A book named ‘Pratay and Annekhsan: Dulal Royor Sadhana’ has been released in a function in Guwahati on Monday. The book speaks volumes of illustrious life, works and achievements of the noted drama personality who is associated with amateur theatre for the last 53 years.
Dr. Sailen Bharali, noted critic and litterateur, said Roy’s contribution towards the arena of Assamese drama is highly commendable. He said the veteran drama personality is a harbinger of new trend in the field of drama in the state. Noted poet Harekrishna Deka said that Roy has created a revolution in the field of Assamese drama as well as amateur theatre.
Dulal Roy, an alumnus of National School of Drama and FTII in Pune, has directed a number some dramas. He also translated some absurd dramas and later staged these amid higher applause from audience as well as critics. This book has been edited by Utpal Dutta and Nayan Prasad, two renowned art critics. The book contains more than one hundred articles by his former associates and art critics.
Jorhat: The North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS) has appointed Tirtha Prasad Saikia as its new Director. He will be replacing Girin Chetia, who founded and headed the organization since 2000.
Tirtha Prasad Saikia, a former Joint Director of NEADS, was nominated and approved by the governing board with a rigorous selection process that was led by Girin Chetia and Jiban Ch. Gohain, the Governing Board Chairperson of NEADS on January 26, 2022. He brings with him extensive grassroots experience, visionary leadership, and a passion for community-based interventions.
As the new Director, Tirtha has taken charge on February 5, 2023. NEADS welcomes him with open arms,...
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