish
the 3rd edition of the annual souvenir Borhomthuri in English, Hindi, Assamese and Bengali
languages. I believe the articles, poems and other write ups in the magazine will reflect our
rich socio-cultural heritage and above all our diverse, yet unique identity.
I wish the entire team of Posua 2015 a grand success and hope that Borhomthuri
will be successful to bring out the literary best in all of us. I convey my appreciation for this
enduring endeavor and wish it a long life.
(Dr. A. K. Barbhuiya)
Dean, Students’ Welfare
National Institute of Technology, Silchar
9. MESSAGE
It is my immense pleasure to know that like the previous years this time also
POSUA, 2015 is going to celebrate at NIT Silchar (Assam) on 4th April of 2015. The
organizing committee of “POSUA, 2015” is all set to publish the 3rd edition of
“BORHOMTHURI”- a souvenir on this festive occasion. I believe the articles, poems and
other write ups in the magazine will reflect our rich socio-cultural heritage and above all our
diverse, yet unique identity.
Spring is the season of new beginnings. Fresh buds bloom and animals awaken and
the earth seems to come to life again. I am sure that the entire NITS Family is waiting
eagerly to celebrate the advent of spring with all glitz and glamour. I invite all of you to come
and rejoice this new beginning together.
POSUA will certainly bring happiness to one and all, and provide a platform to sing
and celebrate together and to rejoice in our unity. I wish “POSUA ‘15” as well as
‘BORHOMTHURI’ a great success.
Finally, Happy Rongali Bihu to one and all.
(Dr. Pranjit Barman)
President, POSUA-2015
Assistant Professor & HOD,
Department of Chemistry
10. MESSAGE
Again it is the time of celebrating spring festival ‘Rangali Bihu’ at National Institute
of Technology (NIT) Silchar. I feel proud to know that like last three years, this time also
‘POSUA 2015’ is being organized on the eve of colorful bihu of Assamise culture, through
Gymkhana Students’ Union. This is an outcome of delivering integrity and unity. It’s a matter
of pleasure and enjoyment. I strongly believed that the magazine ‘BORHOMTHURI’, 2015, 3rd
Ed. will extend significant and remarkable opportunity to shear our versatile cultures,
irrespective of caste, religion, creed and faith. Hope, the various stage programs will
endeavor joy and happiness to all stakeholders.
I wish ‘POSUA 2015’ a grand success.
“Happy Bohag Bihu to one and all of NIT Silchar”.
(Pabitra Rajbongshi)
President, POSUA-2014
Associate Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
11. MESSAGE
I am pleased to know that like the previous year, students of NIT Silchar are going to
celebrate ‘Posua’, the annual spring fest in NIT Silchar. I am also happy to know that during
“Posua 2015”, the third edition of the souvenir ‘Borhomthuri’ is going to be published.
I strongly believe that through this souvenir, all the stakeholders of NIT Silchar will
get ample opportunity to express their literary talents through articles and poems. I also feel
that this endeavor on the part of the students will bring joy and happiness to all the people
of NIT Silchar, irrespective of caste, creed, religion, faith and belief.
Posua will certainly bring happiness to one and all, and provide a platform to sing
and celebrate together and to rejoice in our unity.
I wish “Posua 2015” as well as ‘Borhomthuri’ a great success.
(Dr. R. D. Misra)
President, POSUA-2013
Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
13. EDITORIAL
Can you feel it yet? The air assumes a different character in spring. After months of cold
and lifelessness, it finally takes rebirth, and the wind suddenly blows with more urgency. Leaves start
garnishing the trees that seem anxious to begin their thriving livelihood. The sky seems more blue
and the sun brighter. The seasonal change is subtle, occurring almost overnight. One evening you
will feel the leisurely cold wind of the dying winter; the next day the blanket will feel a bit lighter.
We the students of NITS, celebrate this beautiful change in nature in the form of an annual
spring festival, POSUA. And this year I feel really privileged to have the opportunity of jotting down a
few lines as an editor of the magazine for the same. After months of rigorous hard-work and
dedication I on behalf of my entire Posua team feel immense joy and pleasure in bringing before you
the 3rd edition of Borhomthuri- The annual spring festival magazine of NIT Silchar. Having been
associated with Posua celebration since the last two years and taking the added responsibility of
being an editor this time I really wish that this celebration brings all our people closer to nature as
well as bind us strongly together in a chain of universal brotherhood.
Like the previous versions of Borhomthuri, this year too we have an interesting mix of
literal content from diverse group of people which highlight the multitude of various Diasporas
building our society. The content has been designed in such a manner that it caters to the interests of
everyone in the most delightful way possible.
As an editor I wish everyone to enjoy the harvest, both in our magazine as well as outdoors.
Thanking readers,
Gaurab Dutta
15. 29 Her Decision to Dream Adwitiya Borah 52
30 The Identity Mrigakshee Sarmah 57
31 A brief history of earthquakes in Assam Prachuryya Kaushik 60
32 ASSAM AGITATION – Then and Now Dwip Jyoti Goswami 62
33 Sivasagar Anangsha Alammyan 64
34 Bihu Dance An Asset Mery Hazarika 67
35 Eloto (post courtship) Abong Bernard Ekai 69
36 Spring Bitta Manan 70
37 Bihu: True Spirit Lost? Anindita Roy 71
38 The Cycle Payal Phukan 72
39 Enslaved Time Ilina Sinha 73
40 My Love Bitu Paban Muktiar 73
41 Transcendence Ritwick Bhargav 74
42 Vigor spent together Bhargav Bistirna Bhuyan 74
43 The Rise of Cobra Mriganka Nath 74
44 Silencing Innocence Mrigakshy Kaushik Borthakur 75
45 कर्ण राजन कुमार ममश्रा 76
46 मिपका लो मुस्कान! अमिनव राज 77
47 लोग आनंद गौतम 77
48 আমার অলভপ্ৰায় প্ৰৰ্ি ভাওয়াি 78
49 জীৱৰনর গান যকয়া োলরয়া 78