Dr. Nur Islam Saikia

Dr. Nur Islam Saikia

Associate Professor

Ph.D. : Gauhati University

Research Interests:

1. Assamese Language 2. Assamese Literature 3. General Linguistics 4. Literary Theory and Criticism
Date of Joining : Sep 9, 2003

Phone: 7086314912
Email: nur.saikia@cottonuniversity.ac.in

Vidwan Profile

About

Career Profile/Services :

Lecturer at Cotton College since 2003 upto 2017, now Associate Professor at Cotton University since 2017 till date 

Activities/Assignments at the University :

1. Teaching, question paper setting, conducting of examinations, evaluation, syllabus preparation, supervising of PhD scholars, field survey etc.    

2. External Member, RAC & DRC, Departments of Bodo & Bengali, Cotton University 

3. Member, Publication Cell, Cotton University  

4. Member, RAC & DRC, Department of Assamese, Cotton University 

5. President, Asomiya Alochana Chakra, Cotton University 

6. Co-ordinator, NSS Unit, Cotton University    

7. Departmental Representative, CUTA    

8. Departmental Representative, IQAC    

9. Member Publication Cell, Department of Assamese, Cotton University  

10. Co-Ordinator, PhD Committee, Department of Assamese, Cotton University  

11. VC-nominated Member, DAIP, Department of Bodo, Cotton University   

Teaching

Teaching Experience as College and University teacher of over 20 years   

Experience

Association with Professional Bodies :

1. External Expert, Board of Studies, Department of Assamese, Madhabdev University, Lakhimpur

2. President, Baramboi Central Library, Baramboi, Hajo, Kamrup

3. Chief Advisor, Lokayata Shilpi Samaj, Baramboi, Hajo, Kamrup

4. Secretary, Centre for Studies in Humanities, Guwahati.

5. Joint Secretary, Natun Sahitiya Parishad, Assam State Committee.

6. External Expert, IQAC, Damdama College, Hajo, Kamrup

7. President, Natun Sahitiya Parishad, Baramboi Branch.

8. Librarian, Ketekibari Jnanada Sangha, Baramboi, Hajo, Kamrup

 

 

Research paper publications till 2021

1. English:

(i) Relevance of Jalaluddin Rumi’s Teachings in Promoting Universal Brotherhood and Communal Harmony, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, ISSN: 2249-0612,Vol.I, No.1, JulyDecember,2011, Guwahati,( ed.) Jagadish Patgiri.

(ii) Dr. Moidul Islam Bora and His Contribution in Promoting Persian Studies in Assam, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, ISSN: 2249-0612, Vol.II, No.I, July- December, 2012, Guwahati,( ed.) Jagadish Patgiri.

(iii) The Ancient Iranian Society as Reflected in the Shahnama of Firdousi , Cottonian, Vol. 89 2014-15, ISSN: 2394-1367, (ed.) Priyadarsika Medhi.

2. Assamese:

(i) Hindustanar Bhatou Amir Khusrau, Cottonian, Vol. 80, 2005-06, (ed.) Shristi Shreyan.

(ii) Marxbadi Neta- Buddhijibi Achintya Bhattacharyya: Jivan Aru Kriti, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, ISSN: 2249-0612,Vol.II, No.II, Jan- June,2013, Guwahati,( ed.) Jagadish Patgiri.

(iii) Unabingsha Shatikar Asomiya Bhasar Sangkat Bitorka Aru Bezbaroar Dristibhangi, Cottonian, Vol. 88, 2013-14, ISSN: 2394-1367, (ed.) Kalpajyoti Roy.

(iv) Debendra Nath Acharyyar ‘Jangam’---Manavatar Biparjay Aru Jaiganar Dalil, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, ISSN: 2249-0612,Vol.III, No. I, Jan- June,2014, Guwahati,( ed.) Jagadish Patgiri.

(v) Lakshmidhar Sarmar Chutigalpat Nari Bikhayak Chetana, Kamrupjyoti, 4th Issue, 2014, (ed.) Kandarpa Kumar Sarma.

(vi) Nirbachita Asomiya Akangkika Natya Sambhar: Eti Samiksha, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, ISSN: 2249-0612, Vol. V, No. 1, July-December, 2015, Guwahati, (ed.) Jagadish Patgiri.

