Lesser Golden-backed Woodpecker

A Lesser Golden-backed Woodpecker, also known as Black-rumped Flameback (Dinopium Benghalense), or Lesser Goldenback, is seen at a tree in side Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district. It is a woodpecker found widely distributed in the Indian Subcontinent. It is one of the few woodpeckers that are seen in urban areas. It has a characteristic rattling-whinnying call and an undulating flight. It is the only golden-backed woodpecker with a black throat and black rump. Pix by: Abdul Gani&nb...

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White winged wood duck in severe crisis

Abdul GaniGuwahati: The white winged wood duck which was declared as the state bird of Assam in 2001 is facing severe threat of being extinct due to the lack of proper initiative of the government. Even, no proper census or any other measures to were taken by the authority. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh is the habitat for more than 80 per cent of the species which is basically found in the South East Asian countries. This type of duck is basically found in the highly dense forests and this is the only species of duck which lives on nest. “The most unfortunate part is that in spite of being a highly endangered species the government has not taken...

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Demanding the dues of the past

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Barn Swallow

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Oriental Pied Hornbill

An Oriental Pied Hornbill at the Assam State Zoo in Guwahati. The Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) is a species of hornbill in the Bucerotidae family. It is found in much of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, ranging across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. Pix by: Abdul Gani                                                                                        Camera...

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Black Kite

A Black Kite waits for his prey at Assam State Zoo in Guwahati in a winter morning. The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. Unlike others of the group, they are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. This kite is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania, with the temperate region populations tending to be migratory....

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Red Wattled Lapwing

A Red Wattled Lapwing at Deepor beel. The Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) is a lapwing or large plover, a wader in the family Charadriidae. It has characteristic loud alarm calls.Pix by: Abdul GaniCamera maker: CanonModel: Canon EOS 1000DF-stop:f/5.6                 Exposure time: 1/200 secISO: 200               Focal length: 300...

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Great Egret

A Great Egret flies above the Deepor Beel in the outskirts of Guwahati on a winter morning. Deepor beel is also called a wetland under the Ramsar Convention which has listed the lake in November 2002, as a Ramsar Site for undertaking conservation measures on the basis of its biological and environmental importance.Pix by: Abdul GaniCamera maker: CanonModel: Canon EOS 1000DF-stop:f/7.1Exposure time: 1/500 secISO: 200Focal length: 220...

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Tale of two films

Abdul Gani Poster of Meherjaan Guwahati: Here is a tale of two films from Bangladesh which were screened at the 4th CineASA Guwahati International film festival that comes to an end recently. ‘Meherjaan’ and ‘Guerrilla’ which were displayed under the section ‘Liberation Stories’ reflect complete contrast to each other though both of them are on the back drop of the armed conflict which separated Bangladesh from Pakistan in 1971. ‘Guerrilla’ shows the struggle of the Bangladeshi people while ‘Meherjaan’ shows an opposite tale of love between a Bangladeshi woman and a Pakistani soldier. ‘Guerrilla’ by Nasiruddin Yousuf Bachchu which...

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Greater adjutant stork in trouble

Abdul GaniGuwahati, Feb 16: The environmentalists urged the government to reserve spaces for the greater adjutant stork, a rare member of stroke family, which is found in Assam besides in some of the South Asian countries, is fast decreasing to be categorized as highly endangered species. With the urbanization the habitat areas of this bird is decreasing leading to the death of the new borns and the mature ones. “Not just the population but the distribution and the nesting habitation are declining day by day. We urge the government to plant trees in the dumping areas in Boragaon area in the city besides preserving its habitat areas in other...

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Yellow footed Green Pigeon

A Yellow footed Green Pigeon is seen in the outskirts of Guwahati. The Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Treron phoenicoptera) also known as Yellow-legged Green Pigeon is a common species of Green Pigeon found in South Asia. The species feeds on fruits of a large variety of fruit trees including a number of species of Ficus. They forage in flocks. In the early morning they are often seen sunning on the tops of emergent trees in dense forest areas. Pix by: Abdul GaniCamera maker: CanonModel: Canon EOS 1000DF-stop:f/7.1      Exposure time: 1/400 secISO: 200               ...

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Barn Swallow at Deepor Beel in Guwahati

A flock of Barn Swallows is seen resting on branches of a tree at Deepor beel at the outskirts of Guwahati. The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Pix by: Abdul GaniCamera maker: CanonModel: Canon EOS 1000DF-stop:f/8Exposure time: 1/500 secISO: 200Focal length: 300...

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Sunita's Bihu with classical music

Abdul GaniGuwahati, Feb 12: Here comes the traditional melodious Bihu numbers in a brand new avatar in the mesmerizing strings of Sunita Khaund Bhuyan. Sunita, a versatile violinist known for her innovative approach of music led human resource development, fuses Bihu with the inherent raga patterns of the classical music in her latest album Bihu Strings.Her attempt is to demonstrate the prevalence of the universal seven notes in all kinds of music -- classical, folk, rock, western jazz etc.“My attempt is to bring Bihu to the world stage. So far Bihu was only known for dance but there is much musical aspect of Bihu,” said Sunita Bhuyan who is...

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Medini Choudhury remembered

Abdul GaniGuwahati, Feb 13: Litterateurs and prominent citizens remember the renowned author Medini Choudhury on his 9th death anniversary in a meeting held at Guwahati Press Club on Monday. Choudhury, who was known for his efforts to unite the people of various sections through his writings.“He was one of the rare writers who always wanted to influence the society towards communal harmony and betterment of human being. I wish he could be among us for more days to spread the message of love and harmony,” said Pratul Chandra Sharma, former IAS officer and his colleague while delivering Medini Choudhury memorial lecture.He also mentioned about the weight of his writings and rued that he deserved better respects during his days.Another noted litterateur Nirupama Borgohain who was also...

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Filmmakers' stress on low budget film

Abdul GaniGuwahati, Feb 9: Veteran filmmakers of the state are in the opinion of making quality films in small budget for survival of the regional cinema. Taking part in a discussion on the topic ‘Regional film, avenues of funding and scope of promotion in international market’ as a part of the ongoing 4th CineASA Guwahati International Film Festival at Rabindra Bhawan in the city filmmakers have rued at the plight of the local films.“Financial aspect is very important. But I would say, not all the occasions it’s the main problem. There is quite possibility of making quality films in low budgets. Go for such movies for the revival of the regional cinema if you cannot compete the international market technology wise,” said Gautam Borah, one of the senior most filmmaker of the state,...

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'Firingoti' marks Jahnu Barua's 30th year in film-making

Abdul Gani A still from the film Guwahati, Feb 10: It was an emotional affair as the members of 'Firingoti' unit got together at the ongoing 4th CineASA Guwahati International film festival on Friday evening. 'Firingoti' one of the masterpieces created by celebrated Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua was screened at the festival to mark the occasion of his 30th year in the filmmaking.“We missed Bhaitee da (Shailadhar Barua) most. He was very dear to all of us and used to take utmost care,” remembered Chetana Das, a popular actor of the state who was also involved with the film.Shailadhar Baruah was one of the top producers of the state who gave...

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