The fourth ‘ASUDEV ART SCHOLARSHIP’ initiated by ASUDEV ART FOUNDATION (A non-profit family trust in memory of pioneer Assam Artist ASUDEV) will be awarded to MISS PRANTIKA SAHA, presently pursuing her Masters in Fine Arts in the Department of Design (Ceramics & Glass) at Kala Bhavana, Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan. She had also completed her Bachelors in Fine Arts, from the same department & University during 2024-2025. She had her schooling from PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya New Bongaigaon. The annual scholarship consists of a one-time financial grant of Rs.50,000, a citation and a memento. The scholarship is available for eligible students under 28 years of age and a domicile of Assam pursuing Masters in Visual Arts in any Institution outside North-East India, recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Government of India. The ‘ASUDEV ART SCHOLARSHIP~2025’ will be presented on the 108th birth anniversary of pioneer Assam Artist ASUDEV, in a function to be held in the premises of ASUDEV ART FOUNDATION, Ulubari Guwahati on Saturday 13 December 2025. ABOUT THE PODCAST: PIXEL NARRATIVES WITH ANUTOSH:Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

SAJIB MAHANTA“I am driven by a commitment to WASH services governance, with experience across East Africa and Asia in partnership development, sanitation financing, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. I believe in knowledge co-production as a key approach to addressing persistent challenges in water and sanitation services.”EDUCATIONOctober 2021 - April 2023M.Sc. Water Management and GovernanceUNESCO-IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, NetherlandsRecipient of Rotary International Global Grant ScholarshipJuly 2016 - June 2018M.Sc. Environmental Studies and Resource ManagementTERI School of Advanced Studies, IndiaJune 2012 - July 2015B.Sc. Honors BotanyRamjas College, University of Delhi, IndiaSchool Education:Kendriya Vidyalaya Khanapara, GuwahatiVISITING LECTURER:Haryana Institute of Public Administration(Waste Management, 2019).International exchange student: Japan Govt. /JICA.Volunteer at Agumbe Rainforest Centre, India.PERSONAL PROJECTSIHE Activism Club: Organizing activitiesaround social inclusion, and gender sensitivity in water.ABOUT THE PODCAST: 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh.Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

1989: M.SC. Botany, Gauhati University1990: LLB, Gauhati UniversityAssam Civil Service officer with 30+ years in key administrative roles including Deputy Commissioner, State Mission Director (ASRLM),and Commissioner & Secretary to The Government of Assam.Active Rotarian and General Secretary, Assam Women & Child Welfare Society.She had served the Government of Assam in various administrative capacities.From 2010 to 2012, she was posted as SDO (Civil), Majuli. Thereafter, from 2013 to 2015, she served as the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Golaghat and Nalbari. Between 2016 and August 2020, she held the position of Chief Executive Officer, Zilla Parishad, Nalbari and Kamrup Metro. Subsequently, from September 2020 to November 2023, she was entrusted with the role of State Mission Director, Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM).From December 2023 to October 2024, she served as Deputy Commissioner, Baksa, and in October 2024, she briefly held the charge of Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam.She joined the Real Estate Regulatory Authority Assam as Registrar after retirement.ABOUT THE PODCAST: Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

