Guwahati, April 15 -- Amrit Kumar Goldsmith is no more. He had been ailing for the last few years. On 10 April 2026 came the sad news of his passing. I do not clearly recall when our friendship began, but we shared many meaningful endeavours together. Our bond grew stronger in response to contemporary challenges, especially after the authoritarian regime took shape in 2014. Even before that, we stood shoulder to shoulder whenever society faced a crisis. A communal conflict between the Rabha and Garo communities erupted in West Assam, particularly in Goalpara district and along the Assam-Meghalaya border, in late December 2010 and early January 2011. Mr. Goldsmith and I, along with a few others, visited the affected areas, spoke with victi...