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Rothindranath Goswami is an acclaimed Assamese author, science communicator, and travel writer whose contributions have enriched children's literature and popular science for over four decades. Recipient of the Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar (2023), he is best known for creating Sising, one of the most beloved characters in Assamese children's literature. He has authored books on children's fiction, science fiction, popular science, mathematics, and travel, including Samudrika, based on his experiences in offshore oil exploration camps at sea. Combining his professional background as a geologist with his passion for storytelling, Goswami masterfully translates complex science into engaging narratives for readers of all ages. Partha Pratim Goswami is a translator of Assamese literature into English. His translations include works by Jnanpith Award-winning authors Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya and Mamoni Raisom Goswami, as well as Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar recipient Mrinal Kalita. He serves as Chief Translator in the Translation Wing of the Gauhati High Court, Assam. His work focuses on making significant Assamese literary works accessible to English-language readers.
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