'The Song of Youth' and 'Defend Yan'an' Assamese Translations Launched in Kokrajhar to Bridge International Literature

In Brief

1. Two Assamese translations of Chinese literary works were released at Bodoland University.
2. The release highlights translation's role in sharing international literature and history.
3. The books were translated by Deepa Bezbaruah and published by Jagaran Prakashan.
4. The event included a lecture and discussion on youth mindset and translation literature.

Two Assamese translations of Chinese literary works, The Song of Youth (যৌৱনৰ গান, Volume II) and Defend Yan'an (য়েনানক সুৰক্ষণত ৰাখিবা), were released at Bodoland University in Kokrajhar on Tuesday, 13 October, 2026. These works, marking the fifth and sixth translations by noted translator Deepa Bezbaruah, were published by Jagaran Prakashan, Guwahati.

The release was organized in collaboration with the university's Department of Assamese and attracted faculty members, research scholars, writers, and literature enthusiasts. The event featured a lecture on "The Mindset of Today's Youth Under the Influence of Neoliberalisation" delivered by Dr A. Ibemcha Chanu, Head of the Department of Commerce.

Prominent attendees included Dr Prahlad Basumatary, Registrar of Bodoland University; Dr Ratul Deka, Head of the Department of Assamese; Rupjyoti Debnath, publisher of Jagaran Prakashan; and writer Moina Goswami. Progressive writer Lakheshwar Ray presented summaries of the translated books, while Sahitya Akademi Award recipient Dr Indira Boro spoke on translation literature.

Dr Hillol Jyoti Singha, Head of the Department of Zoology, was also present. The event underscored the significance of translation in connecting Assamese readers with global literary and revolutionary narratives.