India, Nov. 6 -- The event featured an interactive session with Smt. Stuti Patel Hazarika, Dr. Hazarika's sister, who shared personal insights into his life and legacy.

GUWAHATI : Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati honored the life and legacy of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika on the 13th anniversary of his passing. Organized by Team Bohagor Duwardolit, the institute's Assamese students' community, the program celebrated Dr. Hazarika's profound contributions to music, literature, and the cultural heritage of Assam and India.

Known as the "Bard of the Brahmaputra," Dr. Hazarika's work transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, capturing themes of social justice, unity, and human compassion. Born in Sadiya, Assam, in 1926, he...