Dr Rishikesh Upadhyay was born, grew up and lives in Bhanjung Basti, Haflong (erstwhile Bhunjung or Bhunjung Basti), a small Nepalis’ hamlet, via Mahadev Tilla, at Haflong, the district headquarter of North Cachar Hills (now Dima Hasao), India.
His academic and creative writings has appeared in many literary publications both in online and print, and has spent the past decade working and teaching in higher educational institutions.
Dr. Upadhyay is currently working as a Professor at Assam University affiliated Haflong Government College, India.