Prerona Bhuyan, is an acclaimed Sattriya dancer from Assam. She has captivated audiences across the globe, bringing the beauty of Sattriya to prestigious venues in India, the USA, UK, Mexico, and Singapore. Prerona is empanelled with the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for FOI’s abroad as a "Proficient" artiste. Prerona has performed for audiences across the globe, bringing the beauty of Sattriya to prestigious venues in the USA (including Symphony Space Broadway and Erasing Borders Festival), UK (Nehru Centre), Mexico (Indian Embassy and ICCR), Singapore (Kalautsavam Esplanade), and more. In India, she has graced stages at the India Habitat Centre, Kalaghoda Arts Festival Mumbai, Kerala Tourism’s Nishagandhi Dance Festival, Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Nritya Parva and many more. She co-founded Sattriya Dance Company in 2009 along with her dance partner and sister-in-law Madhusmita Bora, the company aims at spreading Sattriya dance globally. Prerona's artistry has garnered widespread recognition. Her performances have been featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, MEA Indian Perspectives, San Francisco Chronicle, The Hindu, and Dainik Bhaskar. Additionally, she has been profiled in dance and arts magazines like Narthaki and Tyndall Magazine Mexico and more. Her dedication extends beyond live performance. She has performed in several dance and documentary films, notably "Borgeet- Eti Dhrupad Sampad" (based on Borgeets by Sankardeva and Madhavadeva), "Ei Bondoror Abeli" (a tribute to Bhabendranath Saikia), “Vande Mataram” and "Let There be Love and Peace" by Dr. L. Subramaniam. Ei Bondoror Abeli even received official selection at prestigious festivals like In/Motion Chicago 2022, and DanzLenz 2022. Her dance film Vande Mataram was an official selection at Chalachithram National Film Festival 2023. Beyond dance Prerona serves as a director at Vadya School of Music in Guwahati, Assam. Additionally, she contributes to preserving Assamese folk music through her work with Folk Beats music production. Prerona is also an entrepreneur, she owns/manages Airbnb properties in New Delhi and Goa. Prerona has also acted in a popular Assamese TV drama series “Henguliya” telecasted in Rengoni a major TV Channel in Assam and Assamese Folk Theatre “Siu Ka Fa” A Tiger from Heaven.Prerona’s contribution to Sattriya has been acknowledged with several prestigious awards, including the National Nritya Shiromani Award (2015), Nritya Jyoti Puraskar (2015), Nritya Pratibha Puraskar (2016), IIDF Award (2016), and Kameshwari Nritya Samman (2020).ABOUT THE PODCAST:Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

“I started my musical journey from my school days — it has been a part of my life since childhood. Many of my family members come from a musical background, which deeply inspired me to follow the same path. My aunty, Karabi Dutta, was a great vocalist of her time, and my father’s elder brother was the first guitarist from Golaghat. Growing up around them, I developed a strong interest in music and instruments.When I began learning a bit about instruments, my curiosity only grew stronger. I took my first piano lessons in Bokakhat under the guidance of my teacher Ankur Devnath Sir. That marked the beginning of my musical career.After completing my HSLC, I moved to Jorhat for higher secondary studies, where I met several friends who were also musically inclined. Their support helped me grow even more in my music journey.Following my HS, I shifted to Guwahati to pursue further studies in music production. I took admission at Auditek Studio, where I had the privilege to learn under our much respected (Late) Bhupen Uzir Sir. He guided me, shared invaluable knowledge, and shaped my path in music.My first song “Tupal” was released in 2020, which opened many doors for me. Since then, I have composed and produced music for various songs, music videos, and documentary films. Some of our documentaries have even won national and international awards.I also had the wonderful opportunity to work on two Bollywood songs under the guidance of Hopun Saikia Da, for which I am always deeply grateful.In my musical composition and production journey, my biggest idol and inspiration is one of Bollywood’s finest composers — Anurag Saikia Da. His work constantly motivates and inspires me to keep learning and growing.This is the story of my musical journey — a journey filled with passion, dedication, and endless learning”.- ABHILASH DUTTAFirst song released in 2020 name -TupalTumar hahiBhalpuwa kimanPriyotomaTezighuraFaguni PoroxAkoluwa ObhipraiBixaadRangrasiyaaNixar XewaliDocumentary films-Dead bird on the wireHundred Thousand of dreamsShort films -Priyotoma The Backbenchers ABOUT THE PODCAST: Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

Jintu Thakuria known by his pen name Jintu Gitarth was born in 1998 and grew up in a remote village of lower Assam. After moving to Guwahati to pursue higher education, he has explored the alienation and psychological issues of city dwellers. His stories represent the marginalized and oft-ignored, including victims of moral policing, sexual exploitation, and body politics. His short stories have been translated into English, Hindi, Bangla and Bodo. He is presently serving as Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the Handique Girls’ College, Guwahati, which was founded in 1939, and is one of the oldest colleges in Assam...Jintu Thakuria, has been awarded for his short stories in 2023: Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar awarded by Sahitya Akademi, Ministry of Culture Government of India 2025:Yuva Pratibha Puraskar awarded by Rashtriya Yuva Marcha, Assam ABOUT THE PODCAST: Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

