GUWAHATI, Dec 29 � Atyadhunik Asomiya Sonket Nirdeshok, the first scientific book on Assamese stenography was inaugurated at the 28th Guwahati Book Fair recently by noted Assamese literary figure Bhabani Prasad Adhikari. Dr Birinchi Kumar Medhi, lyricist and retired professor (anthropology), Gauhati University and Dinesh Baishya, former professor of B Borooah College, Guwahati were the special guests.
Written by Radha Kanta Medhi, an eminent thinker and researcher in the field of technical aspects of languages, the 384-page book is the only comprehensive book on Assamese stenography till date. It is the result of 12 long years of research by the author in respect of Assamese stenography. This book would cater the needs of working journalists, people working in the various government departments as well as readers or learners.