Dr. Raju Phukan

Research

Issues in Growth of Mathematics Education

Article July 17, 2014

Mathematics plays an important role in the fast changing educational scenario. It has a wide application in the present growing science and technological world. Mathematical knowledge is the key to understand the science and technology and it can be familiarized through the friendly Mathematical environment among the learners, teachers, parents and other stakeholders from the beginning of schooling. The growth of mathematics education is not satisfactory from the schooling. Due to lack of best practices of the known and unknown factors that to be studied are the hindrances in the growth of mathematics education. This study aims to focus on the issues of the growth of Mathematic education.

Muga Silk Industry of Assam in Historical Perspectives

Article January 27, 2013

The muga silk industry of Assam has been in existence since time immemorial. In Assam, muga silk weaving is an ancient craft, though there is no definite and precise mention of the time of its origin. Due to lack of definite and authentic contemporary historical accounts, different Scholars have drawn different opinions and conclusions regarding the origin of muga culture. Ahom regime (1228-1828) can be considered as the golden period for muga culture of Assam, which prospered and thrived and had become a part of social and economic life of the Assamese people. Due to immense co-operation and initiative from Ahom kings, the rearers, reelers & weavers became skillful and the industry grew rapidly. An attempt has been made to study the historical perspectives of muga silk industry in Assam and its present status.