Dr Rishikesh Upadhyay was born, grew up and lives in Bhanjang Basti, Haflong (aka Bhanjung or Bhunjung or Bhanjyang 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 decades working and teaching in higher educational institutions.
Dr. Upadhyay is currently working as a Professor at Assam University affiliated Haflong Government College, India.
