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A Silver Milestone: Celebrating 25 Years of Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati

On a crisp November evening in 2025, the Don Bosco Institute in Guwahati welcomed with open arms friends, families, alumni, wellwishers from near and far to celebrate 25 golden years—a Silver Jubilee that felt like a warm hug from the heart of Northeast India. Nestled by the gentle flow of the Brahmaputra, this haven for young souls was born in 2000, fueled by Fr. V.M. Thomas's unwavering vision that every child deserves the freedom to soar. With its diverse programs in education, skills, and spirit, DBI has quietly transformed lives, weaving a tapestry of resilience, teamwork, and joy.

The day was filled with heartfelt gratitude, as voices rose in thanks, followed by the highlight: the unveiling of Fr. Thomas's autobiography, *Building Dreams – Shaping Lives*. In its pages, he shares the quiet triumphs and steadfast faith that turned a spark of vision into this thriving light—a story as comforting as a fireside tale, reminding us all that one person's dream can light a thousand paths.

Gracing the occasion as Chief Guest was, the wise and kind Hon'ble Justice Ujjal Bhuyan from India's Supreme Court, who released the book with a smile that spoke of shared journeys. His words? Pure magic—simple yet stirring, painting education as a gentle bridge to fairness, kindness, and a world where empathy wins, not forgetting his emphasis on Secularism and its impotence . They lingered in the air like a soft melody, touching every heart and planting seeds for tomorrow's leaders.

And oh, the musicl! As dusk settled, a chorus of voices and dance wove a spell of rhythm and harmony, inspired by the music and songs of the Brad of the Brahmaputra and the Heartthrob of Assam, blending cultures, rhythms and cheers into a tapestry of pure delight. It was the perfect bow on a day brimming with love.

Here's to Don Bosco Institute, to Fr. Thomas, Fr. Johnson, Fr.P D J***y and the present Director Fr.Cletus, all for enduring this rich legacy, touching and transforming every soul by their warmth and leadership —may the next 25 years unfold like an endless, joyful melody, inspiring positive change and empowering future generations. Congratulations, dear friends, on this remarkable achievement.