Prantik
Encyclopedia
Prantik is a multi-topic Assamese
magazine published fortnightly from Guwahati
since 1981. It plays a vital role in the socio-political lives of the people of Assam
. The founder editor of the magazine is Dr. Bhabendranath Saikia
. The present editor is Pradip Baruah.
Assamese language
Assamese is the easternmost Indo-Aryan language. It is used mainly in the state of Assam in North-East India. It is also the official language of Assam. It is also spoken in parts of Arunachal Pradesh and other northeast Indian states. Nagamese, an Assamese-based Creole language is widely used in...
magazine published fortnightly from Guwahati
Guwahati
Guwahati, Pragjyotishpura in ancient Assam formerly known as Gauhati is a metropolis,the largest city of Assam in India and ancient urban area in North East India, with a population of 963,429. It is also the largest metropolitan area in north-eastern India...
since 1981. It plays a vital role in the socio-political lives of the people of Assam
Assam
Assam , also, rarely, Assam Valley and formerly the Assam Province , is a northeastern state of India and is one of the most culturally and geographically distinct regions of the country...
. The founder editor of the magazine is Dr. Bhabendranath Saikia
Bhabendra Nath Saikia
Dr. Bhabendra Nath Saikia was a novelist, short story writer and film director from Assam. He had a PhD in Nuclear Physics from the University of London and later taught at Gauhati University. He won many literary awards, including Sahitya Academy , and was also recognised with the Padma...
. The present editor is Pradip Baruah.