stories
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The Conversation
(“The Conversation” is a story that shares a conversation about the Assam Movement, Assamese cuisine, and the Bihu festival. The story is filled with soothing conversations.) “My wife read in a Convent School. She’s very good at English.” Munin Bora looked at Gitika Bora from his thaal. Sumit held back his laughter. “Do… Continue reading
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The Meeting
(“The Meeting” is a story about the Assamese people’s emotions toward their most beloved and famous festival, Bihu.) In the college library, Sumit sat on the chair in the corner and opened the book on the demography of Assam. He flipped through the book. It was dust-covered. Author’s name was worm-eaten. It would come to… Continue reading
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The Affair
(“The Affair” is a short story about Sumit who loves a girl called Dolly. She often visits Sumit. This bedtime story is about their soothing conversation. She is a student of Sumit.) “I think the agitation will turn violent soon,” Ansuman said and sounded worried. “I don’t think so,” Sumit said. “Didn’t you… Continue reading
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Sunjuri
(“Sunjuri” is a small fictional town of Assam where the Assam Movement takes place. Anshuman and Sumit talk about the beauty of Sunjuri town. They talk about its future as well, which provokes deep thoughts in them. Sumit is against the movement.) “Ansuman, I think you feel quite safe with us here,” Sumit said. He… Continue reading
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The Agitation
(“The Agitation” is a story about the start of the Assam Movement. A person is caught by the police and dragged along the road. This makes Diganta, an Assamese boy, feel very sad and worried. He runs to his friends and tells them about the incident. The story depicts Diganta’s kindness.) Sumit and Ansuman were… Continue reading
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The Humanity of a Poor Girl
(“The Humanity of a Poor Girl” tells the story about kindness of a girl affected by the Assam Agitation, who saves a wanted criminal. He learns about her difficult past and her struggles with poverty. When she recognizes him, he encourages her to report him for the reward, but she chooses not to out of… Continue reading
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The Selflessness of a Father
(“The Selflessness of a Father” tells the story of a bride’s father-in-law who shows kindness. After the groom’s father tries to steal the bride’s dowry because her father refuses to provide one, the groom finds out and tells his father-in-law what happened. Instead of reporting the theft, the bride’s father chooses to forgive the groom’s… Continue reading
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The Sympathetic Bricklayer
(“The Sympathetic Bricklayer” tells a story about kindness. The main character, a bricklayer from Kerala, is tired after his journey on the Coimbatore Express. During the trip, he argues with a girl. Later, he notices a pregnant woman without a seat. Wanting to help, he gives her his seat and stays awake all night.) Marconi… Continue reading
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An Absolute Necessity
(“An Absolute Necessity” is a story about the importance of kindness. Albert Rynjah goes to Professor John Lyngdoh’s house with a pistol in his pocket and a clear goal: to kill the professor. Lyngdoh writes the controversial book Inside a Hotel, which reveals illegal activities in a hotel used by smugglers and militants. This put… Continue reading
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The Patriot
(“The Patriot” is a story about kindness. The main character, Koka, shows kindness by helping injured friends and standing up for women in danger, even when it puts him in harm’s way. His decision to hoist the flag despite threats is not just patriotic. It is a gift of hope and courage to future generations.)… Continue reading