(vii) Dwija Ramar ‘Chahapari Upakhyan Ba Mrigavati Charitra’: Islam Aru Hindu Dharmar Samanvayar Eti Nidarshan, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, ISSN: 2249-0612, Vol. VI, 2017, Guwahati, (ed.) Jagadish Patgiri.

(viii) Sapir-Whorf Prakalpa Aru Anubadar Samasya, Gariyosi, 24th year, 4th Issue, January 2017, ISSN: 2349-5324.

(viii) Asamar Samaj-Sanskritilai Sankardevar Avadan, Manavayatan The Humanosphere, Vol.7, 2018, ISSN: 2249-0612, Guwahati. 

(ix) Sukabi Narayandevar Padmapuranar Hasan-Hussen Akhyan,  Manavayatan The Humanosphere, Vol.8, 2019, ISSN: 2249-0612,  UGC Care Journal, Guwahati.

(x) Arunachal Pradeshar Bhasik Baichitra Aru Bhasik Sankat, Aitihya: The Heritage, Vol. XII, Issue -1, 2021, UGC Care Journal, (ed.) Nandita Bhattacharjee Goswami, Guwahati.

Book publication relating subject/research concerned

Books Authored by Myself

Assamese:

1. Shahnamar Kahini--- Iranar Jatiya Mahakavya Shahnamar Alochanamulak Grantha, Assam Book Hive, Guwahati, 1st edn., December 2010, ISBN: 978-93-8247-03-8.

2. Sankardev, R.G. Publication, Guwahati, 1st edn., January 2013.

English:

3. Bishnu Prasad Rabha--- The Revolutionary Artistic of Assam, R.G. Publication, Guwahati, 1st edn., January 2007.

Books Edited by Myself:

1. Keteki, Souvenir of the Silver Jubilee Celebration Ceremony, Ketekibari Rangali Bihu Sanmilan, Kamrup, 2009.

2. Sahitya Barnali, Orunodoi Prakashan, Guwahati, 1st edn., September, 2012, ISBN: 978-93- 82330-06-6. Recommended as a reference book by the Assamese Departments of Cotton University, Bhattadev University and Madhavdev University

3. Hemanga Biswas--- Dristi Aru Sristi (Associate ed.), Orunodoi Prakashan, Guwahati, 1st edn., 2012, ISBN: 978-93-82330-16-5.

4. Pragjyotish, Souvenir of the Biennial State Conference, Natun Sahitya Parishad, Assam, 2014.

5. Kishore Jivani Chayan, Siksha Kendra Samiti, Dispur, Asaam, 1st edn., 2016.

6. Sahitya Nirman Prasanga, Bandhav, Guwahti, ISBN:   Recommended as a reference book by the Assamese Departments of Cotton University, Bhattadev University and Madhavdev University

7. Sahitya Bichitra, Purbayan Publication, Guwahati, 2022, ISBN: 978-93-92699-88-7. Recommended as a reference book by the Assamese Departments of Cotton University, Bhattadev University and Madhavdev University

Journal Edited by Myself as Associate Editor since January 2012

1. Manavayatan The Humanosphere, Centre for Studies in Humanities, Guwahati, (ed.) Jagadish Patgiri, ISSN: 2249-0612.

Book Reviewed 

1. Abhiyan The Journey of Humanosphere, Vol. I, 2021, ISBN:    , Binandi Chandra Medhi College, Ramdia, Kamrup 

2. Abhiyan The Journey of Humanosphere, Vol. II, 2022,  ISBN:  978-93-95103-08-4  , Binandi Chandra Medhi College, Ramdia, Kamrup. 

Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)

1. Lakshminandan Borar Chutigalpot Juddhottar Asomiya Gramya Samajar Pratiphalan: Parampara Aru Paribartan in Sahitya Bornali, (ed.), Nurul Islam Saikia, Orunodoi Prakashan, Guwahati, 1st edn., September, 2012, ISBN: 978-93-82330-06-6.

