BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 30th November 2025: Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma today lauded the recently published book by veteran journalist and editor Arun Nath, calling it a monumental compilation that reflects the author’s uncompromising character and deep understanding of society.
Speaking at the book launch event, Debbarma praised the depth and diversity of the content, noting that the book spans every sphere of life. “It’s a vast collection—truly astonishing. The topics he has chosen reflect the kind of person Arun Nath is. His personality and character shine through every page,” the minister said.
The book, which comprises 68 stories, has been described by Debbarma as a unique literary work that defies conventional structure. “There are no chapters as such. It’s a personal opinion, a flowing narrative,” he remarked.
Highlighting the linguistic and cultural nuances of the region, Debbarma reflected on the changing language dynamics among the Tiprasa community. “Nowadays, you’ll find most Tiprasas speaking either English or Hindi. At one point, Bengali was suppressed, and that created a reaction. If Bengalis had tried to learn Kokborok, Tiprasas too would have been encouraged to embrace Bengali,” he observed.
He also touched upon the accessibility of the book, noting, “If people from all sections of society could read this, it would be wonderful. But 20 percent of people may not have the capacity to grasp it fully.”
Debbarma shared his admiration for the storytelling, citing one anecdote involving legendary actor Uttam Kumar visiting Satyajit Ray’s house at 5 a.m. “It’s an interesting story with so much to learn. This book is full of such gems,” he said.
He emphasized the irreplaceable value of human creativity in literature, stating, “AI cannot replace a person. AI has no emotions—it runs on logic. But this book is a product of thought, emotion, and experience.”
In closing, the minister urged readers to preserve the joy of reading. “Reading a book has its own charm. If we lose that, we risk a deficit in knowledge,” he warned.
The book, curated and edited by Arun Nath, stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring relevance of human insight in an increasingly digital world.
The author and Editor of Tripura Observer newspaper Arun Nath in his welcome address highlighted the significance of this book “Ananta Yauvana”. He shared the thought behind the book’s title, drawing inspiration from Persian poet Omar Khayyam. “Life ages, but a book remains forever young,” he said, explaining that this idea shaped the name of the book.
According to nath the book is a collection of different stories of famous personalities while having one or more his own writing, Building curiosity around the book’s theme, Nath stitched together anecdotes of iconic thinkers. He mentioned how Albert Einstein once forgot his own daughter’s wedding, casually returning home three days later from his laboratory long after informing his wife he was “on the way” to the church.
Nath further invoked the legacy of Marie Curie, the only woman to win Nobel Prizes in both Physics and Chemistry. While receiving her second Nobel, she was asked not to collect the award– a puzzling historical footnote the author promises will make sense once readers turn the pages of Ananta Jyubana.
He also touched upon Rabindranath Tagore, pointing out the irony of a Nobel Laureate who, despite towering achievements, struggled to earn due respect within his own family. He also mentioned Social Reformer Raja Rammohan Roy about his contribution Satidaha Pratha, where a widow woman immolated herself.
Prof Purnendu Kanti Das gave the vote of thanks adding “Social media today is like water off a duck’s back—you must take only what’s useful,” said Prof. Purnendu Kanti Das.
Reflecting on a collection of 68 Facebook posts compiled by Arun Babu, he shared, “I didn’t know many of these things, but I’ve learned from them.”
He encouraged students to explore platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube: “There are 68 topics—not all may appeal to you, but take what you find valuable.”
