Guwahati, June 16 -- A new book, "Portrait of a Genius," has been released, aiming to resurrect and immortalize the legacy of Dr. Hiranya Chandra Bhuyan (1905-1973), a towering figure in Assam's science and education.

The book, which officially launched on Saturday, June 14, 2025, compiles essays and recollections from some of Assam's most esteemed intellectuals, offering a comprehensive look at his extraordinary life and multifaceted contributions.

Dr. Bhuyan stands out as Assam's first physicist to achieve a PhD from a top Western university renowned for cutting-edge physics research. He conducted his doctoral work under the guidance of Sir Nevill Francis Mott, who, four years after Dr. Bhuyan's passing, went on to win the Nobel Prize...