Anasuya Mudiar, born on 6th October 2003 in Guwahati, Assam, is DDK Graded Kathak practitioner-dancer, choreographer. She was born into a family deeply rooted in classical dance traditions, being the daughter of renowned A-Grade Kathak performer and Guru, Smt. Aligunjan Kalita Mudiar. Her initial training began under the tutelage of her mother and aunt, Smt. Chandrani Kalita Ojah, at their family-run institution, Sadhana Kathak Kendra, at the tender age of three.With nearly two decades of rigorous training, Anasuya has completed her Nritya Nipun in Kathak and holds a recognised Grade from Doordarshan Kendra. She is also a recipient of the CCRT Scholarship for Young Artists from the Ministry of Culture. Her journey in Kathak has been enriched by workshops under legendary gurus including Pt.Birju Maharaj, Guru Surendra Saikia,Guru Jayant Kastuar, and Guru Vidushi Durga Arya, among others. Alongside her artistic pursuits, she holds a degree in Economics (Hons.) with 9.3 cgpa from Christ University, Bengaluru. Currently, she is fully dedicated to her art—performing, choreographing, and mentoring students at Sadhana Kathak Kendra.Notable Performances Include:VANDAN – Annual Classical Dance Festival of Sadhana Kathak Kendra (2010–2025)South Asian Games Closing Ceremony, Sarusajai Stadium (2016)Brahmaputra Pushkar Festival, Assam (2019)Shri Krishna Janmashtami Festival by ISKCON, Assam(multiple editions)North East Dance Festival by NEZCC at Shilpagram, Guwahati (2018)10th Parampara – National Dance Festival by Abhinaya Society14th Raseswar Saikia Borbayan Award Felicitation and Festival (2022)Centenary Celebration, Nalbari College, Assam (2022)Darpan (2022, 2023) and Blossoms (2023),Christ University, BengaluruManthan – Dance Ballet at VANDAN (2023 & 2025), at Kalakshetra,GuwahatiTarpan Festival, Nalbari Naatyamandir (2022)Guest Performer at South Point School, Guwahati (2019)In addition to these, Anasuya has been a regular performer in Jalsa—the quarterly in-house showcase of Sadhana Kathak Kendra—and has contributed to cultural events organized by NGOs across Assam. During the COVID-19 lockdown, she delivered three well-received online performances, notably on World Dance Day 2020, which featured participation from severalSangeet Natak Akademi awardeesand eminent dancers nationwide.ABOUT PODCAST: 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh.Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...

ABOUT OUR GUEST: SIDDHANT DAS Every child is God gifted and is unique. Life has its own mysteries and wonders and we are too small to measure the variety and look for answers to questions which often has no answers at all. Only true acceptance to all shades of life in itself is beautiful and a joy forever, and there isn’t any necessity to look for answers which aren’t there at all to those why how and what… "Different, not less." Celebrities identified as being on the autism spectrum or believed to have autistic traits include Anthony Hopkins; Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Albert Einstein, Sir Isaac Newton, Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Satoshi Tajiri, Vincent van Gogh, Steven Spielberg, Alfred Hitchcock, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Ford, Beethoven, Mozart, Bob Dylan, John Denver a huge list ...It gives me immense pleasure to host SIDDHANT in the studios of AAFTAA for an episode of Pixel Narratives with Anutosh. A child born with multiple disabilities has carved a niche leading a life on his own terms following his passion for cooking. He is now a wonderful CHEF, and has been tastefully rolling out breads, pastries and biscuits, sending his products across to people and making them happy…ABOUT THE PODCAST: PIXEL NARRATIVES with Anutosh:Videos on Art Education, Photography, Travelogue and Photostory. A new PODCAST initiative has been launched 'PIXEL NARRATIVES' with Anutosh. Pixel Narratives is an unique video podcast hosted by Anutosh Deb, Educator Art & Aesthetics and nature photographer.The show takes viewers on a captivating journey through the realms of art, music, and photography. The discussions in this podcast explore a variety of topics related to creativity, composition, and inspirational real-life stories with esteemed guests and experts in their respective fields. Each episode of Pixel Narratives features engaging talks and insightful interviews, offering listeners a glimpse into the minds of these talented individuals...