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The Kohra Convention Centre in Kaziranga hosted the inauguration of the NE Bazaar exhibition as part of a major tourism event. The exhibition was visited by dignitaries including Secretary of Ministry of Tourism V Vidyavathi, Minister of State for Tourism Suresh Gopi, Union Minister of Ports Sarbananda Sonowal, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister of Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. 

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Assam's Guwahati joins the nation in celebrating the 78th Independence Day. A glimpse of the city's iconic landmarks.

Photo Credit: Parikshit Das, Guwahati

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Rahul Pareek, a youth hailing from Dhubri district of Assam, has carved out an identity for himself with his unique artistic initiative.

Assam youth Rahul Pareek’s mechanical portraits are lighting up social media

"Tilinga Mandir", a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva

<p>Pareek who has termed his creations as ‘mechanical portraits’, basically recycles electronic scrap to make a picture.&nbsp;In 2020, a portrait put together with parts of discarded mobile phones of Indian captain Virat Kohli got young Rahul Pareek not just facetime with his favourite sportsperson but also a glowing compliment.<br>
Legend has it that Rahul was noticed by Kohli’s manager after local media showed him standing in front of the Barsapara stadium with the cricketer’s portrait in his hand.&nbsp;<br>
The Indian cricket skipper signed the portrait with the most glowing compliment imaginable.</p>


<p>Pareek who has termed his creations as ‘mechanical portraits’, basically recycles electronic scrap to make a picture.&nbsp;In 2020, a portrait put together with parts of discarded mobile phones of Indian captain Virat Kohli got young Rahul Pareek not just facetime with his favourite sportsperson but also a glowing compliment.<br />
Legend has it that Rahul was noticed by Kohli’s manager after local media showed him standing in front of the Barsapara stadium with the cricketer’s portrait in his hand.&nbsp;<br />
The Indian cricket skipper signed the portrait with the most glowing compliment imaginable.</p>


<p>According to media reports, Pareek takes around three days to assemble the portrait together with used wires, glue, and pins.<br>
Pareek’s unique creations have been recognized by both the ‘India Book of Records’ and the ‘Assam Book of Records.’</p>


<p>According to media reports, Pareek takes around three days to assemble the portrait together with used wires, glue, and pins.<br />
Pareek’s unique creations have been recognized by both the ‘India Book of Records’ and the ‘Assam Book of Records.’</p>


<p>Initially starting off by making portraits of celebrities, Pareek has moved on to making portraits of figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Bhupen Hazarika, and Amitabh Bachchan.</p>


<p>Pareek’s portraits have proved to be smash hits on social media where they get innumerable ‘likes’ and ‘shares.’</p>


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Rahul Pareek, a youth hailing from Dhubri district of Assam, has carved out an identity for himself with his unique artistic initiative.
Pareek, who is pursuing his B.Com from the KC Das Commerce College in Guwahati, an eclectic array of components from parts of discarded mobile phones and computers to make the most lifelike portraits imaginable.
Pareek who has termed his creations as ‘mechanical portraits’, basically recycles electronic scrap to make a picture.

Assam youth Rahul Pareek’s mechanical portraits are lighting up social media

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