Team – The Hive

The Team

Debaj Goswami

Coordinator

Debaj Goswami holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Bahona College and is a trained anesthesia technician. He coordinates sessions and activities at The Hive. He has a passion for copywriting, designing, poetry, and storytelling.

Anshuman Batsa

Coordinator

Anshuman holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Bahona College. He manages outreach and communications at The Hive. His interests include reading, writing, reciting poetry, anchoring, public speaking, and exploring new ideas through learning and communication.

Protim Parashar

Coordinator

Protim is an ITI student specializing in Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacturing. He is a passionate photographer and videographer and leverages the same in his role as the social media manager at The Hive. His hobbies include showcasing compelling stories through his stories and capturing life's moments.

Nilabh Nayan Gupta

Coordinator

Nilabh Nayan Gupta, a student of MA in English Honours in Jagannath Barooah University, Jorhat, Assam. Joined The Hive Community from 2025 and has been an active member throughout. Appointed as the Associate Outreach Coordinator from December, 2025. He co-organised several Sessions and events of The Hive Community. An aspirant of success, he observes culture, language, gender and literature. Reach out to share or discuss your opinions and ideas to a liberal mind.

Sujata Bezbaruah

Coordinator

Sujata Bezbaruah is a resident of Jorhat and she is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Botany in D.C.B.Girls' College.Apart from academics she loves singing, dancing, and cooking. She also runs a small business on Instagram where she sells handmade ribbon rose bouquet.She is in charge of social media at "The Hive" and actively engaged in sending out the activities of "The Hive" to the bees and the virtual community.

Partha Pratim Saikia

Coordinator

Partha Pratim Saikia is a passionate student of English literature and an emerging creative voice from Assam. Currently pursuing his BA in the 6th semester at Bahona College, he has distinguished himself not only academically but also through his remarkable contributions to the literary and performing arts scene. His talent and dedication earned him the prestigious Best Literary Award for two consecutive academic years (2024–25 and 2025–26) at his college. Beyond literature, Partha has made a strong mark in the field of acting. He was honored as the All Assam Best Actor at Prayatna 3.0, a major cultural event organized by Kaziranga University, showcasing his depth, versatility, and stage presence as a performer. A multi-talented individual, Partha’s interests span singing, acting, writing, public speaking, and various forms of performing arts. As a rising writer and actor, he continues to explore creative expression with passion and commitment, aiming to leave a meaningful impact on the cultural landscape.

Mentors

Banchan Borkotoky

Sound Engineer & Producer

Banchan is a sound engineer, music producer and singer and the founder of Jatra Audioworks. He has worked on multiple music projects in Mumbai and Assam.

Debanga Saikia

Content Creator & Entrepreneur

Debanga is a graduate in English from Jorhat. He is a guitarist, singer and is a part of the successful content creator trio- Unscripted Axom. He is also an entrepreneur operating multiple homestays in Jorhat.

Aditi Baruah

Teacher & Entrepreneur

Aditi Baruah holds a Master's degree (M.A.) in Political Science and is currently working as a teacher at Sivsagar Government HS MP School. With a strong commitment to education and student development, she actively contributes to academic growth and learning within the school community. Alongside her teaching profession, Aditi is also an entrepreneur in the beauty industry. She combines her professional dedication with a passion for business, exploring opportunities in the beauty sector and building her entrepreneurial journey. Her ability to balance education and entrepreneurship reflects her drive, creativity, and commitment to personal and professional growth.

Jafreen Hussain

Development Professional

Jafreen Hussain is a Development Professional with over 5 years of experience specializing in rural and urban livelihoods intervention programs. She currently serves as a Senior Program Analyst for BRAC International, a leading international development organization focused on anti-poverty solutions, social empowerment, education, and health across Asia and the Pacific.

Akashdipta Thakur

Professor & Writer

Akashdipta Thakur is a well-known name in the world of Assamese literature. He is an Assistant Professor of Physics at J.B. University, Jorhat. A prolific writer, Akashdipta Thakur has published six novels, nine collections of short stories, two collections of poetry, two children’s novels, besides a number of plays, research papers and articles. His plays have been performed on various stages and aired on All India Radio. Akashdipta Thakur is also the recipient of a number of awards and recognitions, prominent being the New Writer Award from Asom Sahitya Sabha and invitation from the Sahitya Akademi to read his stories.

Jayanta Madhab Dutta

Director & Filmmaker

Jayanta Madhab Dutta is a film society activist, filmmaker, writer and translator based in Jorhat, Assam. He is the Director of Regional Institute of English, Northeast (RIENE), Jorhat. He is also the founder General Secretary of Assam Film Society, the Director of Assam International Film Festival and Assam International Rural Film Festival. His debut Mising language film 'Yakasik Omede' (Yakasi's Daughter) won the 'Best Film Award' at the 1st Dharti Aaba Tribal Film Festival organised by Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India and Jharkhand state Government. Dr. Dutta has edited and co-authored eight books in Assamese and translated noted historian D N Jha's famous book 'The Myth of the Holy Cow' into Assamese. He also co-edited 'Glimpses of Cinemas from India's Northeast', a book on films of Northeast India with Manoj Barpujari.

The Facilitators

Umananda Kalita

Entrepreneur & Poet

Umananda is an entrepreneur by profession and a poet by passion. He is the proprietor of Dress Capital, established as a garment manufacturing MSME industry. He had earlier worked as an ad-writer and PR professional in Delhi and specializes in marketing communication, communication design, branding for legacy and sustainability.

Samir Baruah

Legamus Facilitator

Samir Baruah is an Assistant Professor of English at Bahona College, Jorhat. He is a published writer, poet and an award-winning short story writer. Samir Baruah is also a motivational speaker, and his passions include explorations on mindfulness, conscious living, creative writing and music. Samir Baruah is associated with the Legamus of The Hive as a facilitator and his discussions and explorations with the students include developing writing skills through mindful reading, writing as a form of meditation, poetry and ideations.

Binita Gogoi

Legamus Facilitator

Binita Gogoi, a facilitator with Legamus at The Hive is a senior schoolteacher. She holds double master's degree in Assamese and History. Binita Gogou is a well-known fiction writer and her research based, fictionalized account of a lesser-known Ahom princess married to the son of Aurangzeb has been appreciated widely. At Legamus, the vivacious Binita works with the students on conceptualizations, research and the art of storytelling. She also teaches the students the correct usage of the Assamese language in her sessions.

Swapnanil Saikia

Journalist & Musician

Swapananil is a post graduate in Mass Communication. He is a journalist by profession associated with All India Radio and is the desk head of UNA News and Entertainment where he curates and conducts interviews with prominent personalities from different sectors including politicians. Swapnanil is also an established singer and musician.