Hindi Movies; The Assam Tribune; Letters to the Editor; 14/11/03

Sir,
Through the columns of your esteemed daily I would like to express my opinion regarding the ban imposed on Hindi movies by ULFA and NDFB.
Hindi is our national language and it is our duty to respect our national language.Again, there are many Hindi speaking people in our State and it is not fair to deprive them from watching Hindi movies.
Instead of banning each and every Hindi flick, the ban should be imposed on the vulgar Hindi movies which cater to the vulgar taste.Films like Gadar,Lagan,Devdas are not harmful as there is no vulgarity in such movies.There is no justification in banning the 'A' grade Hindi movies.Instead they should ban the 'B' and 'C' grade movies which are leading the society astray.
Moreover, certain English movies portray more vulgarity compared to the Hindi movies. So why don't they impose the ban on English movies as well ?

Yours etc.,
Monalisa Biswas,
Rehabari, Guwahati

Freedom Song ; The Assam Tribune

Freedom Song
Freedom , Violence, terror
Let's forget everything
Let's rejoice
Let's be gay...
On 15th August...
Our Independence day.
Let's remember those holy souls
Who sacrificed their lives
to achieve this 'goal'
Let's pay homage to their martyrdom...
Come let's celebrate...Let's celebrate our freedom
So sing the songs of freedom
With the music of love and unity...
Come let's celebrate
the victory of our country.

By :
Monalisa Biswas
Published on 10th August 2003 in The Assam Tribune, Sunday Edition

Is reading becoming a dying habit ?

I agree with the view that reading is becoming a dying habit. In this hectic modern life, people don't have time for leisure and even if they do they would prefer spending it by surfing the net or by hanging out with friends.

Forget the grown-ups, even the youngsters are busy in building their career on the basis of knowledge gathered from their school-books. The question of reading books other than text books doesn't arise owing to shortage of time. Consequently, what they acuire is lomited knowledge which does not help them in the long run.

Reading is a good hobby which unfolds a vast area of knowledge. It gives one immense pleasure & mental satisfaction, Parents should divert the attention of their children towards reading more useful books along with story books, novels, poetry, etc, in order to protect this habit from dying.

Monalisa Biswas,

Guwahati

(Published in The Assam Tribune, Sunday Reading, People Speak column on 22nd June'03)

Does the Indian Cricket Team deserve our support? The Assam Tribune; People Speak; Sunday Reading

Does the INDIAN CRICKET TEAM deserve our support ?

MEN in BLUE, We Cheer for you

Being Indians, we can't even dream of supporting any team other than our very own Indian Cricket Team.Our instinct won't permit us to do so. The Indian Cricket Team, no doubt, deserves our support.

But it is very disheartening to see the angry cricket fans burning the effigies of the players because of their poor performance in the first two matches against Holland & Australia. Zimbabwe's defeat by the Indians again brought a smile on our faces. One should never forget that 'victory' and 'defeat' are part of the game.By displaying their brilliant performance in the match against Zimbabwe, Sourav and his boys have proved that they deserve our support.

Burning effigies and such other uncivilized acts won't bring the world cup to our nation.What is required is positive thinking, patience and faith in the indian team.

By:

Monalisa Biswas,

Guwahati

The melancholic silence

It's night - darkest than ever
reigned by silence - a dreadful silence
Extending till the far horizon...
is the silence forecasting the impending calamity
That's going to befall upon the entire humanity?
Is the silence forecasting the eternal despair
As we are heading towards a murky future?
For the world's changed ...
Changed are its views...
Regarding Love, kindness and all human values...
In return of love. one receives hatred...
The innocent & the weak are the ones to be exploited.
It's night... reigned by silence- a dreadful silence
It's not the peace giving silence
That inspires the poets and sages
This silence seems to take vengeance
From the selfish mortals
The silence is strange- full of agony
Is it an alarm of our fearful destiny?

By:
Monalisa Biswas
Published on 22nd Feb'03 in The Assam Tribune, Saturday Edition (Feelings)

The Modern Woman

In a society of devils,
She no longer hides herself under the veil
She has made her own identity ...
Overthrowing all the evils.
Jealousy, selfishness and hatred
No longer appeals her heart...
Confident & defiant she steps forward.
With her benign nature
With her divine smile
She goes on performing the roles of
A daughter, mother and a wife.

She symbolizes love & affection
She's the icon of sacrifice
Inspite of her pains & woes...
With hopes she continues her strife.

She's a blessing not a burden
She needs no pity but encouragement !
She deserves to be honored...
She deserves to be respected...
She's not an object to be detested !

By :
Monalisa Biswas
Published on 11th march, 02 ; The Assam Tribune, Sunday Edition

Word of Mouth , The Telegraph, Careergraph, 2001, September

Monalisa Biswas writes from Cotton College, Guwahati...

The general elections of Cotton College Union Society were held recently.Campaigning started a week before the election during which candidates addressed students regarding their aims and intentions. Pamphlets and cards bearing contestant's name were also distributed among students.There was excitement among students as the countdown to the election began.

Rahul Chandra Das was declared the general secretary who beat his opponent by 35 votes. Dharmendra Bez and Bibhuti Bhushan Borthakur were elected Assistant General Secretary and Students' Vice President respectively.

Monalisa is a first year arts student.

The Indian Soldier

The Indian Soldier

Braving all difficulties

Bearing all hardships

marches the Indian soldier

To protect his motherland

Is his only aim

He doesn't want pelf

He doesn't want fame.

He 's not bothered about the heat

He's not bothered about the cold

he's brave ...

he is immensely bold...

Without caring for thirst

Without caring for hunger

Marches the Indian soldier

Carrying great responsibilities on his shoulders.

On his shoulder.

Fearlessly and enthusiastically

Marches the Indian Soldier

He marches with determination

He's a valuable asset of our nation .

By :

Monalisa Biswas

Published on 8th July 2001 in The Assam Tribune, Sunday Reading

Friends

You have come to my life

Like a breath of fresh air

You have made my lonely life happy & fair

You cheer me up

In the moments of pain

and cool me down like showers of rain.

It's my wish to see you

Shining like a star...

It's my wish to see you

Blooming like a flower...

You are the lovliest friend I've ever met

Don't ever leave me my dear friend .

The Bitter Revelation

A hope got shattered
The anxiety is gone....
The curiosity's been killed...
Now that the suspense is revealed !

It's not that I am sad
but neither I am happy
I shouldn't have built the castle of hopes...
I shouldn't have acted crazy!

Lucky is the one whom you have chosen...
Lucky is the one whom you have loved !
I wish you were in love with me,
I wish my stars were propitious enough !