In a historic move, the Assam Sahitya Sabha introduced its inaugural science fair during the 77th biennial session at Bhattadev Kshetra in Pathsala, Bajali district. Named the 'Col Guru Prasad Das Science Fair' in honour of the inventor of the vacuum braking system for trains, the event featured participation from prominent organisations like DRDO, the Indian Army, and the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council, showcasing their latest technologies to hundreds of enthusiastic students.

Dr. Mrittunjoy Guha Majumdar, Adjunct Faculty at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, delivered this year's Radhanath Phukan Memorial Lecture. This was the first-ever scientific plenary talk at the biennial convention of the historical Assam Sahitya Sabha - the apex literary body of Assam, held in Pathshala this year. Dr. Guha Majumdar spoke on the frontiers of science today and the metaphysics of modern science and Bharatiya philosophical traditions.

For the first time, the Assam Sahitya Sabha sought to connect science, metaphysics, philosophy and literature within the central theme of its biennial convention. Shri Radhanath Phukan, a distinguished Sanskrit scholar, philosopher, and Assam's first postgraduate, pioneered Assamese philosophical writings and analysed Indian philosophy through a modern scientific lens.

Founded in 1917 under the presidency of Padmanath Gohain Baruah, the Assam Sahitya Sabha is the foremost and the most popular organisation of Assam. Roxoraj Shri Lakshminath Bezbaruah, Sahitya Akademi awardee and Padma Bhushan Shri Krishna Kanta Handique and Sudha Kontho Padma Vibhushan Shri Bhupen Hazarika have served as presidents of this renowned body, which greatly influenced the people of Assam to follow a nationalistic direction during the independence movement.

This year’s convention also saw the Assam Sahitya Sabha set a record with the largest Japi ever—555 sq meters, 13.3 m. radius. This was a magnificent tribute to Assamese tradition, crafted from bamboo, cane, and palm leaves. A Jaapi is a traditional Assamese conical hat crafted from bamboo, cane and tokou palm leaves, historically worn by farmers for sun protection, it later became a cultural symbol that was also associated with royalty, particularly with King Rudra Singha of the Ahom dynasty.

This year will mark the 77th Biennial Convention is slated to host more than 400 luminaries and notable personalities from India and abroad, including litterateurs from the US, UK, Germany, and Nepal. The week-long event will host Satriya and Devdasi dances, performances by Pulak Banerjee, Priyanka Bharali, and Joy Barua, and a grand finale on 4^th February with a traditional attire exhibition.