2. Raghunath Chaudharyar Karbala Kavaya in Raghunath Chaudhary—Romantikatar para Bastavbadalai, (ed.) Parikshit Baisya, Siksha Kendra Samiti, Assam, Guwahati, 1st edition

3. Hiren Bhattacharyar Konitar Bisoy-Baichitrya, Abhiyan The Journey of Humanosphere, Vol. II, 2022,  ISBN:  978-93-95103-08-4 , Binandi Chandra Medhi College, Ramdia, Kamrup

Book publication other than subject concerned

1. Jyoti-Bishnu Quiz, R.G. Publication, Panbazar, Guwahati, 1st edition, March, 2005.

2. Akonir Ramayan, R.G. Publication, Panbazar, Guwahati, 1st edition, January, 2007.

3. Bishnu Rabha, R.G. Publication, Panbazar, Guwahati, 1st edition, May, 2010.

4. Iranar Mahabir Rustam, Namrata Prakashan, Guwahati, 1st edn., 2013.

Awards

Awards and Distinctions :

1. PhD

2. 1st Position in M.A. Assamese, G.U., 1995.

3. 1st Position in M.A. Persian, G.U., 1998.

4. Star Marks securing 84% with Letters in English, Gen. Math., Gen. Sc., Social Studies & Persian in HSLC Exam. under SEBA, 1987. 

5. Highest Marks securing 82% with Letter in Persian in HSSLC Exam. under AHSEC, 1990. 

Other Information

 

Invited Lectures :

1. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Globalization and Its Impact on Education in India" on 15th September, 2011 at the Guwahati Press Club at the invitation of Paresh Baishya Foundation, Guwahati.

2. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Hemango Biswas: Jiban Aru Kriti" on 24th December, 2012 at Jubilee Club, Digboi, organized by the Natun Sahitya Parisad, Assam on the 100th birth anniversary of Hemango Biswas.

3. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Lakshminath Bezbaroar Dristit Asomiya Jati Aru Asomiya Bhasa" on 31st March, 2014 at Janata Girls High School, Dimu, Kamrup organized by the Natun Sahitya Parishad, Assam State Committee.

4. Appointed Speaker, Anchalik Rangali Bihu Sanmilani, Manahkuchi, Kamrup, 13th June, 2014.

5. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Scientific Outlook and Superstitions" on 15th October, 2014 at Socrates Academy, Dimu, Kamrup organized by the School Authority.

6. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Present Trends in Assamese Literature" on 21st December, 2014 at Dimu Central Library, Dimu, Kamrup at the invitation of Asom Natya Sanmilan, Dimu-Dobak Branch.

7. Invited Guest, Annual Urus Festival at Hazarat Nabishah Mokam, Baramboi, Kamrup on 8th February, 2015.

8. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Life and Philosophy of Jyoti Prasad Agarwala" on 18th January, 2015 at Kulhati Girls' High School, Damdama, Kamrup at the invitation of Kulhati Sahitya Mancha.

9. Anchor, Prof. Satyendra Nath Sarma Jonma Satabarsar Shradhanjali, All India Radio, Guwahati, 18th September, 2015.

10. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Life and Works of Laksminath Bezbaroa" on 21st December, 2015 in Kolkata at the Asom-Utkal-Banga Sahitya-Sanskriti Sammelan, 2015.

10. Appointed Speaker of seminar, Golden Jubilee Celebration, Jawaharlal Nehru Higher Secondary School, Kendukona, Kamrup, 22nd January, 2016.

11. Invited Guest, 15th Ukhura Anchalik Rangali Bihu Sanmilani, Dekarpar, Kamrup, 6th May, 2016.

12. Appointed Speaker, 17th Rangali Bihu Sanmilan, Gobhalpar, Bagta, Kamrup on 13th May, 2016.

13. A talk on the topic "Sukavi Narayandevar Padma Puranor Hassan Hussain Akhyan", All India Radio, Guwahati, 14th September, 2016.

14. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Our Duties Towards Maintaining Integrity and Communal Harmony of Assam" on 18th November, 2016 at 19 No. Dobak L.P. School, Kamrup, organized by a group of conscious citizens.

15. Distinguished Guest, 568th Appearance Festival of Srimanta Sankardev, Sri Sri Naranarayan Sattra, Ramdia, Kamrup, 11th October, 2016.

16. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Globalization and Cultural Imperialism" on the occasion of the 3rd Principal Dulal Chandra Mahanta Memorial Lecture on 28th May, 2017 at Asomi Club, Dimu, Kamrup.

17. Appointed Speaker, Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, Damdama Higher Secondary School, Kamrup, 22nd November, 2017.

18. Distinguished Guest, Fateha-E-Dowaz-Daham festival, Damdama College, 11th November, 2017.

19. Appointed Speaker, Annual Prize Distribution Ceremony, Ucchatar Madhyamik Bani Vidyapith, Kamrup, 28th October, 2017.

20. Delivered a lecture on "Linguistic Diversity of the World and the Challenges to It" on 21st February, 2019, organized by the Dept. of Assamese, Cotton University on the occasion of International Mother Languages Day. 

21. Appointed speaker, Golden Jubilee Celebration of Rongali Bihu, Sankarjyoti Sangha, Manahkuchi, Kamrup on 10th May, 2019.

22. Appointed speaker-cum-Prize Distributor, Bohagi Bidai Utsav, Maroi Navajyoti Sangha, Kamalpur, Kamrup 9th June, 2019.

23.  Delivered a lecture on "Life and Literary works of Syed Abdul Malik" in a state-level seminar organized by Natun Sahitya Parishad Barpeta District Committee on the occasion of the writer's Birth Centenary, 2nd November, 2019.

24. Appointed speaker, Annual Session-cum-Prize Distribution Ceremony, Baramboi H.S. School, Kamrup, 29th November, 2019.

25. Inaugurator, Bhatheli Mahotsav, Ukhura-Dekarpar Gaon Unnyan Samiti, Kamrup, 15th April, 2021.

26. Delivered a lecture on "Importance of Assamese Language and Literature" organized by the Dept. of Assamese, Bodoland University, 23rd November, 2021.

27. Delivered a lecture on " Padmanath Gohani Barua: Life and Literary Works" on the occasion of the 150th Birth Anniversary of the literary doyen of Assam, organized by the Dept. of English,  Binandi Chandra Medhi College, Ramdia, Kamrup on 22nd December, 2021. 

28. Delivered a lecture on " Linguistic Diversity of the World" organized by the Dept. of Assamese, Cotton University on the occasion of International Mother Languages Day, 21st February, 2022.

29. Invited Guest, Ukhura Anchalik Rongali Bihu Sanmilani, Ukhura, Kamrup, 30th April, 2022.

30. Inaugurator of Cultural Evening, Rongali Bihu Sanmilan, Ketekibari Najowan Sangha, Hajo, Kamrup, 4th May, 2022.

31. Appointed speaker, Rongali Bihu Festival, Sankarjyoti Sangha, Manahkuchi, Kamrup, 12th May, 2022.

32. Delivered a lecture on "Life and Literary Works of Kaliram Medhi" jointly organized by the Dept. of Assamese, Cotton University and Assam Institute for Sustainable Development on 24th January, 2023.

33. Inaugurator, Cultural Evening, 33rd Dalang Sarbajanin Shri Shri Bishnu Puja Mahotsav, Dalang, Kamalpur, Kamrup on 4th February, 2023. 

34. Appointed speaker, International Mother Languages Day, jointly organized by Natun Sahitya Parishad, Ellora Vijnana Manch, IPTA, SFI and DYFI, Rangia, Kaprup, 21st February, 2023.  

35. Chaired a session of an international seminar on the topic "Globalisation: Its Interface with Literature and Other Areas of Study", jointly organised by Asomiya Sahitya Sanmilani, Dept. MIL & LS, Gauhati University and Jyotibharati, Alokdham, Dorakahara, Kamrup, 18th March, 2023.

36. Appointed Speaker 132nd Birth Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Uttar Kamrup Zila Anusuchita Jati Oikya Mancha, Bagta, Kamrup, 14th April, 2023.

37. Appointed Speaker, Rongali Bihu Festival, Panikhaiti Navajubak Sangha, Ukhura, Kamrup, 29th April, 2023.

38. Invited Guest, Ukhura Anchalik Rongali Bihu Sanmilani, Ukhura, Kamrup, 30th April, 2023. 

39. Appointed Speaker-cum-Prize Distributor, Rongali Bihu Festival, Maroi Navajyoti Sangha, Kamalpur, Kamrup, 7th May, 2023. 

