Tezpur, Sept. 9 -- Tezpur University has officially launched a year-long celebration to commemorate the centenary birth year of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, one of India's most revered cultural icons.

The inaugural ceremony, held on Monday marked the beginning of a series of events dedicated to honoring the legacy of the legendary singer, lyricist, composer, filmmaker, and social reformer.

The event's highlight was an insightful oration by Prof. Pradip Jyoti Mahanta, a noted scholar and former Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Tezpur University. In his address, Prof. Mahanta described Dr. Hazarika as a "world citizen" whose ethical work and humanistic approach transcended geographical and political boundaries.

"He was an ...