India, Oct. 25 -- The Anita Das Memorial Educational Foundation, at Digboi in Assam's Tinsukia district, will host a literary gathering on Sunday, October 26, at the Lion's Club, Digboi.

The event will bring together poets, writers, and literature enthusiasts for the launch of the poetic collection "Manikimodhuri", a rare and aromatic variety of rice from Assam.

The collection is authored by Gopal Chandra Das, a 1975 Arts graduate and retired Assistant Commissioner of the Customs, Excise, and Service Tax Department.

The book features nearly sixty poems composed over several years. Das has also contributed to supporting students and financially disadvantaged individuals in the community.

The title "Manikimodhuri" is inspired by "Maniki...