A well-traveled professional, born in Kolkata during India’s independence era. His father was a professor at the University of Calcutta, and his mother held a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Amitava studied at La Martiniere and St. Xavier’s School, Kolkata, later obtaining a degree from IIT Kharagpur. He pursued a master’s degree from the University of Wales, UK, and a doctorate from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
After working in multinational corporations, he joined the Government of India. In 1979, he was posted at the Indian Embassy in Brussels to facilitate EU-India trade relations. His work in international trade took him across the globe. In 1992, he joined the United Nations as an advisor to Mongolia and traveled extensively across South Africa, Botswana, the British Virgin Islands, South Sudan, Jordan, Iraq, Rwanda, Bangladesh, and Ethiopia.
He has visited nearly seventy countries. Currently, he resides in India with his wife Anuradha, with homes in Kolkata, New Delhi, and Gurgaon. His writings have appeared in The Hindustan Times.
Paramartha Bandyopadhyay is a professional working in an export company, but his true passion lies in writing. He is an avid writer of poetry, stories, essays, humor pieces, travelogues, and personal prose. His literary works have been featured in several prestigious magazines and newspapers, including Anandabazar Patrika, The Times of India, Deb Sahitya Kutir, Sandesh, Bichitropatra, Prasad, Parabaas, and Obhibyakti (New Jersey).
Born on December 29, 1984, in Burdwan. Holds a postgraduate degree in Zoology and works as a teacher. She began writing during her school days but had to take a long break due to career demands. However, her passion for writing led her to start publishing again through her personal blog page. Her first published book is ‘Neel Ulki’. She is deeply passionate about traveling, especially to mountains, historical sites, and forests. Additionally, she enjoys photography, oil painting, and listening to music.
Grew up in the steel city of Burnpur. Completed her secondary and higher secondary education there. Later, she pursued Comparative Literature at Jadavpur University for her postgraduation. By profession, she is a journalist. She writes fairy tales, science fiction, adventure stories, and mystery novels for readers of all ages. Some of her notable works include ‘Mahidadur Antidote’, ‘Gopon Premer Apon Kotha’, ‘Gobeshonagarer Guptochor’, and ‘Bhanupratap-er Recipe’. Her book ‘Mahidadur Antidote’, published by Ananda Publishers, has won the Sahitya Akademi Award for children’s literature. She is a regular contributor to various magazines and periodicals, writing both short stories and novels.
For over three decades, she has been associated with the international organization YWCA as a culinary instructor. Apart from this book, she has authored cookbooks on Thai cuisine and Chinese cuisine. She is a regular contributor to the Hangla Henshel food magazine. She is also active on TV, YouTube, and Facebook. With numerous students and readers, she is truly a food expert in every sense.
Biswarup Majumdar was born in 1989 in Barasat, North 24 Parganas. He holds a postgraduate degree in science along with a B.Ed. and is currently engaged in private tutoring, aspiring to become an ideal teacher. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading storybooks and contributes to Bengali literature. His first story was published in a school magazine, and several of his works have appeared in various magazines and periodicals. A devoted admirer of Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay, he is a dreamer at heart. In 2017, he launched the web magazine Goppo-Soppo and is currently working passionately as its editor.
Bipul Majumdar grew up in Halisahar, a town in the North 24 Parganas district. He is a retired Assistant Architect of the Public Works Department of the state government. His writing journey began in the 1990s, with his first story published in Robibarer Bartaman. In 2007, he won the second prize in Desh magazine’s humor story competition. His short stories and novels for both children and adults have been published in various magazines and periodicals, including Anandabazar, Nabakallol, Anandamela, Shiladitya, Kishore Bharati, and Shuktara.
Arunava Biswas, born in Kolkata, began writing during his school years at Laban Hrad Vidyapith, Bidhannagar. He pursued Bengali honors and later completed his postgraduation in Indian languages and literature at the University of Calcutta, earning recognition for his academic excellence.
His literary journey started with little magazines like Simanta Sahitya, Kanka, and Prasad, later contributing to Unish Kuri and other publications. Alongside creative and research-based writing, he worked as a journalist, gaining editorial experience at Aajkaal and working under Sri Nripendra Saha separately.
Trained in photography at Benu Sen’s institution PAD, he made his prose debut in Aryama and wrote for Chatushkon and Alap Parbo. His work was also featured in Shunyo Doshoker Golpo, edited by Sadhan Chattopadhyay. His interests span cinema, theater, mystery-thriller fiction, research, dictionary compilation, and book production.
Sabyasachi Sen completed his graduation in commerce and a special B.A., followed by a diploma in journalism. Alongside his professional career in private organizations, he was also involved in home tutoring and journalism. His journey as a writer began in the early 1990s, and since 2007, he has been editing the magazine Karubasana.
A poet, essayist, and novelist, Sen has continued writing throughout his career, skillfully balancing his literary pursuits with his other professional commitments. His deep interest in avant-garde literature and the Hungry Generation movement has set his works apart from conventional literary trends. However, his role as an editor has remained inseparable from his creative endeavors.
Over the years, he has published several notable works across different genres. His poetry collections include Antyaj Andhakar (2001), Chengis-er Ghora (2007), and Muktir Prerona O Path (2013). He has also penned short story collections such as Mangs Rondonkalin Ghran (2008) and Onek Purono Shishirbhaja Golpo (2024). His novels include Hemant-er Karubasana O Parajiter Akhyan (2018).
In addition to fiction and poetry, Sen has made significant contributions to literary criticism and essays, with works such as Khomota, Sharir O Jounota (2021), Char Fyatarur Golpo (2024), and Hungry Generation Andolon (2025). His body of work continues to reflect his distinctive literary voice and intellectual engagement with contemporary and experimental literature.
