Krishnangee Baruah launches two new books at Khania Gaon, Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh | July 30, 2025: Author Krishnangee Baruah launched two new titles—The Uncanny Maps of Lohitya Borgohain and the Tai-Phake English Botanical Dictionary—at a book release event held at Khania Gaon, Dibrugarh. The event drew participation from members of the literary community, local residents, and cultural enthusiasts.
The event was attended by several dignitaries including Dr. Pradip K. Gogoi as Chief Guest, and Paim Thee Gohain as Guest of Honour. The session was chaired by Dr. Prabin Kumar Saikia, who spoke on the importance of preserving the Tai-Phake language and literature. Retired bank officer Ai Kya Gohain, Associate Professor in Assamese Dr. Smritirekha Chetia Handique, and others were also present.
A key cultural moment during the event was a musical performance by Retired Police Inspector Biswajit Konwar, who presented a rendition of a song by Bhupen Hazarika, which received an appreciative response from the audience.
Speaking at the launch, Krishnangee Baruah gave an overview of her novel The Uncanny Maps of Lohitya Borgohain, which tells the story of a cartographer in the 1960s who, along with a local guide, is tasked with mapping the northeastern frontier of India. Their journey leads them to a land unclaimed by any nation, raising questions of identity and belonging.
She also introduced the Tai-Phake English Botanical Dictionary, which documents plant names in both Tai-Phake and English. The dictionary aims to support language preservation efforts and serve as a resource for researchers and environmentalists.
Baruah acknowledged the support of her family—her husband Partha Borgohain, parents Dr. Ruby Baruah and Chittaranjan Baruah, and in-laws Sengpem Borgohain and Subhitya Borgohain—who encouraged her throughout her writing journey.
She also referred to her earlier publication, a poetry collection titled Flutter of Fate, which was released last year by Assam Computers, Tinsukia.
Attendees including social worker Urmila Chetia shared their views on the relevance of both books. Audience members appreciated the novel’s narrative and the dictionary’s documentation of indigenous knowledge. The event received positive feedback for highlighting the importance of literary documentation and cultural preservation.
The launch not only celebrated the written word but also underscored the importance of nurturing local narratives and indigenous knowledge systems in today’s literary landscape.
