Ode to Mothers, 9th May 2004

Ode to Mothers ...
She can sacrifice all her joys
To bring a smile
On the face of her child
One who's ever ready to face all the sorrows
To free her child from his woes
One who never gets tired
Fulfilling the wishes of her child
Yes, she's called 'Ma'. 'Mom' or 'Mother'-
The greatest gift of God to mankind
Her love for her children
Can't be described in words...
Happy Mother's day ....
To all the Mothers of the world.

By :
Monalisa Biswas
Published on 9th May, 2004 in The Assam Tribune, Sunday Reading

People Speak; The Assam Tribune; Sunday Reading

Which is the Best Period of a person's life ?

I think youth is the best period of a person's life. It is that period when a sense of freedom and responsibility starts developing in us. Youth is that period of a person's life when he starts materialising the dreams of his childhood. A youth has a distinct goal before him.

Many poets have defined youth as the springtime of a person's life. Youth is that period when one attains mental maturity and wants to become self dependent. His power to think independently and imaginatively creates exciting possibilities for him to uplift things in life. A youth prefers to stand on his own feet with his head held high. He learns to accept the hard realities of life instead of building castles in the air. To face the challenges of life becomes the mission of his career. Thus, I think, the period of strength, vigour, hope,energy and enthusiasm is the best period of a person's life.

By :

Monalisa Biswas,

Guwahati

The Samaritan; Sunday Reading; The Assam Tribune

The Samaritan
He's a light for those
Who live in darkness,
He's a hope for those
Sinking in hopelessness
He helps those---
Who can't help themselves
He feeds those---\
Who can't feed themseves.
He wipes tears from the gloomy face.
And strives to bring a smile
On every visage.
He cares for the 'uncare for'
And lends a helping hand
To the needy and the poor.
He is the messenger of love and charity.
He's the Samaritan-the icon of humanity.

by:
Monalisa Biswas
Cotton College, Guwahati

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.