40. Distinguished Guest, Rongali Bihu Festival, Sankarjyoti Sangha, Manahkuchi, Kamrup, 13th May, 2023.

41. Appointed speaker, Bishnu Rabha Divas, jointly organized by Natun Sahitya Parishad, DYFI, SFI, and AIDWA, Hajo-Damdama Local Committees, Baramboi, Kamrup, 20th June, 2023.

42. Chief Guest, Felicitation Programme for Achiever Students organized by Pachim Japia Muslim and Hidalbari Gaon Unnyan Samiti, Japia, Kamrup, 30th June, 2023.

43. Delivered a lecture on " Globalization and Cultural Imperialism" organized by the Dept. of Assamese, Damdama College, Kulhati, Kamrup, 30th August, 2023. 

44. Delivered a lecture on the topic "Literary Contributions of Lakshminath Bezbaroa," organized by Manikut Sahitya Samaj, Hajo, Kamrup on 26th March, 2023. 

45. Judge, Literary Competition, Cotton Varsity Week, 2023. 

46. Speaker of Seminar on the topic "Process of Formation of the Greater Assamese Nation & the Assamese Muslims", Silver Jubilee Celebration, Dabaliyapara Anchalik High School, Barpeta, 11th January, 2024. 

47. Delivered a lecture on the importance of the International Mother Languages Day organised by the Department of Assamese, Cotton University, 21st February, 2024.

48. Chair, Literature Reading Function, Kendriya Sahitya Divas, Asom Sahitya Sabha, Baramboi H S School, Baramboi, Kamrup, 26th March, 2024. 

49. Chief Guest, Open Session, Dalang Rangali Bihu Sanmilani, Dalang, Kamalpur, 16th April, 2024. 

50. Invited Guest, Rangali Bihu Sanmilani, Athgaon Hitasadhini Puthibharal Aru Sangha, Athgaon, Kamalpur, 19th April, 2024.

51. President, Bishnu Rabha Divas Celebration jointly by Baramboi Kendriya Puthibhral, Baramboi Sahitya Sabha & Natun Sahitya Parishad, Baramboi Branch, 20th June, 2024.

52. Chaired a session of the Workshop on Old Assamese Manuscript Reading organised by the Department of Assamese in collaboration with the Department of Historical & Antiquarian Studies, Govt. of Assam on 3rd July, 2024.

 

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Seminar

1. 1. Presented a paper titled "Translations of the Rubayyat into Assamese" in the National Seminar on Philosophical Wisdom of Umar Khayam and Its Impact on Eastern and Western Philosophical Circles   
Institute : Dept. of Persian, Gauhati University
Place : Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2014-03-29 to 2014-03-29

2. 2. Presented a paper titled "Debendra Nath Acharyyar Jongom : Manavatar Biparjoy Aru Joiganar Dalil" in the National Seminar on Humanity in Modern Assamese Literature   
Institute : Dept. of Assamese, Chhaygaon College in collaboration with ACTA
Place : Chhaygaon College, Chhaygaon, Kamrup
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2014-05-13 to 2014-05-13

3. 3. Participated in the National Seminar on Comparative Indian Literature and National Integration    
Institute : Dept. of MIL, Gauhati University
Place : Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2014-08-08 to 2014-08-08

4. 4. Presented a paper titled "Lakshmidhar Sarmar Chutigalpat Nari Bisayak Chetana" in the National Seminar on Tradition and Transition : Assamese Women   
Institute : MNC Balika Mahavidyalaya, Nalbari
Place : MNC Balika Mahavidyalaya, Nalbari, Assam
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2014-10-15 to 2014-10-15

5. 5. Presented a paper titled "The Ancient Iranian Society as Reflected in the Shahnama of Firdousi" in the 47th Session of All India Oriental Conference  
Institute : All India Oriental Conference
Place : All India Oriental Conference, Guwahati, Assam
Type of Conference : National
Date of Conference : 2015-01-02 to 2015-01-02